2 year old DD doesn't need or want anything, yet needs presents to open - help?

[midnightlurker]

She has clothes, books, more toys than she needs, and really doesn't need or want anything. Yet her brother will have presents and expects her to have some too. What on earth can we get her? I think she would like me to wrap up chocolate cake, but I can't really do that!!!

[YouCanDoThis]

A big box of balloons?

[YouCanDoThis]

How about consumable things that she can enjoy on the day. Others will have better ideas but maybe things like bubbles, etc.

[DorothyL]

Vouchers for experiences the whole family can do - symbolised by something,,ie lego for Legoland, toy animal for zoo , bucket and spade for beach etc?

Do you have outdoor toys, might be an option to think ahead? Balance bike for example?

[DorothyL]

Swimming costume, swim ring?

[Twolittlejobbys]

Pjs, new bedding, jigsaws never go amiss,

[stressbucket1]

Dress up stuff? Thats what I have for dd2. Dd1 already has everything else she would want.

[Izzy82]

A bean bag?

I have a baby this year so am wrapping up some of DS1's old baby toys (that have been in the loft so he doesn't remember them) just so he can see that his brother is getting presents too

[FoxesSitOnBoxes]

DS is 2 and I know what you mean! We're getting him a fisher price pirate ship which was reduced, a balance bike, some duplo, a car transporter with little cars in it, a couple of books..... and some other bits. I've tried to match it as closely as possible so he isn't getting less than his big sister but it's hard when they just don't really care and the big ones really do

[SpaceDinosaur]

Any toys she already has but doesn't play with much yet that you can rewrap?

[Kittykatmacbill]

Won't she develop / want play with diffferant toys as she gets older? surely you just get her things/clothes/toys/books to grow into?

[Randytortoise]

Why can't you wrap up a small chocolate cake?
Also outdoor toys are a good idea.
Pop up tents or arts and craft supplies that get used up are good.

[Sixisthemagicnumber]

If she has plenty of age appropriate toys already them get her a couple of things for the next development phase then you can just put them away after opening until they are needed. Kids develop so fast when they are little that it's always wise to buy things for the next stage.

[Sixisthemagicnumber]

And what about one of them cardboard play houses that she can colour in. It will only last a few weeks and then get thrown away but she will have loads of fun colouring it in and playing inside it.

[livinglooney8]

Cardboard car that is also a book. You can sit in it. Hours if amusement.

[BingBongBingBong]

Clothes, bubble bath, hair accessories, PJs, craft items, bike, scooter, magic flannel, bath toy, a couple of toys she can grow into?

[wejammin]

We've gone with magazine, sticker book, crayons, a fridge magnet set

[BikeRunSki]

They've got those big board books that turn into buses/submarines etc in Aldi at the moment.

[polkadotdelight]

Sticker books, play doh, paints, kinetic sand?

Dressing up clothes? I've bought DS (also 2) some different hats as he loves his firemans hat quite cheaply off amazon.

We have bought him a toddler size basketball net and adjustable stand - your other children could play with it too?

[polkadotdelight]

Mind you after reading this thread I am off to Aldi later!

[midnightlurker]

Ooh, lots of ideas! I will get some balloons, bubbles, and a sticker book. Will also look for a cardboard house - she would love scribbling on it. I guess I could put a cupcake in a tub and wrap that too! Santa is bringing more sand for the indoor sand pit and some paint pens.

She has loads of hand me down toys so the next stage of those is well catered for already, same with clothes.

[Namejustfornappies]

Craft stuff and craft kits? Consumable and can be put away until she's older :)

[ElfontheShelfIsWATCHINGYOUTOO]

when my dd was this age I got stuff from charity shops to open etc, so she had a lot, i mean without sounding cruel, if your dead agaisnt new toys, just buy some second hand super cheap, and then give them back to the charity shop after, if she doesnt seem particularly taken with any?

[Misty9]

I have a similar issue with my 2yo dd! She has only asked for a mouse that can tickle me and moves

I have just thought of getting the ikea balance beam for the playroom as she loves balancing and climbing. She also has a wow toys rocket and a microphone.

[Misty9]

Or wooden chocolate cake from Melissa and doug?! www.fill-your-pants.com/wooden-toys/le-toy-van-chocolate-gateau.html?gclid=Cj0KEQiA7K7CBRCrwt26v5uHs98BEiQA0JzsZxuYNcv93WHYnoN-yd4fF7X-fsfY-V0pU1YvjS9XzdgaAhF68P8HAQ

[Yika]

Also from Ikea: cardboard shop, costs about a tenner, brilliant value.

I think it's nice to get some toys new even if she has many hand-me-downs. How about some new accessories for an existing doll, or an add-on set to existing duplo for example.

Practical things: torch, scissors, snack box, backpack, luggage.

Or personalised things: crockery, towel, pencil case?