My son is turning two years old in a month, so I am in full planning mode! I want to make sure he feel extra loved and special on his birthday. Of course one of the ways I want to make him feel special is through birthday gifts! At first, I had a somewhat difficult time thinking of ideas. Once I sat down and really thought about his personality, the ideas came flooding in. That being said, I can’t keep all of these ideas to myself! I figured maybe some other mamas, grandmas or best friends may need a few ideas and tips when buying their toddler gifts.
Here are a few things we are getting my son along with a handful of toys he already has and plays with daily:
1. Magnetic Tiles
I love watching his little mind think of structures to build and then watching the joy he gets out of watching the tiles crash to the ground when he is done building.
This set is $60 full price but often times goes on sale.
Magnetic Tiles LINK
2. Transitional Scooter + Helmet
This scooter is great because it transitions with your child. Right now, we push my son with the handle, but he is quickly learning how to sit and scoot around on his own. Once he is is a little older we will remove the seat and push bar and he can use the scooter by standing.
Scooter is $119 full price.
3. Puzzles
My son can never have enough puzzles, so we are adding to his collection.
This set is a great value at $25 full price and goes on sale often.
Puzzles LINK
4. Dress-up Clothes (Costumes)
My son watches my daughter twirl around in her princess dresses, so I want to get him some dress-up clothes he can play in too!
These costumes are $50 full price, but I got them for for $35. Watch for sales!
Costumes LINK
5. Train Set
We actually got this for my son for Christmas when he was 14 months, but he is just now enjoying it at 24 months. He loves helping us build the track and driving his “choo choos” over the tracks. This set seems very age appropriate and is a good price point for this 2-year old age. I will say my 3.5 year old daughter really likes this too.
*Disclaimer: This set has slightly small pieces, so keep a close eye on your toddler
This set is $33 full price.
Train Set LINK | Extra Trains LINK
6. Wooden Food Sets
My son has this ice cream set and he LOVES it. I did not realize how much of a hit it would be when he got it for Christmas. Since Christmas he has played with it every single day and we are already approaching another holiday season. That being said, we are going to get him this pizza set as well in hopes it will be another big hit.
*Disclaimer: This pizza set has slightly small pieces, so keep a close eye on your toddler
Ice cream and pizza kits are $55 full price
Ice cream kit LINK | Pizza kit LINK
7. Soccer Goal
I love this as a gift because if you have a basement you can play with this indoors in the colder months and move it back outside once it’s warm enough. I especially liked this goal because the net, ball and pump are also included.
This goal is $40 full price.
Soccer Goal LINK
8. Books
You can never go wrong with books! This is a great gift idea for a friend’s birthday party, because of course books are affordable. Here are a few of my 2-year old son’s favorites.
Books linked left to right LINK 1, LINK 2, LINK 3
9. Dinosaur Figures
My son loves everything dino! So, we are excited to give him this dino set in a few weeks. We like these because these dinosaur figures are posable and a few have buttons to press for more action. RAWR!
This set is $49 full price.
Dinosaur Figures Set LINK
10. Water Table
If you don’t have a water table for your toddler yet, you really need one! This has provided my toddler girl and boy hours of entertainment throughout warmer spring days and summer. Worth every penny!
Water table is $93 full price, but I got ours on sale!
Water Table LINK
I hope this helps making your shopping experience a breeze. Tag me on Instagram so I can see your little one’s face when they open their special gift.
Although I am happy to provide these gift ideas and to also gift my son with a few of these items, I want to remind you that your little one feels most love spending time with you and your time and influence is the greatest gift you can give.
Xoxo,
Brit
Brittany Taulbee 