You love the people
in your life.
Your brain is just full.
Birthday Backup tracks the dates, finds three gift ideas within your budget, and emails you 14 days before. Pick one, order it, and actually feel good about it.
Takes 2 minutes. Works forever.
Gift ideas 14 days before
or instantly whenever you ask
3 gift options
Tailored · On budget · Ready to buy
Everything below this point is a real output from Birthday Backup, not editorial content.
See what you’d get
Real examples of what lands in your inbox.
What you’d tell us about him
Gender
Boy
Who are they to you?
Nephew
Your gift budget (AUD)
$40
Location
Australia
Interests
Anything else? (optional)
“Obsessed with anything prehistoric, currently builds Lego sets above his age range”
🦖 For the Dinosaur-Obsessed Builder
LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Mighty Dinosaurs
Available at BIG W
- -A 3-in-1 build rated for ages 7 to 12, so it sits right at the edge of what he can tackle on his own, which matches a kid who already builds above his age range rather than needing an easier set.
- -Rebuilds from a T. rex into a Triceratops or Pterodactyl, so it is three builds in one box rather than a single model he finishes once and puts on a shelf.
Why Birthday Backup chose this
He is already building sets above his age bracket, so a 3-in-1 dinosaur set gives him three separate builds to work through rather than one he finishes in an afternoon.
📚 For the Prehistoric Obsession
Children's Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs by Clare Hibbert
Available at Booktopia
- -Covers more than 60 named dinosaurs with illustrations built from current palaeontological research, which rewards a kid who wants the real detail, not a simplified picture book.
- -Recommended for ages 8 and up, so it lands right as he turns 8 rather than being something he outgrows in a year.
Why Birthday Backup chose this
"Obsessed with anything prehistoric" is specific enough to go past a generic dinosaur picture book. A proper encyclopedia gives him the depth he is clearly after.
✏️ For the Kid Who Draws Everything
How to Draw - Dinosaurs Activity Set
Available at Tiger Tribe
- -Step-by-step visual instructions for drawing a range of dinosaur species, paired with a proper sketchpad and pencils rather than a single colouring book.
- -Combines two of his stated interests, dinosaurs and drawing, in one gift instead of picking just one.
Why Birthday Backup chose this
Drawing and dinosaurs are both on his list. Rather than choosing one, this sits exactly at the overlap.
The more you tell us, the better the ideas. This is what Birthday Backup sends 14 days before their birthday, or instantly on demand.
Back up your first birthdayExamples from our gift guides. Prices checked July 2026.
No app to download
Works in your browser. Any device.
No password to remember
Magic link login. One click and you're in.
No ongoing effort required
Add someone once. We handle every birthday from there.
How it works
Add the people in your life
Add their name, birthday, a few interests and a rough budget. Takes about 30 seconds per person.
We do the scouting
We'll curate 3 specific, AU-available gifts based on their interests - gifts that reflect who they actually are.
Get nudged at the right time
An email lands 14 days before, enough time for standard Australian shipping. Click through to the retailer and you're sorted. You can also turn on a simple same-day reminder if you want a heads-up on the morning itself.
Need ideas today, not in 14 days?
Any person on your list has a Get gift ideas now button that generates three fresh ideas instantly, for the party invitation that arrived this morning.
Built differently
Sick of downloading apps and setting passwords?
Birthday Backup runs in your browser, not on your home screen. Nothing to install, no password to remember, and it takes up no space on your phone. Sign in from any device by clicking a link we email you.
No app required
Works in Safari, Chrome, or any browser. Nothing to install or update.
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We email you a link. Click it and you're in. No password ever created or forgotten.
Any device, always
Whether you're on your phone, tablet, or laptop, it works the same way.
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Kids by age. Adults by who they actually are.
Simple pricing
Free
$0
Up to 5 people
- ✓Up to 5 people, kids and adults
- ✓Every feature included
- ✓No card required
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Frequently asked questions
Is Birthday Backup really free?
Yes. The free plan covers up to 5 people, kids and adults combined, with every feature included and no card required to start. Pro is $19 a year if you need unlimited people.
Where do the gift ideas come from?
Each suggestion is generated using AI, guided by the interests, style, and budget you set for that person, and matched against AU-available retailers. No retailer pays to be recommended, and some links are affiliate links, which we disclose on every guide.
What do you do with my data?
We only collect what is needed to send reminders and generate gift ideas, and we never sell it. See our Privacy Policy for the full detail.
What if I do not like the suggestions?
Tap Get gift ideas now on that person's card and three fresh ideas generate instantly. The more interests and detail you add, the better the ideas get over time.
Can I stop the emails?
Yes. Each person has their own optional same-day reminder you can toggle off, and removing anyone from your Backup stops all reminders for them.
How much should I spend on a gift?
It depends on your relationship to them, their age, and how close you are. Our free gift amount calculator gives you a specific range based on Australian spending research and etiquette conventions.