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24 Best Gifts for 2-Year-Olds That’ll Keep the Toddler in Your Life Entertained for Hours

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By Hanna Flanagan
gifts for 2 year olds
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If you’re shopping for a toddler, first off, let me just say I’m jealous. There’s truly nothing better than perusing the internet for miniature toys, super sweet stuffed animals, and adorable baby clothes. And I would know, after compiling this list of the very best gifts for two-year-olds to shop in 2023!

Below, you’ll find everything from picture books and baby blankets to stackable blocks and stimulating toys that’ll help develop their motor skills. Whether you’re the doting aunt, cousin, or grandparent, the friend of a new momma, or a parent shopping for your own toddler, you can’t go wrong with the cute and functional prezzies on this list. Plus, they're organized by price point, so the shopping process will be a breeze!

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this unique stuffed toy

Jellycat Amuseable Cloud

Amuseable Cloud
this unique stuffed toy

Jellycat Amuseable Cloud

$23 at jellycat.com

I mean, c’mon, have you ever seen a cuter stuffed animal in your life? It also makes for a great piece of windowsill decor in any nursery!

these dessert-shaped sidewalk chalks

Melissa and Doug Ice Cream & Cake Chalk Set

Ice Cream & Cake Chalk Set
these dessert-shaped sidewalk chalks

Melissa and Doug Ice Cream & Cake Chalk Set

The cutest sidewalk chalk... ever, perhaps?

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this rainbow toy

Yinibini Baby Rainbow Stacking Toy

Rainbow Stacking Toy
this rainbow toy

Yinibini Baby Rainbow Stacking Toy

Now 50% Off

Made from BPA-, PVC-, and Phthalate-free plastic, this stacking toy will help them learn their colors and develop fine motor skills.

this firetruck book

Wee Gallery Vroom, Zoom! Here Comes the Fire Truck Book

Vroom, Zoom! Here Comes the Fire Truck Book
this firetruck book

Wee Gallery Vroom, Zoom! Here Comes the Fire Truck Book

Firetrucks are a fascinating discovery in the life of most two-year-olds, so this press and listen book with five different sound chips is sure to be a hit.

this household scavenger hunt

Mollybee Kids Toddler Scavenger Hunt Cards at Home

Toddler Scavenger Hunt Cards at Home
this household scavenger hunt

Mollybee Kids Toddler Scavenger Hunt Cards at Home

This rainy-day activity encourages exploration (around the house!) and helps build their vocabulary. “This has been so fun to go through with our toddler every weekend. We get some laughs out of it, and it’s something to do that’s not screen related,” one reviewer says.

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this picture book about adoption

Vee in Between by Valerie Kaiyang Wood

Vee in Between by Valerie Kaiyang Wood
this picture book about adoption

Vee in Between by Valerie Kaiyang Wood

This picture book details the challenges and confusion that come with adoption in a way that’s touching, sensitive, and educational. While it might be a bit advanced for the two-year-old in your life, it’s never too early to start incorporating important stories like this one into their nighttime routine (and they'll marvel over the gorgeous illustrations).

this classic piggy bank

PJDRLLC Piggy Bank

Piggy Bank
this classic piggy bank

PJDRLLC Piggy Bank

How about giving the gift of baby's first piggy bank?!

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these unicorn bath toys

Why and Whale Silicone Bath Toys

Silicone Bath Toys
these unicorn bath toys

Why and Whale Silicone Bath Toys

Now 18% Off

Let their imagination run wild with this bath toy set, which comes with a water jug and a floating unicorn.

these all-natural bath bombs

Dalle and Dollop 100% Natural Bath Bombs

100% Natural Bath Bombs
these all-natural bath bombs

Dalle and Dollop 100% Natural Bath Bombs

Make bath time a blast with these fizzy droplets that come in four fragrances: strawberry, tangerine, honeydew, and vanilla. They’re made from 100 percent natural ingredients that’ll leave baby’s skin feeling super soft and hydrated.

this handmade stuffed animal

Estella Alpaca Stuffed Animal Toy

Alpaca Stuffed Animal Toy
this handmade stuffed animal

Estella Alpaca Stuffed Animal Toy

This handmade toy is machine-washable and 100 percent organic, which makes it an ideal stuffed animal for toddlers.

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this growth tracker

Wee Gallery Canvas Growth Chart

Canvas Growth Chart
this growth tracker

Wee Gallery Canvas Growth Chart

Chances are, your favorite two-year-old’s parents think their baby is growing up way too fast—so this adorable growth chart is something they'll cherish forever.

this portable sketch pad

KOKODI Sturdy Magnetic Doodle Pad

Sturdy Magnetic Doodle Pad
this portable sketch pad

KOKODI Sturdy Magnetic Doodle Pad

Now 20% Off

This drawing board lets them doodle away without wasting paper (or, ya know, staining the table with markers), thanks to the convenient sliding eraser.

this matching set

MiniOlie Baby Balloon Shirt & Pants Set

Baby Balloon Shirt & Pants Set
this matching set

MiniOlie Baby Balloon Shirt & Pants Set

You can’t go wrong with a new outfit that’s super cute, comfy, and warm. Reviewers love the fact that it features an oversize design their toddler can grow into over time.

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this customizable book

Pottery Barn Kids M is For Me Personalized Book

M is For Me Personalized Book
this customizable book

Pottery Barn Kids M is For Me Personalized Book

What's not to love about a personalized picture book? And each letter corresponds with a positive character trait (B is for Brave, for example), which makes it even sweeter.

this adorable swimsuit

Hanna Andersson Baby Rash Guard Swimsuit

Baby Rash Guard Swimsuit
this adorable swimsuit

Hanna Andersson Baby Rash Guard Swimsuit

Soft, sustainable, and safe for baby, this rash guard is made from recycled swim knit that dries fast and blocks 97 percent of harmful UVA/UVB rays. Plus, the zip up front makes it easy to get on and off.

these small stuffed animals

Parachute Matchbox Baby Mice Twins

Matchbox Baby Mice Twins
these small stuffed animals

Parachute Matchbox Baby Mice Twins

These adorable mice are perfect for on-the-go play, thanks to their matchbox bed that doubles up as a convenient carrier.

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this blankey

Kyte Baby Toddler Blanket in Herbology 1.0

Toddler Blanket in Herbology 1.0
this blankey

Kyte Baby Toddler Blanket in Herbology 1.0

Made from buttery soft, hypoallergenic, and naturally cooling, this blanket is available in 28 different patterns that are bound to spark their interest—from giraffes and dinosaurs to rainbows and eucalyptus flowers.

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Hanna Flanagan

Hanna Flanagan is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, sharing her recommendations for everything from denim and eye creams to coffee mugs and silk sheets. Before joining Cosmopolitan, she wrote fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content at People (so, yes, she’s basically a professional product tester at this point). Follow her on Instagram for photos of Timothée Chalamet and #OOTD mirror pics. 

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