Nephew's 2nd birthday

RustyFlange

something to do with cars at the age of 2, hmmm I think you may struggle as at 2 whilst they understand what cars are and do they are still a little young ...

ELC do a nice range or cars and things for pre school age which would fit nicely, failing that all you can do is open up a bank account for him and put it away til he is older or does need something.

ELC do a garage for £40 however you can print off a 20% voucher and take it into your local store it would then be £32 which may still be over your budget? ELC are fantastic toys though, however I would be reluctant to buy toys if she has so many.....
http://www.elc.co.uk/toy/whizz-around-garage/

top_drawer_2

mmm i might just cut the budget and go with something cheaper as I dont have loads of money (but then I never do!!) and buy something straight forward .... especially since he literally wants for nothing.

Jen

Bronnie

Is he ready for new shoes or trainers yet? Don't feel guilty, you're being sensible and helpful and anyway, kids are always proud of their new shoes at that age!

If I was his mum and short of cash, I'd be mightily relieved if you bought his next pair. Make a nice outing of it for the 3 of you and round the trip off with a milkshake and cookie.

Otherwise take him on an outing to the zoo/ safari park/ aquarium or whatever locally or buy a ticket/voucher for mum and dad to take him.

I think it would be great if we could all stop buying soooo much 'stuff', we all don't need!!

phunkles

How about one of these?
http://www.elc.co.uk/toy/playmat-gift-set/
or
http://www.elc.co.uk/toy/carpet-road-playmat

or a garage to play with the cars?

Id got for the cheaper one - or tescos used to sell a little garage set with the three emergency vehicles in a sturdy plastic for about £6/8 - i bought my godtwinnies those for there second birthday and they still use them (even though the batteries ran out and no one bothered to replace them as the sirens where quite annoying:rotfl:)

Broomstick

Does he have a duvet? If so a duvet/pillowcase set with favourite pictures might go down well. It did with my two when they were little. It's practical, (not clutter) and, for a while, it might make bedtimes more exciting. You can get some pretty cheap but decent quality sets of bedding out there.

sethsgran

Do you sew?? if so how about making something like this for him...


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http://www.jellybelly-jellybrain.co.uk/boat_bunting.html.

or even this..http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t9/SOMMERWOOD/ORDERS061.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.sommerwood.co.uk/page4.htm&usg=__sT5l1CMedqsNws7BPHmLnU-KMtk=&h=211&w=600&sz=53&hl=en&start=3&um=1&tbnid=bXqkiufumam2tM:&tbnh=47&tbnw=135&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dwood%2Bbunting%2Bpersonalised%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN

you could easily paint your own then add vinyl letters to personalise it with his name.

top_drawer_2

phunkles wrote: »

How about one of these?
http://www.elc.co.uk/toy/playmat-gift-set/
or
http://www.elc.co.uk/toy/carpet-road-playmat

or a garage to play with the cars?

Id got for the cheaper one - or tescos used to sell a little garage set with the three emergency vehicles in a sturdy plastic for about £6/8 - i bought my godtwinnies those for there second birthday and they still use them (even though the batteries ran out and no one bothered to replace them as the sirens where quite annoying:rotfl:)

hi, wow they still do them!! I had one of those when I was a kid!! the Tesco Garage I cant seem to find on the website as there isnt a Tesco that near and I dont drive .....

I think part of the reason they are so short of money is that is so spoiled to be honest as he literally has so much!! I asked about a potty set thing (he's toilet trained in the house apparently but isnt to keen on wearing underpants ....lol) and apparently he has no less than 3!! including one of those ones that looks like a proper toilet.

Jen

phunkles

Id go with the cheaper car play mat then it includes cars and if hes going to get into cars then it should last a fair few years and will be played with
and if he doesnt well it can act as a rug to protect his carpet anyway
use the money off voucher someone else mentioned and it should be quite a cheap present