20 Best Gifts and Toys for 1-Year-Olds That Kids and Parents Will Love
You'll find books, activity tables, push toys, and more!
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Turning 1 is a huge milestone for babies and their parents. At age 1, babies are becoming more interactive and expressive and learning how to do lots of things, including how to walk and talk. As they discover the world around them, the pressure is on for parents and other loved ones to find toys, books, and games that will help little ones continue to learn and grow.
Of course, any new mom or new dad will tell you that it's not always easy to find toys, books, and games that are equal parts educational and entertaining. That's where this list of the best gifts and toys for 1-year-olds comes in! Here, you'll find plenty of gifts for toddlers that are just right for the little ones in your life, including products designed to help develop children's motor, language, and imagination skills. We've gathered all the best books, activity tables, push toys, and other gifts for hours of fun and learning right in the comfort of your own home. And if you're looking for spring and summer things to do, there are some outdoor toys like a splash pad, water table, or bubble lawn mower that your little one will love playing with on sunny days. Many of these gifts will grow with your child, too, so you can be sure they'll enjoy them at age 1, 2, and beyond!
Your little one will want to push this cute, colorful toy all over the house! It features three alligators whose mouths click and clack when the toy is in motion.
Here's a great toy bundle that your toddler can grow into! The adorable hammerhead stuffed animal is so snuggly and it comes with a book that helps teach toddlers how to manage big emotions.
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They're never too young to start dramatic play! They'll love this cute tote filled with fruits and veggies for years to come.
They'll learn about shapes and colors with this fun cupcake shape sorter. It's also great for developing fine motor skills.
Not only is this llama toy absolutely adorable but it's filled with so many fun musical things to do! It features a 5-bar xylophone, removable maraca tail, washboard, clacking saddle blankets, and wooden mallets.
These interactive books will have baby touching and feeling adorable animals from the farm, zoo, and home. Plus, the little rhymes are sure to delight them!
Meet your toddler's new BFF! As they become steadier in their first steps, they'll tow this little pull-along toy with them wherever they go.
Let the outdoor games begin! This water table is great for a hot summer days, and will keep toddlers and their tiny pals entertained for hours.
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Make teething a little easier and more fun with this soft teether friend. You can even have it monogrammed for a sweet personal touch.
Take the guesswork out of gifting with this playkit from Lovevery. It features age-appropriate toys that teach tots about balance, object permanence, spatial awareness, and more.
By the time they're 1, toddlers will be eating tons of solid foods. Make meal time a little more fun with this full place setting including chopsticks and a placemat. All of the pieces are dishwasher safe and made with non-toxic materials.
No pool? No problem. Keep your little one cool on hot days with this fun splash pad. They'll love the included floating duckies!
They'll be the cutest DJ ever, hands down! This interactive sound mixer and piano toy will encourage creativity, rhythm, and hand-eye coordination.
Baby's first bike! This beautiful toy will help them gain confidence at an early age, and develop balance, steering, and coordination.
You can't go wrong with this classic. A push toy and bubble maker in one, this pick will be your toddler's favorite toy all spring and summer!
What kid doesn't love playing with cars? This colorful set of trucks, cars, and planes, comes with a play mat with roads and buildings on it to maximize the fun.
Bath time will be even more fun with these wind-up swimming turtles. This pick is a hit with thousands of Amazon reviewers!
They'll definitely keep busy with this fun-filled book! It has eight pages of buckles, zippers, shoelaces, belts, buttons, and more to help them develop essential skills like dressing themselves.
It's playtime anywhere and everywhere with these colorful suction cup spinner toys you can use on tables, trains, in the bath, and more.
This colorful and interactive play table features a bead maze and train with a fun jungle animal theme. Your little one will want to play with this for hours!
Tierney McAfee is a freelance writer and Country Living and The Pioneer Woman contributor who covers entertainment, holiday & entertaining, food & drinks, design ideas, DIY, and more.
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