Whether you’re the proud parents or a party guest at the big smash cake celebration, chances are you want to celebrate baby’s first trip around the sun with the best gifts for 1-year-olds. But what do you get for the kiddo in that tricky not-quite-a-baby and not-quite-a-toddler stage?
Just about anything. A one-year-old is an easy audience, because, to them, everything is fair game when it comes to play. In fact, this type of exploration is the foundation for learning about the world around them, says Jody LeVos, PhD, an expert in early play. A 2019 clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics echoes this and recommends choosing “toys that will grow with the child, foster interactions with caregivers, encourage exploration and problem-solving, and spark the child’s imagination.” This means sensory toys, puzzles, musical instruments, play tables, and walkers are all winners, if you’re shopping for the perfect baby gift.
Our Top Picks:
Best Overall Gift for 1-Year-Olds: Step2 Whisper Ride-On Push Toy Car, $85Best Personalized Gift for 1-Year-Olds: Personalized Large Learning Busy Board for Toddlers, $149Best Montessori Gift for 1-Year-Olds: Lovevery The Block Set, $90Best Birthday Gift for 1-Year-Olds: Shopflowerlane Monogrammed Birthday Crown, $44
It’s helpful to remember that at this stage you’re very much gifting the parents. The birthday boy or girl may not even bat an eye at their pile of presents. That’s precisely why a useful present for the parents is one of the best gifts you can give a one-year-old. Think practical play mats and a few new-mom gifts that will make parents’ and caretakers’ lives easier. Maybe even an all-terrain Jeep stroller to help them take the dizzying toddler era in stride.
From highly reviewed Montessori-style brands like Melissa & Doug and Lovevery to new favorites from baby-focused brands like Lalo, and personalized baby gifts, shop our gift guide for the best gifts for 1-year-olds, curated by moms (including me—I’ve got four kids under six at home), and dads who’ve seen the joy these items brought their kids. (BTW, we also rounded up the cutest clothes, the best gifts for 2-year-olds, 3-year-olds, and 4-year-olds, if you’ve got a few more little people on your list.)
Meet the experts
Shanna Shipin is a mom to a daughter in Los Angeles, as well as a writer specializing in motherhood and parenting, with ever a decade of experience. She’s the former commerce director and managing editor for shopping content at Allure, Glamour, SELF, and Teen Vogue.Brigitt Earley is a writer and editor specializing in kids shopping, beauty, home, and of course, parenting—she has four children under the age of six.
Psst: Looking for other present ideas? Shop our guides for the best gifts for four-year-olds, gifts for five-year-olds, gifts for toddlers, gifts for kids, gifts for grandparents, gifts for teenage girls, teen boys, and self-care gifts.
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Best Birthday Gift for 1-Year-Olds: Shopflowerlane Handmade Monogrammed Birthday Crown
First things first: a crown for the little king or queen’s first birthday. You can customize this beautiful handmade creation with pom-pom colors and the stitching, but no matter what you choose, the design will be picture-perfect. Good things, because you know you’re going to snap a portrait of your little one wearing this gem. It’s not a one-and-done item for the first birthday, either. One of the best things about this linen birthday crown is that it can be used for years to come, thanks to easily adjustable cotton ties.
What our expert says: “These are just as precious as they look—maybe even more so. The fabric is so soft and the attention to detail is unmatched. A real heirloom piece.” — Brigitt Earley
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Best Overall Gift for 1-Year-Olds: Little Tikes Spiralin’ Seas Waterpark Play Table
Whether their baby loves bath time or not, a water table will blow their minds. And parents, trust me: It’s a savior when you want to kick your feet up. Whatever size you end up buying (this top-rated one has room for multiple kiddos to splish and splash), a “baby laughs or your money back” guarantee could come on the box.
What our expert says: “This toy makes hot days in the backyard so much more bearable (for both the parent and child!). My kids spent hours splashing about in this water table. It’s perfect for playdates, too.” — Earley
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