New 2 year old has little interest in kids-when to be worried

[Monroebeae]

My daughter just turned 2 a few weeks ago. She is an only child and doesn’t see kids that often. She will briefly watch other kids but doesn’t really care about playing with them. She occasionally will follow them. Occasionally will try to copy what they are doing. But like today we went to our friends house who have 2.5 year old and 7 year old and the 2.5 year old just seemed way more social. I did see her offer the kids a toy once. But most of the time she wanted to play with their toys on her own, just wanted to drive the trucks and what not. I keep reading various information on the internet and I really don’t know what to think. Should I be more worried? Is this something that develops closer to 3?

That 2.5 year old probably sees their older sister's little friends from school and has got a bit of a head start...plus a sibling. Don't worry about it though, yours will catch up fast when she starts nursery.

She's following, passing toys...that's on track.

If she dosent mix with children she won't have reached that stage developmentally (thanks covid) she needs to get out and meet others, toddler groups library story times etc are all starting up again. I have some clients using my childminder service for 2 half days as well.

At that age it is fine. You don't need to worry until at least 4 years old

Thank you guys. A neighbor boy (7) came over and asked to play and she was watching him a bit and copied him a couple times but wanted to just play in the dirt. :/

Don't get into the habit of scrutinizing her every reaction OP. She sounds absolutely fine...just enjoy her. Take her to more places she can interact with others. She'll be at nursery soon anyway?

Totally totally normal, at that age and until around 3.5 years they will be doing parallel play - playing by themselves in the company of others. Please don't worry x