Best Toys for 2 Year Olds in Australia 2026: 14 Picks for Every Budget

This page is for one age only: a child who is two. The 14 toys are grouped by budget from a small gift to a main present. For a younger child, our toys for 1 year olds guide covers the age before. Each section gives the listing's age words and any differences within them.

Best toys for a 2 year old under $25

Top pick under $25: Melissa & Doug Safari Chunky Puzzle

Top pick under $25: the Melissa & Doug Safari Chunky Puzzle, because eight thick wooden animals are easy to grasp and stand upright for pretend play.

The listing describes eight easy to grasp wooden pieces, a giraffe, elephant and zebra among them, on a sturdy wooden board, for ages 2 and up. It holds 4.8 stars from 6,773 ratings, which may pool other chunky puzzle designs.

It suits a two year old starting puzzles. The honest catch: this is one eight piece puzzle; the Coogam set offers six animal puzzles.

Best first dough set under $25: Play-Doh 8 pack Rainbow

Best first dough set under $25: the Play-Doh 8 pack Rainbow, because eight 57 gram cans in rainbow colours let a two year old build a rainbow and mix their own colours.

The listing describes eight colours in airtight 57 gram cans, for kids ages 2 and up, made primarily with water, salt and flour. It holds 4.7 stars from 9,634 ratings, which may pool other pack sizes.

It suits a child who likes mixing colours. The honest catch: the listed contents are eight cans of dough, so choose it for the compound.

Best first matching game under $25: Orchard Toys Farmyard Heads & Tails

Best first matching game under $25: Orchard Toys Farmyard Heads & Tails, because a two year old matches heads to tails on large, wipe clean farm animal cards.

The listing describes an award winning matching activity that encourages matching and memory skills and develops into a game as children progress, titled for toddlers 18 months+. It holds 4.7 stars from 7,515 ratings.

It suits a child who likes animals. The honest catch: this is a matching card activity; choose the Safari puzzle if you want wooden animals that stand upright.

Best musical toy under $25: Quercetti Saxoflute

Best musical toy under $25: the Quercetti Saxoflute, because sixteen tubes connect into a trumpet, saxophone, flute or another shape.

The listing describes 16 interconnecting tubes, including a mouthpiece, a trumpet end and twisting tubes, and says children learn how configurations change the sound. The title says 2 yrs+. It holds 4.5 stars from 1,541 ratings.

It suits a child who likes building instruments. The honest catch: a brand line in the bullets says Quercetti toys are designed for ages 3 to 12, while the title says 2 yrs+; 4.5 is this band's lowest rating.

Best toys for a 2 year old under $50

Top pick under $50: Peaceable Kingdom Monkey Around

Top pick under $50: Peaceable Kingdom Monkey Around, because the cards prompt a two year old to hug, high five, balance, hop and march with a beanbag banana.

The listing calls it a first board game created specifically for you and your two year old, with cards for hugs, high fives, balancing, hopping and marching, for ages 2 and up. It holds 4.7 stars from 3,366 ratings.

It suits a child who would rather wriggle than sit. The honest catch: the listing describes you and your toddler moving together, so choose it for shared play.

Best first jigsaw set under $50: Coogam Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle Set

Best first jigsaw set under $50: the Coogam Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle Set, because six animal puzzles offer blocks to fit into matching animal boards.

The listing describes a six pack of animal shape puzzles, a smooth surface and water based paint, suitable for children 2 to 5 years old. It holds 4.7 stars from 2,916 ratings.

It suits a child who likes animal puzzles. The honest catch: the listing asks for supervision under 3 years.

Best outdoor toy under $50: Little Tikes TotSports T-Ball Set

Best outdoor toy under $50: the Little Tikes TotSports T-Ball Set, because an oversized bat and two oversized balls come with a height adjustable tee.

The listing describes a tee that adjusts to a child's developing skills. The specification table says 18 months to 5 years. It holds 4.6 stars from 2,776 ratings.

It suits a child who wants to try batting outdoors. The honest catch: the set includes one bat and two balls, so choose it for taking turns at the tee.

