What to give to a child aged one month to one year: useful gifts for the baby

Selection rules

The invitee should decide what to give his child for two years depending on:

• gender of the baby;
• the baby’s preferences (does he like to draw, sculpt, play with cars or build houses);
• your financial capabilities;
• level of development of the baby.

In order to please not only the two-year-old child, but also his parents, you should coordinate the gift with them: perhaps loud musical instruments, a hammer, a pistol with bullets or unhealthy sweets are prohibited in the birthday boy’s house.

Ask if the baby has what you are going to give as a gift: a duplicate of existing toys is unlikely to please the little person.

What not to give

A two-year-old child is already a completely independent person, beginning to show creative abilities and actively developing physically. The baby has the skills to use various objects, but some categories of gifts for babies are still prohibited.

For a 2 year old child you should not give:

• constructors from small parts;
• objects with sharp corners, easily unscrewed nuts and screws;
• fragile toys (porcelain doll, glass and porcelain figurines);
• small decorations;
• pets (the purchase of an animal should be agreed upon with the parents);
• candies and sweet cookies (it is worth considering that sugar should not be given to children under three years of age);
• small puzzles;
• toxic paints and plasticine;
• health-related products (even if necessary) - thermometer, inhaler;
• care cosmetics (cream, shampoo) without taking into account the characteristics of the baby’s skin.

The list of what should not be given to a child for two years can be continued by his parents, so before going to the store for a gift, the birthday boy should ask his mother or father what is best to give to their child.

What can you give your son for his birthday?

A present for your 2-year-old son, it doesn’t have to be purchased for exorbitant amounts of money. However, it must fully meet the age characteristics of the child.

What to give to develop creativity at 2 years old

If a child shows an interest in creativity, then he simply needs to be given the following gifts:

• easel;
• Finger paint;
• play dough;
• musical instruments;
• kinetic sand.

Such gifts are considered a win-win option for a birthday.

Gifts for mental and speech development

At the age of 2 years, speech formation occurs. That is why the boy needs toys that will stimulate this process. As a gift, you should give items that develop fine motor skills, speech perception and memory:

• stickers depicting cartoon characters;
• frame inserts;
• flashlight projector;
• cubes;
• books with voiceovers;
• sorter

Gifts for physical development

Physical development at this age is as important as mental development. To maintain physical fitness, you can give a youngster:

• bike;
• basketball hoop with ball;
• tolokar;
• electric car;
• soft modules;
• bibikar;
• sports section;
• scooter.

Educational toys

A surprise for a girl or boy should not only be interesting, but also useful. Two years is the age for developing skills, abilities, acquiring knowledge and answering questions. Why not take advantage of this and give a useful toy:

• Lotto. Cards with animals, plants and household items teach associations, develop logic and strengthen the baby's memory.
• Puzzles. For a two-year-old child, you should choose a mosaic of three or four parts, but gradually complicate the design with age.

• Books. An excellent gift would be a 3D book with three-dimensional pictures, tactile drawings, rhymes and popular fairy tales, encyclopedias, magazines with images of animals and favorite cartoon characters (Barboskiny, The Little Mermaid, Three Cats). Buy talking books with animal voices and car sounds - a two-year-old child will love this gift, because he will be able to study independently.

Educational robot. A useful gadget for learning: develops speech, memory, some toys are designed for learning English with a child. A cool toy for a child would be a repeating hamster that imitates the sounds of your voice (with its help, my son was the first to say the word “hello”).

• Cubes. But not simple ones, but talking ones that synchronize with a smartphone. With their help, the baby will be able to learn letters and numbers, animals and household items, and when he gets tired, build a tower or house.

Entertaining gifts

A two-year-old child is actively interested in creativity, and it becomes easier to occupy him for a while with drawing or modeling than a one-year-old baby. You can give him for his birthday:

• Finger paint;
• safe watercolor;
• water-based markers;
• easel;
• school board with chalks;
• coloring books and albums;
• plasticine;
• play dough;
• kinetic sand;
• board for drawing with light;
• glowing table with sand.

There are many options for creative gifts for a 2-year-old child, the main thing is to know about the baby’s preferences and present him with something that he will definitely be happy about.

