What to give a child for 2 years?

Upon receiving an invitation for a two-year-old's birthday, guests start to think about a gift. Modern children's stores offer a wide range of children's products, among which it is very difficult to choose one or another present. Educational toys, children's tools, products for role-playing games - it's pretty easy to get confused in all of this. In the article we will understand the world of toys and consider interesting options for gifts for two-year-olds.

When buying a gift for a child at 2 years old, first of all, you should take into account his gender. Toys for girls and boys vary in color, shape and content. What will delight a little girl is unlikely to please a growing man. Although there are universal toys that are suitable for children of both sexes.

Little princesses love to play mother-daughters with dolls, they can play for hours, feed them, put them to bed. The little ones will be happy not only the doll itself, but also a variety of accessories for it: strollers, toy dishes, a cradle and many other things are sold in the store, and a whole compartment is often allocated for doll accessories, there are so many of them.

Gifts for boys are also themed, such as weapons or tools. However, psychologists have recently not recommended giving the now fashionable nunchucks, swords and clubs, as they subconsciously cause aggression in the child. Better to limit yourself to a small pistol.

Cars, soldiers, animals will be an excellent gift. Boys love football, you can get used to it from the age of two. Present to your child a small soccer ball of bright color, he will kick it with delight.

Many parents prefer to buy for their children not only interesting toys, but also educational ones that will help to mentally enrich their child. At 2 years old, the active growth of the baby begins, it is during this period that the intensive development of speech, fine and gross motor skills, as well as physical improvement begins. Children of this age absorb information instantly, especially in an entertaining way. During the game, kids learn with pleasure.

When choosing a children's presentation, it is recommended to first consult with the child's parents and find out what is better to buy. Below we present a selection of top gifts that can be given for a birthday not only to one baby, but also to twins.

• Doctor's set. A suitcase or bag with medical supplies will delight any child. With his help, he will conduct a professional examination of toys, and sometimes "treat" parents.
• Aeromach... Fancy washer powered by batteries. Its feature is the flow of air blown out from below, so the ball hovers above the floor, and the rubber pad will prevent damage to furniture in case of impact.
• Children's kitchen / barbecue... Depending on the gender of the child, one or another present is purchased. The set includes a small set of necessary utensils and food.
• A developing set of vegetables or fruits, the halves of which are connected with Velcro... With the help of a knife, the child will need to cut the product. The toy will develop gross motor skills and teach the kid to determine the halves of one whole that are suitable for each other.
• Lego. Two-year-olds love to collect Lego towers. Buy large parts that will not fit in your mouth, otherwise a health hazard may arise.
• Bowling. Skittles and two balls in the set will allow the kid to get a lot of pleasure and develop his accuracy.
• Jigsaw puzzles... For two-year-olds, there are special large-sized soft puzzles that develop logical thinking and attentiveness.
• Moon sand. An analogue of plasticine, which perfectly molds and allows you to develop imagination and fine motor skills during the creative process.
• Gurney. A wonderful present to improve coordination.
• Set of tools. A suitcase with all sorts of screwdrivers, hammers, a toy drill and other tools will be a great gift for a two-year-old boy. He will walk with an air of importance and fix everything in the house. Some suitcases already contain toys in which you need to tighten the nuts, hammer in the nails.
• Interactive toy. Together with her, the child will learn new rhymes, songs and fairy tales.
• Home swing. A small structure that will fit in any home and will bring a lot of joy to the grandson or granddaughter of a caring grandmother.
• Pool with balls. Such a construction, filled with soft plastic balls, will take two years for a long time.
• Radio-controlled car. A wonderful present for boys and their dads. Since the baby is not yet able to correctly drive the car, the parent will do it for him, and he will happily run, trying to catch up.
• Plush Toys. Large, small and medium-sized - they will delight any child. If you know which cartoon the birthday boy likes, pick a gift for him as his favorite character.
• Sorter... The toy develops gross motor skills and logic in children at the age of two. With its help girls and boys can easily learn colors and shapes.
• Pushkar. Transport that the child can control independently, pushing off the ground with his feet. Its compact size will allow you to ride it at home.
• Tricycle. Better with a special handle for parents. If the kid gets tired of pedaling, they will roll him.
• Squish. Present for the development of motor skills. A soft toy-sponge, it can be crumpled and thrown, and it will return to its previous shape.
• Children's projector. A great option for children who are afraid to sleep alone. When turned on, the light falls on the ceiling, and pictures, and sometimes video, begin to flicker before your eyes.
• Massage Mat. Several square layers connected to each other. Each has massage bristles that tickle the skin pleasantly and at the same time heal the body.
• Clothes and footwear. The outfits will appeal not only to girls, but also to boys. Beautiful dresses and shoes, shirts and a suit - all this will be a great present. It is recommended to buy clothes one size larger, as if to grow.
• Books with children's stories. Bright pages with pictures and interesting text will always come in handy. Modern bookstores offer customers a wide range of books: soft rubberized, with which you can swim, with voluminous illustrations, moving characters.
• Set for baby hygiene. In the children's sections of beauty shops, you can find large bathing sets. These include: shampoos, shower gels, bath foams, baby hair conditioners, detangling sprays, liquid soaps and other hygiene products.
• Portable sandbox. A mini-version of the design from the playground, thanks to which it will be possible to sculpt Easter cakes and build castles right at home.
• Furniture for creativity. Table and chair adapted to the baby's height. A useful and necessary gift that will serve the family until the child is six years old, then it can be passed on to the younger ones.
• Children's tablet. The tablets for children will help to learn numbers, letters, animals, and many other knowledge without the participation of parents.
• Musical carpet. Dancing and stepping on the drawn pictures, the child will hear the sounds of music and dance, creating his own rhythm.
• Animal figures... Buy a set of animals for the little birthday boy, with which he can not only play, but also develop. During the game, parents will make characteristic sounds, tell who lives where.
• Magnetic constructor. The figures will be connected by means of magnetic fasteners, which are reliable and do not allow the structure to fall apart, so the child can play peacefully.
• Sets for the development of speech. At the age of two, the active development of speech begins, so it is important to help the child by teaching him during the game. Every parent will appreciate the helpful gifts. A great option would be a set of cards with animals, household items, letters and numbers. Parents can keep the child busy for a long time, showing him some of the cards and naming the objects drawn on them. Another gift that helps develop speech will be a book with audio. By pressing the button, the child will listen to fairy tales, poems and consider colorful illustrations.
• Musical instruments. They will help develop the baby's hearing, he will be able to imitate the artists from the TV, holding a guitar in his hands or playing the children's piano. In addition, present a bright toy microphone. The girl will be able to stand and sing her favorite songs, while her brother will play along with the guitar.
• Painting. Children, regardless of gender, love to draw. Everyone will be happy with a birthday gift set for creativity. You can present an easel, sets of pencils and paints with brushes, felt-tip pens, wax crayons, sketchbooks and much more.
• Board games. From the age of two, you can already teach your child perseverance. This can be best achieved with board games, but for this age, the choice is not too large. Choose hard loto, dominoes or balance weights as a gift.These are universal games that will delight the birthday boy for a long time.

