Children adore the New Year and look forward to it. Older children keep a special countdown calendar, and kids, starting from the age of two, are already looking forward to when you can dress up a Christmas tree and Santa Claus. The good wizard knows very well what to present to each of them. Recommendations about the features of choosing gifts for children of 2 years are in our today's article.
Features of choice
At 2 years, the baby continues to develop rapidly. Its expanded motor capabilities allow you to explore the most hidden corners of the apartment, with the help of faithful stools and chairs, the world of tables and chests of drawers becomes more accessible. Cognition of the world occurs the faster, the more actively the speech of the crumbs develops. At two years old, many children are already able to express their thoughts and quite definitely speak out about gifts. therefore Choosing a New Year's gift to a 2-year-old child, be sure to consider his wishes.
Write a letter together to Santa Claus and send it by fabulous mail, which can be found in any shopping center. If there are no such people nearby, it does not matter, you can solemnly take the letter to real mail or make a magic mail box with your own hands.
The interests of a two-year-old baby are expanding significantly, so choosing a gift for him will not be difficult. However, do not forget about several important nuances.
- Material safetyof which the present is made is an unshakable rule for choosing children's gifts. The toy or set should not emit a sharp chemical smell, the paint should be of high quality and not wash directly in the hands.
- Workmanship. Small parts (nose, eyes, etc.)n.) must be well fixed on the toy, there should be no protruding seams, sharp edges. If this is a soft toy, do not be too lazy to check how it is sewn.
- Constructors and other setscontaining small parts should be postponed until a more conscious age. No matter how developed the child is, the knowledge of the world through the mouth is still relevant for him, so the present will certainly be tried for a tooth.
- Aesthetic component. Appearance is very important: you should choose nice, not repulsive, not distorted (like Monster High or Peppa pigs), realistic toys. The expression of the eyes is also important - let the baby be surrounded by friendly characters.
- Toys need to be bought by age. No matter how much you want your son or daughter to begin to put together complex puzzles, designers or get involved in creative sets, remember that the game you like may not suit your child at all.
Kids are very fond of sweets, so it is recommended to add a tasty addition to the gift: juice, candy, natural sweets and candies.
Gift Ideas for Girls
All young children love gifts. Moreover, they can be delighted with the simplest pencil sharpener in the form of a watermelon or a typewriter. When choosing a gift for the New Year for a girl of 2 years old, remember that its cost is unimportant. The main thing is the moment of surprise, taking into account age-related characteristics.
At this age, babies already begin to differentiate gender, so the tastes begin to vary. If a one-year-old child of both sexes will be equally interested in a set of animals or a musical toy, then a two-year-old baby will definitely tell you what she likes more - a doll or a toy car.
We offer you a list of interesting ideas. They are especially relevant for those people who do not yet have children or are already adults - therefore, ideas about the interests of two-year-old crumbs are very limited.
- Young princesses are happy to try on the role of mother, so, of course, dolls are in the lead in the rating of gifts. If you are picking up a gift for the goddaughter or daughter of your friends, specify in advance which dolls the baby already has so as not to duplicate them.
At this age, baby dolls and all kinds of baby borons, which can be fed, laid to sleep, carried in a stroller, are more relevant. Remember that facial expressions and eyes should be friendly.
- Puppet show. At this age, many babies love to listen to fairy tales and play them in roles. Puppet theater with heroes that can be put on fingers will help develop imagination and creativity.
- Soft toy. Agree that your heart is still happily contracting at the sight of cute bears, bunnies and other fluffy cuteness. Little girls are very fond of soft toys, which become faithful companions on walks, during games and sleep.
The choice of soft animals is huge, do not forget to only check their eyes, noses and quality of tailoring for strength.
- Strollers for dolls. The modern toy industry offers a huge assortment of doll strollers, among which there are almost indistinguishable from real ones. Without this accessory, a walk is not a walk, so a stroller will be a great gift idea.
- Gold or silver earrings. Many babies have their ears pierced even before the year, so the decoration will be a great idea for a gift to a little princess. In jewelry stores you can pick up cute items with a children's theme.
- Set of baby cosmetics. Every little girl dreams of becoming like a mother, so she tries on heels, jewelry and pulls pens to forbidden cosmetics. Present the young lady with her personal makeup, which is designed taking into account the delicate skin of babies and is easily washed off.
