31 Best Gifts for 2-Year-Olds, According to Their Parents 2024

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, keep it simple,” says pediatrician Charlotte McKnight, MD, at in Virginia. “Many have heard the old adage that the box the gift comes in is the most exciting , and it really does ring true.”If you're looking for something a bit more thoughtful than a moving box, McKnight says that early toddlerhood comes with a 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” play sets, and toys with wheels are all fair game.What shouldn’t you get them?

McKnight recommends passing up on anything 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.Without further ado, I've rounded up presents that have entertained my own two-year-old daughter, and her older sister, plus polled her little friends, and their parents, as well as educators to find unique presents even the most precocious tykes will love playing with.PS: Shopping for more kids?

Check out the , , , , , and .AmazonTargetIf 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.

Roll them around the living room floor or (even better) dub them outdoor toys since they’re extremely durable.AmazonAt this age, a doll or stuffed toy can help promote empathy in the little human.