If you successfully avoided the “Terrible Twos” — or, honestly, are just really glad to be through that phase — we imagine that your 2-year-old made the Nice List this year. If you’re searching for some great toys that are packed with fun, but will also help them build up physical, emotional, social, and developmental skills, look no further! Check out our favorite toys for your toddling 2-year-olds below!


BLUE’S CLUES & YOU! PLAY & LEARN THINKING CHAIR

Sit down and think, think, think in the Blue’s Clues & You! Play & Learn Thinking Chair. Hear fun phrases from the show as you play with Josh and Blue by looking for clues and figuring out what Blue wants using the Handy Dandy Notebook. Sit on the chair to hear Josh invite you to play. Stand up and Josh will encourage you to find clues! Press the light-up buttons on the arm of the Thinking Chair to hear clues and explore colors, numbers, shapes and more. Use logic and problem-solving skills to solve Blue’s Clues.

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  • Ages: 2+
  • Manufacturer: LEAPFROG
  • MSRP: $59.99

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BLUE’S CLUES & YOU! REALLY SMART HANDY DANDY NOTEBOOK

Talk on the phone with Blue and Josh, check email with Mailbox, and dance to songs inspired by the Nick Jr. series. Features 14 app icons that introduce shapes, colors, counting, health, hygiene, weather, and music.

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BUBBLE N GO MOWER

Kids can fill the mower with the included bubble solution and push it to create bubbles and mechanical gear sounds for role-play fun. The sturdy tires keep the mower rolling, even across tough terrain.

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DIMPL DIGITS

Kids can touch, squish, pop, and learn with this double-sided sensory toy. The squishy, silicone bubbles feature the numerals 1 through 10, numbers written in English and Spanish, and dots to feel and count.

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ELM BALANCE BIKE

The Schwinn Elm Balance Bike takes the balance bike concept one step farther by incorporating kid-specific, ergonomic features. The steel SmartStart frame is designed with narrower, kid-sized proportions for easy handling. The ball bearing headset with limited steering and mag wheels with EVA foam tires all combine to provide a smooth ride with improved stability.

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EXPLORE AND WRITE ACTIVITY DESK

The Explore and Write Activity Desk features an interactive desktop and five pages to explore that are filled with engaging content including letters, numbers, music, colors and more. The writing pad with light-up display lets kids practice writing by tracing letters, numbers and shapes with a stylus. The desk transforms into an easel and chalkboard with plenty of storage space for art supplies.

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FLEX KART

This lightweight, electric ride-on is designed for easy storage and portability with front wheels that fold in. It travels up to 2 mph and has a weight limit of 55 pounds.

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  • Ages: 2+
  • Manufacturer: ROLLPLAY
  • MSRP: $110.00

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GO! GO! CORY CARSON CORY’S STAY & PLAY HOME

Explore every room of Cory Carson’s car-adapted house. Drive through the garage door and place mini characters on the PlayZone to hear unique phrases, songs, and sounds. The SmartPoint location works with any SmartPoint character.

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  • Ages: 2+
  • Manufacturer: VTECH
  • MSRP: $39.99

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JIGGLE & GIGGLE FISHING SET

Cast a line into the pretend sea and the bobber will magnetically connect to an animal and light up. The smart fishing pole recognizes each animal’s number and color.

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  • Ages: 2+
  • Manufacturer: VTECH
  • MSRP: $24.99

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LA NEWBORN DELUXE GIFT SET

This realistic, 12-inch newborn doll is fully poseable and waterproof for bathtime. Includes 25 play accessories, such as a washable diaper, a pacifier, a rattle, a play thermometer, a velcro banana and apple, and more.

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  • Ages: 2+
  • Manufacturer: JC TOYS
  • MSRP: $29.99

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LEAPBUILDERS STORE & GO DUMP TRUCK

This dump truck-themed block set includes easy-to-hold pieces and double-sided learning blocks that feature vocabulary and shapes. Kids can insert any of the 10 learning blocks into the interactive Smart Star cube, and it will respond with educational songs and phrases.

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  • Ages: 2+
  • Manufacturer: LEAPFROG
  • MSRP: $19.99

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LEAPSTART 3D LEARNING SYSTEM

Experience the magic of the LeapStart 3D Interactive Learning System and get kids excited about learning with 3D-like animations that magically bring the activities to life. Perfect for visual or auditory learners, the touch and talk activities enhance learning with interactive animations to help kids build math, reading, problem-solving skills, and more. The LeapStart library of 25+ books (each sold separately) covers a variety of preschool through first grade subjects for 2-7 year olds with more than 30 activities in every book. Many replayable activities have two levels with 50+ key skills per grade level, so kids can play and learn at the level and move up when they're ready. A total of 400+ activities across the LeapStart library help kids build tomorrow's skills today.

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  • Ages: 2+
  • Manufacturer: LEAPFROG
  • MSRP: $49.99; $59.99 CAD

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LEGO DUPLO MODULAR PLAYHOUSE

Teach toddlers about everyday life with this modular set that kids can build as either a tower or a residential house. Includes parent and child figures, a pet dog figure, and accessories.

