I can’t even tell you how much money I wasted on toys that I thought my one year old would LOVE, only to see that she had ZERO interest in them. It took some trial and error, but I finally figured out what really catches their attention!
Learn from my past mistakes and jump straight to these awesome gifts that your 1 year old girl will absolutely go bananas over!
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1. VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker
- Removable Tray: The activity-packed, detachable panel is perfect for babies who can sit up; it can also re-attach to the walker for on-the-run fun on both carpet and bare floors
- Auditory Training: The activity center for baby boys and girls includes five piano keys that play musical notes and a telephone handset to encourage creativity and role-play fun
- Motor Development: 3 shape sorters, light-up buttons, and colorful spinning rollers are featured on the baby rolling walker to help define motor skills
- Balance Development: The toddler walker activity center helps the development of stability and movement skills as well as fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
- Adjustable: Two-speed control switch on the walker allows growth along with your little one’s changing speeds; the perfect baby walker for boys and girls alike
2. VTech Sort and Discovery Activity Cube
- The Sort and Discover Activity Cube features five sides of fun activities; features 75+ songs, sounds, melodies and phrases
- Your little one will love exploring seven fun activities and two electronic panels that introduce colors, numbers, animals and more; 5 piano keys introduce numbers, colors and music
- Turn the book page, twist the spinner and slide the animals to develop fine motor skills; book page plays two nursery rhymes; spinner lights up and introduces animals and objects
- The activity cube also develops hand-eye coordination with the shape sorter and colorful shape blocks; includes 4 colorful shape blocks
- Requires 2 AA batteries (batteries included for demo purposes only, new batteries recommended for regular use); intended for ages 9 months to 3 years. Product dimensions 9.6″ x 9.3″ x 8.7″
This activity cube is FULL of…well…activities! This thing would keep my 1 year old occupied all evening when I was cooking dinner or just relaxing at the end of a long day.
It was so cute watching her lug this around the family room and explore all of the different activities! There’s also a big opening on one of the sides and she would have so much fun transferring her toys in and out. Great for working on those motor skills!
The other reason I love this toy is because it has a lot to keep their attention, but without having 10 million pieces that end up all over your house. Mess Free Fun in a win in my book!
3. LeapFrog Scout and Violet 100 Words Book
- Meet Scout and violet who will introduce more than 100 age-appropriate words chosen by learning experts
- Word categories include: pets, animals, food, mealtime, colors, activities, opposites, outside and more
- Touching the words on the pages plays the words, sound effects and fun facts; hear the Learning Friends theme song and My Favorite Word by pressing the light-up star button
- Words, songs and instructions can be heard in both English and Spanish for a full bilingual experience
My daughter LOVES this book.
We were slightly worried about her speech development for a while, and always wondering if she was on track. This book really helped her. It wasn’t long before we started to see that she actually knew a TON of words. And eventually she started SPEAKING the words too which was so exciting!
It’s cool because you can set it for words, songs or instructions. For example, in the instructions it says “Where’s the bear?” and your child will find the bear and it’ll tell them if they got it correct! (It has both English and Spanish)
4. MAGIFIRE Wooden Toddler Puzzles
- Learn Through Play: Our delightful set features 6 captivating creatures – Ladybug, Tortoise, Teddy Bear, Butterfly, Car, and Bee. These eye-catching, colorful wooden puzzles are perfect for educational playtime. Designed to aid concentration, they help wee ones begin their learning journey. Explore the world of puzzles with our specially crafted toddler wooden puzzles. Stimulate young minds, promote problem-solving skills, and enhance cognitive development
- Designed For Enrichment: Crafted specifically for toddlers, these wooden puzzles provide a perfect blend of entertainment and education. As little ones engage in piecing together the puzzles, they embark on a journey of learning, effortlessly identifying colors, distinguishing shapes, and honing their hand-eye coordination skills. These wooden puzzles become valuable tools for cognitive development, problem-solving and promoting essential skills in a joyful and tactile manner
No surprise here. Puzzles are great for your little ones development.
They’re great for hand eye coordination and fine motor skills. It’s so fun to see how excited they get when the successfully complete a puzzle!
