I like the the first answerer's idea, but since it's winter that probably wouldn't be the best idea.
How about a new toy that just came out? If it's a newer toy, he probably doesn't have it yet.
2006-11-30 06:44:50
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answered by CelebrateMeHome 6
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Put together a collage, scrapbook page, something with the news of the day. Things like, most popular movie, current president, most popular car, issues of the day, number one album, book, etc. You could do it for today, or if you can, for his/her birthday. You could also track down a copy of a local paper from the birthday if you want. This would be something worth keeping, and could be added to his family's baby book. Maybe a rookie baseball card for a possible future star? It may not be that great today, but someday it will be appreciated.
If this isn't up your alley, think of the one area that is under represented for this child. Is it music/creativity? Enough books? Too much learning tools? Not enough? Get an item in that category? I've found that a simple electronic keyboard (music kind) can be lots of fun. The Story Reader that reads books with page turn sounds is a big hit. Little Leap videos to help learn how to read. An alphabet wall hanging. Paints for clothing. Sidewalk chalk. CD with kids favorite songs...
I hope something here is a help to you! Most importantly, is that whatever you get/make comes from the heart, and fits the little personality of the child.
Best of luck!
2006-11-30 14:48:25
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answered by Gina A 2
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Well, that can all depend on "who is this child" to you! Your niece or nephew or just a friend's child. That makes all the difference in the world. Also, what is your budget? Maybe you can have one of the child's artworks framed. Have the child sign it before you frame it. That's very, very original and can be kept and appreciated for years to come.
Personally, if it were a realtive, I would not spend over $50 and probably closer to $30. If it's a friends child, the price would be under $20. I do not believe in going broke at Christmas just to make everyone else happy (which is a joke, cause they're only happy for that split second of opening the gift.) Now, this is what I did for my granddaughters (their father isn't rich though).....I buy inexpensive gifts for birthdays, Christmas, etc. and put $25-$50 into a Custodian Account which I set up for each granddaughter at $5000 each. So over all the years, their mutual funds & stocks will be growing and will be a nice amount for each of them to use when they become of legal age to take and use the account. WHAT IT ALL BOILS DOWN TO IS ....Children just love "opening gifts" not so much the gift itself. SO, RELAX, get something inexpensive or within your budget and one added touch...put a sucker or something similar in the bow on top the box. The child will probably enjoy that more than anything you can possible buy him or her. Good luck
2006-11-30 14:46:40
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answered by Bodaciously Red 1
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If the child really doesn't need anything (I didn't see you mention books. My rich cousin and his wife never once bought their daughter books, the only ones she owns are the ones we buy her for her bday and Christmas every year....)
I would maybe get a family membership to the zoo or local kids museum, or maybe donate to an organization in her name, something fun or touching like a children's organization. You can also 'buy' a star and have a little document made up in her name, and get a little stuffed star or a cardboard book about stars.
I mean, at two the bdays are still about parents. Kids just want to play, my daughter just had a bday and her favorite toy was a stupid stuffed snake that my son's friend won in a gumball machine. lol!
2006-11-30 15:37:04
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answered by ? 6
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You can order a book with the child as the star of the story. There are many differ books with different plots and ideas. And each book is unique.
2006-11-30 14:52:51
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answered by SRP123 2
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How about tickets to something- a Children's museum, the zoo, aquarium, or even Build a Bear. I wouldn't do any more toys for a kid who has too many toys. Clothes are usually better than toys, too, because they outgrow them faster. :) I wish my relatives would give more clothes than toys because she outgrows her clothes but the toys just stack up.
2006-11-30 17:19:48
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answered by AerynneC 4
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Let's see...The simplest thing! Maybe something like a Frisbee or something simple like that. At 2 years old...they do really get to enjoy what we think is a a great toy.
2006-11-30 14:54:50
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answered by Child of God 3
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This may sound lame, but I used to give my neices and nephews trees (like a young tree from a nursery) that they can help plant and take care of, and then watch it grow as they grow. My siblings live sorta in the country and have large yards, they always thought it was cool.
2006-11-30 14:38:46
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answered by oneamy2001 2
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Wow that is a tough one. You could ask to take the child for the day and take them to Chuck E Cheese or something similar.
Get them a stuffed animal or blanket with their name on it.
2006-11-30 14:39:09
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answered by butterflykisses427 5
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i ahev the same problem with my daughter. what is something that she has that she really enjoys. it depends if it is a boy or girl if the girl like to play tea set get her somehting to go with it likes dress up get dress up clothes. rember they like to play make believe. they will learn. fav . character? also pick somthing they can really learn with.
2006-11-30 16:09:56
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answered by playboybunny833 1
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