by Suzanne Rose

Created on: April 08, 2011

You want to get something very special for the little 2, 3, or 4 year old boy in your life. There are many adorable gifts that such a boy may enjoy.

Gift of experience

Instead of buying something material for your boy, you can give him a gift of experience. For instance, he may love to take soccer lessons. You can pay to sign him up for baseball. He might like to learn how to swim. These can set him on a wonderful path.

Another idea is to get him a membership to somewhere special. Boys this age often love places like the zoo or Lion Country Safari. A year membership to the children's museum may also be a great gift. These can create happy memories that will help build the childhood he deserves.

Pet

If you (or the parent if it is not ) is willing to put in the time, then a pet can make an excellent gift for a boy of this age. It may be something small like a goldfish. He may love a pet dog, cat or bird. Remember that this is a long term commitment, but it can be one of the greatest gifts of all.

Bicycle

You can get your boy his very first bicycle. Learning to ride a bike is one of the hallmarks of youth, and you can get him started early. They have many different versions so take him to the store to find the one that will fit him.

Things that go

Little boys tend to love things that go. From toy trains to toy cars to toy planes, they love it all. You can get him a set with these. Especially if your boy is only two, make sure to get him something that is age appropriate so that it is both fun and safe. You can get him a few small cars, a remote controlled plane or an entire train table and set if you have the money to spend.

Books

It is important to promote a love of books even in very young children. This can make an excellent present for a boy of this age. He may like a favorite character such as Winnie the Pooh. Many books have good lessons in them as well.

There are many great gifts that you can get for a 2, 3, or 4 year old boy. Try the above ideas when making your selection.

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