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Need gift ideas for a two year old girl!

rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7

2 years ago

I am clueless about what an active two year old will love. She’s an only child, precocious, but I don’t know much else about her. Any ideas for me? We’re thinking in terms of a tricycle, possibly.

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Ninapearl

2 years ago

kids are more ready for a tricycle at about 3-4 years old. it takes coordination that most 2 year olds don't have.

google "melissa and doug toys". they have tons of things that are geared toward toddlers. puzzles, shapes toys, adorable pretend cooking utinsils, etc.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=melissa+and+doug+toys+for+2+year+old&crid=1A6JUIHLIN6EP&sprefix=melissa+and%2Caps%2C261&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_2_11

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chloebud
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
Agree regarding Melissa and Doug. We’ve given several items from them to our grandkids.

Also, look at Target for ”Perfectly Cute” dolls and accessories. Our granddaughter was mesmerized with them at 2. She’s 4 now and still loves them.

https://www.target.com/b/perfectly-cute/-/N-k7mpx
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wildchild2x2
2 years ago
I'll second Melissa and Doug toys.

Two is the perfect age for Little Tikes toys like play kitchens, BBQs, sandboxes and water tables.

If there are interactive museums, amusement parks and zoos geared to younger children in the area they live in, a pair of tickets for the parents, since often 2 year olds get in free, and a book, puzzle or toy matching the theme is a nice gift.
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chloebud
2 years ago
wildchild mentioned water tables. That was another big hit for our granddaughter.
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carolb_w_fl_coastal_9/10
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
Little kids love play food and kitchen items. I like that Melissa & Doug makes them out of wood, rather than plastic.
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salonva
2 years ago
All very good suggestions.

It's hard to say, especially since we don't know what she already has...but anything play kitchen related is definitely a good one.

I never saw those Perfectly Cute dolls at Target. When I was looking there were barely any dolls (other than Barbie which I wouldn't give to a 2 yr old). They look wonderful and have clothing - outfits etc. From what I've seen, even though we think of dolls as very basic playthings, they're not so prevalent and seem like a great gift.

Season dependent on where they are, the water table is also a great, many year appealing gift.
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faftris
2 years ago
Puzzles! My kids had wooden puzzles of the alphabet and number from one to nine. Learn through play!
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OutsidePlaying
2 years ago
Another ditto to the Melissa and Doug line.

If you want to actually look at that brand and others locally, try The Toy Place in Five Points on Wellman Ave. It’s a small but magical place to look for children’s toys. And if it hasn’t changed, they gift wrap for free.
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blfenton
2 years ago
What about a balance bike - one of those peddle-free ones. I see alot of those around and the kids seems to really like them.
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