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If you’re shopping for a toddler, first off, let me just say I’m jealous. There’s truly nothing better than perusing the internet for miniature toys, super sweet stuffed animals, and adorable baby clothes. And I would know, after compiling this list of the very best gifts for two-year-olds to shop in 2023!

Below, you’ll find everything from picture books and baby blankets to stackable blocks and stimulating toys that’ll help develop their motor skills. Whether you’re the doting aunt, cousin, or grandparent, the friend of a new momma, or a parent shopping for your own toddler, you can’t go wrong with the cute and functional prezzies on this list. Plus, they're organized by price point, so the shopping process will be a breeze!

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Under $25

Amuseable Cloud

I mean, c’mon, have you ever seen a cuter stuffed animal in your life? It also makes for a great piece of windowsill decor in any nursery!

Ice Cream & Cake Chalk Set

The cutest sidewalk chalk... ever, perhaps?

Rainbow Stacking Toy

Made from BPA-, PVC-, and Phthalate-free plastic, this stacking toy will help them learn their colors and develop fine motor skills.

Vroom, Zoom! Here Comes the Fire Truck Book

Firetrucks are a fascinating discovery in the life of most two-year-olds, so this press and listen book with five different sound chips is sure to be a hit.

Toddler Scavenger Hunt Cards at Home

This rainy-day activity encourages exploration (around the house!) and helps build their vocabulary. “This has been so fun to go through with our toddler every weekend. We get some laughs out of it, and it’s something to do that’s not screen related,” one reviewer says.

Vee in Between by Valerie Kaiyang Wood

This picture book details the challenges and confusion that come with adoption in a way that’s touching, sensitive, and educational. While it might be a bit advanced for the two-year-old in your life, it’s never too early to start incorporating important stories like this one into their nighttime routine (and they'll marvel over the gorgeous illustrations).

Piggy Bank

How about giving the gift of baby's first piggy bank?!

Under $50

Silicone Bath Toys

Let their imagination run wild with this bath toy set, which comes with a water jug and a floating unicorn.

100% Natural Bath Bombs

Make bath time a blast with these fizzy droplets that come in four fragrances: strawberry, tangerine, honeydew, and vanilla. They’re made from 100 percent natural ingredients that’ll leave baby’s skin feeling super soft and hydrated.

Alpaca Stuffed Animal Toy

This handmade toy is machine-washable and 100 percent organic, which makes it an ideal stuffed animal for toddlers.

Canvas Growth Chart

Chances are, your favorite two-year-old’s parents think their baby is growing up way too fast—so this adorable growth chart is something they'll cherish forever.

Sturdy Magnetic Doodle Pad

This drawing board lets them doodle away without wasting paper (or, ya know, staining the table with markers), thanks to the convenient sliding eraser.

Baby Balloon Shirt & Pants Set

You can’t go wrong with a new outfit that’s super cute, comfy, and warm. Reviewers love the fact that it features an oversize design their toddler can grow into over time.

M is For Me Personalized Book

What's not to love about a personalized picture book? And each letter corresponds with a positive character trait (B is for Brave, for example), which makes it even sweeter.

Baby Rash Guard Swimsuit

Soft, sustainable, and safe for baby, this rash guard is made from recycled swim knit that dries fast and blocks 97 percent of harmful UVA/UVB rays. Plus, the zip up front makes it easy to get on and off.

Matchbox Baby Mice Twins

These adorable mice are perfect for on-the-go play, thanks to their matchbox bed that doubles up as a convenient carrier.

Under $100

Toddler Blanket in Herbology 1.0

Made from buttery soft, hypoallergenic, and naturally cooling, this blanket is available in 28 different patterns that are bound to spark their interest—from giraffes and dinosaurs to rainbows and eucalyptus flowers.

Baby Bear Full-Zip Hoodie

This cozy fleece has all the bells and whistles to keep the toddler in your life nice ‘n warm—including an attached hood and elastic binding on the hood, cuffs, and hem, as well as fold-over mittens and a chin zip guard—but the adorable lil ears are the real star of the show.

Musical Lili Llama by Manhattan Toy

With four spinners, two gears, one maraca tail, a five-bar xylophone, and one set of notches/washboard, this wooden toy will get their creative juices flowing and keep them occupied for hours.

Toddler Neon Rain Boot

They'll want to rock these neon boots rain and shine—luckily, they're durable enough to withstand plenty of wear and tear.

$100 and Up

Giraffe Plush Nursery Rocker

Say hello to their new BFF! It's a bit pricey, but this rocker is recommended for ages one through five, so the toddler in your life will be able to use it for several years to come.

Animambo 18-Key Electronic Piano

Help your favorite two-year-old develop their musical talents—as well as motor skills, coordination, and creativity—with this battery-operated 18-key piano. (It’s technically for ages three and up, so don’t be surprised if it takes them a bit to get the hang of it.)

Bitty Baby's Kitchen

If you want to be their new favorite person, gift this toy kitchen that’ll become a staple in their playtime routine for years to come. With a farmhouse sink, a real wooden countertop and shelves, an oven with two burners, a pretend clock with movable hands, storage cabinets, movable oven knobs and faucet handles, fake food and seasonings, pots and pans, and more, it’s honestly more stocked than most real kitchens lol.

Baby Activity Square Chair

This lil chair features a removable tray with interactive toys that’ll keep the toddler in your life entertained for hours. It’s also got a convenient carry handle so you can move it from room to room, plus a crotch restraint that can be removed as they get older.

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