Hi Amanda!

Great question — and that’s a good idea to think ahead about the staining. I think in your case, I would just skip any possibly staining toys (crayons and Play Doh included). Instead, opt for soft toys like finger puppets or a small stuffed animal, a glow stick, a small children’s book, puzzle — those sorts of things. They’ll be just as entertained and you won’t have to worry about any staining. I bet the parents of the 2 and 3 year old nieces (I brought my two year old to a wedding recently, so I know!) will bring plenty of toys for them to play with anyway, so your gift should just be a little something for them to enjoy. One thing my two year old really likes (and it won’t stain anything) is a Color Wonder coloring book (maybe something like this would be enjoyed by your nieces?). They come with a few markers that work on its own special paper, but won’t make a mark anywhere else. They’re awesome and really work.

Hope it helps! Thanks for stopping by. Anytime you have a question, just ask!

xo
Emma