Best mess free drawing toy under $50: Alago Water Doodle Mat

Best mess free drawing toy under $50: the Alago Water Doodle Mat, because a two year old draws with water filled pens and the pictures fade as the mat dries.

The listing describes a mat large enough for two to four children and four pens you fill with clean water. Pictures disappear in a few minutes depending on temperature and airflow. The title gives ages 2, 3, 4 and 5+ years old. It holds 4.3 stars from 7,746 ratings.

It suits a two year old who wants to draw without ink, since the listing says no ink, no paint. The honest catch: the pictures fade, and 4.3 is the lowest rating on this page.

Best toys for a 2 year old under $100

Top pick under $100: LEGO DUPLO Classic Deluxe Brick Box

Top pick under $100: the LEGO DUPLO Classic Deluxe Brick Box, because 85 colourful bricks with a window, number bricks and a toy car give a two year old open ended building.

The listing describes bricks that are easy for small hands to pick up, place and pull apart, a green storage box with a DUPLO style 8 stud lid and no batteries, for children 18 months and up. It holds 4.8 stars from 8,360 ratings, the most in this band.

It suits a child who stacks anything. The honest catch: other DUPLO sets the listing mentions are sold separately.

Best balance bike under $100: KRIDDO Toddler Balance Bike

Best balance bike under $100: the KRIDDO Toddler Balance Bike, because a child pushes, stands and walks it along, and the seat and handlebar adjust as they grow.

The listing describes a carbon steel frame that holds up to about 49.9 kg, puncture resistant tyres and a plate the child decorates with stickers, for 18 months to 5 years old. It holds 4.6 stars from 5,608 ratings across its colour variants.

It suits a child interested in a balance bike; our balance bike guide compares more. The honest catch: the title says 2 to 5 years old, while the bullets say 18 months to 5 years old.

Best farm toy under $100: John Deere Johnny Tractor Ride On

Best farm toy under $100: the John Deere Johnny Tractor Ride On, because a child scoots it with their feet, presses the blinkers for lights and honks the horn for farm tunes.

The listing describes a kid sized foot to floor tractor with a buildable engine that the included screwdriver takes apart, farm tunes on three included AAA batteries and a ride for kids up to about 20 kg; the specification table gives 12 months to 7 years. It holds 4.8 stars from 326 ratings.

It suits a tractor mad two year old. The honest catch: only 326 ratings so far, the thinnest count in this band, and the sounds run on batteries.

Best doll under $100: LeyaDoll Learn to Dress Doll

Best doll under $100: the LeyaDoll Montessori Learn to Dress Doll, because the title names it a learn to dress toy for a 2 year old.

The listing title describes a Montessori baby doll of about 40.6 cm sold as a gift for a 2 year old girl. It holds 4.7 stars from 539 ratings, a count that may pool the doll styles.

It suits a child interested in dressing dolls. The honest catch: the rating count is small and the listing gives little beyond the title about the dressing activity.

Best toys for a 2 year old at $100 and up

Top pick $100 and up: Mini Micro Deluxe Scooter

Top pick $100 and up: the Mini Micro Deluxe Scooter, because its three wheel lean to steer design lets a child turn by leaning, and the handlebars adjust as they grow.

The listing calls it the first scooter for toddlers and preschool kids, for ages 2 to 5 years, with a 2 year manufacturer warranty and a full range of parts. It holds 4.8 stars from 7,825 ratings across its colour variants.

It suits a child who wants to scoot. The honest catch: the linked scooter is pink.

Best ride on car at $100 and up: Little Tikes T-Rex Coupe

Best ride on car at $100 and up: the Little Tikes T-Rex Dinosaur Coupe, because a child can foot power it or be pushed by the roof handle, with a working horn and a clicking ignition.

The listing describes a floorboard that comes out for foot to floor power, front wheels that spin 360 degrees and rugged tyres for indoors and outdoors, for boys and girls aged 18 months and older. It holds 4.6 stars from 3,344 ratings.

It suits a child who wants to drive. The honest catch: it is the lower rated pick in this band.