- Handbag or backpack with sequins.
- Beautiful home slippers. In the form of cute animals or with beautiful patterns - they will become the baby’s favorite home accessory.
- Set of hair clips or elastic bands. If your little princess is a happy owner of long hair, she just needs a variety of accessories that will hold her hair.
What to present to the boy?
It's easy to choose a gift for a two-year-old boy, guided by these tips.
- Constructors. Magnetic, wooden, silicone, classic Lego - a variety of models can amaze the imagination. The main condition is that the parts must be large and durable.
- Transport. Young fans of transport are convinced that there are never too many cars. The choice of a variety of machines and special equipment is huge, you can find any kind of wheeled and flying vehicles for every taste and size of a purse on sale.
- Track for cars, multi-level parking. A track glowing in the dark, or a dead loop to be overcome by race cars, will please any young car enthusiast.
- Railway with a moving train.
- Backpack. A faithful companion for walks or classes. Choose a backpack according to the height of the child, with comfortable straps. For boys, a “helper” is suitable, backpacks with your favorite cartoon characters
- Runbike. Modern boys begin to actively learn wheeled transport before they even learn how to walk independently. A two-wheeled runbike prepares a child for cycling, teaches you to keep balance, develops strength and dexterity.
- Kick scooter. Another vehicle that turns a walk for a little naughty boy into a real pleasure. Choose sturdy and stable models with low weight. There are models with a comfortable seat and a parental handle, which are very convenient.
- Set for playing bowling. An exciting game for the whole family, which produces accuracy, accuracy, improves the work of the eye-hand system.
- Ring throw. Such a simple game, at first glance, like throwing rings on sticks, perfectly develops the eye, coordination of movements, and dexterity.
Now you can easily pick up a gift for your baby, even if you have no idea what modern boys like to play.
Top Universal Gifts
The largest number of ideas still belongs to the category of universal gifts that can be presented to a two-year-old child for the New Year. Both boys and girls will be delighted to find the following under the tree (or near it).
- Grocery trolley. Kids love a variety of wheelchairs, and even a trolley in which you can immerse everything (even yourself!) Is the undisputed leader in their rating.
- Wheelchair. Both girls and boys drive around on wheelchairs with equal enthusiasm and speed.
- Set of game dishes. The gift would seem to be perfect for future hostesses. However, young gentlemen with no less pleasure cook, set the table and treat their parents or favorite toys. Utensils and Velcro plastic products that can be “cut” are an excellent universal gift.
- Fitball, or jumper ball. A wonderful tool for harmonious physical development and great fun for kids.
- Bath toys. Children love to swim and play with water. Rubber toys with and without suction cups, water mills will make swimming a real pleasure.
- Toy gadgets - A phone, tablet, laptop can take a baby for a long time. Remember that giving such toys should be metered.
- Art and educational books. The value of books for the development of a small person is undeniable. To instill a love of the book, reading is necessary from infancy. Two-year-olds can already tell poems and fairy tales themselves, they are ready to consider their favorite books for a long time. On sale you can find beautifully illustrated fairy tales, puzzle books and even publications with applications on your smartphone. You read a book, and on the screen you see a three-dimensional hero.
A series of educational books, for example, “School of the Seven Dwarfs”, in gift wrapping is an excellent and very useful gift for the baby.
- Water coloring. A safe option for all kids' favorite business is coloring.
- Tent, wigwam. Kids love to build houses for themselves and hide there. Give them your own and very real house in which you can play for hours and even sleep.
- Dry pool with balls.
- Kits for creativity, kinetic sand - develop fine motor skills, imagination, produce subtle and precise finger movements.
- Interactive pet. If you are unable to get an animal, give your baby an interactive pet, which you can also look after and play with.
- Easel for young artists and the development of creative abilities.
- Nightlight with a projector.
- Sports and game complex.
A wonderful age of 2 years, which was described by the wonderful writer Korney Chukovsky in his book "From Two to Five" - this is not only a period of brilliant word-making and mastering the native language. This is the period of active knowledge of the world and the “whys”, the formation of one's “I” and the development of the emotional and personal sphere. Choose the right toys for the harmonious development of your baby, and Santa Claus will make sure that the morning surprise under the tree becomes unforgettable!
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