A fancy toy can be inexpensive, but it can make your child as happy as a radio-controlled toy car. Present your kid with a small plush toy, an interesting book, wooden figures, a small bathing set, which will include rubber toys, boats and boats. An excellent option for a gift will be a developing pyramid, which the baby will have to collect by color or by the size of the rings. You can also donate a set for a sandbox: a bucket, a couple of shovels and several molds.

Another present is a rug for drawing with water. The liquid is poured into a special felt-tip pen and the two-year-old draws on the rug. For such a gift, parents will say special thanks, because now drawing will become not only pleasant, but also pure fun.

A large bouncy will keep your child busy for a long time. A high bouncing ball will become your favorite pastime.

However, gifts can not only be bought, but also made with your own hands. Tie a warm sweater for your beloved grandchild or granddaughter that will remind you of your grandmother, sew an elegant dress.

You can prepare clothes for the dolls or make a house for them. Boys will appreciate the homemade slingshot. A small toy phone would be a good present. Children love to imitate adults, and walking around with a phone in hand, assuming a businesslike look and speaking their own language, will be a real pleasure for them.

An original gift will be a DIY development board. A sheet of plywood is processed from all sides so that the child does not get a splinter, or it is pasted over with tape around the edges. Look at home for unnecessary switches, locks, old handsets with a wire, snakes, chains and other things that are unnecessary in everyday life. All this should be evenly distributed over the board and securely fastened. The kid will enthusiastically press the buttons, pull the chains and learn how to fasten the zipper.

You don't have to give a toy for your birthday, you can also choose a sweet present. Children love sweets. Buy a small chest, like in the pirate treasure cartoons, and fill it with golden chocolate coins, adding pyramids and gold and silver bars. If you additionally present a pirate costume, the child will be delighted.

Sweets can also be served in a basket, and to make the gift seem more voluminous, put a piece of sponge or crumpled paper on the bottom. Place a stuffed toy in the center and surround it with kinder surprises and lollipops. Wrap the basket in clear gift paper and secure the edges with a large bow.

Cut out three round cardboard coasters: large, medium, and small. Make three additional cylinders, place them between the stands and glue them to make a tower. On the lower tier, place packs of juice in a circle, wrap them with a ribbon and a bow. On the second floor, set up chocolate bars or "Barney" and also fix it with a bow. On the topmost tier, you can put flowers and a large surprise kinder on top. The result will be a luxurious gift that will surely be more spectacular than any toy.

A box of sweets can also be presented in an original way. Take several boxes of different sizes. Put a handful of sucking candies in the smallest, cover and wrap with gift paper. Put it in a larger box and sprinkle with chocolates, close and wrap with paper. Do the same with the rest of the boxes, putting a variety of sweets in each, and decorate the largest with a bright bow and ribbons.

Place an ivy bear on top, give him a kinder surprise and present it to a two-year-old. Enjoy a happy laugh after opening each box.

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