Looking for the perfect gift ideas for one-year-olds? Here is my Ultimate Gift Guide for one-year-old boys and girls with the best tried and true, mom-approved toys, books, subscription boxes, and more! Plus, most of these gifts can be found on Amazon or at Target. Which gift idea is your favorite?
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My Ultimate Toy Guide for one-year-olds includes 30 ideas and toys. Here is a quick reference guide for easy shopping including links where to purchase. Below, you’ll also find more in-depth descriptions as well as pictures of each item! Enjoy these gift ideas for the one-year-old in
Ultimate Gifts for 1-Year-Olds- Quick Guide
- DIY Toddler Activity Center
- Wooden Stacking Toys
- Numbers Puzzle
- Pop! Pop! Piano
- V-Tech Caterpillar Xylophone
- Walk ‘N Pop Light-Up Popping Turtle
- Deluxe Wooden Activity Cube
- Whacky Ball Toy
- Two-Ty Fruity Abacus
- B Toys Drum & Instrument Set
- “My First” Touch & Feel Cards
- Water Table
- Little People Music Parade Ride-On
- Mega Blocks
- Flap Books
- The Anywhere Chair
- Fine Motor Hedgehog
- Fischer-Price Farm
- Match & Roll Shape Sorter
- Magnetic Wooden Dinosaurs
- Wooden Musical Bench
- Fat Brain Toys Toppling Eggs
- Fat Brain Toys SpinAgain
- Forest Friends Discovery Tree
- Fat Brain Toys Dimpl Duo
- TeePee
- Sesame Street Wooden Pull-Toy
- Cuddle + Kind Hand-Knit Doll
- Lovevery Play Kit Subscription
- Board Book Box Subscription with Lillypost
My Favorite Gift Ideas for One-Year-Olds…
Now let’s take a closer look at these gift ideas for one-year-olds. Next I’ll share a brief description of each item as well as photos so you can make the best decision for you! Click the title above each photo to quickly purchase. Most link directly to Amazon or Target. Woohoo!
Pop! Pop! Piano
I’ve heard wonderful reviews about the Pop! Pop! Piano toy. It helps little ones learn cause and effect in such a fun way. Here’s more of a description from Amazon,
“Press a key on the piano, hear the sound, and watch the stars pop up! The clear arch guides the stars into different pipes each time so when another note is played the star pops up again. Infants and toddlers love watching the flying stars inside the clear dome. Remove the arch to allow the 1-1/4″ stars to pop out on the floor and encourage your child to crawl after them.”
Caterpillar Xylophone
Sweet little Stella got this at her bunny bash birthday party and instantly loved it. Between the music, bright colors, and flashing lights, this caterpillar will be a hit with any one-year-old.
“The Zoo Jamz Xylophone from VTech lets your little composer learn the fundamentals of music with the help of a friendly light-up caterpillar! Young musicians can choose from three play modes that let them learn new songs one note at a time, repeat musical sequences from memory or freestyle a new piece that’s all their own. And when it’s time to take the show on the road, they can simply tug along the caterpillar using the mallet and string — giving them the power to create a musical symphony wherever they go!”
Walk ‘N Pop Light-Up Popping Turtle
Doesn’t every new little walker need one of these push toys? This turtle Walk ‘N Pop is super duper fun and here’s why,
“Start ’em crawling. Then, get ’em walking with the Walk ‘n’ POP turtle from B toys. With flashing and popping features, this turtle sure is on the glow! This push walker turtle is perfect to get baby crawling when you remove the handle. Once he’s ready to take his first steps, insert the handle and watch him go. Improves hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills while introducing the cause-and-effect concept. Made of worry-free materials.”
