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2 year old birthday gifts
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items My son turned 2 this year. Here are gifts we love and I suggest as a mom with degrees and certifications in early childhood education.
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Ride on toys
Cleaning toys
Large motor function
Fun and educational
Misc.
Ride on toys
Run, don't walk to get one of these bikes. This is my son's absolute favorite thing and it can grow with him. We had gotten him a little bike for his first birthday but the tall little guy outgrew it quickly. This is adjustable and can change functio...
XIAPIA 5-in-1 Toddler Tricycle Bike 1-5 Yrs
My son absolutely loves riding this around. The trailer can be taken off by my son or added on do he can haul things (and by things I mean a handful of rocks, twigs, and dirt he collected in the yard).
Little Tikes Tractor & Cart Ride-On for Ages 1-5
Okay, I know what you might be thinking. A zip line for a 2 year old? Bear with me. My husband put a zipline up through our trees and instead of the zipline seat that comes with it, he attached a baby swing (also on list). My toddler absolutely loves...
FAHKNS 200FT Zipline for Kids & Adults, 400 lbs
We have this attached to a zipline (link in list). My toddler absolutely loves it and everyone who sees it gets excited to push him in it.
Premium High Back Toddler Swing Seat - Red
Cleaning toys
This little mop actually works and my kid is obsessed with it! It comes with two pads and is easy for kids to use. Chores can be fun when they think they're playing!
Kids Spray Mop Toy Set with Microfiber Pads
I have never seen anyone so excited about getting cleaning supplies. This was a huge hit at my son's birthday party. The kids all had to take turns with the different tools because they all wanted to sweep or mop.
Melissa & Doug Dust Sweep Mop 6-Pc Toddler Set
Believe it or not, this is an excellent gift for a toddler. It allows them to work on their grip and their fine motor skills as well as learning cause and effect. A cheap way to entertain and get those gears turning.
Spray Bottle - Amazon.com
Large motor function
My son loves to roll his hot wheels around with him. It is super cute seeing him walk around with a suitcase full of cars. This also makes it easy to clean them up since you don't have to carry them all back to their storage area.
Hot Wheels 100-Car Storage Case with Handle
This wheelbarrow allows my son to feel like he is helping dad without keeping dad from getting stuff done. Dad can move a whole stack of wood in his full size and kiddo can take small chunks in theirs.
Radio Flyer Classic Kids Wheelbarrow, 25 lb Cap
My child is crazy active and has recently discovered tumbling. This inflatable gymnastics mat lets him roll, jump, and somersault to his hearts desire.
FBSPORT Inflatable Gymnastics Mat 4/8in
This slide is a classic. My kiddo loves to go down it and climb up. He is super active so we put it on a gymnastics mat (also in list) so he can explore different ways to use his body safely.
Little Tikes First Slide (Blue/Green)
We love baseball in our house and this set lets our toddler get involved and start learning hand eye coordination young.
Kidoozie EZ-Adjust T-Ball Set with Bat & Balls
Fun and educational
This water table is a classic. It allows your child to have sensory experiences and can be used year round by changing what you place inside of it. Mine currently has dried beans, mini buckets, and scoops in it.
Step2 Rain Showers Splash Pond Water Table
It might be a little bit before your 2yo grows into this glove but my son loves it and it makes him feel included. In the meanwhile, he is learning motor skills and hand eye coordination while trying to catch things.
Rawlings Players Series T-Ball & Youth Glove
My son is obsessed with "beep beeps" so this train toy is ideal. The wood train should hold up to the aggressive play style of a 2 year old.
Freniland 18PCS Wooden Train Set Toy
Bath time is a great time to educate your little one. These wipe away so they can have a mess free way to work on fine motor function, colors, and with some help the alphabet. I write the ABCs on the wall every bathtime and say them both as writing t...
Tub Works Kids Bath Set: Color Tablets, Crayons & Paint
These washable markers come with a cute case and are easy for toddlers. My son loves to color and with these I don't have to worry about him getting off the page or outside the lines.
JoyCat 30 Colors Washable Markers with Tote
This is great for kids crafting and art time. Children can work on fine motor skills coloring on these. It is great because it is a 2 in one. One side is a whiteboard and the other is the big post it notes that can stick to the wall. Ideal for creati...
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad w/ Dry Erase, 20x23, 20 Sheets
Misc.
These are so classic. They look absolutely adorable on your toddler and they are an easy outfit. My kiddo is in his overalls all the time.
OSHKOSH B'GOSH Baby Boys World's Best Overalls
If it was up to my 2yo, he would never take off his boots. He LOVES these things. He puts them on first thing in the morning, even if he is still in his sleep sack.
Tree Grandpa Toddler Waterproof Rain Boots
The most important gift we got our kiddo was his first ever big boy bed. My toddler is a little monkey and climbs everything. He figured out how to escape his crib quickly. Because he is still 2, we don't have a frome, it just sits on the floor in ca...
Nectar Kids Twin Mattress 8” - 2-Sided Design
With mattress for a toddler, comes mattress messes. Getting a 2 pack mattress protector was so important because as you wash one, you have a backup.
2 Pack Twin Waterproof Deep Pocket Mattress Protector
Trust me when I say have extra sheets ready! Toddlers aren't exactly known for their cleanliness. Buying a bunch of sheets prepares you for quick changes.
Utopia Bedding Twin Fitted Sheets - 6 Pack Grey
When you are adding anything to your toddlers bed, you need to make sure it is washable. This pillow can easily be thrown in the washing machine with the other bedding.
ZPECC Toddler Pillow 13x18 Organic Cotton