Birthday present ideas for 2 year old

Any interesting present ideas for 2 year old boy? My son is turning 2 next week :) I don’t want to go too crazy. Is he too young for a train set? Want to buy him things that he will really love and actually play with. My daughter was tricky at 2 years old and I feel like it’s only now that she’s 3 that she really sits and engages in playing and activities. Thanks in advance for any suggestions :) x

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Trucks, music toys.

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My son got a bike and a load of hot wheels tracks. I think a train set sounds fun, just make sure you take out any bite-size pieces

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Or a ball pit if you have the space!

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My son really liked cars and dinosaurs at 2. He also loved karaoke, couldn't understand anything he said, but tried his best.

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Doona trike or similar, my son loves his

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Toys/Play Ideas for 1 Year Old

Hiya,

Just looking for recommendations for toys/play ideas for a one year old?

What toys do your one year olds play with frequently and love?

Also what play ideas have worked well with your one year olds? I.e. “cleaning” animal toys for instance? (Not sure if that’s actually a more older play idea but hence the need for some ideas please).

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Ive got toddlers dinner ready and it got to 4:50pm and he says hes given him dinner at his mums and he will be bk by 5:30pm.... we put him to bed at 6pm

Im pist off as ive literally not seen him pretty much all day, we give him dinner between 4:30/5pm so letting me know that late takes the piss.

So im literally ginna get him dressed and put him to bed im so upset

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