Congratulations on becoming the father of a two-year-old boy. You are one of the lucky ones who is challenged to entertain a little one who is ready to take on the world. So what do you get your son for his second birthday? They are at a stage where they are losing their status as babies, but they have not yet reached the stage of being little children. This is an important learning period for your child, so the best gifts are those that enhance their ability to learn about her world, while entertaining them at the same time. The following are some gift items that are sure to be a hit.

Just like adults, two-year-olds are fascinated by everything big and bright. Toys that are loud and bright are always great gifts for your little one. Among the most popular gifts for children are toys that are replicas of the gadgets we adults use today. An example is the toy mini laptop. These are great items for that burgeoning techie. Since computers are a way of life, this will give your two-year-old a chance to play the game and see what it’s all about. This gift is perfect for both girls and boys and often features exercises to help your little one with numbers, words and spelling.

The next great birthday gift for your son or daughter is a toy cell phone and PDA. If they exist. Although your baby won’t have the need for texting and coordinating schedules just yet, this is a good toy to start with since she’s likely been fascinated with her phone since the day she was born. Your two-year-old will have a blast pressing the buttons and listening to the cool sounds his phone makes. These phones usually turn on and can potentially hold your child’s attention for hours. They’ll be so engrossed with their new phone that they won’t want to be without it, which is pretty much the case for us adults.

And finally, the most popular gift idea for the terrible two is a game system, the most popular right now being the Wii. This is an excellent gift item that can be a source of entertainment for both you and your children. Amazingly, young children can pick up the games on this system at lightning speeds and will be beating you at tennis in no time. Sad but true. With a little research, you can find the perfect gift to entertain those little balls of energy, while teaching them necessary social skills. With the right gifts to stimulate your children both mentally and socially, the terrible twos may not have to be so terrible after all.