How to choose a toy for a 2 year old

What a two year old does with a toy

Think about fitting pieces into a board, stacking bricks, squashing dough, pushing a car or copying a grown up. The puzzles and matching game are for fitting, DUPLO and Play-Doh for building, ride ons for pushing, Monkey Around for movement and the doll for dressing play.

Read the age on the listing

The Safari puzzle, Play-Doh and Monkey Around say ages 2 and up; DUPLO says 18 months and up; T-Rex says 18 months and older. Coogam says 2 to 5 years old, Mini Micro says 2 to 5 years, and KRIDDO's bullets say 18 months to 5 years old. The Saxoflute section explains its conflicting age words. For the next age, see our toys for 3 year olds guide.

Educational toys, and toys for boys or girls

The Safari puzzle listing says it teaches animal names, shapes and matching; Heads & Tails encourages matching and memory; DUPLO calls itself an educational toy for toddlers. Our Montessori toys guide covers more hands on choices. Some listings, including DUPLO, KRIDDO and T-Rex, say boys and girls. Choose the activity the child enjoys.

Indoor or outdoor, and which band to shop

The T-Ball set offers batting, the KRIDDO bike's listing names grass and footpaths, and the T-Rex coupe is listed for indoors and outdoors. Under $25 suits a small gift, under $50 adds the movement game and jigsaw set, under $100 brings DUPLO and the balance bike, and $100 and up has the scooter and ride on car.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best toys for a 2 year old in Australia?

By budget, the Melissa & Doug Safari Chunky Puzzle under $25, Peaceable Kingdom Monkey Around under $50, the LEGO DUPLO Brick Box under $100 and the Mini Micro Deluxe scooter at $100 and up. Each has a listing age that includes two and won its band on rating and count.

What are the best educational toys for a 2 year old?

The Melissa & Doug Safari Chunky Puzzle, whose listing says it teaches animal names, shapes and matching, and Orchard Toys Farmyard Heads & Tails, which encourages matching and memory. The LEGO DUPLO Brick Box calls itself an educational toy for toddlers, and the Coogam puzzle set is the step up.

What is a good toy for a 2 year old boy?

Only a few listings here say boys and girls, so pick by what he does. For a boy who pushes everything along, the John Deere Johnny Tractor under $100 or the Little Tikes T-Rex Coupe at $100 and up. For a boy ready to move, the KRIDDO balance bike under $100 or the Mini Micro scooter.

What is a good toy for a 2 year old girl?

The same picks suit a girl: the DUPLO box, the KRIDDO bike and the T-Rex Coupe all list boys and girls. The LeyaDoll Learn to Dress Doll under $100 is the one listing titled for a 2 year old girl, and the Alago Water Doodle Mat suits a girl who draws.

Are toys for a 1 year old still right for a 2 year old?

Often, yes, if the listing age runs past two. Orchard Toys Heads & Tails is titled 18 months+, the LEGO DUPLO Brick Box is for 18 months and up, the KRIDDO bike bullets say 18 months to 5 years old and the T-Rex Coupe says 18 months and older.

What are the best gifts for a 2 year old, for Christmas or a birthday?

For a main present, the LEGO DUPLO Brick Box under $100 or the Mini Micro Deluxe scooter at $100 and up. For a smaller present from a grandparent or friend, the Melissa & Doug Safari Chunky Puzzle or Peaceable Kingdom Monkey Around, both listed for ages 2 and up.

What is the best outdoor toy for a 2 year old?

Under $50, the Little Tikes TotSports T-Ball Set, an oversized bat and two balls on an adjustable tee. Under $100, the KRIDDO Toddler Balance Bike, with puncture resistant tyres for grass and paths. At $100 and up, the Mini Micro Deluxe lean to steer scooter, listed for ages 2 to 5 years.

What is a good Montessori toy for a 2 year old?

One pick uses the word in its title: the LeyaDoll Montessori Learn to Dress Doll under $100. The Coogam Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle Set under $50 and the Melissa & Doug Safari Chunky Puzzle under $25 fit the same wooden, hands on style, and our Montessori toys guide has more.