2 year old baby toys: Let’s make learning fun

The age of two is a transitional time for babies. They still love having fun with toys and games for hours, but it is also the time to learn something new in the process. Some toys that are good for 1-year old babies are good for 2-year old toddlers as well, along with some advanced toys for 2-year olds only. If you are looking for gift ideas for two-year old boys and girls, here are some choices that you could opt for:

1. Building blocks - Toddlers love these toys and can literally spend hours building objects that can only exist in imagination. They can let their imagination run wild with these sets at hand. Don't be surprised if the bridge they build looks a little different from the traditional structure. It's a great way of letting their power of imagination grow.


2. Squeezable toys - Toys that make sounds when squeezed are great toys, even at this age. Toddlers love making sounds, and when they realize that they can control the production of the sound, they become more intrigued. This can even be utilized to make them take baths in peace. Gift a squeezable rubber ducky to a toddler, and his parents will thank you for that for quite some time. Just make sure that the whistle embedded in the toy does not come off easily. The toddler could accidentally swallow it.


3. Coloring books - Toddlers are fascinated with colored chalk, crayons, pencils, etc. A coloring book with a set of crayons can keep them busy for a long time. They will also learn something while playing, especially if the book features outline structures resembling numbers and alphabets. Make sure the crayons are non-toxic, though, and it is probably better not to give wax crayons to toddlers.


4. Puzzle sets - These are great for building up logical reasoning abilities in toddlers. A parent should solve the puzzle the first time, to show the baby how to do it. Once the baby enjoys it, he/she will work with it for quite some time, realizing what kinds of pieces can match and interlock between one another. This will also help build memory, especially if the baby asked to solve the same puzzle every once every 2-3 days.

Toys are great gifts for encouraging babies to learn while having fun on their own. However, a parent should always accompany the baby, to make sure he/she does not put anything dangerous in the mouth. Safety is of prime importance to ensure that babies can enjoy their educational games for quite some time, every day.