Second Birthday Gifts Australia

What do you buy for second birthdays? Two year olds are well aware of what birthdays mean so ideally gifts should be immediately interesting or exciting.

Safety is still an issue with toys for two-year olds - avoid toys with parts that are small enough to swallow or with removable parts that are sharp or could be swallowed, check paint is non-toxic, avoid long cords. Everything should be unbreakable and safe for them to put in their mouths. Building bricks, furniture etc should have rounded corners.

Two year olds are inquisitive. They still like push and pull toys and some can kick a ball. Simple jigsaw puzzles, stackable bricks and toys that fit together keep them amused and develop hand-eye coordination and spatial skills. Cloth or board books they can handle themselves and parents can read to them can help develop literacy and a love of stories. Videos and DVD can keep them amused and give exhausted parents a rest.

• PeeDee Toys - Melbourne based online toy shop with a large range of brand name and character toys. They also offer gift wrapping, birthday cards and gift vouchers. Flat rate delivery Australia wide. Start with...
  • Infant and Preschool Toys
  • Soft Toys
  • Australian Soft Toys
  • Wooden blocks and toys
  • Little Tykes
  • Thomas Trains
  • Dora the Explorer
  • Duplo safe Lego for toddlers
  • Brio
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• My Wooden Toys - "For Little People with big imaginations". This site includes wooden toys, educational toys and fun toys. My Wooden Toys is a Western Australian family-run business offering quality, affordable toys for flat rate delivery Australia wide. Gift wrapping with a personalised gift tag is available for easy gift giving.
   
• Unique Kids - Stylish range of quality products for babies, boys and girls. From baby bibs to vibrant, colourful art for bedroom walls. Free gift wrapping and personalised message cards for easy gift giving. See
  • Musical Instruments
  • Wooden Toys
  • Girl's Bedroom Decor
  • Dolls & Play Accessories
  • Soft Play Toys & Stacking Blocks
  • Wooden Activity Toys & Play Sets
  • Boy's Bedroom Decor
  • Cars, Planes & Trains
  • Educational Toys
  • Great Gift Ideas under $20
     
• A Little Luxury is one of our favourite gift stores with a wide range of unusual and elegant gifts, homewares and customisable gift baskets for all ages. Based in Sydney, delivery Australia-wide. See Baby & Christening Gifts for cups, plates, baby sets, sheet sets and plush toys.
   
• Parties Online - Sydney-based party products store in operation since 1991. They specialise in themed and coloured tableware, balloons, and costumes for birthdays, kids parties, hen's parties, weddings, christenings, Christmas, and Halloween.