10 Great Gifts & Toys for 2 Month Old Baby Boys & Girls

It can be tough to find a great holiday gift for a 2 month old. After all, with the child’s birth bringing forth a ton of toys and gifts, finding a gift to give just two month later can seem a bit overwhelming. For that reason, and because some people tend to buy gifts for babies months after their birth we have compiled a list of the best premium gifts for babies that are 2 months old.

In a Rush? See Our Top 3 Picks Just Below

Top Pick: Activity Play Mat

Skip Hop Baby Play Gym,...

Runner Up: Baby Swing

2nd Runner Up: Graco Stroller

Our Criteria for Evaluating Toys and Gifts for 2 Month Old Babies

When choosing gifts for babies of this age we use two criteria in selecting each gift. These criteria are:

Educational Value

We look at the toy or gift to determine whether or not the gift will aid in the infant’s development such as beginning to focus on objects, batting at random hanging toys, being able to begin to control their head and arm movements to a certain extent.

Entertainment Value

Although a 2 month old baby does engage in actual play, they do become bored and find ways (such as crying and fussing) to express their boredom and their need for a change of scenery or activity. So we look at various toys and gifts to determine if the gift can provide the child with age appropriate entertainment.

The Best Gifts & Toys for 2 Month Old Boys & Girls

1. Baby Swing

This baby swing provides your infant with a slight side to side swaying motion perfect for relaxing fussing babies and allowing them to calm down.

Positives

Choice of swaying speeds

Good construction

Negatives

Some parents say their baby in not help in position with this swing

2. Play Gym

If the family doesn’t already have one buying a play gym for a 2 month old makes a great gift. This play gym is perfect for allowing the baby to lay on his back and bat at the hanging toys or begin to focus on those toys. It is also good for tummy time.

Positives

Lots of hanging toys

Grows with the child

Negatives

Toys may too high up for young babies to reach

3. Whoozit Rattle and Squeaker

A great toy to hang from your baby’s car seat, play gym or stroller. This cute rattle and squeaker will at first capture the baby’s attention and encourage them to focus and later will allow them to do some sensory exploration.

Positives

Black and white contrast captures a baby’s attention

Will grow with the child

Negatives

Not as big as some parents hoped

4. Baby Gund Animated Elephant

This cute animated plush elephant is sure to entertain your baby by playing peek-a-boo and singing in a childlike voice. The elephant’s ears actually flop in front of his eyes. For small infants, parents will have to activate the song and game.

Positives

Extremely cute

Movement of the ears will capture your baby’s attention

Negatives

Stops singing after a few months

5. Halo Platinum Sleep Sack

This Halo Platinum sleep sack makes a great gift for a two month baby, as it is designed to keep the baby comfortable and warm throughout the night without worry of the covers slipping off when baby kicks or thrashes their arms.

Positives

Can change diaper without removing the sleep sack

Good quality and machine washable

Negatives

Fits looser than some parents like

6. Infant Development Toy Gift Bundle

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The development toy set for babies in this gift bundle have highly contrasting colors that capture the infants attention and help them to develop focus and increase their attention span. These toys are easy to hang from a play gym or car see so the 2 month can bat at the toys in this bundle.

Positives

Really captures a young infants attention

Nice variety of toys

Negatives

Check the seams to make sure that they are sewn well

7. Graco Verb Stroller

This is a lightweight stroller that will hold your baby’s car seat and makes a great gift for those parents and infants who don’t already have a lightweight stroller that can be opened with one hand.

Positives

Fits in the trunks of small cars

Easy to assemble

Negatives

Seems a bit flimsy

8. Hooded Bath Towels

This 2-pack of hooded bath towels makes a great gift for a 2 month old since it will keep them from getting chilled when removed from their bath. The towel will grow with the child, and later when they are a toddler they can use the towel as a cape when playing dress up.

Positives

Soft against baby’s skin

Absorbs water well

Negatives

Although these towels get softer after each washing they aren’t that soft right out of the package

9. Star Night Light Projector

This starry night light projector keeps a dim light in the room of the 2 month old, while making a lovely pattern on the ceiling of the nursery. This night light projector makes an excellent gift for a young child as it can be used as the child grows.

Positives

Great for providing a dim light to the nursery

Remote works well

Negatives

Not as bright as some people hope

10. Playnest

This fabric covered inflatable ring is a great alternative to standard floor pads or baby gyms since it allows babies to recline and get a new view of life outside of their crib.

Positives

Inner tube can be adjusted to meet infants’ needs.

Grows with child

Negatives

Some of these nests lose air

Tips For Buying Gifts For 2 Month Old Baby

When purchasing a gift for a small infant it is always a good idea to check with the parents to see if there is anything that their baby needs.
Try and choose gifts and toys that will grow with the child, since 2 months old have very limited abilities.
If the infant you are buying for has plenty of toys and objects for their age, then consider buying a toy they can use a couple of months down the road. Try and remember that children develop quickly at this age.