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The holiday season is just around the corner, and if you’re shopping for the perfect Christmas toys for 2 year olds, you’re in the right place!
At this age, toddlers are filled with curiosity and WAY TOO MUCH energy, making it the perfect time to choose gifts that spark creativity, encourage open-ended play, and get them MOVING.
Remember to check out Five Below, Family Dollar, and Aldi! However, do not make the mistake of grabbing “gift fillers” that you know will just be thrown out later. Instead, grab quality items like Hot Wheel cars (which can teach them colors), wooden puzzles, bath toys, stickers, paint (make an inexpensive craft set), etc.
Okay, let’s dive into my list of Christmas toys for 2 year olds that are tried and true by my 2 year old!
Christmas Toys for 2 Year Olds Under $25
Montessori Preschool Learning Activities Busy Book
Busy books are GREAT Christmas toys for 2 year olds. This busy book Amazon sells has kept her attention for over a half hour! The Velcro is strong, and there are many different activities. It’s also dry-erase, so you can reuse the book over and over again.
Fisher Price Little People Moana
#1 in Playfigure Playsets and under $10! I just bought this Moana and Maui set for my 4 year old since we are SO excited for Moana 2! I cannot stress enough how much 2-4 year olds love Little People. They’re easy gifts and there’s a ton of fun sets to match any budget.
Montessori Toys, Educational Garden Puzzle
This is It’s adorable and well-made! My daughter received this for a Christmas gift when she was one. At almost 4 years old, she doesn’t use the activity as a puzzle anymore but will pick out the vegetables and pretend to cook with them. Super cute!
Pull Back Cars
Don’t think. Just buy them! They are one of her favorite toys and she handles them better than we do! These fun little push cars for toddlers STILL keep her occupied at almost 4 years old. The stunt cars are push and go with no batteries required.
Montessori Wooden Animal Puzzles
These wooden puzzles for toddlers are SO stinking cute. It’s an easy educational activity to put out for your 2 year old when they wake up. Over 4.5 stars on Amazon!
Montessori Shape Puzzles
I love these Montessori shape puzzles because my toddler began playing with this toy when she was 1 year old and still takes it out to play at 3 years old.
Colorful Jenga for Kids
Forget all those board games that tell you they’re great for 2+ year olds. My daughter is almost 4 years old and is just starting to be interested. Jenga is PERFECT because it’s great for hand-to-eye coordination and this one is colorful! This was a fun way to teach her colors as well.
Melissa and Doug Baby Doll
This babydoll is a MUST-HAVE! At almost 4 years old, my toddler still sleeps with this baby doll and pushes her around in her baby stroller. She comes with a binky and is the perfect size for any age.
Babydoll Stroller
This stroller is great because it also comes with those disappearing milk and juice bottles we had when we were younger! Two years later my 4 year old still wants to take her baby out whenever we go on walks.
Wooden Montessori Toddle Knife
I wish I had bought this sooner! My 2 year old used this toddler knife to cut her bananas and sandwiches. She loves being able to do these tasks herself and it instills confidence at an early age.
Melissa & Doug Abacus, Wooden Educational Toy
#1 Top Rated! I found our abacas at the thrift store but this one by Melissa and Doug is perfect. I love that it’s colorful (not beige) so we can work on her colors too.
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Melissa & Doug Stamp Set, Cars
Stamps are easy for little hands to hold and your kid will get a kick out of all the vehicles. I have been buying stamps for our 4 year old since she was only 18 months old. Zero clean up!
Tiny Land Wooden Train Set for Toddler
Fits Melissa and Doug Train Toy for 3 4 5 Years Old Girls and Boys. My 4 year old still plays with this train set every day. We’ve since added to the set, but this size is perfect for a 2 year old.
2 Year Old Christmas Gifts Under $50
Kids Shopping Cart
The one my daughter was gifted is no longer available. She LOVES it but it doesn’t have a place to put her dolls. This shopping cart has a removable hand basket and doll seat.
