33 Best Gifts for 2-Year-Olds That Will Save Your Budget (and Sanity)

Finding the best gifts for kids can be tough, especially finding gifts for 2-year-olds. We have to consider safety precautions — plus, quick loss of interest — and toys can be expensive!

But luckily, we follow toy deals all the time. So if you’re struggling to find a gift for your 2-year-old, this list can help. Some are on sale, some have coupons, and all are available on Amazon. (After you find what you’re looking for, consider building a gift stockpile for the future).

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Best Gifts for Pretend Play

Dramatic play, aka playing pretend, is one of the best ways for toddlers to learn about the world and practice everyday skills. Find some deals on name-brand products from Melissa & Doug, including a pretty sweet dollhouse deal.

This category has a pretty significant price range, but you can find options that start at a little less than $25 and are discounted by as much as 40%. For the more expensive items, I recommend waiting for major clearance sales and tracking the prices on CamelCamelCamel so you can buy when items drop to the lowest prices.

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Best Creativity-Building Gifts for 2-Year-Olds

Luckily, toys in the arts and crafts category tend to be on the cheaper end. For example, Play-Doh only costs $7.99 for a value pack or $0.80 per tub. Some are even on sale for as much as 44% off. Did I mention some of these products are eligible for a Subscribe & Save discount that you can stack with other sales and coupons?

 

Best Sensory Toys for 2-Year-Olds

There are plenty of fidget toys on the market these days. Plus, sensory play is a really great way to keep them entertained while helping them learn through exploration. I picked out some goodies that engage different senses, from visually stimulating books to spinning toys that develop a child’s sense of balance.

And do you want to know the best part? Fidget toys start at a little less than $0.25 per pop-it so there are options for every budget. And, some are on sale for as much as 38% off. Just make sure that if you go for one of the brand-name products like the Little Tikes or Playskool items, you only order from the official Amazon storefront since resellers can jack the price up quite a bit.

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Sports and Fitness Gifts For 2-Year-Olds

And while I know sports can get pricey quickly, these options start at just $25 after sales. Some are even on sale for as much as 49% off. Plus, some of these sports kits have adjustable heights so the gear can grow with your little one. This means your family can keep using the same toys year after year and you can get more bang for your buck.