With the holiday season underway, I can relate to having toddlers to shop for but aren’t sure what to get a 2-year-old. Having a 2-year-old myself, I find it to be a reasonably tricky age to shop for. While my son is obsessed with dinosaurs and loves books and puzzles, there are only so many of those things you can gift over and over again. So, if you’re stumped on what to get for the 2-year-old in your life, read on.
I’m sharing some of my top picks for this holiday season — including gifts that our kiddos can get use of all year long — because, let’s face it, we mamas are tired of giving or receiving those gifts that only provide entertainment for the first hour of Christmas morning. Let’s make the most of these holiday gifts, shall we?
MAKING FACES MAGNETIC SET: Create hours of quiet play using these magnetic faces and their facial features! Your two-year-old can easily mix and match the pieces to create different facial expressions. It will provide them with an engaging activity that can be done without making a lot of noise. It can also easily be transported on the go!
QUIET BOOK: A book full of engaging and practical activities? Sign me up! This “quiet book” is perfect for toddlers. It teaches life skills such as how to use a button or zipper. It also introduces them to many concepts, including how to tell time and tie shoelaces!
CHUCKLE & ROAR POP IT: These are so addictive! This is my son’s go-to toy in the car. It keeps him entertained quietly and doesn’t take up much room. It’s easy to keep in my car or take with us. Plus, they’re very affordable and have no separate pieces or parts.
FIRST NUMBER TRAIN KIT: Your toddler can build and rebuild this colorful number train building kit while imaginative playing with the DUPLO people and animal figures This educational toy helps with counting and number learning in a way that engages children.
Wooden Jigsaw Animal Puzzles
HANNA HONEYBEE GAME: While there aren’t too many board games for two-year-olds, something like this Hanna Honeybee is designed for ages 2+, making it a great way to get your toddler involved in family game night!
MELISSA & DOUG WOODEN PEG PUZZLE SET: This Melissa & Doug Peg Puzzle Set is an entertaining and educational developmental toy that makes the perfect gift for your 2-year-old. It includes three peg puzzles, with six pegged wooden pieces in each. We love these wooden puzzles because it is made for smaller hands to grasp easily. The pieces feature beautiful animal illustrations, with these same pictures on the puzzle boards under each piece. We’re big fans of Melissa & Doug products because they are also made from high-quality materials just like this one. It’s assembled with precision manufacturing standards, which maintains stability and safety. Your toddler will love playing and learning with this set!
PERSONALIZED NAME PUZZLE: Get a personalized puzzle with your child’s name on it to help them begin learning letters plus how to spell it! Using a puzzle also helps with hand-eye coordination skills. While using this puzzle, they also learn some animal names and shapes as well! A bonus is the puzzle will look beautiful in any bedroom or playroom.
WOODEN JIGSAW ANIMAL PUZZLE SET: Educational and entertaining! This wooden puzzle set features a Bear, Ladybug, Bee, Owl, Butterfly, and Tortoise. It comes with 6 cognitive cards, which help improve recognition ability.
LEAPFROG 2-N-1 LEAPTOP TOUCH: There are five learning modes on this LeapTop, including ABCs, numbers, games, music, and messages. The keyboard features letters A-Z and numbers 1-10. There are opportunities for toddlers to role-play activities like emailing.
AMAZON FIRE 7 KIDS TABLET: There are so many educational apps and websites you can utilize on this tablet! One year of Amazon Kids+ is included, which gives you access to PBS Kids, Nickelodeon, Disney, and More. There is also a 2-year worry-free guarantee that if it breaks, you can return and they will replace it for free!
LEAPFROG LEARNING LIGHTS REMOTE: Keep little ones entertained in a big way with a pretend-play remote that introduces numbers, shapes, and first words! Bright colors and 10+ lights encourage babies and toddlers to explore
This is a busy time of year, and holiday shopping can feel stressful. I hope this list of gifts for a 2-year-old helped spark some inspiration! Here’s to a happy and healthy holiday season and happy shopping!
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