How to Select a Gift for a 2-Year-Old Girl

She's walking, talking, touching and exploring - but what can you give her that will strike her fancy?

Things You'll Need

• Baby Clothes
• Children's Clothes
• Baby And Infant Gift Certificates
• Birthday Cards
• Children's Board Books
• Children's Waterproof Bath Books
• Crayons
• Baby's Bath Sponges
• Beach Toys

Instructions

1. Browse a toy store, real or virtual, for a plaything that tickles your inner child - hopefully it will please her as well.

2. Talk to a salesclerk or parents to find out what's new for the twos.

3. Consider clothing: Toddlers dirty up their clothes quickly, making for many changes a day. There's always room for more to wear.

4. Look into theme toys: animal sponges for the bath, a pail and shovel for the beach, or crayons and paper for art making.

5. Buy a book. Sturdy board books or plastic bath books are a good bet at this age.

6. Ask her parents for suggestions. They'll know best what might jazz up their little girl's playtime.

7. Go for a gift certificate if you're out of state, out of time, or just can't settle on the right gift.

8. Make sure whatever you choose is safe for a toddler's mouth, because it's sure to spend some time there.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep the parents in mind as you shop; you want your gift to fit their parenting style.

• Make sure whatever you give is toddler-safe - read age recommendations and package warnings carefully.