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.

• Young Minds - Educational children's products and toys catering for all children from newborn up. Based in Sydney, they offer free gift-wrapping, an Australia-wide parcel postage flat rate for educational toys and a combination of toys and DVDs.
  • browse by age for 1-3 years
  • Bath Toys and Water Toys
  • DVDs - Brainy Baby Animals, colours, shapes, ABCs and discovering water DVDs.
  • Educational Games - Fun developmental games including board games, counting games, matching games, and card games.
  • Outdoor Toys, Creative Play - Dressups, play sets, play books, and barnyard toys and figurines.
  • Puzzles - Jigsaw puzzles, cube puzzles, counting, shapes, alphabet, transport and a princess. 
  • Wooden Toys - Wooden bead sets, cars, castles, rattles, doll houses and accessories.
 
• Ekidna Kidswear stocks brand name clothing, toys and accessories for infants and toddlers. Ekidna Kidswear is based in Sydney and deliver throughout Australia at a low flat rate via Australia Post, and to selected countries internationally. See
  • Toys - 2yrs + - building blocks, wooden puzzles, puppets, stacking games and more
  • Clothing for Toddler Boys and Toddler Girls
     
• Global Style - 2 year olds will love wearing these custom made t-shirts, baby suits, hats, baby hoodies and more with their own name and a colourful picture. Global Style also sell iron on fabric decals and vinyl name labels. Based in NSW with delivery Australia wide. Check out their picture gallery for examples.
   
• Peanut Gallery - Australian online toyshop offering a beautiful selection of wooden, educational and traditional toys for children aged birth to 8 years. Free gift wrapping and hand-written gift tags. Based in Victoria, flat delivery fee Australia-wide by Australia Post Parcel Post. Having trouble deciding? Search by age, sex, and price range.
   
• 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 what's new or
  • Musical Instruments
  • Wooden Toys
  • Girl's Bags & Hats by Penny Scallan
  • Girl's Bedroom Decor
  • Dolls & Play Accessories
  • Soft Play Toys & Stacking Blocks
  • Wooden Activity Toys & Play Sets
  • Boy's Bags and Hats by Penny Scallan
  • 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 - Cups, plates, baby sets, sheet sets and plush toys.
  • Gifts for Children for popular toys from ABC Kids and Sesame Street, fabulous plush toys from Nici, Gund and Russ.
     
• Baby Blankie Express specialises in personalised gifts for newborns, christening, toddlers and children. You can have the gifts embroidered with the child's name, date of birth and birth weight or your personal message. Delivery is within 3 working days in the Sydney metropolitan area and 3 to 7 working days Australia wide.
  • Personalised Plates - Choose from a range of different designs and add the child's name and date of birth or a personal message. All plates come with a stand and make an excellent gift for birthdays.
  • Personalised Baby Blankies make an ideal gift for newborns, baby showers, birthdays and christenings.
  • Personalised Teddies and Toys - the cutest teddies and soft toys wearing a t-shirt with your message front and back. Great gift for all ages and occasions.
     
• 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.