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Christmas Gift for a 2-Year-Old: Ideas That Get Used

What is a good Christmas gift for a two-year-old?

Pick a simple toy the child plays with, not one that plays for them, and tie it to something the child already loves. ZERO TO THREE says: "The more a toy does, the less your child has to do." The CDC tells parents of toddlers to encourage pretend play. And the American Academy of Pediatrics says a certain toy is not necessary for a child to reach the next milestone, so there is no must-have gift.

Ellie and Ben follow a gift from the store to the week after the holidays: checking that it arrives ready to give, letting the child open it, and…

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