Yay for 1st birthdays! This list includes toys that support early learning, keepsakes they’ll treasure, and helpful items parents will actually use. Whether you’re shopping for your own baby or someone else’s, these ideas make it easy to find thought...
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Big “Wow” Gifts
Everyday Gifts
Books You’ll Actually Read
Art
Big “Wow” Gifts
These are options for group gifts, splurges, or keep forever kind of gifts!
This is a splurge but it will grow with your child and they’ll love it for years to come!
Costway 5 in 1 Toddler Playing Set Kids Climbing Triangle & Cube Play Equipment
Sooo many options for fun with this couch!
Yourigami Kids Convertible Play Fort
This toy is fun for kids and parents!
Step2 Whisper Ride Cruiser - Blue: Push Riding Toy for Ages 1.5-4, 50 lb Capacity
The classic toy is just as fun as ever!
Little Tikes Cozy Coupe
Everyday Gifts
These are toys that will get used daily and are so much fun!
This will keep your little one entertained while you drink your coffee ☕️
KiwiCo Activity Play Center 12m+ - Sort & Solve 6pc
My baby LOVES animals so this has been a big hit!
LeapFrog Learning Friends 100 Words Book
Such a creative fun toy!
B. toys Rainbow Gumballs - Colors & Numbers Gumball Machine: Baby and Toddler Learning Toy, Fine Motor Skills Development
Music is so good for kids, and this one isn’t too loud for the parents either 🤭
Comfy Cubs Xylophone for Kids - Musical Toys for 1 Year Old +, Non-Toxic Durable Percussion Instrument for Toddler Learning
Another classic fun toy!!
Fisher-Price Little People World of Animals See 'n Say
Teaches cause and effect and is fun too
Fisher-Price Kitty Ball Tower
Fun and great for fine motor skills
B. toys - Color-Changing Fishing Set - Little Fisher's Kit: Pretend Accessories, Shapes, and Fine Motor Skills
We love these for rainy or cold days. Great for getting that energy out!
B. toys Sensory Balance Beams for Active Play Balance and Build Set
Teaches shapes and has animals too…it’s a win win!
Fisher-Price Busy Blocks Pet Carrier
Books You’ll Actually Read
These are books we read daily and love ❤️
This interactive toy has been a big hit with my one year old!
Baby Einstein Busy World - Busy Box - A First Step into STEM (Board Book)
We’re huge Eric Carle fans in our house!
You're My Little Baby - by Eric Carle (Board Book)
My baby can press the buttons by herself now which she gets a kick out of!
Baby Einstein First Words Everywhere! 30 Button Animal Sound Book
Touch and feel books are always so much fun!
Animals (Baby Touch and Feel) by DORLING KINDERSLEY, INC. (Board Book)
All the “Never Touch” books in the series are great!
Never Touch a Dinosaur - by Stuart Lynch (Board Book)
We have taught my baby some signs and this is good for reinforcing them 😊
Ready to Sign: Baby Signs - by Ginger Swift (Board Book)
Sandra Boynton is one of our favorite authors!
Ooo, Baby Baby! - by Sandra Boynton (Board Book)
We have SO many of these “Noisy” books and we love every one!