I liked these because of their convenient size and honestly just how cute they are!
5. Unicorn Chair
- This comfy toddler chair is the perfect seat for lounging anywhere in your home
- The plush characters make a great addition to your child’s bedroom, nursery or playroom
- The Sweet Seat measures 13”L x 18”W x 19”H and can be used with your little ones (starting at 18 mo) through the big kid years
- Cover is machine washable! Removable cover was designed with a safety zipper (without the pull tab) so that your favorite girl or boy can’t get to where they shouldn’t be; A paperclip works wonders to help pull the zipper open and remove the cover
- The side pockets are a fun addition where your child can store toys, and the handle can be used to carry it from room to room or out the door!
How cute is this little chair!?
Your little one will love being a big girl in her own special chair. This toddler chair comes in multiple design options and is super soft and comfortable.
6. Baby Balance Bike
- Baby Bike for beginners is perfect for toddlers aged 12-24 months, helping them develop motor skills for walking and future riding. A great first birthday gift for both boys and girls!
- Certified for Safety with ASTM F963 certification from the U.S. Children’s Product Safety standards. The 135° steering limit design and fully widened closed wheels will avoid side falls or foot damage
- Baby-Friendly & Safe Design – Built with a strong steel frame, comfy seat, and closed non-slip wheels for a smooth and secure ride. Perfect for both indoor and outdoor use, giving you peace of mind as your little one learns to ride!
- No Tools Needed – The baby bike features a modular design and arrives 95% pre-assembled for easy setup.
- Risk-Free Purchase – Enjoy a 1-year warranty! If you’re not satisfied with your baby balance bike, we’ll replace it—no worries, just fun!
Help build your little ones leg strength and coordination with their very first bike! We use ours both inside and outside! (Outside during the summer, then cleaned it for indoor use during the colder months)
It also helps with their balance. Coordination and balance…two necessities for mastering their walking and running skills!
This one gets extra points because it looks nice and “sleek”. The cutesy stuff is fun, but sometimes you want something that looks a bit more…elegant!
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7. VTech Musical Rhymes Book
- Interactive kids book has big easy-to-turn pages; nursery rhyme book comes with 6 classic nursery rhymes
- Early education learning center build fine motor skills by sliding and twisting the fun play pieces; Pre-K reading book has 40+ songs, melodies, sounds and phrases
- Talking book features 5 colorful piano buttons that make sounds and introduce colors and instruments; 2 modes of play: music mode and learning mode
- Interactive toddler book is visually stimulating with bright pages and a light-up Star that flashes with the sound; early learning toy is great for babies and toddlers
- Baby book is intended for kids 6 months to 3 years of age; 2 AAA batteries included for demo, use new batteries for regular use
This is another one of my daughter’s favorite interactive books.
It’s got the classic nursery rhymes which helps with their mental and speech development!
You have to chose these interactive books and toys wisely because some of them can drive you a bit nuts. This one, and everything on this guide passed the test for me!
8. LeapFrog Learn and Groove Musical Table
- Colorful instruments and buttons activate a variety of 70+ songs, tunes, and learning responses
- Introduces numbers, letters, shapes, colors and more
- Explores sounds, songs and instruments such as the piano and drum
- Includes classic children’s tunes such as “Old MacDonald” and “Itsy Bitsy Spider”
- Bilingual play options: English and Spanish. Ages 6-36 months. 3 AA batteries required (included for product demonstration only; replace for home use)
Learning tables are a GREAT thing to get your little one who is still working on their strength and confidence with standing on their own and walking.
The table is full of intriguing activities, bright colors and fun sounds! So it encourages your baby to pull themselves up, and stand at the table. They can hold on to the table for added support, and soon enough you’ll look over and see that they are actually standing totally on their own just playing with all of buttons!
9. Mega Bloks First Builders Big Building Bag
- The #1 Junior Construction Toy in the U.S.A. Features 80 blocks in 10 shapes and 9 vibrant colors
- Build Them Up Big Building Bag is designed for little hands and growing minds
- Creative Learning Play Toddlers can build anything they imagine and learn colors
- Compatible with Other Name Brands Combine stacking toys for endless big building fun
- For Preschoolers Ages 1+ – Big blocks help to develop creativity, imagination, and fine motor skills
Every baby needs a good set of blocks to tune up their motor skills!
