Thanks, I hate it is a reaction you'd never dream a could be capable of producing—but have you met toddlers? The best gifts for two-year-olds will help avoid a seemingly unprovoked fit, general apathy, or worse, more clutter for their parent to cram into a storage bin.
But you can ease up on the pressure: “Any parent of a 2-year-old will tell you to keep it simple," says Charlotte McKnight, MD, FAAP at in Virginia. “Many have heard the old adage that the box the gift comes in is the most exciting part for a toddler and it really does ring true.”If you are looking for something a bit more thoughtful than a moving box, McKnight says that early toddlerhood comes with exciting developmental changes. "Children start to shift to more imaginative play, which really opens the door to fun gift ideas.” Bouncy balls, stuffed animals, “little helper” playsets, and toys with wheels are all fair game.What shouldn't you gift?
McKnight recommends staving off toys that are too high-tech, electronic, or digital. She also cautions that if the parents have expressed they aren't ready to introduce screen time just yet, you probably shouldn't take the opportunity to do it yourself.And now, 22 gifts that'll entertain even the most precocious toddler.All products featured on Glamour are independently selected by our editors.
However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Wooden blocks for stacking (a new skill!) are great simple gifts to start with.If the local construction site is the coolest thing their little one has ever seen, these trucks—made entirely out of recycled milk jugs—would make a great gift.
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