We spoke with child-development experts—along with parents and other caregivers on our staff—to identify memorable and engaging gifts for 2-year-olds. We also offer more gift ideas for kids here.

I raided my daughter's playroom and partnered with my mom - a former preschool teacher - to narrow down the best educational toys for 2-year-olds out of the thousands of options on the market.

The best toys for 2-year-olds support these new skills, in addition to providing plain old fun. “For 2-year-olds, I love suggesting toys that encourage imaginative play or helper-type activities ...