Mole’s second Birthday is approaching. Time flies so fast! I feel like it only yesterday when I held her in my arms for the very first time.
I didn’t want to feel like I was buying her toys for the sake of it. It is easy to get sucked into buying toys that they don’t necessarily need.? This time, I was focused in finding items that she genuinely needed or toys that will help with her imaginary play or educate her.
All the rest can be left up to friends and family to spoil her with!
One decision I made was to save a budget for a birthday party. Unfortunately, i’m still unsure if this can still go ahead with the advice people should be isolating. The idea behind it was that she would have an experience to remember and a day full of fun that can be shared with the whole family.
The gifts
Liewood Dante Beach set – Sea Creature Mix
This bucket and spade set was going to be for our holiday. It rolls up and will fit easily into out suitcase. The design is beautiful and Mole loves sea animals. I thought she could also use it out in the garden with her water table or we could invest in a play sand pit. Failing that i’m sure she can have lot’s of fun with this in the bath!
Le Toy Van Honeybake Tea Set
Mole has been into her play kitchen more than ever. I figured seen as we will be spending more time indoors to make use of this with a new tea set.
In the past we have had tea sets that she has loved but i’m hoping this wooden set will last her longer. I can’t wait to show her how to play teddy bears picnics with this in the garden.
Olli Ella Play & Pack City Bag
The Play’n Pack is a backpack filled with imaginative play. Whether we may be flying or not this year, this bag will come in handy at some point. It is packed full of games and puzzles for Mole to do.
Inside your?City Play’n Pack Drawstring Backpack you’ll find:
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- 1? Mini Playpa Colouring Roll (2m)
- 103 Stickers
- 6 Non-toxic Crayons
- 2? Wooden Toy Cars
- 52 Play’n Colour Alphabet Cards
The excitement that it all comes in a bag as a surprise will be perfect for a rainy day. There are other versions too!
Liewood Vita Lunch Box in Panda Mustard
An item Mole needed! This may sound silly but searching for the perfect lunch box took me the longest time. I needed to make sure that it was suitable for holding snacks as well as her lunch.
The silicone is free from BPA and safe to use for food. It has two big sections?inside at the head and 2 small?sections inside the ears.
Liewood Tobi Rain boot – Dino Mix
These short rain boots are perfect for playing in the garden or out and about on muddy walks. I love the unisex design. Another item Mole needed as her other shoes are canvas and not ideal in the mud!
Franck & Fischer Aske Backpack
Mole needed a new bag for nursery and her trips out. I love how this one is a little grown up but the bug design keeps in fun. It is large enough to fit all her items like a change of clothes or a lunch box.
The muted tones will match most of her outfits too, so there will be no colour clashing.
Plan Toys Water Way Play Set
This fun, natural rubber water play set looked perfect for creative play. Mole currently plays with a small boat and a baking pan that I fill with water so this will be an amazing upgrade for her!
Petit Collage Magnetic Play Scenes
Another game that will use Mole’s creativity and imagination. I thought this toy will be nice for her to sit and play independently with. She really has taken a liking to figures and fiddly bits at the moment so this will be perfect!
I hope this have given you some new ideas for gifts. Remember, there are always cheaper alternatives for products out there and never feel any pressure into buying hundreds of presents.
Graduate of Computer Science at Manchester Metropolitan University (BSc Hons Computer Science).
Former Secondary School Teacher.
Mum of two with an 18 month age gap. Experienced in reflux and cows milk protein allergy.
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