Ready to get some stocking stuffers for 2-year-olds in your life? I’ve rounded up 50 of my favorite ideas, and they’re developmentally perfect for the 24-36-month age range.
From kid-friendly toothpaste to dot marker activity booklets, we’ve got a little bit of everything here. Happy shopping!
Don’t miss the stocking stuffer guide for 1-year-olds and another one just for 3-year-olds!
1. Toddler Scavenger Hunt at Home Cards
These cards are a game-changer for keeping your little ones entertained. With 20 double-sided cards specifically designed for ages 2 and up, it’s the perfect stocking stuffer for curious minds.
2. Daniel Tiger Storypod Craftie
Share the magic of friendship with the Daniel Tiger Storypod. Daniel Tiger sings songs & tells stories about friendship. The stories are age-based, so you know they’re perfect for a 2-year-old.
Don’t have a Storypod? Check out my full Storypod review.
3. Munchkin Bath Water Color Tablets
Transform bath time into a colorful adventure with Munchkin Bath Water Color Tablets. This set includes 40 vibrant, nontoxic, and non-staining bath bombs enriched with Vitamin E and Shea butter for moisturizing. Plus, it comes with 2 toy dispensers for an extra fun way to enjoy them.
4. Tubby Todd Toothpaste
Keep those smiles healthy with Tubby Todd Toothpaste, available in Sweet Mint and Watermelon flavors. This fluoride-free toothpaste utilizes Xylitol for anti-cavity benefits, coupled with naturally sourced silica and calcium for gentle cleaning.
5. CoComelon Tonie
Tonies are technically rated for ages 3+, but even our 1-year-old is obsessed with putting the characters on top of it! This CoComelon Tonie would be ideal for a 2-year-old as it plays songs and is likely a character they can get excited about.
6. Piggy Paint Nail Polish
Kid-safe and non-toxic Piggy Paint Nail Polish was personally recommended to me by my nail tech. There are no nasty chemicals in it, and it’s virtually odorless, so this polish adds a pop of color without compromise.
7. Nature Friends Lift-a-Flap Boxed Set 4-Pack
Our 2-year-olds always loved tiny books because they were perfectly sized for their little hands. A bonus is these fit perfectly in a stocking! Each of the 4 books in this set has 6 chunky and sturdy flaps. If you have multiple kiddos, you can break up the set and include a book in each of their stockings!
8. Sarah’s Silks Mini Rainbow Streamer
Whether you use these as a princess wand, gymnastics ribbon, or dance prop, this colorful streamer adds a magical touch to playtime. It’s perfect for encouraging movement and creativity.
9. Lock and Key Car Toys
Kids love keys! These Montessori-inspired locks add just the right amount of challenge as they figure out which key unlocks each lock. You can also string them together, and you’ve got a train that’s ready to roll.
10. Dot Marker Activity Book
Introduce early learners to shapes and colors with the Dot Marker Activity Book. This book is crafted for ages 2-4 and offers hours of fun with dot-to-dot exercises and vibrant illustrations.
11. Lovevery Post & Play Peg People
We love a good Lovevery toy to help foster fine motor skills and imaginative play. The Lovevery Post & Play Peg People is perfect for this age and would fit nicely in a stocking. It’s crafted from safe, non-toxic wood, and since it’s Lovevery, you know it’s high-quality.
Related: Lovevery Play Kits: An In-Depth Review
12. Little Sleepies Merry & Bright Two-Piece Pajama Set
These cozy pajamas made from Bamboo Viscose may just be the softest PJs ever. The Merry & Bright design comes in two different colors, making them perfect for a festive sleep for both boys and girls.
13. Tubby Todd Bath Co. All Over Ointment
Tubby Todd Bath Co.’s All Over Ointment is a multipurpose ointment that soothes and moisturizes sensitive skin, and it can be used on just about anything. It’s made with all-natural ingredients, too.
14. My Very First Games – First Orchard
For children aged 2-3 years, this board game is a perfect introduction to gaming. A variation of the original orchard game, it features larger play pieces designed for smaller hands. It’s a fun way to engage and entertain.
15. Slide Whistle Crocodile
This whistle makes a fun flute-like sound that changes pitch when you move the crocodile’s head in and out. It’s made in Germany of beech wood from sustainable forests and is finished with non-toxic, water-based stains. It’s a fun and eco-friendly musical toy for your stockings.
