What to give a 2 year old child – unusual and exciting gifts

Toys for children 2 years old

Play is practically the entire life of a child 2-3, since play activity is the main activity of the baby at this stage of development. Play is also important for psychological comfort: it is difficult for a child to express his own experiences and it is easier to convey them during play.

This is a continuation of the story about toys. Most toys for 1 year olds are also interesting for 2 year olds.

Therefore: balls, cubes, pyramids, construction sets, etc. are needed .
But we don't repeat ourselves.

Gifts for child development

At the age of two, a girl has her own interests. It is worth studying her daily activities and only then going to choose an educational toy.

Mosaic and puzzle

An excellent option for developing the perception of various parts. All parts must be large to prevent possible problems with the respiratory tract.

Cubes

All houses and towers are made from cubes. We recommend purchasing wooden cubes with numbers or letters. Firstly, they smell nice, and secondly, it helps to remember the elements depicted on the cubes.

Constructor

If the child shows a desire, he builds and erects various structures. You can buy Lego, but the regular one will not work because it contains many small parts. To solve this problem, the company creates Lego Duplo. All the parts are large and will not allow the child to swallow them.

Board games

An excellent option for training memory, speech and creative elements. Cards with animals or professions are perfect. It is enough to show the card and ask who is depicted on it.

Musical instruments

Allows the child to understand whether he likes the music he plays with his own hands. There are various options for developing your hearing and just having fun. Drums and rattles will keep your baby's attention for many hours.

Toys for children 3 years old

Toys for 3-year-old children are the same as for 2-year-olds, but the game itself gradually becomes more complex, social and role-playing games appear, walks become more active, and sometimes even more extreme.

For example, a classic toy for 2 years is a large dump truck on a rope for the sandbox. A three-year-old will be more interested in smaller cars, but their number can be increased so that the toys can compete, “communicate” and be involved in a common game.

The optimal rolling toy for 2 years is with a stick, and for 3 years – on a string. A mosaic for a three-year-old may be smaller than a similar toy for a 2-year-old. And so on)

Gifts for lasting memories

For the girl herself, these gifts will not yet be very clear - you cannot play with them, so what is her interest in this? But much later, when the baby grows up, these memorable gifts will surprise and delight her - what a baby she was then! What kind of gifts are these?

Photoshoot

Already at two years old, the girl understands that posing and flirting in front of the camera is interesting. Moreover, this is also necessary, because after many years she herself will admire her own professional photo shoot, which she was once given as a gift.

Kit for making an impression of a baby's hand and foot

A wonderful gift that will preserve the memory of the tiny size of the girl’s “paws”. The composition includes self-hardening polymer clay, on which you need to leave impressions, and a frame with glass into which a memorable “picture” is inserted. And you can hang it on the wall, on a special loop.

Portrait in character

This is not just a photo that will be lost immediately after your birthday. This is a real portrait on canvas and framed. The girl will definitely like it if you choose the most colorful, elegant and attractive look.

Height meter

Children grow amazingly quickly, although the parents themselves do not notice these changes. Therefore, a wonderful gift for a two-year-old girl would be a height gauge, even if it is at least somehow noticeable. Many height meters also serve as wonderful decor for a child’s room.

Medal

You can come up with an engraving on the medal yourself (the baby’s name, for some of her special merits), but on its front side there must be the number “2”, according to the age of the birthday girl. In the gift set: medal, ribbon, velvet case.

Hollywood star

An original gift for a long memory. The girl will grow up and be proud that at such an early age she has already become a real star of the dream factory. And it doesn’t matter that it’s make-believe - there is a ceramic plaque with her photo and name, which means that she is undoubtedly a Hollywood star!

Stele "Star"

An early golden star rising above the pedestal! How significant this is, and at the same time so touching and on topic! The stele is made of metal (the gilded star itself and the engraving plate), and the pedestal is made of wood.

Oscar statuette

The figurine is as serious as a prize; it is made of artificial stone, silver-plated and varnished. Therefore, before the presentation, you must also seriously prepare to come up with a fiery speech for the two-year-old artist, and be sure to record the award on camera.

Photo album

All these numerous photos on the computer are not so interesting to look at; they are quickly forgotten and erased from memory. But the album is so weighty, bound in velvet, it will remain for many years, with good photographs on paper.

Pedigree book

Even from the cover you can understand how important this book is for the family archive. True, the baby’s parents will have to work on her for a long time. The book contains detailed instructions on a DVD with recommendations for filling out the book and many other attachments to help you understand how to compile it.

Toys for children 2-3 years old for the sandbox

There are children who literally cannot be pulled out of the sand, and there are children who are indifferent to digging in the sand. In any case, toys for children 2-3 years old are needed for the sandbox, the cost of the issue is low:

• try it and suddenly you’ll like it;
• making Easter cakes for mom is a good educational activity;
• for exchange for other toys on the playground.

