Congratulations on becoming the parent of a two-year old.
You are one of the lucky ones who have the challenge of entertaining a little one who's ready to take on the world.
So, what do you give your child for their second birthday? They are at a stage where they're losing their baby status, but they have not quite made it to the stage of being a toddler.
This is a significant learning period for your child, so the best gifts are those that enhance their ability to learn about their world, while entertaining them at the same time.
The following are some gift items that are sure to be a hit.
Much like adults, two-year-olds have a fascination for all that is big and shiny.
Toys that are loud and bright are always great gifts for your young one.
Among the more popular gifts for children are toys that are replicas of gadgets we adults use today.
One example is the mini toy laptop.
These are great items for that burgeoning techie.
Since computers are a way of life, this will give your two-year-old the opportunity to play around and see what they're all about.
This gift is perfect for either a girl or boy and usually offers exercises to help your little one with numbers, words and spelling.
The next great birthday gift for your son or daughter is a toy cell phone and PDA.
Yes, they do exist.
Although your baby will not have a need to text and coordinate schedules just yet, this is a good starter toy since chances are they've been fascinated with your phone since the day they were born.
Your two-year-old will have a blast pressing buttons and listening to the cool sounds their phone makes.
These phones usually light up and can potentially hold your child's attention for hours.
They'll be so entertained with their new phone that they won't want to be without it, which is pretty much the case for us adults.
And finally, the most popular gift idea for the terrible twos is a gaming system, the more popular one at the time being Wii.
This is a great gift item that can be a source of entertainment for both you and your kids.
Surprisingly, young children can learn the games on this system at lightning speeds and before long they will be beating you at tennis.
Sad, but true.
With a little research, you can find just the gift to entertain those tiny balls of energy, while teaching them those necessary social skills.
With the right gifts to stimulate your children both mentally and socially, you might find that the terrible twos won't have to be so terrible after all.
You are one of the lucky ones who have the challenge of entertaining a little one who's ready to take on the world.
So, what do you give your child for their second birthday? They are at a stage where they're losing their baby status, but they have not quite made it to the stage of being a toddler.
This is a significant learning period for your child, so the best gifts are those that enhance their ability to learn about their world, while entertaining them at the same time.
The following are some gift items that are sure to be a hit.
Much like adults, two-year-olds have a fascination for all that is big and shiny.
Toys that are loud and bright are always great gifts for your young one.
Among the more popular gifts for children are toys that are replicas of gadgets we adults use today.
One example is the mini toy laptop.
These are great items for that burgeoning techie.
Since computers are a way of life, this will give your two-year-old the opportunity to play around and see what they're all about.
This gift is perfect for either a girl or boy and usually offers exercises to help your little one with numbers, words and spelling.
The next great birthday gift for your son or daughter is a toy cell phone and PDA.
Yes, they do exist.
Although your baby will not have a need to text and coordinate schedules just yet, this is a good starter toy since chances are they've been fascinated with your phone since the day they were born.
Your two-year-old will have a blast pressing buttons and listening to the cool sounds their phone makes.
These phones usually light up and can potentially hold your child's attention for hours.
They'll be so entertained with their new phone that they won't want to be without it, which is pretty much the case for us adults.
And finally, the most popular gift idea for the terrible twos is a gaming system, the more popular one at the time being Wii.
This is a great gift item that can be a source of entertainment for both you and your kids.
Surprisingly, young children can learn the games on this system at lightning speeds and before long they will be beating you at tennis.
Sad, but true.
With a little research, you can find just the gift to entertain those tiny balls of energy, while teaching them those necessary social skills.
With the right gifts to stimulate your children both mentally and socially, you might find that the terrible twos won't have to be so terrible after all.