Deluxe Wooden Activity Cube
This wooden activity cube is sure to keep any little one busy for hours. With tons of activities and fun things to learn, this wooden cube is an epic gift or addition to your playroom. Here’s more details,
“This high-quality activity center comes with 6 sides of learning fun and a gorgeous playground on top. Made of solid wood with rounded corners and a smooth finish, this toddler activity cube features fun loops and zigzag paths for tiny hands to explore. Learn all about colors, shapes, letters, and numbers. Spin the beautiful color wheel and see the beads go crazy! Play a game of Tic-Tac-Toe, guide the 10 birds up the tree, spin the letters to see their corresponding illustrations (a for apple, z for zebra) or count (literally) on your friends in the spinny school bus.”
Whacky Ball Toy
We got this Whacky Ball toy for Stella for her first birthday. She can simply hit the balls at the top and watch them roll down through various obstacles, once again reached cause and effect. Plus, it’s backed with a mirror to add even more interest. I simply love this B Toys line at Target because the toys are made from recycled materials, and the colors are so fun and gender-neutral.
Two-Ty Fruity Abacus
This is yet another B. Toys masterpiece. I love this Two-Ty Fruity Abacus that makes learning numbers and counting fun! Give your little one a jump start on learning with this adorable abacus.
B. Toys Drum & Instrument Set
Bring out your babies inner musician with this fun drum set. It includes tons of instruments and noise makers that your little one will love. Here’s what this cute set includes,
“The B. toys Parum Pum Pum Drum offers loads of fun to your child. It comes with drumsticks, jingle bells, a maraca with
“My First” Touch & Feel Cards
These sweet little learning cards should be on every moms wishlist. They come in a variety of different themes from letters and numbers to farm animals.
“Each 17-card pack contains 16 touch-and-feel picture cards and 1 card of parent guidance notes to help both parents and little ones get the most from the collection. My First Touch and Feel Picture Cards: Animals features children’s favorite animals, including puppies, kittens, rabbits, cows, turtles, horses, and more! On the reverse of most cards, there are a series of engaging questions, in addition to word translations for Spanish, French, German, Chinese, and phonetic spellings to help develop early language skills. Sturdy cards and fun tactile images make these packs ideal for preschool play.”
Water Table
A water table is a great way to give any young child hours of splashing fun. This is the best selling water table on Amazon and here’s why,
“This kids’ water table will create a mini water park right in your backyard! Use the large bucket to scoop up water from the pond and pour into the top waterfall tray. Watch as the rainfall effect is activated as the water splashes into the pond! As the waterfall drains back into the water table pond, maze-like spinners, ramps, and buckets are activated! Rearrange the put-and-place maze pieces to create new waterfalls for fun cause and effect STEM play. Kids can make a spinning splash in the “rain” with the hand-held spinning wheel and use the side flipper to flip figures back into the pond!”
Little People Music Parade Ride-On
A ride-on toy is also another great addition to any one-year-old and up’s playroom. Anything to wear them out, am I right? This cute musical ride-on toy will quickly burn off all that extra energy plus features tons of cool features and buttons to play with. Here’s more info on this musical ride-on,
“So much music! So much fun! Touch the keyboard to hear any of the 5 marching tunes, or switch to play mode to create your own music by pressing on musical instruments. Then press on the trumpet or drum to add to the fun! C’mon the parade is about to begin! Includes 5 different marching tunes. Plus engine start and revving sounds. Under the seat storage is also included.”
Mega Blocks
It’s never too early to get kids building, and these big bags of blocks by Mega Bloks are simply the perfect gift that they can play with for years to come. They come in a variety of colors for boys and girls, and are big enough for little hands to play with.
Flap Books
Books are always a good option as a gift idea for little ones. Flap books are especially fun for one-year-olds and up. They can participate in reading time by lifting the flaps to see what’s hidden inside. Here I’ve linked one of my favorite flap books, but there are plenty out there to choose from. Do you have a favorite flap book?
The Anywhere Chair
Create a cozy spot for reading or lounging for your little one with an Anywhere Chair from Pottery Barn Kids. These Anywhere Chairs come in a variety of personlizable slip covers. They are a pretty good size, so your one-year-old can grow into it and use it for years to come.
