What to Buy for a Baby's First Birthday

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I remember my daughter's first birthday as a mix of emotions. It was part "Wow, we did it, we've raised a baby for a whole year!" and part "Wow, how has a year gone by already? My baby is turning into a toddler, then she's going to be a kid, then an ornery teen, and pretty soon moving out of the house and away from us." (Cue the tears.)

But seeing children grow and learn is such a joy, and celebrating the big first birthday is a special moment to remember and share. To help, we've rounded up some of the best gift ideas for the special 1-year-old in your life. There are options for every budget, and ideas like award-winning developmental toys and a variety of personalized gifts for the kid who already has everything. And beyond toys for 1-year-olds, family experiences—like swim lessons, music classes, or a museum membership—can also be great options. Or small business companies like Pearachute offer gift cards for local experiences.

Read on for some of the best first birthday gifts. But don't despair if they play more with the boxes and wrapping paper at first. That's part of the fun too!

1st Birthday Gifts Under $30

Etsy | Busy Puzzle

Personalized Name Puzzle

an editor and reader favorite, you can personalize this name puzzle and customize the colors for a special first birthday gift and keepsake

Amazon

Montessori Activity Cube

this activity cube has 5 different Montessori method features; bead mazes, clock with movable hour and minute hands, turning gears, shape-sorter, and sliding animals

Amazon

Flash Card Set

make learning fun and portable with these flash cards on a convenient ring

Pottery Barn Kids

Whale Stripe Baby Beach Wrap

practical and personalized, this hooded towel can be used for the bath or the beach!

multiple patterns available

The Black Toy Store

Building Bath Pipes

another bath time favorite, these pipe building bath toys introduce kids to STEM concepts at bath time through play!

Amazon

Crayola Finger Paint Kit

finger paints are the quintessential toddler gift... yes they're messy but, hey, they're also washable

Target

Hape Wooden Cars

great toys for little hands developing gross motor skills, this set of four wooden cars also promotes pretend play and open-ended creativity

Ginger Swift

Lift-a-Flap Board Books

almost every child loves an interactive book, gift them this set of four including: Little Red Barn, Little Blue Boat, Little Green Frog, and Little Yellow Bee

Kohl's

Beach Toy Set

perfect for the beach or the sandbox, this BPA-free set includes over 10 toys

Manhattan Toy

Playdate Friends Doll

Harper Playdate friends doll comes with a stuffed bear and removable boots, plus she's machine washable and dryer safe!

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1st Birthday Gifts Under $50

Etsy | Twenty Seven UK

Personalized Pull-Toy

a reader-favorite, this alligator pull toy can be customized with a child's name and birthday

Etsy | Lambalar

Personalized Night Light

adorable and personalized, this nightlight is a sweet addition to any one-year-old's bedroom

Crate & Kids

Cleaning Set

let them "help" clean with their very own cleaning set, including a mop, broom, bucket, sweeper, and dustpan

Manhattan Toy

Beats to Go

let your little one jam out with the Beats to Go musical toy which includes a drum, a pair of drumsticks, washboard, cymbal, and 7-key xylophone

Take 20% off your first order with code 20EVERYMOM!

The Everymom x Minnidip

Minni-Minni Luxe Inflatable Pool

perfect for summer outdoor fun or turn it into a ball pit for indoor play all year long

matching kid-size ring float available, too!

1st Birthday Gifts Under $100

Amazon

Montessori Wooden Rainbow

an editor favorite and Montessori staple, this rainbow stacker promises tons of open-ended play for little ones

KiwiCo

Monthly Activity Box

Not sure what toys are perfect for 1-year-olds? The experts at KiwiCo curate a monthly Panda Crate box with developmentally appropriate toys for kids 12-24 months old.

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Walmart

Water Table

when it comes to entertaining littles outside, you will never regret buying this staple for summer play

Amazon

Ride-On Car

this "luxury" kid car is adorable and fun for little ones who love zooming around the house or down the sidewalk

PlanToys

Van Walker

this van push toy has plenty of space for little ones to take their favorite stuffed animals, dolls, or toys on a ride!

two colors available

Finn + Emma

Swing

hang indoors or outdoors, this adorable woven swing is sure to be a favorite

Big-Ticket First Birthday Gifts $100+

Etsy | Craft Carve

Personalized Puzzle Stool

a reader and editor favorite, this personalized stool is both a useful gift and a special heirloom keepsake

Crate & Kids

Small Blue Dash Nod Chair

comfy and personalized, these nod chairs are an editor favorite

available in multiple sizes, colors, and patterns

Etsy | Domestic Objects

Canvas Playhouse

a win for imaginary play, this soft-sided canvas playhouse fits any decor and is sure to be loved for a long time

Wayfair

Play Couch

the beauty of this play couch is in its versatility; perfect for littles to watch shows, build forts, climb, and more

6 colors available

Pottery Barn Kids

Giraffe Rocker

soft and sweet, this giraffe rocker is an adorable nursery or playroom addition kids will love

Etsy | Lily and River

Pikler Climber

a Montessori favorite, the Pikler climber is made of birch hardwood and a great way to entertain energetic toddlers

Wayfair

4-Piece Climber Set

one-year-olds will love climbing, jumping, and building with this 4-piece foam climber set

3 color combinations available

Want more gift ideas for one-year-olds? Read: 15 Very Special 1st Birthday Gifts That Aren't Toys

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What to Buy for a Baby's First Birthday

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