16. Snack Stack Sorting Box
Taking shape sorting to the next level, this box introduces which foods each animal eats. It combines fun and education in a durable design.
17. Kids Rainbow Stripe Knit Hat
With a soft sweater knit exterior and cozy polar fleece interior, this rainbow stripe knit hat is both comfortable and stylish. Available in various colors for both boys and girls, it adds a playful touch to winter wardrobes.
18. Musee Bath Baby Shark Bath Balm
Bath bombs aren’t just for adults. Kids will love to watch these fizzle in their bath. Made with ethically sourced, natural ingredients, they add a touch of fun to the tub while being gentle on sensitive skin.
19. Honeysticks Bath Crayons
Crafted with 100% pure New Zealand Beeswax and Soy Wax, these jumbo-sized bath crayons bring vibrant colors to bath time. Non-toxic and featuring seven colors, they make bath sessions both creative and enjoyable.
20. Talking Flash Cards
These colorful talking flash cards offer interactive learning and are a great screen alternative for toddlers. The cards come in 4 different colors to distinguish the different categories, so this could be a fun sorting activity, too.
21. Montessori Busy Board
Designed with different buttons and switches, this colorful LED Montessori Busy Board is safe for little fingers with smooth edges. It’s an engaging educational toy for toddlers.
22. Daily Routines Cards
These routine cards are great for talking about different parts of the day with your toddler. Kids thrive on routines, and when you can use these cards to talk through them – and talk about what’s coming – it helps so much.
23. Pancakes!: An Interactive Recipe Book
This interactive recipe book engages toddlers with instructions, counting, and interactive components like tabs and wheels. What a fun way to introduce them to the world of cooking!
24. May We Have Enough to Share
This board book is all about nature and gratitude. It also features images of real things and people, which is great for this age.
25. Honeysticks Bath Color Tablets
Honeysticks also has bath tablets that change the bath different colors. They are also great for color mixing if your toddler wants to play with them outside the bathtub.
26. Countdown Timer
Kids love playing with timers, and you can use these to reinforce routines. For example, set the timer for 10 minutes – when it beeps, it’s time to take a bath!
27. Hair Clips
These hair clips are cute and eye-catching hair accessories. The different designs will have her so excited, and these are very inexpensive.
28. Munchkin Fishin’ Magnetic Bath Toy
Super fun for bath time, this toy helps develop hand-eye coordination, and characters float with magnets on top for easy fishing.
29. Rotating Kaleidoscope
Dive into a world of color with these kaleidoscopes that come with six different patterns. Each one is 6 inches long, making them great for little hands.
30. First 100 Words Matching Card Game
This card game is based on the best-selling book “First 100” by Roger Priddy. Featuring 48 jumbo cards with vibrant images, it’s the perfect travel companion for little explorers.
31. Kid-Safe Knives
Involve kids in the kitchen with these kid-safe knives. They are small, affordable, and your toddler will be thrilled to help out with dinner prep!
32. Personalized Name Crayon Box
These are high-quality, handmade crayons in rainbow colors that are personalized with your toddler’s name. It’s a unique gift to make art time even more fun, and would look great sticking out of a stocking.
33. Reusable Sticker Books
This set comes with 3 sticker books: Farm, Ocean, and Animals. They’re great for travel and the stickers also stick to glass, windows, mirrors, and other smooth surfaces.
34. Monster Match Game
Match games introduce problem-solving skills and focus. This one features fun, brightly colored monsters on all the cards so that kids can match colors, shapes, and features.
35. Baby Shark Band-Aids
What toddler doesn’t like fun Band-Aids! Band-Aid has lots of different characters and designs to choose from so they always make their way into our kids’ stockings.
36. Where’s Wally Travel Book
This book is a very clever way to keep little ones occupied and a perfect alternative to screen time. It comes in a small travel-sized version that fits perfectly in a stocking and your purse for on-the-go entertainment.
37. Roll & Play Game
This roll and play game is great for mixed ages so all your kids can play together. You just toss the color cube, pick a card matching the color, and do whatever the card says. A simple, yet fun game.
