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25 Unique Gifts and Toys for 2-Year-Old Girls and Boys

Toddlers will love these inexpensive ideas for birthdays or Christmas.

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The summer season is upon us, and finding the perfect gift for a 2-year-old can be a daunting task. With so many options on the market, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one. That's why we've put together a comprehensive gift guide filled with ideas that are sure to delight any 2-year-old. From toys that encourage imaginative play to educational options that promote cognitive development, our list has something for every child. So, whether you're shopping for your own little one or a special child in your life, our gift guide has got you covered.

Let's dive in and discover the best gifts for 2-year-olds in 2023. If you are looking for more advanced toys, check out gifts for 3 year old's. If you're hoping to get your tots outside as much as possible, choose one of the best kid's playhouses that they will love for years to come.

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Wooden Farm Toy

Wooden Farm Toy
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Wooden Farm Toy

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$18 at Amazon

This educational set is perfect for little fans of the farmers market. It comes with fruit, veggies, and even worms. Kids will love matching colors and shapes and sorting the wooden pieces. When playtime is over, all of the pieces store in the box.

Ages 2 and up

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Toddler Golf Set

Toddler Golf Set
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Toddler Golf Set

If you've got an active toddler on your hands, keep them busy with this golf set. It has everything you need for a fun-filled game of golf, including a golf cart, three golf clubs, two holes, two flags, two golf tees, and six balls. It works well both indoors and outside.

Ages 1 and up

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LEGO DUPLO Farm Animal Care

LEGO DUPLO Farm Animal Care
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LEGO DUPLO Farm Animal Care

The toddler years are the perfect time to introduce kids to Legos, but many sets are too advanced. The Duplo line is perfect for little fingers and helps kids develop their fine motor skills. At under $10, this set is the perfect starting point.

Ages 2 and up

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Wooden Expressions Puzzle

Wooden Expressions Puzzle
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Wooden Expressions Puzzle

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Help your 2-year-old learn to identify emotions and feelings with this interactive set. Or make it a matching game by recreating the faces on the included cards.

Ages 1 and up

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Duck Duck Dance Game

Duck Duck Dance Game
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Duck Duck Dance Game

Get your kid moving with this fun game. Simply roll the dice to reveal a dance move (like twist, jump, or clap), and then get moving!

Ages 2 and up

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MEGA BLOKS Freddy Fire Truck

MEGA BLOKS Freddy Fire Truck
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MEGA BLOKS Freddy Fire Truck

This interactive toy has large-scale blocks and a fun push toy that will keep a 2-year-old entertained. Unlike many sets, this just has a few pieces so you don't have to worry about losing them.

Ages 1 and up

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Fill-It-Up Recycling Truck Set

Fill-It-Up Recycling Truck Set
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Fill-It-Up Recycling Truck Set

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Toddlers will loving filling up the garbage truck and taking everything to the dump over and over (and over!) again. This all-wood toy is built to last and made from non-toxic, water-based paints and finishes.

Ages 1 and up

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Miniland Emotiblocks

Miniland Emotiblocks
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Miniland Emotiblocks

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This set is a fantastic educational tool for children to learn about and express a range of emotions. It includes a variety of blocks featuring different facial expressions, allowing children to explore basic emotions such as happiness, sadness, anger, and surprise.

Ages 2 and up

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LEGO DUPLO My First Number Train Set

LEGO DUPLO My First Number Train Set
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LEGO DUPLO My First Number Train Set

This clever building set doubles as a toy. Your 2-year-old will love learning colors and numbers while building the bright train set, then he or she will spend hours pushing it around.

Ages 18 months and up

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Peppa Pig Toys Red Wooden Car and Wooden Boat

Peppa Pig Toys Red Wooden Car and Wooden Boat
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Peppa Pig Toys Red Wooden Car and Wooden Boat

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Peppa Pig fans will adore this set car and boat set. Both are made from responsibly harvested wood and have wheels to delight toddlers that love motion.

Ages 2 and up

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Pirate Ship Play Set

Pirate Ship Play Set
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Pirate Ship Play Set

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Set sail with the new pirate ship play set from iPlay iLearn. Toddlers will love exploring the open seas with different sound effects, pirates, and of course buried treasure.

Ages 18 months and up

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Kooky Monsters Magnetic Raincoat

Kooky Monsters Magnetic Raincoat
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Kooky Monsters Magnetic Raincoat

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A raincoat is a must in a toddler's wardrobe. Parents will appreciate the magnetic fasteners and fun print on this one.

Sizes 2 T and up

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VTec VTech Drill and Learn Toolbox Pro

VTech Drill and Learn Toolbox Pro
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VTec VTech Drill and Learn Toolbox Pro

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Let your toddler follow in your DIY footsteps with the Vtech interactive Toolbox Pro. Drill screws into the sides, hear realistic tool noises, and explore numbers.

Ages 2 and up

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Hopping Horse

Hopping Horse
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Hopping Horse

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Yeehaw! Two-year-olds will love hopping on their own horse. Unlike other models, iPlay iLearn's pony has a plush cover that keeps the rider in place. Reviewers comment that their children as young as 1 and as old as 4 love the horse, so it is a toy that will stay in rotation for years.

Ages 18 months and up

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