On the heels of my Sesame Street 2nd Birthday party post, I wanted to share some gift ideas for a 2-year-old.
These toys are tried and true by my own kiddos and family members and sure to be a hit for any two year old tot. I tried to keep all the gift ideas uni-sex and affordable.
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Little Tykes Play Car
Topping the list is a toy that’s been a favorite for generations! This Little Tykes car has been around since I was a kid. Both my girls love to play with this. We keep ours inside (maybe not the best idea, right?) and they race around the bottom floor like a car at a speedway. I have a feeling this toy still has a lot of love to give through the years too. It also comes in different colors for boys.
Mega Blocks
This bag of blocks is hours of fun. They aren’t nearly as small as Legos, and therefore no where near as annoying. They are pretty easy to clean up. Building and manipulating these blocks is a great motor skills activity, and also inspires creative thought. You can’t go wrong with these.
Little People
We have a TON of Little People toys. I love how they encourage imagination and help my kids model language and social skills. I adore this little Noah’s Ark set. It not only can teach them academically, but also can serve as a wonderful way to reinforce the lessons learned from Noah and the Ark.
Fisher Price Singing Soccer Ball
This singing soccer ball toy keeps kids active while also engaging their brains. They can roll, shake, or even gently kick this ball to activate the songs and games. While playing they can learn about colors, letters, numbers and more. Perfect for that curious and active todder!
Play Tent
These play tents are so much fun, you will probably find yourself crawling inside it at some point. These are perfect for indoor campouts with teddy bears. My kids have even been known to nap in theirs!
Think, Fun, Roll Game
My youngest got this one for Christmas. It was a little advanced for her then, but know that her launage is taking off it is a great game to play with her and her sister. You roll the dice and then choose a card with the corresponding color. It has all kinds of fun activities from making an animal sound to finding colors and much more! I love, love, love this game!
Water Wow Books
These Water Wow books are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! They let little artist’s paint without the big mess. All you have to do is add some water to the pens, and then paint over the pages and the colors magically appear. When it dries the color goes away and you can do it all over again! You will be the favorite parent at the party for gifting these!
Mr. Potatohead
This is another timeless toy. Who doesn’t love Mr. Potatohead? It’s great for motor skills and learning about clothing and body parts. Plus, kids love to be silly with it and it’s sure to bring about lots of laughs. It’s no wonder this toy has withstood the test of time.
Latches Board
This puzzle from Melisa and Doug is so much fun, you’ll have a hard time giving it up. This board is full of fun and challenges as they try to unlock different latches and discover what is behind them!
LeapFrog Picnic Basket
At this age, children’s imaginative play is just starting to develop. They are beginning to mimic what they see in the real world. Play food and accessories, are a big part of language development at this age. This picnic basket allows kids to do that while also incorporating music and fun sound effects!
There you have it folks! 10 easy gifts to choose from while shopping for a 2 year old! If only potty training were this easy!
