The little princess is just beginning to explore the world—what will make her happy on her birthday? Let’s look at gift options for a 2-year-old girl from parents, grandparents, godparents, or family friends.
A birthday is always a family celebration. While the first year is usually spent in the closest circle and gifts for a 1-year-old are mostly practical (bathing items, strollers, developmental tools), turning two is the little princess’s first real “ball.”
By age two, a girl usually already knows family friends, reacts emotionally to presents, may even pick out a desired toy herself, and can say “Thank you!” to the giver.
For the sake of the little birthday girl’s smile, it’s worth the effort! But what to give a 2-year-old girl? To make shopping enjoyable, the gift experts at topchuk.com have compiled a list of unusual birthday gift ideas depending on who is doing the gifting.
Top 10 Best Gifts for a 2-Year-Old Girl
- Gifts from Parents
Mom and Dad know better than anyone what their child needs at two years old. Everyone planning to attend the celebration should ask their opinion. But what should parents themselves choose for their 2-year-old girl?
One solution is to make a list of necessary, useful gifts and separately note the fun, non-essential ones—toys, developmental equipment, dressy clothes, accessories, or even a beautiful night light for the nursery.
1. Her First Piece of Jewelry
Parents can give their 2-year-old girl a special, meaningful gift. For example, gold or silver jewelry. Many parents decide to pierce their daughter’s ears at exactly two years old, and beautiful, safe earrings make a wonderful gift from mom and dad. By the way, it’s also important to treat Mom on this special day—Dad can give her earrings of a similar design.
2. Beautiful Furniture
The daughter has outgrown her crib. At two years old, many families replace nursery furniture. Parents can time these changes to the second-birthday celebration—buy a comfortable furniture set, choose beautiful textiles and decor. The little princess will love her new “little house.” You can invite close relatives and friends to help create a cozy nursery, turning the birthday into a special housewarming for the little princess.
3. Developmental Play Set
Parents know best how their child is developing and what toy, sports equipment, or tool she needs. A great birthday gift for a 2-year-old girl can be a developmental set—for example, a home sports corner, a comfortable swing with different seats and rings, or perhaps an “artist’s corner” if she loves drawing: an easel, a comfy chair, paint holders, an apron, sketchbooks, and pencils. There are many options. The main thing is that the gift is useful, safe, and brings joy to the child.
- Gifts from Grandparents
Everyone knows how much grandparents love to spoil their grandchildren. Choosing a gift can be difficult when the child already has everything she needs. How to delight their beloved princess?
4. Gift Certificate to a Children’s Superstore
The simplest solution is a gift certificate for an amount comfortable for the family to a children’s superstore or mall. The parents will choose exactly what their daughter needs. And to avoid coming to the party with just a small envelope (which you can’t hand to the child), Grandma can bake a beautiful cake. After all, the most delicious things we’ve ever eaten were Grandma’s pies, cakes, and cookies, right?
You can also order a cake from specialty bakeries or cake artists and decorate it with any inscriptions, chocolate figures, or even photos of the birthday girl’s favorite cartoon characters.
- Gifts from Godparents and Family Friends
Godparents are some of the most important guests at a girl’s birthday celebration. A gift from godparents should be memorable and unique. Here are some unusual gift ideas for a 2-year-old girl that will also help other guests—close relatives, friends, and parents’ colleagues invited to the party.
5. Ball Pit
This is fun entertainment that develops dexterity. The balls can also be used as counting material or for other games. Definitely a useful and bright gift.
6. Magnetic Construction Set
Simple, safe pieces of different shapes that can be assembled into story pictures on a special board or into whole figures (a house, a princess castle, a farm with animals, a pond with fish, etc.). The birthday girl will love it!
7. Home Puppet Theater
Fairy tales and cartoons are the most popular entertainment at two years old. Give the girl a set of fairy-tale character puppets complete with a stage, curtain, and lighting. She’ll be able to put on her own shows.
8. Projector
There are models with interchangeable attachments: today a starry sky, tomorrow dancing snowflakes, the day after—an autumn leaf fall. Even adults are delighted by such lighting.
9. Little Children’s Laptop
She can get acquainted with letters and numbers using a toy laptop. No radiation—it’s completely safe and runs on batteries. There are tons of models; just choose the most interesting and prettiest one.