Features of age

At 2 years old, a child already understands a lot about the structure of the world. He actively listens to the speech of adults, knows many words and tries to construct the first sentences. The boy is very active: he tirelessly explores the surrounding space, studies the properties of objects, and sets and solves new problems every day.

The child is open to communication, loves to learn new things and is happy to demonstrate his discoveries. The baby strives for independence in everything: when dressing, eating or taking toys, it is important for him to demonstrate his choice.

The range of interests of a two-year-old is quite wide. Therefore, usually the decision on what to give a 2-year-old boy for his birthday comes very quickly.

Like mom and dad

At two years old, a little person loves to imitate adults, so you can please him by giving him:

• a set of children's tools;
• stethoscope like the doctor's mother;
• the steering wheel is like in my dad's car;
• sets of children's dishes;
• vacuum cleaner or tiny broom;
• a phone or tablet that imitates real gadgets;
• a handbag or beautiful accessories (the little fashionista will be delighted by cute little things).

Needed gifts

Close relatives can help a young family if they purchase gifts necessary for the child:

• bicycle or sled;
• table and chair for drawing;
• clothes or shoes;
• bedding sets;
• blanket, bedspreads;
• dishes

Maybe a blouse or boots will not please the baby as much as a new car or doll, but the baby’s parents will definitely be delighted with the necessary purchase. But you can cheat, for example, order clothes or underwear with the image of your favorite cartoon character...

Important! Check with your relatives in advance what exactly they need (color, size) so as not to make a mistake in choosing and present a quality item.

What does a 2 year old child need?

If you are planning a practical gift that will be useful in everyday life, it is better to consult with the baby’s parents in advance. What a 2 year old child needs:

• high-quality clothes or shoes;
• baby hygiene products;
• underwear, bed linen;
• pillows, blankets, mattresses;
• hosiery;
• dishes;
• children's furniture.

Useful gift for a 2 year old child

When you want to please not only your parents, but also the hero of the occasion, the gift should be both practical and entertaining. What to give a 2 year old child:

• children's accessories (backpack, handbag, trolley);
• sets, drawing boards, easels;
• felt-tip pens, pencils, paints;
• books;
• Sports Equipment;
• children's tent;
• inflatable pool;
• things for family holidays (swimming sleeves, circle and others);
• swing;
• small home trampoline.

You can also give a 2-year-old child a gift in the form of a certificate for visiting some new place or useful event:

• developmental activities;
• city ​​or petting zoo;
• Exhibitions;
• circus;
• massage course;
• children's sports games;
• photoshoot;
• swimming pool;
• attractions;
• entertainment center.

Sweets

Not all two-year-old children are familiar with sweets (according to the recommendations of a specialist, sugar can be given to a child from the age of three), but you can find healthy goodies that are not harmful to the baby:

• fruits;
• Fleur alpine cookies without sugar;
• natural fruit purees;
• berry snacks;
• healthy chips from vegetables and fruits from iHerb.

This type of surprise is suitable for a guest who decided to pop in for a minute to see the birthday boy. Speaking of surprises: a large chocolate egg with animal figures or cartoon characters will delight your little one (unless, of course, you give it a sweet shell).

Gifts for a boy

In my opinion, choosing a gift for a boy’s birthday is easy. Themes of cars, active games and construction toys are almost always interesting for little men, so buy:

1. A car (a set of small or a large truck, with a remote control or a personal car).
2. Lego, consisting of large parts (various versions of lego duplo), Chicco or Polesie constructors.
3. Parking for cars with garages. pit, car wash and several floors, for example, from Polesie or Nordplast.
4. Tolokar, balance bike or bicycle suitable for the baby's age.
5. Children's wall in the room, home swing.

As a gift for a girl and a boy you can purchase:

• tent;
• playhouse;
• slide;
• children's kitchen.

At two years old, kids love to organize their space and look for their own corner, so a small cozy plastic apartment, wigwam or tent will be a great place to play.

Gifts for a 2 year old girl

Gifts for goddaughter for 2 years

16. Doll with a soft body

The brand doll is very soft and pleasant to the touch. You can play with her and sleep cuddling her.