In addition, the bucket is a universal game item for folding anything.

Playing with sand is very useful in developing coordination and fine motor skills, for introducing new concepts: dry/wet, big/small, flat/volume, learning different shapes and structures.

By constructing various towers and sand cakes, the child develops imagination and intelligence, acquires skills and experience in communicating with children, plot and role-playing games, and manipulating one toy for a variety of actions. The concepts of “one’s own” and “someone else’s” are mastered

By staging various stories in the sandbox, an older child conditionally solves his problems, frees himself from worries and fears, which is the basis for the popular “ sand therapy ”. That is, toys for the sandbox are needed not only for 2-3 years, but also for the entire preschool period of development and cognition .

Features of choosing toys for little princesses

When choosing toys for girls, it is worth considering many different factors: functionality, practicality, safety, beautiful appearance.

Attention: on any package there is information about what age the toy is suitable for.

Regardless of what toy was chosen (sensory, interactive, educational, soft), it must be:

• high-quality (made from environmentally friendly materials, without the presence of sharp or too small parts that the baby can bite off and swallow);
• durable (so that the child does not break it on the first day);
• cognitive.

For girls 2 years old, the following are suitable: plush toys, various construction sets, sorters, pyramids. But from 2 to 3 years old they actively become acquainted with the world around them. Babies begin to imitate their parents and older brothers or sisters. At this age, toys for role-playing games would be an excellent choice:

• kitchens;
• hairdresser kit;
• dishes;
• doctor's kit;
• dolls

Mosaic

Magnetic or traditional mosaics, soft EVA mosaics - there are many options . You don't have to have everything. I would highlight:

• magnetic mosaic for the refrigerator (with a flexible magnetic element that does not scratch the surface) - an alternative to having fun playing with pots while mom is busy with chores in the kitchen;
• a large mosaic on a transparent or wooden field for creating paintings based on samples , as here;
• classic mosaic “on legs” - as soon as the baby stops putting everything in his mouth.

Mosaic with a screwdriver on Aliexpress

Board games

A two-year-old can already see identical objects perfectly, so playing children's lotto and dominoes is great entertainment and development at the same time.

As you approach three years of age, you can try playing simple “walkers,” memories, dominoes, and cardboard puzzles. Compact board games are especially relevant when traveling with a child.

Select, download and print family board games here.

Gift options for a two year old boy

Before buying a gift, clearly define your budget, and also think about what goals you are pursuing by choosing this or that item. Do you want to develop your child's creative abilities? Or maybe target it to a specific sport? Please note that before this you need to clearly know whether the child is active or likes passive games.

Gifts for an active boy

• Game tunnel with balls. A great gift idea for a boy who loves to climb, crawl, and explore everything. It looks like a low tent-house and a pipe filled with plastic balls for a dry pool; such balls also have a massage effect.
• Ball. A high-quality and expensive ball will serve your child for a long time and will become a good tool for active games. You can give a football, volleyball for children, or just a rubber one for general games.
• Climbing wall. A necessary gift for the physical development of a nimble boy. But just before buying, find out if there is a place for it in the apartment.
• A swing that hangs in the doorway. They come with either a wooden seat or a plastic one. The ropes on the fastening also vary in thickness; it is better to choose thicker ones so that the swing lasts longer. For kids, you can take a swing-arc, which does not need to be attached to the wall; it is placed on spacers on the floor.
• Inflatable indoor trampoline. If the space in the parents’ apartment allows, then you can give the boy a trampoline. Such active games develop not only leg strength, but also dexterity.
• Inflatable pool. This is an option for those who live in their own home. Great entertainment for children in the summer. But do not forget that two-year-olds should not be left alone, even in a shallow inflatable pool.
• Tolokar. A mechanical car in which the child will drive himself, pushing off the ground with his feet. Active boys will race both at home and on the street. And they are relatively inexpensive.
• Scooter. This is also a good gift for active boys. But the fate that follows is that for two years old it is necessary to take it with three wheels, since the child will not yet be able to stand on two.

Toys for boy development

• Various construction sets, including sorters and pyramids. A child at this age is learning about the world, and learning something new every day is his task. Interesting construction sets, sorters with geometric shapes, pyramids made from cubes or bagels will help him with this. All parts of such toys should be large so that they cannot be swallowed or stuck, for example, in the nose, as children love to do.
• Lacing toys. No, it’s over, it’s too early to lace the child’s shoes. But it’s time to develop fine motor skills by tying knots and threading thick thread. And fine motor skills, in turn, have a beneficial effect on brain development.
• Picture puzzles with large pieces. Typically, puzzles for two-year-olds contain from 4 to 6 pieces. Such a gift develops logical thinking, imagination and memory.
• An interactive book with which the baby can “communicate.” Such books come with buttons and tasks, but the parent must help the child play with such a gift. Therefore, check whether mom or dad will have time for classes.
• A busy board with locks, switches, sockets and other interesting things that mom and dad forbid touching at home. The baby will have access to the forbidden, which means that, having played enough, he will no longer reach into a real socket with his fingers.
• Fishing with magnets. Now this is a fairly popular toy, albeit a simple one. There are magnets on the fish, as well as on the fishing rod. That's how we fish. You can also buy a toy where the fish will ride in a circle, complicating the fishing process.