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LICENSED CHILDREN’S SINGLE-USE FACE MASKS

Encourage kids to wear a face mask with fun designs inspired by some of their favorite characters. Each mask features a contouring nose strip and three layers of protection including a protective fabric layer, filter layer, and a soft inner layer. To wear the face mask, place the side with the nose piece upward. Hang the ear loops on the ears. Press the nose piece to fit the bridge of the nose, then press the nose piece and pull the end of the mask to the lower jaw. Adjust the mask so that it covers the bridge of the nose to the lower jaw. For every box purchased, donations will be made towards COVID-19 relief efforts. Licenses include: Barbie, Hot Wheels, Ryan’s World, Paw Patrol, Blue’s Clues & You!, Harry Potter, Batman, Trolls, Minions, Jurassic World, Hello Kitty, and more!

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  • Ages: 2+
  • Manufacturer: JUST PLAY
  • MSRP: $14.99

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LITTLE TIKES MY FIRST BALANCE-TO-PEDAL BIKE

This balance bike features EVA foam tires that never go flat, pedals that flip into the bike’s frame, and an adjustable seat and handlebars, making it easy to transition as kids grow.

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MADAME ALEXANDER MY LITTLE GIRL TODDLER DOLL

This 14-inch baby doll features a soft, fabric body and a molded head and limbs. It includes a comb and a brush for hair styling and is available in three skin tones.

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NCAA 6V PLUSH RIDE-ONS

Made of super-soft plush, these mascot ride-ons play the teams’ fight songs. The foot pedal acceleration lets kids travel up to 2.5 mph. Available in University of Georgia, Louisiana State University, Auburn University, The University of Alabama, and Arkansas State University.

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  • Ages: 2+
  • Manufacturer: DYNACRAFT
  • MSRP: $179.00

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PEPPA PIG LEARN & GO ALPHABET CAR

Kids cruise through the alphabet with Peppa Pig, George Pig, and their parents. It features four play modes: Learning Words teaches words and letters, Family Car teaches safety, Search quizzes kids, and Music plays memorable tunes.

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  • Ages: 2+
  • Manufacturer: VTECH
  • MSRP: $21.99

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PEPPA’S FANCY FAMILY HOME

With 4 stories, 7 different rooms to explore, and 13 awesome accessories, there’s so much to do in Peppa’s Fancy Family Home! The set is filled with golden accessories, such as a tea set table with a golden fruit basket, a bathtub, and a light-up nightstand. Push open the roof on the top floor, and stargaze with all your favorite World of Peppa characters using the golden telescope! Comes with Peppa Pig, George, and Rebecca Rabbit figures, each dressed in a special fancy outfit.

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  • Ages: 2+
  • Manufacturer: JAZWARES
  • MSRP: $59.99 (Black Friday Deal: 50% off on 11/27 at Target and target.com)

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PICK UP & COUNT VACUUM

Roll the vacuum over 10 dust pieces and the smart sensor will recognize the colors and count the pieces as it picks them up. It features three play modes, six learning games, and three songs.

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  • Ages: 2+
  • Manufacturer: LEAPFROG
  • MSRP: $27.99

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PLAY-DOH MODELING COMPOUND SPLIT AND SHARE 6 PACK FOR ME AND YOU

Kids can split the six cans of Play-Doh compound in the set to take half to school and leave half at home — or to share with classmates, siblings, and friends! Includes six assorted colors (dark blue, white, bright green, purple, orange, and pink) in separate 3-ounce cans. Share these Cans of Kindness with someone special!

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  • Ages: 2+
  • Manufacturer: HASBRO
  • MSRP: $3.79; $4.99 CAD

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SCHWINN KOEN BALANCE BIKE

Designed to help young children develop balance and coordination as they learn to ride. SmartStart steel kids balance frame with rigid fork features kid-specific proportions for easier handling. Ball bearing headset with steering limiter provides smooth steering and added stability. Quick release seat collar offers easy saddle height adjustments.

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SCHWINN ROADSTER TRICYCLE

Designed with a retro look and a steel trike frame, The Schwinn Roadster Kid's Tricycle perfect for young riders thanks to it’s low center of gravity and 3-wheel stability. Its adjustable sculpted seat moves forwards and backwards with five lock in positions, making it ideal for growing legs or different family members. The rear deck is made of genuine wood with a burnt-in Schwinn logo, while the scalloped chrome fenders make for one fashionable ride.

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SHAPE FACTORY

With a push of the button, the top twists and the four slots all change. Kids explore and experiment to match 10 unique shapes, then open the door to release the blocks and start over again.

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SPINNYPINS

Babies can fit the pins into the slots of the big bowl upside down or right side up, matching the colors as they go. The bottom of the bowl features a bump that keeps it constantly tilted and each pin has a weighted base that makes it wobble.

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