10. Certificate for Developmental Classes
A universal gift for a 2-year-old girl. Does she love swimming? Give a certificate for baby swimming classes. Loves to draw—enroll her in an art studio for toddlers. Loves to dance or shows modeling potential? There are modeling and dance schools that accept children from age two. Choose and make the birthday girl happy!
Original Gift Ideas for a 2-Year-Old Girl
- Push-along ride-on toy
- Playhouse with soft flooring
- Dancing mat
- Baby doll
- Indoor swing
- Sled-stroller
- Unbreakable dish set with favorite cartoon characters
- Musical piano
- Dollhouse
- Shopping cart with play food
- Doll stroller
- Magnetic drawing board
- Kids’ bowling set
- Wind-up bath toys
- Bicycle with training wheels
- Growth chart
- Interactive play kitchen
- Mini suitcase on wheels
- Car seat
- Doctor play set
- Musical spinning top
- Toy sewing machine
- Doll
- Large-piece construction set
- Play dish set
- Terry bathrobe
- Inflatable swim ring
- Interactive cash register
- Plush heating toy
- Sandpit accessories
- Children’s pillow
- Wind-up fairy
- Soft toy
- Hair accessories
- Swing
- Water-doodle mat
- Robotic fish for the bath
- Kigurumi onesie
- Set of terry towels
- Warm blanket
- Set of sippy bottles
- Outdoor garden swing
- Talking repeat toy
- Small slide
- Kids’ dartboard
- Home sports complex
- Bouncy ball with ears
- Trampoline
- Animal-paw slippers
- Toy synthesizer
- Scooter
- Picture book with colorful illustrations
- Kite
- Craft table and chair
- Balance bike
- Children’s animal lotto
- Easel
- Set of markers or colored pencils
- Large coloring poster
- Children’s outdoor play tent
- Drum
- Nursing beads
- Soft fabric book
- Activity boards
- Face painting set
- Stacking pyramid
- Hammock
- Costume
- Princess tiara
- Rain boots with prints
- Bubble-blowing kit
- Hammock
- Festive dress
- Raincoat
- Bright electric ride-on car
- Light-up sneakers
- Fairy play set
- Bright umbrella
- Kids’ pouf
- Matching mommy-and-me outfit
- Photo pillow with the child’s picture
- Mickey Mouse backpack
- Toy storage basket
- Educational tablet
- Character bedding
- Photo poster
- Play fridge with lights
- Children’s photo album
- Kids’ cosmetic set
- Toy phone
- Finger paints
- Unpoppable bubbles
- Modeling dough set
- Lacing toy
- Kids’ maze toy
- Large sidewalk chalk set
- Finger puppet set
- Toy washing machine
- Seesaw
- Inflatable play center
- Pinwheel
- Ring toss game
- Animal hat
- Snowsuit
- Magic suitcase toy
- Animal figure set
- Poncho towel
- Kids’ manicure set
- Air purifier
- Tracksuit
- Inhaler
- Potty chair
- Children’s thermometer
- Baby monitor
- Bright summer sundress
- Soft blocks
- Knitted hat and infinity scarf
- Glowing-tail mermaid doll
- Maze playhouse
- Basket of baby food
- Squishy toy
- Electronic water & air thermometer
- Foldable playpen
- Kids’ mattress
- Set of socks
- Hooded blanket
- Roly-poly toy
- Foam puzzle mat
- Toy iron and ironing board
- Swing decoration kit
- Comfort blanket toy
- Sensory box
- Large kaleidoscope
- Talking doll
- Sound poster
- Spill-proof sippy cup
- Pounding bench toy
- Flexible mosaic
- Bike child seat
- Set of bright sun hats or headscarves
- Wooden bead maze
- Doll furniture set
- Microphone toy
- Princess castle toy
- Safe craft scissors
- Velcro fruit & vegetable set
- Toy jewelry for toddlers
How to Choose a Gift for a 2-Year-Old Girl
- Clothing, toys, furniture, and all other gifts for a child must be safe, certified, and meet quality standards. Carefully read the packaging. Materials must be non-toxic and hypoallergenic. Toys must not have small, sharp, or cutting parts.
- Pay attention to the appearance of toys. Overly aggressive facial expressions, strange animals, or unnaturally bright colors can affect a child’s emotional and psychological state.
- Do not buy sweets or brightly colored candies. If you want to give the 2-year-old girl something tasty, check with the parents first.
May your gift bring only joy and benefit to the little birthday girl!
Author: S. Quill
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