Gifts for creative kids

• The first thing that comes to mind is paints, brushes, markers, albums, crayons, pencils and coloring books. The young creator will be delighted with this set of “tools”. You can complement the gift with a small real easel for drawing. If you are afraid that your child’s artistic expression will cover the entire apartment in colors, give him water coloring books or a mat where he can draw with water-washable felt-tip pens.
• Kinetic sand (together with an inflatable sandbox), modeling dough, and plasticine also have a good effect on the development of imagination and fine motor skills. But you need to keep an eye on the child while playing, he can taste it all, which is not very good.
• Children's toy musical instruments perfectly develop hearing and reaction, whether mechanical or battery-powered. Just don’t take too loud ones, your parents will thank you for this.

Practical gifts for 2 year old boys

• The most practical gift is clothes or shoes. Especially if the parents tell you the child's size in advance. A new suit or sandals will never be superfluous, because children grow at a fast pace, and such a gift can be bought “for growth.”
• Children's furniture. When the boy has already grown out of the high chair, but has not yet reached the common table, you can buy him his own high chair and table. Or, for example, at two years old, many children stop sleeping in a small crib, and then they need to buy an older one, without bars, but with safe sides. If you add a little budget, you can immediately buy bedding for the crib.
• Sets of baby care cosmetics: shower gels, soaps, powder, diaper creams, soothing oils and lotions, shampoo. All this is also necessary for both the child and the parents. And it is never superfluous, since the child needs to be there every day.
• Dishes. Who, even as an adult, doesn't like a distinctive, bright mug? Or a plate from which only he eats? And the baby also likes this, especially if his favorite cartoon characters are depicted on the dishes.
• Certificates for children's stores, for example, toys, or a certificate for a trip to the zoo, circus, or park. Children need the experiences that such trips to interesting places give them.

Wooden Toys

Wood is the best material for children's toys. It is pleasant to the touch and “warm”. Wooden toys have a beneficial effect on fine motor skills and mental development.

Toys and games Lucy&Leo (Spain) are number one in Europe in terms of sales among all brands of wooden educational toys. It's like Lego among construction sets and Hasbro among board games. Lucy&Leo's own production is located in China, but European specialists closely monitor the quality of products. Sorters, musical instruments, gurneys, cars and logic games are made from beech and rubber wood. And they are painted with exclusively water-based paints - no “chemistry”. The toys out of the box smell of nothing but wood.

Each new toy is developed together with child psychologists and development specialists. That is why Lucy&Leo captivates the child for a long time and makes him return to the game again and again - these toys are very “sticky”. And parents will be happy to join in the game (even dads look up from their smartphones!).

The educational functions of Lucy&Leo toys meet the principles of the Montessori method: they train motor skills, tactile perception, communication skills and prepare for real “adult” activities. And in general, Lucy&Leo wooden toys are real “anti-gadgets” that will become a useful alternative to smartphones and tablets. And they are simply beautiful and durable. And they will entertain and develop more than one generation of children in the family.

What not to give to a 2 year old girl

1. Soft toys - they are recommended only for children from 3 years old.
2. Rattles – such an “adult” child no longer needs them.
3. Mosaic is a complex game for a 2 year old with a lot of small parts.
4. Designer - it is still difficult for a girl to understand its technical features.
5. Porcelain (ceramic) toys - if they break, the fragments can injure the girl.
6. Unattractive-looking toys - no need to scare your child with newfangled monsters.
7. Toys with sharp corners are very dangerous for children.
8. Pets – the child cannot yet take care of them.
9. Radio-controlled toys are not yet clear or interesting to the girl.
10. Clothes and shoes, without knowing the sizes - no comment.

That's all, there are already more than enough ideas. In principle, choosing a suitable gift from our list is not very difficult. We hope that you have already made your choice. Well, it’s time for you to prepare your present to congratulate the little princess.

Stickers

Stickers are loved by 99.9% of children. It is better, of course, to choose reusable ones with a large A3 field. For example, a Panorama with reusable stickers and an educational Poster-game with reusable stickers.

More durable analogues are Magnetic Theater, Nano-stickers, “eternal” vinyl stickers, for example from Melissa & Doug Set of stickers with the “Jungle and Savannah” background. Bright and large themed stickers can be offered to babies from about 10 months of age. Good series of reusable stickers:

My first reusable stickers

My first educational stickers