Price: 1649 rub.

Link: https://www.toy.ru/catalog/baby_annabell/zapf_creation_annabell_700_495_annabel_kukla_myagkaya_s_tverdoy_golovoy_30_sm/

17. Bathing doll with mask

You can even play with the cute doll in the bathroom. She knows how to spray water and put on a mask.

Price: 1025 rub.

Link: https://www.mytoys.ru/product/7771999

18. Interactive hamster

The hamster is not only very cute and pleasant to the touch. He can make funny sounds and vibrate.

Price: 1287 rub.

Link: https://ru.aliexpress.com/item/IMC-Toys/32958720577.html

19. Wooden sorter

A funny triangle with slots will help your little one learn the names of colors and shapes, as well as practice motor skills and hand coordination.

Price: 905 rub.

Link: https://www.akusherstvo.ru/magaz.php?action=show_tovar&tovar_id=243403

20. Wheelchair Jeep

Who said that only boys like jeeps? Your little one will be delighted with such a gurney, and even in pink.

Price: 1420 rub.

Link: https://www.dochkisinochki.ru/icatalog/products/142974/

Educational gifts for 2 years

21. Developmental pyramid

The set includes 10 cups and a yellow ball in the form of a bun. You can make a pyramid or balls from the cups. The elements are made in all colors of the rainbow.

Price: 999 rub.

Link: https://www.toy.ru/catalog/toys-razvivayushchie-igrushki/fisher_price_w4472_fisher_prays_razvivayushchie_stakanchiki_piramidka/

22. Colorful puzzle construction set

The set includes 15 elements in five different colors. If you correctly place parts of the same color on top of each other, you will get an image of an animal.

Price: 1169 rub.

Link: https://www.mytoys.ru/product/9167609

23. Xylophone Cat

A funny musical toy develops a sense of rhythm. The baby learns to coordinate hand movements and remembers the names of colors.

Price: 548 rub.

Link: https://tmall.aliexpress.com/item/Toy-Musical-Instrument-Alatoys-KC0501-play-glockenspiel-xylophone-music-toys-for-boys-girls-toywood/1000005127683.html

24. Kitchen with dishes

The advantage of this kitchen is that it can be assembled like a suitcase. The plates are placed in special holes on the stand.

Price: 1270 rub.

Link: https://www.akusherstvo.ru/magaz.php?action=show_tovar&tovar_id=207927

25. Wooden knocker

The wooden stand has holes into which colorful cylinders can be placed. They can be hit with a special hammer to push them through.

Price: 799 rub.

Link: https://www.dochkisinochki.ru/icatalog/products/3622870/

Gifts for girls

Girls are also interested in construction sets, mosaics and cars, but often their favorite toys are:

• Stuffed Toys;
• baby dolls;
• plastic or rubber animals;
• sets of safe jewelry;
• houses for animals.

Raising a real man with the right gifts

Today there are a lot of toys on store shelves, but it is important to choose things for the hero of the occasion for 2 years that will help him acquire the skills of a real man. Such gifts include:

• cars;
• construction equipment;
• tool kits;
• 3-D designer;
• educational computer;
• musical steering wheel;
• taxi company;
• interactive rocket.

DIY gift

If you don’t want to buy a stamped gift or don’t have a lot of free funds, create a gift for your child with your own hands:

• knit a sweater or hat;
• make a toy from fabric or thread;
• make an educational toy from colored cereals and small figures;
• bake a healthy cake (without sugar, oil and dyes, for example, based on oatmeal cakes, cottage cheese and berries).

Give your little one an exciting excursion (to a zoo, dolphinarium), or take them to the theater or cinema for screenings for kids.

Your imagination and knowledge of the birthday boy’s preferences will tell you what to give your child for two years. You don’t have to worry that your baby won’t like the toy: two years is a wonderful age when girls and boys play with equal enthusiasm with a penny car and a construction set that costs several thousand. Arouse enthusiastic emotions with a spectacular presentation of a gift, decorate the box, buy colored balls, show how many games you can come up with with a simple lotto or a train - the baby will be happy. After all, the main thing is attention.