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First Birthday Gift Ideas (Our Wishlist)
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Marlee Gailey | Twin Mom
Turning one is such a fun milestone! These are all of my favorite first birthday gift ideas for babies and toddlers—from toys that encourage movement and imagination to bigger investment pieces they’ll use for years. Whether you’re shopping for your ...
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Bigger Investment Gifts
 
Active Play
 
Outdoor Fun
 
Creative & Learning Toys
 
Pretend Play

Bigger Investment Gifts

Larger gifts that may cost a little more but can be enjoyed for years.
 
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I’ve heard SO many good things about this one!
Nugget - The Original Play Couch for Kids
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So many ways to play! I love that these pieces grow with your babies/toddlers!
Shop all play accessories for Nugget® play furniture
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This is so perfect to encourage reading and I love the customization!
Anywhere Chairs: Kids Lounge Chairs
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Love this to include my boys in the kitchen for family time!
Toddler Towers | Montessori-Inspired, Non-Toxic, Design-Forward
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Active Play

Gifts that get little ones moving, climbing, pushing, and building confidence while burning off all that toddler energy.
 
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So great for balance and imagination play!
Sets – Stapelstein®
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So great to work on balance and gross motor coordination!
SEREED Baby Balance Bike for 1 Year Old
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Every kid should have a slide! Something basic like this or they have ones attached to forts!
Little Tikes First Slide for Kids, Easy Setup
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Push walkers are so good for balance and gross motor coordination to prepare for actual walking
Baby Push Walker
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Outdoor Fun

Perfect for backyard play, warm weather, and making the most of sunny afternoons.
 
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Water tables can be used for years and are a great way to stay entertained during those summer months
Kids' Water Tables, Sandboxes & Sensory Play
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I have so many memories from sandboxes!
Kids' Water Tables, Sandboxes & Sensory Play
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My husband loves to golf so this is so perfect to get our boys!
Golf Clubs For Toddlers
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We will be buying all the sports themed gifts!
Toddler Basketball Hoop Indoor Adjustable Age 1-3
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They love this one!
Sweeng Child Swing with Ease Z Adjust Harness ...
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Creative & Learning Toys

Toys that encourage imagination, creativity, and early learning through play.
 
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A toy that everyone seems to love and grows with them!
Sky Blue Toniebox 2 Box+ | tonies®
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Love this for creativity!
Best Kids' Magnetic & Mechanical Drawing Boards
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I keep hearing about these ones!
MAGNA-TILES®
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Pretend Play

Encourage imaginative play with toys they’ll come back to again and again.
 
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Play kitchens are so perfect for pretend play!
Play Kitchens for Kids | Wooden Pretend Sets by Tiny Land
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A true classic in the toy world
Fisher-Price Little People Caring for Animals Farm
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I love anything that encourage pretend play. We grill all the time so this one is so perfect for my boys!
Grills For Toddlers
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Must have play food for our grill and kitchen of course!
Wooden Play Food Sets & Pretend Kitchen Toys
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