Looking for the first perfect Christmas gift for a two-year-old but don’t know where to begin? We’ve rounded up our favourite, tried and tested, Christmas gifts for two-year-olds that are all designed to support their play and developmental skills. Here are some of our favourite gifts for two-year-olds. Have an older toddler? Then check out our best Christmas gifts for three-year-olds guide.
(AD-Some items were gifted for review)
Lovevery Play Kits for Two Year Olds
We’re already a big fan of Lovevery (read our review of their blocks kit here) but they’ve now launched their 14 stage-based Play Kits-specifically designed for those 0-3 years and full of tailored, expert design playthings to meet your child’s exact developmental window.
As well as offering a play kit for babies (0-12 months) and toddlers (13-24 months), they also have a play kit for two-year-old; that’s specifically designed for those between 25-36 months. The kits contain a range of resources for both indoor and outdoor play; such as weighing scales to introduce maths concepts to crafting materials to wooden toys and imaginary play materials (such as a teapot and cup). There are four kits to choose from depending on your 2-year-olds exact age in months and each kit is specifically tailored to their milestones; with the play, guide included explaining how to the play materials can support their development. This makes a great gift for those who are looking for play inspiration specifically for their toddler’s age.
My First Safari Animals
We love these smart magnet kits that are a great way to introduce magnetic and building play to your toddler. These super chunky pieces are really easy to build and play with to create animals or their own fun creature combinations in just a few pieces. They’re also brilliant for introducing colours and vocabulary; as well as things like colour sorting and fine motor skills. A gift that can be played with in so many different ways.
Polarn O. Pyret Twinning PJ’s
Matching PJ’s are a must for Christmas Eve. Polarn O. Pyret, have a range of styles to cover your whole family, all most from the softest GOTS cotton simply unfold the cuffs as they grow!
Kids Play Food: Wooden Fruit Toy
Imaginary play toys are a great idea for two-year-olds and these wooden food sets are perfect. With a selection of popular fruits, such as apples and pear, these wooden toys are built to last and are a great alternative to plastic toys. Attached by velcro, little ones can make their own combinations or use plastic knives to ‘cut’ the fruit; something that my little boy loves to do. The set also comes in a wooden crate which is perfect for keeping all your fruit in one place.
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Poconido Shoes
Toddlers grow out of shoes fast so opt for some that you’ll get maximum wear out of. Poconido shoes are made from soft leather with TPU outsoles which makes them super durable. A smart alternative to trainers in a range of vibrant colours, these shoes work great for both indoor and outdoor play.
The Bath Before Christmas
Rowdy Kind is plastic-free, UK-made both, body and hair products. We’ve talked about plastic-free shampoo bars on the site before so we were excited to discover this specifically made-for-kids brand, which is ethically made and made for sensitive skin, with one plastic-free bar replacing two bottles of regular shampoo. Their ‘The Bath Before Christmas’ gift set comprises of their award-winning Absolutely Wildberry Hair and Everywhere Bar, as well as the Amuse-mint bubble brick (that’s right, a bubble bath without the plastic bottle)! The perfect duo for a special Christmas eve bathtime
The Christmas BOO!
Another addition to Tickled Moon’s popular personalised book collection is The Christmas Boo, a follow on to The Birthday Boo which is a big hit in our household! This Christmas story is suitable for ages 1-7 and, through captivating illustrations, tells the journey of the delightful but unexpected Christmas Boo monster. Not only can you personalise this book with your child’s name but also by gender and their favourite gift-my son also loved how his name appeared on the stocking throughout the story. The perfect Christmas Eve box gift to get you all ready for santa’s arrival.
Toniebox
Read our full review of buying a tonie box for your two-year-old! but this makes a great gift; their counting songs and animal songs tonies are also perfect add-ons for two year olds who can’t sit through whole stories yet.
Alphabet Puzzle Playset
The perfect introduction to ABCs, this alphabet puzzle set consists of two parts. The first is a trio of three mini alphabet board books; all vibrantly illustrated and introduce keywords alongside the alphabet. They’re chunky enough for little hands but small enough to keep in your changing back to entertain on the go. This also comes with durable, beautifully illustrated jigsaw pieces; 9 large pieces of which make up the complete alphabet. What’s great is the playset also comes with an envelope to store all these pieces so you’ll never lose them! Genius!
Dimpl
An utterly addictive stress-busting toy that adults will love as much as toddlers. Consisting of five vibrant silicone bubbles to ‘pop’, this toy is simple but one your toddler will grab time and time again. Great for teaching colours, counting and words like ‘POP!’
Blade and Rose
We love quirky and colourful children’s brand’s Blade and Rose and their Christmas collection is no exception. With a range of super-stretchy knitted leggings in festive prints such as robin, Christmas pudding and reindeer, they’ll keep your toddler cosy this winter and are super comfortable for those Christmas walks (or, let’s face it, Christmas jumping and splashing puddles). Team with their cosy festive sweater to get your toddler in the Christmas spirit.
Let us know what you’re buying your toddler this christmas?
A lovely selection of gift ideas, especially the safari animals.
I love the safari animals my nephew would love these
Great gift ideas.
What a fabulous selection. Thank you. There is an overwhelming choice of gifts so it can be quite difficult to choose unless there is a recommendation or two!.
Some great ideas here, I think I know what to get my 2 year old granddaughter now
Love the Safari Animals!
Great ideas, we love Jaques toys here and really like the idea of a Toniebox!
The safari animals are lovely
Lots of great ideas. I like the look of the Toniebox
Good to see that both indoor and outdoor play are catered for. So often it is just indoor that gets all the attention
Good to see that both indoor and outdoor play are catered for. So often it is just indoor that gets all the attention
What super ideas here. I love the alphabet puzzle playset in particular!
A great selection of gift ideas. I love the Alphabet Puzzle Playset
Some awesome gift ideas.
Great gift Ideas thanks, I am thinking of getting my niece a Toniebox x