This is for all my fellow planners out there. The people that can’t leave things until the last minute and want plenty of time to research and make an educated purchase for their family. My 2019 Gift Guide covers some of our tried and true favorites as well as some much-desired gifts as well!
UPDATED OCT of 2022
My 2 year old gift guide has gotten easier with multiple kids
When I originally created my 2 year old gift guide I was basing it off of general research and reviews. Now I can base my recommendations off real-world experience. These are the toys that my kids have loved and stood the test of time OR its the toys we didn’t get a chance to get that I really think a toddler would LOVE!
Inevitably end up searching the internet to see if there are any new gems I may be missing or things that I want to pick up for us to grow into.
A little bit of everything to meet the needs of most any kid!
I created my 2 year old gift guide to cover all the basics I could think of for a toddler who spends the majority of their time at home. I am in no way suggesting you NEED all of the items I list below I am nearly listing our favorites or our wish list items. Hopefully, this sparks some ideas for your own 2 year old’s wish list!
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FREE PLAY TOYS
- Animal Mix and Match
- Roll Up Piano
- Dump Truck
- Car ramps
- Play Sink
- Play silks
- Animal figures – schleich, pabo, safari LTD are my go to brands
- Bus with People
- Character figures – my little pony, Bluey, superhero
FINE MOTOR & LEARNING
- Lacing Beads
- Peg Stacking
- Sorting Box – This was Bean’s absolute favorite for weeks!
- Latch Board
- Spin Again
- Clipaclip snap puzzle
- Nest and Stack Shapes
BUILDING
- Lego Duplo – Basic Blocks Set
- Lego Duplo – Themed Set
- Building plate
- Magnatiles
- Magnetic car bases
- Nesting Cubes
- Pyramid Stacking Blocks
- Magicube
ROLE PLAY
- Dress up clothes – these nightgowns make the PERFECT dress up – comfortable for extended wear and durable for all kinds of play
- Doctor/Vet tools
- Tool Box
- Play kitchen
- Play Food/Kitchen Accessories – I like Learning resources for food, very real looking and comes in a wild variety. Kitchen accessories are almost as important as food.
- Hot Cocoa Set – a mug and cup set is worth its weight in gold
- Babydoll furniture/stroller/carrier – If you have a little mommy or daddy in the house some baby doll accessories are sure to get their fair use. A high chair and a crib are the basics that we are adding to our playroom. Again toddlers love to emulate you so a stroller and even a baby doll carrier would be great for them to bring baby along.
GROSS MOTOR
- Stepping Stones
- Pikler Triangle
- Balance board
- Mini trampoline – I would opt for something the in the 60 in it will last your kiddo a lot longer than the “toddler” trampoline
- Slide – again I would opt for one that is a little taller so as to last the child a little longer
- Balance Bike
- Nugget Play couch
- Pull along wagon
2 year old gift guide NON-TOY ideas
GAMES & PUZZLES
- Acorn Soup
- Topper Takes a Trip
- Sneaky Snacky Squirrel
- Snug as a Bug in a Rug
- Life on Earth Memory
- Create a Scene Neighborhood Floor Puzzle
- Realistic photo wooden puzzles
- Wooden Transportation peg puzzle
- Starter Jigsaw puzzles
- Head to Tails Animal Puzzles
- Creative Peg Puzzle
- Tower Stacking Puzzle
BOOKS
- Good Night Good Night Construction Site
- Bear Snores On books
- First Stories Slide books
- Llama Llama Red Pajama
- Family Photo Album
- Poke a Dot
USBORNE BOOKS
I wanted to give our Usborne favorites a special section all to themselves for a couple of reasons.
They are without a doubt some of the most used books in the house and are well-loved by us all and without a doubt deserve a special shout out on the 2 year old gift guide!
DISCLAIMER – I am an Usborne consultant and If you choose to purchase anything through one of my links below know that I will make a small commission at NO cost to you and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for choosing to help support my family!
- Little Lift and Look books
- Play Hide and Seek books
- Thats not my… books
- Very First Slide and See books
- Usborne Press a Sound Books
- 1000 animals
Art Supplies
- Tempera Paint Sticks
- Stablio 3in1 pencils
- Do a Dot Markers
- Fingerpaint – We have been using basic acrylic for a while but I have converted for littles, clean up is sooooo much easier!
- Starter Scissors
- Playdough tools
- Easel
- Puffy stickers – these are the only reusable stickers worth any money at all! Plus the puffy stickers are super for little fingers
- Magnadoodle
Sensory Bin Stuff
2 Year Old Gift Guide for Every Toddler!
My 2 year old gift guide is something that I have been building for a while and there has been lots of talk among the mom community as we gear up for the holiday season. I wanted a place that I could send them with some of our favorite gift ideas, because as a mom sometimes it’s just easier to have things handed to you instead of doing all the leg work yourself!
Let me know if you can think of any other things that you consider must-haves for your toddlers I would love to get this list rounded out even more!
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