Second Birthday Gifts UK

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.

Toys

• Hamleys - Thousands of the latest toys including your favourite brands and Hamley's own well known collection. Free delivery on UK orders over £75. See their toys for 1-2 year olds.
   
• 1st for Toys - lots of well-known brands and characters. You can search by character, brand, category, age or price range. Delivery UK and world-wide.
   
• The Toy Shop - Fantastic range of toys for every age and interest. Worldwide shipping, free delivery on UK orders over £20.
  • Soft Toys
  • Infant and Preschool
  
  
• Letterbox - Lifestyle for children. Letterbox has a long established reputation of providing good quality, great value products.
  • Gifts for 1-3 year olds
  • Educational toys for babies and toddlers
  
  
• Wicked Uncle - solves the problem of what to buy. Wicked Uncle have pre-selected a really cool range of presents organised by age to make it really simple. See their gifts for 2 year old Boys and Girls.

Clothing, Nappies, Things for Mum

• Robeez baby shoes stay on little feet. Robeez shoes are specially designed for growing feet and learning to walk.
   
• Urchin Baby - A new range of products from Urchin aimed specifically at parents-to-be and parents of new babies. Stylish, innovative, and up-to-the-minute.
  • At the Beach
  • Baby and Toddler Toys
  • Sleeping - Blankets, Sleeping bags
  • Nursery Decorations & Accessories
  
  
• Bambino Direct - Wonderful selection of pushchairs, travel systems, car seats, nursery furniture and much more. Free UK Mainland delivery on orders over £75.