Great Gifts for One-Year Olds

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My baby niece and goddaughter just turned one a few weeks ago…wow, time sure does fly! She is of course super adorable and I wanted to make sure I got her some cute, age appropriate gifts for her birthday.  It’s so hard to pick and choose, because there are so many cool toys out there, however, they are not always good for babies. After some research and remembering some of my daughter’s favorites when she was a tiny tot, I narrowed my list down to these top picks (just in time for Christmas too!):

  1. Princess Cozy Coupe 30th Anniversary Edition by Little Tikes  $55; sold at various places like ToyRUs, Target, Walmart or the Little Tikes website.  This adorable ride along is also available in various other colors as well.  The website says it’s for 18 months-5 years, but my niece is very tall for her age, so I included this item on my list because I think many one year olds could use it with the correct supervision.
  2. Baby Stella Brunette Soft Nurturing First Baby Doll by Manhattan Toy $27; Amazon.com. This first nurturing baby doll is ultra-soft, has cute, embroidered toes and belly button, and loves to cuddle.  Dressed in a soft onesie that is easy to change, with a removable cloth diaper and pacifier that attaches magnetically, it inspires creative role play for a young child.
  3. My First Purse Playset by Gund $12; geniusbabies.com.  My first purse, makes a precious gift, for little girls who love to play dress-up just like Mommy. My daughter had this toy and absolutely loved it when she was little. It was one of her favorite things to play with.
  4. Walk-A-Long Puppy by Hape $23; Amazon.com. This adorable puppy is ready for playtime, encourages coordination skills, balance, and active play. Toddlers will love taking this silly pup on walks. Non-toxic finishes and child safe materials.
  5. Anywhere Chair by Pottery Barn Kids $100; potterybarnkids.com.  These cozy and comfy chairs come in a variety of slipcovers both for boys and girls and can be personalized or monogrammed.  Also, the chairs are lightweight and have a handle for easy toting from room to room. Oh and machine-washable slipcovers zip off for cleaning. My daughter had a few of these in her playroom when she was young and she loved them.  Another nice chair of this type is the Nod Chair, offered by the Land of Nod.
  6. Caterpillar Spiller by Munchkin $6; fatbraintoys.com.  These Caterpillar Spillers are seven cups that link like a caterpillar, stack like a pillar and pour like a spiller. So much fun they’re sure to be a thriller! All toddlers love these types of stackable toys!
  7. Push N Go Car by Tomy $12; fatbraintoys.com. Speed off into sensory learning with a bulky red car and smooth-rolling wheels. Push down on the cool driver dude’s head, release, and ZOOM! The car goes speeding fast on gripping rubber tires! Bright brilliant colors excite the eyes while smooth contours and sleek stylings get the senses exploring. Encourages gross motor skills, cause-and-effect learning and imaginative play. All kids love toys that move.
  8. Wonder Walker by Hape $90; fatbraintoys.com. Little ones find confidence. Babies happily stand. Toddlers learn to walk. Appropriately named, the Wonder Walker is top-notch excitement on wheels. Set back wheels are steady and strong as your baby pulls themselves up to stand. Solid wooden construction, this rolling masterpiece is built for generations of developmental learning. As if pushing and pulling wasn’t enough, the Wonder Walker is decked out in stimulating hands-on fun. A wooden peg maze is such a delight to operate. Move the tree, house and car up and down the spiral path. Great toy for both boys and girls!
  9. King of the Shape Sorters Toy by Kiddopotamus $25; Amazon.com. Shape sorters are always a big hit with the little ones and this one is no exception with its large shapes that are easy for baby to hold and fit into the shape sorter and large reusable bowl that can be repurposed for many other fun ideas.  And of course the squeaker nose and cute lion face are adorable.
  10. Chunky Wooden Puzzles by Green Start $15; fatbraintoys.com. Perfectly darling puzzles for teaching early skills.  Puzzles are fantastic for targeting developmental skills.  These are bright and colorful and come in 5 darling selections – Silly Squares, Circle Garden, Swish Fish, Big & Little, Shape Parade.  My daughter definitely went through her puzzle stage and loved working on puzzles through the age of 5! I highly recommend these.

I hope my list facilitates your toddler toy shopping whether for birthdays or holidays. What are some of your favorite toddler toys?  I’d love to hear…

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51 thoughts on “Great Gifts for One-Year Olds”

  2. It’s been a long time since my kids were that little. I will use some of your ideas for my younger nieces and nephews 🙂

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    • My daughter had 2 of these in her playroom when she was little, one had her name and the other had “friend”. She loved these chairs and dragged them all over the house, they make a great gift!

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  11. What a great list! One years old is such an awesome age – they are just starting to walk around and learn how to do things on their own (well, some things).I love the pink chair idea!! 😀

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  19. My co worker’s daughter is just 2 and 3 months. I haven’t had to buy of a child in a while. Thank you for the list. Now I have an idea what to get her.

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  26. Okay I am a sucker for the little chair! How adorable is it to have the kid-sized chair with their name on it. Every time I see one of these I think it is soooo cute!

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  34. You’ve got great ideas here. I’ve heard of fatbraintoys but I haven’t visited the site. I’m headed over now while I’m thinking of it.s

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