38. Autobrush Foam Toothpaste
A fantastic kid-friendly toothpaste that pairs well with the Autobrush U-shaped toothbrush for kids. If you don’t have an Autobrush already, you might consider gifting one! While a toothbrush doesn’t sound that exciting, Autobrush has really fun characters, and my kids were stoked when they unwrapped theirs last year.
39. Roshambo Sunglasses
These are the best sunglasses for babies and toddlers! I tested 15 different sunglasses brands, and Roshambo was the winner. There are lots of fun colors to choose from as well!
40. Moonlite Storytime Projector
The Moonlite Storytime Projector is a mini projector designed for interactive story sessions with your little one. It clips onto your smartphone to project storybook images onto any surface for a magical storytelling experience. With a variety of stories to choose from, it’s the ideal addition to kids’ bedtime routines.
41. KiddiKap Silicone Bottle Top
Spills are a thing of the past with KiddiKap Silicone Bottle Tops. These fun and vibrant accessories can be attached to any water bottle, instantly making it spill-proof. They are available in 3 bright colors and made from BPA-free materials.
42. Cali’s Books You are My Sunshine Nursery Rhymes
Cali’s Books are always a great auditory experience for kids. This You are My Sunshine Nursery Rhymes interactive book plays six songs about the weather at the press of a button. With Montessori-inspired illustrations, it combines education and entertainment.
43. Kids Karaoke Microphone
This Kids Karaoke Microphone comes equipped with Bluetooth capability and 15 pre-loaded nursery rhymes. Choose from three colors and enjoy the added fun of voice effects for a karaoke session tailored to your toddler’s taste.
44. Wooden Play Food for Toddlers
If your toddler has a play kitchen, it’s always fun for them to get more food. This sturdy set from Melissa & Doug features items from the five food groups, encouraging healthy pretend play. Whether it’s watermelon, corn, milk, cheese, fish, eggs, or more, this collection adds a dash of creativity to your child’s play kitchen.
45. Wooden Color Sorting Toy
This Montessori-inspired wooden sorting toy is both convenient and durable. It’s all about boosting color recognition skills through hands-on learning, all while engaging your toddler with its bright rainbow colors.
46. Wooden Magnetic Name Train
A personalized name train is always a cute idea, and this one clicks together with magnets, which is really fun for this age. It’s crafted from wood, and there are many ways to customize it, so it’s a unique name tag that fits perfectly into a stocking – or maybe even on top as a name tag!
47. Hilarious Interactive Baseball
The Hilariously Interactive Baseball plays music and sound effects when tossed, caught, shaken, or tapped. It’s suitable for the whole family, and it will have you laughing with every game.
48. Crazy Straws
Take sipping to a whole new level with these washable and reusable Crazy Straws! Not only are they BPA-free, but they’re also irresistibly cute, adding a playful touch to every drink.
49. Thermal-Aid Zoo Mini Boo Boo Monkey
This adorable plush monkey can be heated in the microwave or cooled in the freezer for soothing hot or cold pain relief for your toddler’s bumps and bruises.
50. Melissa & Doug Rainbow Caterpillar
This cool gear toy features six interchangeable gears that spin. Kids love matching the colors of the wheels and trying out different combos. They can turn the gears slowly and see each part connect and move the next. It’s absolutely mesmerizing for a 2-year-old!
Stocking Stuffer for 2-Year-Old FAQs
Great stocking stuffers for 2-year-olds under $10 include Piggy Paint nail polish, the Dot Marker activity book, this shark bath bomb, hair clips, first 100 words matching game, kid-safe knives, and reusable sticker books.
Kids in the 24-36 month age range are starting to notice when others are upset, saying at least two words together, figuring out how to use switches, knobs, or buttons on a toy, and they’re running and kicking balls pretty well. Any toys that can support these milestones are great! Some examples include this Montessori busy board or this first 100 words matching game.
Check out the other posts in this series to get stocking stuffer ideas for ages 1 and 3! 50 Best Stocking Stuffers for 1-Year-Olds and 50 Best Stocking Stuffers for 3-Year-Olds.
Conclusion
Stockings were always my favorite part of Christmas morning, so I hope these ideas help you add that magical touch to the festivities.
My absolute favorites for this age range include Storypod or Tonie characters, the Scavenger Hunt cards, fun bandaids, and the book Pancakes!: An Interactive Recipe Book.
Don’t miss the stocking stuffer guide for 1-year-olds and another one just for 3-year-olds!
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