Fine Motor Hedgehog
This hedgehog toy was voted Toy of the Year a couple of years ago and for good reason. His friendly grin and colorful spikes make him an instant favorite. Your one-year-old will practice fine motor skills by placing the colorful “spikes’ back into the corresponding hole, learning about numbers and colors and so much more along the way. This toys is a must-have.
Fischer-Price Farm
Is there anything more classic than the Fischer-Price Farm? I had one growing up and I’m sure you did too. Give the gift of nostalgia with this classic toy that’s been updated with really awesome features. This is another toy that your one-year-old child will enjoy playing with for years to come.
Match & Roll Shape Sorter
A shape-sorter is another classic toy that every kiddo needs in their arsenal of toys. And, this shape-sorter is super special in that in rolls and makes noise as the pieces topple within it. I love toys that offers more fun and learning and this one does not disappoint.
Magnetic Wooden Dinosaurs
I see hours of fun in your future with this box of colorful magnetic dinosaurs. Stick them to the refrigerator or back door…wherever they’ll stick.
Wooden Musical Bench
This wooden musical bench is several toys in one. Hit the hammer on the colorful balls to send them toppling onto the xylophone for fun musical noises, or remove the xylophone for a quick jam session. This is such a fun toy that I think every one-year-old must have, don’t you?
Fat Brain Toys Toppling Eggs
Fat Brain Toys brand is another company that creates super fun learning toys for littles. Your one-year-old (and up) will learn all about balance with these colorful toppling eggs. Help him build towers and watch them fall.
Fat Brain Toys SpinAgain
This was a toy that was suggested to me when I was looking for the perfect gift for Stella. You simply place the brightly colored rings onto the pole and watch the dance and spin. This SpinAgain toy is highly rated and highly recommended by moms everywhere.
Forest Friends Discovery Tree
This Activity Tree by Fat Brain Toys is an investment piece that can grow with your child. It encourages little ones to pull up and stand to reach for the higher
Fat Brain Toys Dimpl Duo
The Dimpl Duo (My spell check is hating me right now with all the weird spellings of these toys! Ha!) is another great learning toy for one-year-olds. It teaches shapes and colors and even has braille to match the wording above each dimple. It’s definitely a must-have toy.
TeePee
Help create a whimsical play space for your one-year-old with a TeePee. These gorgeous teepee’s are available at Crate & Kids. I love the rainbow one. Which one is your favorite?
Sesame Street Wooden Pull-Toy
Crate & Kids is also featuring really adorable Sesame Street toys for littles. I love this wooden pull toys because, once again, it packs a punch. Not only is it a cute pull toy for your little one to drag around, but it also has cute stackable character pieces. It’s like several toys in one…I love that!! This toy should definitely be added to your wishlist.
Cuddle + Kind Hand-Knit Doll
If you are looking for an extra special homemade gift idea you have to check out Cuddle + Kind handmade knit dolls. They have a plethora of adorable designs for boys and girls in two different sizes. The purchase of these hand-knit dolls help to feed hungry children around the world. I LOVE this gift idea!
Lovevery Play Kit Subscription
I have featured the Lovevery Play Mat for babies in my Baby Boutique and Mommy Masterclasses as a must-have item for brand new babies, and now they offer play kit subscriptions. These play kits include several toys and activities and books for each child’s age level based on Montessori learning. You can purchase one subscription box or keep the gift coming all year long with a year’s worth of play. I love this company and their eco-friendly toys that are heirloom quality, and I’m sure you will love them too! It’s the perfect gift idea for a one-year-old.
Board Book Box Subscription by Lillypost
And, last but certainly not least, I can’t forget to share with you this amazing book subscription by Lillypost. They offer book boxes for various age groups, including a board book box that’s perfect for one-year-olds. Keep the birthday or holiday celebrating going all year long with a book subscription with Lillypost! It’s the gift that keeps on giving.
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There ya have it! My Ultimate Toy Gift Ideas for One-Year-Olds. I hope you enjoyed it. For more gift-giving inspiration, be sure to check out my list of best handmade gifts for kids on Etsy.
