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When I think of 2 year olds, I think of little people on the move. Yes, babies change so much in their first yearâfrom sweet, screaming, helpless little bundles of snuggles to toddlers bubbling with personalityâbut the growth from 1 year to 2 years also seems significant. Everything is louder and more chaotic, but also more fun as they learn to communicate better and gain more independence.
At their second birthday party, theyâll be more skilled at opening the presents and maybe even say a distinguishable âthank youâ (if prompted, of course). Theyâll still delight party guests, whether in person or over a virtual birthday celebration. Their parents will still think it all went by too fast as they watch their baby blow out two candles on their birthday cake.
If you have a special almost-two-year-old in your life, we wanted to round up the best second birthday gifts for every budgetâshop them below!
Gifts for 2 Year Olds Under $50
Perfect for independent play, this 100-piece wooden block set will keep your LOs both engaged and entertained.
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Accessorize your toddler's play kitchen with this wooden food set that includes four crates filled with items from the five good groups to encourage healthy pretend play.
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An editor-favorite book series, this set will introduce your toddler to amazing women in history including Frida Kahlo, Coco Chanel, and Audrey Hepburn.
Make coloring even more fun with these personalized crayons featuring your LO's name.
This makes a great gift for both boys and girls that encourages fine motor and problem-solving skills and promotes imaginative play.
There's nothing cuter than a toddler sporting a personalized tee or sweatshirt, and we love this version from Etsy!
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Littles can play peekaboo with this adorable pounding bench toy that features eight brightly colored pegs. The pegs are non-removable so no tiny pieces will get lost as they improve their eye-hand coordination skills.
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Summer is just around the corner, so get ready with this toddler-sized inflatable pool with the sweetest saying.
Help your LO practice their hand-eye coordination and gross-motor skills with this super cute bowling set that comes with six pins, a bowling ball, and a carrying case.
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With a wooden dump truck and a shape sorter in one toy, this set teaches shape and color recognition and promotes imaginative play.
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The perfect addition to any child's home library, this book written by Matthew A. Cherry and illustrated by Vashti Harrison teaches kids self love and the beauty of our differences.
Hear eight realistic animal sounds with this 8-piece wooden sound puzzle that any little animal lovers will be obsessed with!
This set includes 20 wooden animal magnets to help kids develop fine motor, sorting, grouping, and storytelling skills. Plus, it's a great toy to take on travels, too.
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Little ones can work to fit 10 wooden farm-themed pieces into holes in this sorting barn that's great for on-the-go play.
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This cart is a timeless playroom staple that encourages hands-on and screen-free play.
Gifts for 2 Year Olds Over $50
This set of 60 hardwood blocks is ideal for introducing early math concepts, including shapes, parts-to-whole, and sorting to your little one!
An Everymom reader favorite, this personalized stool is not only handy but includes a fun name puzzle, too.
The perfect gift to pair with the scooter or balance bike linked below, this under $50 toddler-sized helmet is a must-have for active kids.
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Get your kid playing outside with this mini scooter that's designed to help toddlers learn balance and coordination.
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An adorable add to any bedroom or playroom, we love this toddler-sized chairâplus, the cover is machine washable.
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This 16-piece toy helps babies explore shapes and colors and practice problem-solving skills and imaginative play.
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This curved wooden board is a fun toy for indoor play and helps your child learn to balance!
What kid wouldn't want a roller coaster in their house or yard? Enough said.
A reader-favorite gift, this fun set includes 40 pieces for kids to design their own roadwayâhow cool!
Age 2 is the perfect time for a child's first bikeâand this balance bike by Retrospec is a great option.
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This post was in partnership with Melissa & DougÂź but all of the opinions within are those of The Everymom editorial board. We only recommend products we genuinely love.