Want to know the best first birthday present ideas that work for both boys and girls? These are fun and unique gifts that are guaranteed to be the hit of the party.
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First birthday presents can be so much fun to buy but also a tad stressful as the guest. What do one year old’s play with? What can they play with? Will the parent’s like this gift? So many questions will run through your head when deciding on the perfect gift for him or her.
In this post, you’ll be given unique and fun first birthday present ideas including music makers, play sets, swings, bath toys, a cuddly elephant for snuggling and more.
After browsing these gift ideas, you’ll know exactly which first birthday present to get for that special one year old. Once you have the present picked out, all there will be to do is to have fun at the party.
Birthday Presents For One Year Old
1. LeapFrog Animals Book
Having gifted this to my little one, I can say without a doubt it’ll be a hit. This tear proof book has interactive pages featuring animals from the forest, ocean, farm and more. It has three play modes that teach about animal names, animal sounds and fun facts. This book sins catchy songs and teaches in both English and Spanish.
2. Crawling Crab
A little one favorite! This crab moves fast, skitters sideways like a real crab and plays fun sounds. I don’t think I know a family without one of these and it leaves the entire family laughing so hard.
3. Interactive Montessori Toy
What one year old doesn’t like to bang on things? This cute toy set is a pounding bench, musical xylophone, and number maze puzzle all in one. The puppy face is just so darn cute too.
4. Pop up Animal Toys with Music
A classic! The animals pop up by triggering the buttons and play songs. It’s a great toy for he or she to work on their motor skills and learn colors. So much fun!
5. Push & Pop Bulldozer
There is just something about pop-balls that make little one so excited. This push bulldozer teaches colors, numbers, phrases and plays music.
6. Farmhouse Playset
This is a first birthday present that will keep kiddo busy for hours. I know my little ones are glued to it! This interactive farmhouse comes with cute figurines and plays 45+ songs with sounds and phrases. This is easily a winning gift.
7. Feed The Fish
This is such a goody, especially if it’s a summer birthday. Each of these fish has its own voice, sayings and personality. It teaches motor skills, colors, numbers and letters. With 40+ songs and phrases, you’ll find yourself humming a couple too.
8. Little Tikes Snug ‘n Secure Swing
This could easily be the most classic first birthday present on the planet. I’m a 90s kid and yes, my babies have one. It supports up to 50 pounds with adjustable straps and the red harness is removable as baby grows. The perfect gift if you’re feeling nostalgic.
9. Baby Indoor/Outdoor Swing Set
This is one of those gifts that you think is crazy and the next moment you’ll think is awesome. Little kids love to swing and not everyone has a big tree in the yard to hang one making this the perfect solution. This swing set is great for both indoor and outdoor.
10. Little Tikes Hide and Seek Climber
You’ll forever be the favorite Aunt or Uncle. This playset has an easy climbing rock wall, slide, crawl tunnel and hide out. It doesn’t take up hardly any space and will be used for years to come as imaginations grow.
11. Slip And Slide
If you’ve ever wondered how many times a kid can go up and down a slide, this will answer that. Such a goody! It has super easy assembly and folds down without tools for compact storage.
12. Pony Ride-On with Music
I can’t praise this one enough. It’s a fantastic first birthday present that I guarantee will be a favorite. This pony-themed musical walker will have kiddo feeling like a cowboy in no time. It plays 50+ songs/phrases that are catchy and fun.
13. Baby Balance Bike
If you’re looking for something more modern and chic, this balance bike is the perfect item. Your little toddler will be riding in no time. It helps to develop baby’s balance, steering and coordination.
14. Tricycle with Push Handle
Every one year old loves to go fast but kids also get tired quickly on long neighborhood walks. This push tricycle has five modes so it can grow as baby’s movements grow including push, balance, and bike. It’s the perfect first birthday present for both the toddler and the parents.
15. Moonkie Stacking Cups
Stackable cups are perfect for building towers and watching kiddo crash them down. It’s a game that every parent knows all too well and is always a toddler favorite.
16. Interlocking Building Blocks
If you’re looking for building blocks that are more sturdy and tough to collapse, this is the set to get. It includes 180 pieces of interlocking blocks that are colorful and make for super fun builds.
17. MEGA BLOKS Fisher-Price
The colors of these blocks are so cute and easy for little ones to connect, if not chew on a tad. The best part is this set comes with a bag for easy cleanup and storage.
18. Foam Sports Toys with Bag
First birthday presents need to be durable becuase the odds that they become chew toys as baby teeth come in is highly likely. This set of 5 sport balls is a great way begin lessons on how to share while also having a lot of fun throwing and catching.
19. Toy Golf Set
This golf set is flat out adorable and does not include any parts or edges that are jagged or pointed. The golf balls are larger, 1.8 inches in diameter, to avoid being a choking hazard. This is one Dad will be eager to start using for his caddy-in-training.
20. Basketball Hoop
A classic that every kid enjoys. This basketball hoop can be raised from 2.5 to 4 feet in height and is super lightweight. I know my family has gotten a ton of use out of this one and we love it.
21. Bubble Lawn Mower
Every toddler needs his or her own lawnmower. The cuteness when watching them pretend to mow the lawn is what dreams are made of! This push mower features realistic sounds and a bubble maker.
22. Splash Pond
This is a toy set that kids always ask to play with year round, even in winter. Seriously! It’s a water table that lets toddlers splash, pour, and explore with rain showers to spark imaginative play. It can also be filled with sand if the parents are game.
23. Inflatable Kiddie Pool
This is a stellar gift idea no matter the birthday month. It’s unique and as someone that gifts this item often, no one will have thought of it. This inflatable kiddie pool features a slide with padded landing mat, sprinklers, bucket and floatie.
24. Sun Canopy Baby Float
Another outside-the-box idea for year round gifting but it promises to pay off. This floaty is so cute and a necessity for little ones at the pool. The canopy provides 60-degree protection from the sun and can be adjusted or removed.
25. Remote Teethers
If you’re looking for one more item to throw into your gift bag, this is prefect. Every one year old loves remotes and this silicone pack of 2 is durable for biting and chewing.
26. Plush Elephant Animal
This is hands down one of my favorite first birthday presents to gift. This plush elephant is 24 x 18 x 9 inches and weighs around 2 lbs. It’s the perfect buddy for movie nights with the family.
27. Mason Jar Cups
If you’re looking for a practical gift that stands out from the basic dishware selection, these 8 oz cups with silicone sleeves are adorable. You’ll love how these cups can be used for spill proof drinking or jars to pack and transport snacks in.
28. Floating Alphabet & Numbers
Toddlers love bath time making toys for the tub an excellent gift idea. This set includes 26 floating letters (A-Z) and 10 floating numbers (0-9).
29. Swimming Turtle Bath Toys
So cute and fun to use in the tub! These bath turtles wind-up and swim in the bath tub with baby. Get ready for lots of giggles with these.
30. Float & Play Bubbles
If you’re going with a bath themed first birthday present idea, these play bubbles will be baby’s favorite. They helps stimulate baby’s sense of sight, hearing and touch while floating on the water’s surface.
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