Two is a great age. The world is a mystery that they are determined to figure out. Whether it’s a baby toy, a big kid toy, or a grown up appliance, everything is interesting. Everything is worthy of exploration. For that reason, a 2 year old can be both easy and difficult to shop for. Any gift will hold their attention for a few minutes. However, lots of toys are cast aside after the first play session. To make this list of best gifts for 2 year olds, the items below sustained our toddlers interest over long periods of time.
Toddlers are very interested in the grown-up world and have a strong desire to “help.” Because of this, some of the best gifts for 2 year olds are homemade kits that help them participate in grown up activities. Some of my toddler’s favorite gifts have been themed kits such as a cooking kit with measuring cups, measuring spoons, a rolling pin, and a toddler cookbook (affiliate link for the one our family uses).
My son also once received a bucket with a bunch of cleaning supplies (scrub brushes, sponges, squirt bottles, a small dust pan, and some rags). These 2 gifts were among the best I’ve ever seen for a 2 year old. They both have gotten a lot of use in our family over the years.
Probably my favorite gift for 2 year olds is a Blu track, especially if the family has stairs in their house. My kids have played with this for years.
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Michelle has a PhD in Engineering from Stanford University and a Bachelor's Degree from the California Institute of Technology. 
These are all great gifts that would go 2-year-old and beyond! Love this! Thank you for the great ideas!
I’m so glad they are helpful!
Amazing collection! Toys helps kids mental growth. Its essential for kids skill development. Kids can learn many things through play. I am searching best gifts for my kids. Thanks for such a helpful guideline sharing with us.
Thank you! I am glad you found it useful!