Shopping for a toddler is tough, and whether you're looking for a gift for a boy or a girl, a 2-year-old's interests can vary so much depending on what they've been exposed to. Whether they love building blocks like Legos, Disney, Paw Patrol, cuddly toys, or none of the above, we've got a gift idea for every toddler!
Ahead, see some of our favorite toys for 2-year-olds (and don't forget the stocking stuffers)!
The Fisher-Price Think & Learn Code-a-pillar ($69) teaches your tot how to code before they even hit grade school.
A virtual orchestra pit, B. Toys' Symphony in B ($50) is preprogrammed with 15 songs and symphonies, as well as 13 instruments that can be added one at a time to the "stage" to actually create the music.
Show little ones how to look after pets with this VTech Care for Me Learning Carrier Toy ($25).
All of Green Toys's products are made from recycled plastic milk jugs, including its Build-a-Bouquet Floral Arrangement Playset ($16). The 44-piece set allows tots to stack the flowers to create a beautiful garden.
Ride the big Ferris wheel with this Peppa Pig Fun Fair Playset ($35).
They can take care of their baby doll just like mama does with a Disney Junior Doc McStuffins Baby All in One Nursery ($49, originally $80).
Baby Shark, do, do, do, do, do, do! If your toddler can't stop singing "Baby Shark," this Pinkfong Baby Shark Official Dancing Doll ($30) is for them.
This Step2 Rain Showers & Unicorns Water Table ($55) might just be the trendiest kids' toy we've seen!
Take camping indoors or out with this adorable 11-piece Learning Resources New Sprouts Camp Out! Set ($18).
Get excited for Toy Story 4 thanks to this Lego Duplo Disney Pixar Toy Story Train Set ($16).
Your toddler can practice their balancing skills to prepare for a real pedal bike with this Banana Bike Balance Bike ($55).
Your toddler can serve up scoops of delicious ice cream with this LeapFrog Scoop & Learn Ice Cream Cart ($30).
Your toddler can learn to match shapes and colors with this Kidzlane Color Matching Egg Set ($18).
Oink! Isn't this Peppa Pig Lights & Sounds Family Fun Car ($20) adorable?
Keep these Duktig Felt Vegetables Set ($15) in your toddler's play kitchen, or leave them in the real kitchen so they can "cut their vegetables" in real time with you.
This adorable Little Tikes Fun Zone Battle Splash Water Play Table ($45) will provide hours of fun in the sun — just don't forget the SPF!
How cute is this Big Mouth Lil' Float Shark ($22)?
With the Lego Duplo My First My First Bricks Set ($14), your toddler can practice their fine motor skills while building something fun.
Have fun day or night with this Edushape Glow in The Dark Sensory Ball ($13).
This Brio My First Farm Wooden Toy Train Set ($60) is a train and a farm all-in-one!
If your toddler is a Thomas-lover, this Power Wheels Thomas & Friends Train With Track ($126) is going to be a huge hit!
Your toddler can "work" on this LeapFrog My Peek-a-Boo LapPup ($15), just like you!
This adorable Little Tikes 3-in-1 Triple Splash T-Ball Set ($12) will have them swinging like Aaron Judge in no time!
This Educational Insights Bright Basics Snuggly ($10) is both education and cuddly.
How cute is this Squishmallow Hans the Hedgehog ($14) plush pillow?!
If your child loves PJ Masks, these PJ Masks Mini Plushes ($30) are cuddly and adorable.
This Step2 Whisper Ride Cruiser Push Car ($65) also comes in red or pink.
Bath time has never been this fun. With Alex Toys Rub a Dub Draw in the Tub Crayons ($10), your little Picasso can create all they want, and you don't have to stress about a mess.
If you're looking to take water games to the next level, you need this Intex Dinosaur Play Center ($56).
If your child loves the real grocery store, they'll love being able to act out being a customer and cashier with this Melissa & Doug Freestanding Wooden Fresh Mart Grocery Store Role Play Toy ($158, originally $200).
Meet Fingerlings Hugs ($21), plush interactive versions of the mini Fingerlings your kids know and love.
Whether they're gearing up for their first big trip to Disney World or cutting their teeth on some of Mom and Dad's first Disney classics, toddlers will love all of the interactive fun that comes along with Fisher-Price's Little People Discovery Disney Play Set ($76). Send Minnie and Mickey on a whirling teacup ride, or pay a visit to the Magic Kingdom.
Even if Mom and Dad don't have rhythm, their little one can still learn some cool dance moves thanks to Fisher-Price's Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo ($60). Just push one of the buttons on BeatBo's belly or feet to trigger a medley of toe-tapping songs. You can even record short phrases for BeatBo to remix into a catchy dance tune.
Your kid will have a blast building their Brio My First Railway($37).
This Step2 Game Time Sports Climber And Slide ($89) has everything. A basketball hoop, climbing station, and slide will ensure a very happy child.
Popping beads make the Little Tikes Gas 'n Go Mower ($19) sound and feel like a real lawn mower.
Kids can build any structure they desire with this PicassoTiles Magnet Building Set ($34 for 60 pieces).
With the Fisher-Price Think & Learn Rocktopus ($30, originally $60), your toddler can learn basic coding through Rocktopus's three modes of play.
A purchase you can feel good about, Tegu Magnetic Blocks' 24-piece Endeavor Set ($49) is meant to withstand the test of time. Based in Honduras, the company's mission is to positively influence that country's economy while putting out an eco-friendly, beautifully constructed product.
Summertime just got much more fun with this Step2 WaterWheel Activity Play Table ($35).
The Edushape Easy Grip Soft Foam Sensory Puzzle Blocks ($18) are sensory blocks that are perfect for little hands to focus on as they build and create.
Let it go Play-Doh with this Play-Doh Featuring Disney Frozen Olaf's Sleigh Ride ($16).
Practice gross motor skills with this Fisher-Price Retro Popping Scooter ($40).
Your 2-year-old can get creative in the bath thanks to this Boon Building Bath Pipes Toy Set ($10).
This Disney Mickey Ride-On Quad by Huffy ($39, originally $80) makes for an awesome first battery-operated ride-on toy.
The Paw Patrol Mighty Pups Super Paws Lookout Tower Playset ($70) is the perfect size for a toddler who loves Chase and the gang.
How freakin' sweet is this Manhattan Toy Lovelies Pink Piper Pig Plush ($17)?
With the PlayMonster Mirari myStorymaker ($30), kids can create their own stories.
Look at the tiny Olaf that comes with this Disney Frozen Elsa's Ice Palace by Little People ($40)!
Baby bath time do do do do do! These WowWee Pinkfong Baby Shark Bath Squirt Toys ($10) are so cute.
Featuring a kid-friendly screwdriver, this Educational Insights Design & Drill Robot ($13) teaches little ones how to build with multicolored bolts.
Little ones will love playing the interactive Elmo's Hide and Seek Game ($13), where they have to find Elmo hidden somewhere in the house.
The Color Monster ($15) illustrates common emotions like happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and calmness, gently encouraging young children to express their feelings.
You'll be the coolest house on the block with a Sportspower My First Jump 'N Slide ($203) that's part bounce house, part slide.
Frozen: A Pop-Up Adventure ($36) revisits the enduring story of Frozen with nearly 20 beautiful pop-up artworks.