Save the fancy ceramic accessories and teeny, intricate pieces for later in childhood, though! Simple, sturdy, and too large for putting in the mouth is best for now. Consider a cool train table or set, or a dollhouse with furniture and people that are easy for their hands to grip (like the Fisher-Price version shown). Great for alone play, parallel play, and role-playing, a miniature rendering of real life starts to make sense at 2. Your little one’s art station should include lots of fun trappings-from rolls of paper and a tin of nontoxic crayons to new and exciting supplies like pom poms, glue sticks (to be supervised when in use), washable finger paint, and an easel where the magic happens. Get creative and have fun! Age 2 is all about exploration, and art is a great place to start. Blocks like toddler Legos or a wood option as shown are other building tools to explore and enjoy with your toddler. Two-year-olds love to build almost as much as they love to destroy! This is a great age to introduce Play-Doh and, while most of the branded kits are recommended for ages 3 and up, you can help your 2-year-old manipulate and shape their Play-Doh with simple tools found in the kitchen like plastic spoons, a miniature rolling pin, and so on. A collapsible tent like the one by West Elm (shown) is easy to move around the house as your needs change. Set up some floor pillows or a cozy blanket inside and leave a few picture books nearby to encourage your little learner to enjoy this special space whenever the mood strikes. A play tent provides privacy, space, and comfort-plus that built-in feeling of having a little fort or nook, without having to destroy the living room in the process of creating it. Quiet Corner TentĬreate time and space for quiet, peaceful play and eventually it will come naturally to your child.
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You might also consider a miniature workstation with tools for toiling-bonus points if you can install it next to Mom or Dad’s, so they can “help” you the next time you’re fixing or building something. There are so many out there at a variety of price points. Invest in a play kitchen at age 2 and watch the fun roll out for years to come. To foster pretend play, a mini version of something their parents use is perfect. Your 2-year-old would also benefit from a pint-sized mop and broom set, like the popular one from Melissa & Doug or a pretend lawn mower. A diaper bag loaded up with bottles, diapers, pretend baby food, and a little rattle for their favorite doll or stuffy is a great idea. It teaches a sense of responsibility and offers a fun way to develop their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving abilities. As your toddler develops their fine and gross motor skills and advances with problem-solving and cause-and-effect, their playthings need to advance along with them! Your little one is way “two” clever and strong to thoroughly enjoy many of last year’s toys here are some new ones to consider… Mini Grown-Up StuffĪt this age, role-playing as Mom, Dad, and other adults is important. They’re also learning to sort, build, and identify the objects and concepts around them. Physically, your 2-year-old needs lots of action, so toys that keep them busy and tire them out are key. If you’re shopping for a 2-year-old’s birthday or stocking the toy box for your own little guy or gal, there are several ideal toy types to be on the lookout for at this age.
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By now your toddler is exploring the world around them and learning how to mimic that world at play time. Two is little, but it’s a BIG age for your child’s physical and cognitive development.
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