Little Tikes Basketball Hoop
You must buy this kids basketball hoop for your 2 year old! This basketball hoop is height adjustable and we all love playing a little game together. She still plays with this Little Tikes basketball hoop 2 years later.
Fisher Price Little People Disney Frozen Elsa’s Palace Playset
My 3 year old will be turning 4 in December and she still LOVES Fisher Price’s Little People. This Elsa castle is gorgeous and a perfect gift for a 1 – 4 year old. I bought both my nieces one as well and they love it!
Melissa and Doug Ice Cream Toy
#1 in Toy Foods! I LOVE the Melissa & Doug brand. This toy is so well made and the ice cream is easy to scoop. Another toy she still plays with to this day.
Fruit and Baskets Learning Activities for Toddlers, Preschoolers – A 4.9 Star review rating on Amazon, these baskets and colorful fruit are a must-have. My 2-year-old sorts the fruit by color after I set them up around our apartment like she’s grocery shopping. Well made and a great addition to her kitchen.
Batman Rain Boots with Pull on Handles for Toddlers and Kids – I bought these kids rainboots for my 3 year old nephew who is obsessed with Batman but they have them in sizes for your 2-year-old also. The cape is such a cute touch! They’re heavy so be careful if your toddler wears them around the house without socks. You never think about umbrellas and rain boots until it rains. Be prepared!
2 Year Old Christmas Toys Over $50
Radio Flyer Air Ride Balance Bike, Toddler Bike, Ages 1.5-5 (Amazon Exclusive), Toddler Bike – The little bell on the handlebars is super nostalgic. I couldn’t come to terms with buying an expensive balance bike because back in my day (as in like the early 90s), we had training wheels and then you take them off and ride the bike a few more years. I’m not sure when she’ll transition to pedals, but this is a quality bike for a great price!
Micro Kickboard – Mini Deluxe – Three Wheeled, Lean-to-Steer Swiss-Designed Micro Scooter – High-quality wheels and stable steering. This is perfect for little ones wanting to get out on the road (sidewalk), and release that toddler energy!
Gentle Monster Wooden Wobble Balance Board, 35 Inch Rocker Board Natural Wood, Kids Toddler Open Ended Learning Toy – The amount of physical play and pretend play your toddler will get out of this is well worth the price. I needed more items for her to be able to stay active in the winter time and this with her trampoline is GREAT!
Easel for Kids with 2 Drawing Paper Roll – This is a 4 in one wooden chalkboard, magnetic whiteboard, and painting paper stand. This easel is a must-have! The height is adjustable, it comes with cups for paint and two rolls of drawing paper. I also bought some chalk, paints, dry-erase markers, an eraser, and magnets to make a cute gift for my 2 year old. This is another item she uses almost daily.
Tiny Kitchen for Kids – I wanted to get a cute play kitchen that wasn’t huge and plastic. I needed something to fit in our apartment without taking up too much space. I can no longer find the mini kitchen we bought from Kidkraft for our 2-year-old, but I wish I had bought this one. The mini-kitchen is adorable and still holding up a year later, but it’d be nice for her to have a refrigerator as well to fit all her food items.
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Little Tikes Trampoline – This is the perfect gift for a 2 year old or a 3 year old to get all that energy out. When my toddler started jumping on the couch, I pulled the trampoline out to direct all that energy there. Perfect for gross motor skills and keeps her entertained for a while.
Delta Children Convertible Sofa to Lounger – Comfy Flip Open Couch/Sleeper for Kids, Pink Tie Dye My toddler LOVES this couch. Once you get the hang of taking it apart to clean and then putting it back together, it’s very easy. My biggest con is the fabric isn’t waterproof and you can’t wash the cushions. I highly recommend not letting your toddler drink or eat. If you do, place a waterproof pad between the fabric and cushions.
Christmas is a magical time for toddlers, and the right gifts can enhance their wonder and excitement. Whether you choose educational toys, creative tools, or items that encourage physical activity, remember that the most valuable gift is the love and time you spend with them. This Christmas, watch your little one’s face light up as they unwrap their gifts and cherish the memories created together during this special season.