Trying to keep up with your little ones can sometimes feel like a sprint—and now that they're walking, sometimes it quite literally is! The skills and interests of toddlers are constantly growing and changing as they continue to explore the world and become more and more curious by the day. While that's part of what makes the 2-year-old age group so great, it can also make finding gifts for toddlers pretty difficult. They're no longer a baby but not quite a big kid and their playtime is definitely changing as they exhibit more imagination and independence. That's why the best gifts for 2-year-olds lean into those advances by helping to further their knowledge.

Here, we've rounded up Toys for toddlers that are both fun and educational. They can work for birthdays, as Christmas toys, or even just-because gifts! No matter when you gift them, they'll make the so-called terrible twos less terrible and more terrific. There are picks perfect for playing pretend like a baby doll or shopping cart as well as toys that advance motor skills and encourage problem-solving like building blocks and sorting games. Get them moving with their first scooting tricycle or a tiny basketball hoop, then help them learn with flashcards or an interactive educational tablet. There are even options for aspiring creatives like musical instruments and of course, chalk! When you're done picking out your gift, be sure to check out these toy organizer ideas, too. You'll thank us later!