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megs4413
09-06-2006, 10:46 AM
seriously. i have no idea what to get...the party is next weekend! They dont have a lot of space so it can't be anything enormous. and they don't have a yard so play equipment would not be good...any ideas?

sdbc
09-06-2006, 11:58 AM
What price range are you looking at?

Sue, mommy to Aurora (Rory) born 5/13/04

lpl47
09-06-2006, 12:00 PM
My 2 year old loves books. Some of the fun ones like lift-the-flap he still enjoys, or books about his/her favorite subjects. My son loves the Little People Books and his newest favorites to look at by himself (not necessarily to read with me) are the Roger Priddy "Pops" series - there are 4: Dinosaurs, Machines, Ocean and Jungle.

Sillygirl
09-06-2006, 12:46 PM
How about some playsilks? They take up almost no room at all. Some of the online seller may have a set in stock that they can ship to you in time.

sarahsthreads
09-06-2006, 01:54 PM
Art supplies! I just got First Art (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0876592221/ref=pd_rvi_gw_2/104-2872476-4764701?ie=UTF8), a small box of tempera paints and a smock for a party we just went to, and that was a big hit. The mom also mentioned she'd been thinking of branching out from crayons, into things like play-doh, so that could be a good gift. Besides, art supplies never expire, so even if the kid isn't ready for paints or play-doh, they will be soon enough.

Or, how about CDs of kids' songs or a Sesame Street DVD or two?

Sarah :)

lilycat88
09-06-2006, 02:15 PM
Favorites in our 2-year old household...

Playsilks
Parents Veterinary Hospital (HUGE around our house)
Crayons and notebooks
play-doh
a tea set (also huge around here)

megs4413
09-06-2006, 02:26 PM
$30 or less...

kristenk
09-06-2006, 02:42 PM
BIG ditto to the Parents Vet Hospital. You can pick it up at Target, so it's easy to find. DD received it for her 2nd birthday, loved it then, and still loves to play with it. It's not bad size-wise and you can store all the pieces together.

sdbc
09-06-2006, 03:07 PM
My daughter is 2 and 3 mos and LOVES the Madeline books. We got her a book that has all the Madeline stories and she loves it. You could get a Madeline doll to go with it.

ETA: Angelina Ballerina book with a tutu from Target!


Sue, mommy to Aurora (Rory) born 5/13/04

TracyBee
09-06-2006, 10:43 PM
My daughter is 3 and has loved her Aquadoodle from the day she got it. I love it too because there is no mess whatsoever and it doesn't take up any space at all. It's a HUGE hit around here between my daughter, nephew and niece, who are all members of the 3 and under set.

I've seen this at Toys R us and at Target. Let us know what you decide!

new_mommy25
09-07-2006, 04:31 AM
I don't really like to give toys just because I don't know what the child has and I am the type who likes to avoid clutter.

I usually give a nice, classic hardcover book and then a board book that is age approriate. I like to buy from B&N and include a gift recipt just in case it is something the child already owns.

JBaxter
09-07-2006, 06:27 AM
We used these in speech therapy the other day and Im just itching to get to TRU to pick some up. They are cards and you fill the "marker" w/ water and color the pics ... let them dry and do them again. I'm thinking they would be fantastic for travel
http://www.amazon.com/AQUADOODLE-LICENSED-MATS-Elmos-World/dp/B000ARJIEM/sr=8-4/qid=1157628290/ref=pd_bbs_4/104-2523983-4228740?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games

CiderLogan
09-07-2006, 02:58 PM
nak

I just got this 'lauri primer pak' for dd1 - it's for ages 3-6 but they make one for 2-y-o's -- it is small, cheap ($15 or so). & has great activities. we love it. i think it would be a cool gift.
http://www.lauritoys.com/products/2117/index.html

Jenny
Julia, 8/03
Clara, 5/06