I’m sharing my 2-year-old gift guide to help you gather ideas for your little one’s next birthday, Christmas, or just because! You will find gift ideas great for any budget and perfect for toddler boys and girls.
Well, it’s the end of the year and for me that means a lot of celebrations. From birthdays to Christmas, to New Year’s my family has a lot going on!
If you don’t know, I have a 2-year-old daughter, who turns 3 at the end of December. Because of this, I thought it would be a great idea to give you a round-up of all the gifts I bought her this past year that she enjoys.
Anytime I shop for my kids’ birthday or Christmas, I like to stick to some kind of theme. So you’ll notice that most of my daughter’s toys center around the kitchen or pretend play. I also am very intentional about what I buy for my kids and will share tips for buying useful gifts for toddlers.
I do of course randomly buy things that I know she will love throughout the year because as a mama, I just can’t help myself!
With all that in mind, I’m keeping it real and sharing the things that she has loved all 2023. Just know that this 2-year-old gift guide is full of toddler gift ideas, for both boys and girls, that have been tried and tested and are sure to be hit with your little one(s) too.
What to Look For When Buying Gifts for Toddlers
Quality Items – Children are rough with toys, so I love looking for items made of wood. Wooden toys are durable and will last for a long time.
Realistic Looking Items – I like finding toys that look as realistic as possible. I just find that this helps children to connect things to what they would actually see in the real world.
Items that Promote Development – Anything that gets my children’s bodies moving or brains working is always a plus in my book! Look for items that help with physical, cognitive, language development, and gross and fine motor skills.
Open-ended Toys – Toys that can be played with in multiple ways, like blocks, or animal figures, inspire children to be creative and imaginative. Open-ended toys also mean more uses for play and fewer toys altogether.
Best Gifts for 2-Year-Olds
Below you will find 21 affordable gift ideas for 2-year-olds.
01: Play Kitchen
A play kitchen is an absolute staple for any toddler. This one is not only beautiful, but it is also very affordable.
02: Toy Mixer
A cute wooden toy mixer for your tiny chef. Perfect to add to a play kitchen.
03: Coffee Maker
An interactive coffee maker and other fun inclusions, perfect for role playing.
04: Cutting Play Food
Realistic food set stuck together with velcro. Great for pretend play in the kitchen and developing fine motor skills.
05: Play Food
This wooden food play set includes 4 food groups. This by far is my daughter’s go-to play food when in the “kitchen”.
06: Ice Cream Set
A cute and colorful ice cream set with interactive features, perfect for developmental play.
07: Pizza Set
This wooden pizza set comes with a pizza plate, toppings, and serving utensils.
08: Cookie Set
This cookie set is perfect for pretend baking, decorating, and serving cookies.
09: Cleaning Set
A fun way to get the kids involved with practical skills. My little one loves pulling these out when she sees me cleaning.
10: Toy Dyson Vacuum
My daughter is obsessed with this vacuum. It not only comes with attachments, but mimics the sound of an actual vacuum.
11: Help Wanted, Must Love Books
My daughter adores this book. Full of fun, familiar, and colorful illustrations and is great to add to your bedtime routine.
12: Pikler Triangle Set
An extra fun indoor play set that encourages children to explore freely all the while promoting physical development.
13: Learning Tower
The best thing I have bought this year! The learning tower allows your little one to participate in the world around them, especially in the kitchen!
14: Lego Duplo
Endless hours of open-ended play. These legos are the perfect size for toddlers.
15: Dump Truck
Something cute for girls, but also fun to play with. Allows for creative play with loading and unloading items in the truck.
16: Animal Figurines
These Schleich animal figures are the most realistic ones on the market. Perfect for sensory play, creating small worlds, and learning.
17: Musical Instruments
A fun way to get children moving and cultivate a love for music.
18: Slippers
We love wearing slippers in this house and my daughter is no different. These are super cute and I don’t have to worry about them always falling off her feet.
19: Rainboots
These Hunter boots can be customized with your kid’s name, which makes them all the cuter!
20: Jelly Purse
Toddlers love to collect all sorts of things. This jelly purse is great for hauling all their items.
21: Caboodle
A super cute and practical way to store hair accessories. This gives me all the nostalgia from my childhood days.
I hope you found this 2-Year-Old Gift Guide helpful and it gave you new, unique ideas when shopping for your little ones.
xoxo, ave
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