These are great because they are jumbo size, fun colors and have several shape varieties so your baby can build a true masterpiece!
We also utilized this block set to start teaching our daughter to “clean up”. After we play with the blocks, we always have to clean up and put all the blocks back in the bag. It was super rewarding when we picked her up from daycare and got a comment about how “great she was at putting away her toys after play time”. #MomWin!
10. LeapFrog My First Learning Tablet
- Press the app and bottom icons or slide fingers over the screen for a multicolor light show. Every action activates unique patterns of lights, colors and sounds
- Just like mom and dad’s, this kid-tough toddler tablet features a home button, 20 app icons and introduces letters, numbers, shapes, animals, colors and more
- For role-play excitement, press the five dock icons and talk on the phone with violet, explore time concepts, listen to violet, play with the pretend camera and listen to music
- Play with the apps like a real tablet in explore mode and hear exciting phrases about weather, sports and health. Learn mode includes colors, numbers, shapes and more
- Music mode plays songs and melodies and lets little ones create their own masterpieces
At 1 years old, your little one is too young for a “real” tablet, but this education learning tablet from Leap Frog is jam packed with educational and developmental activities perfect for a little toddler.
The screen is really responsive, so there’s no issues with it properly reacting to your baby’s touch which saves a lot of frustration for both you and baby.
There is so much here to keep your baby busy while you’re cooking dinner or doing work around the house. This was one of our main “go to diaper bag essentials” to keep our little one occupied while we were out and about. Great for long car rides as well.
11. TOP BRIGHT Activity Cube
- 5 SIDES OF ACTIVITIES: Top bright activity cube is a multi-functional cube toy that promotes motor skills development in 1 year old girl boy and toddler. It has five different sides of game-plays which make babies more interested in, including rainbow spinning gear, turning wheel and color counting beads, sliding blocks, and even a rotatable and detachable bead maze. It also has a unique activity of pulling the ball of the elephant’s trunk to see what surprises are in store
- EDUCATIONAL LEARNING TOY: Each side of this elephant activity cube encourages a different kind of play. This educational toy activity cube includes lots of stimulating activities to help your baby learn and keep them busy for a while. And the activity toys with vibrant colors, textures to engage your 1 year old boy girl motor development, exercise fine hand movements, and problem-solving skills. The motor skills activity cube is the perfect for kids’ playtime! Watch your one year old grow and learn in the most fun way possible with this learning toy cube
- MOM’S PRIORITY CHOOSE: Our safe and durable activity cube toy was designed for enriching children’s capacities in the safest possible ways. This one year old baby toy is made from high-quality, safe, and durable materials, ensuring long-lasting fun for your little one. Not only is this activity cube a great source of entertainment, but it also promotes hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, and creativity in your baby. We know you only want the best toy for 1 2 year old girls boys
This activity cube is awesome!
It’s made out of plastic and wood, which adds some nice texture elements to it, and also keeps it light weight, while still looking high quality!
Fun colors, no sharp corners, tons of activities AND the top part comes off so it can be played with separately!
Not much to say other than you can’t go wrong with this one…
12. Wooden Whack A Mole (9 in 1 Activity)
- 9 IN 1 MONTESSORI TOYS: This hammering pounding toy integrates 9 games in 1 includes whack a mole, magnetic fishing game, carrot harvest and chopping food play game, xylophone, fruit recognition, gear rotation, number & time cognition, aquatic maze. Lterfear have the most game choices than any other wooden pounding toys, you little baby will sure love it.
- TODDLER LEARNING TOYS: This montessori toys is designed in multi elements like bright colors, numbers and interactive fine motor skills excerises to improve kids’ hand-eye coordination through whack-a-mole game and to train their logic ability via maze and fishing game. This makes best learning resources toys for toddlers 1-3 to provide meaningful toddler learning activities while training their motor skills.
- SAFE & DURABLE WOODEN TOYS: Baby toys for 1 year old are made of natural wood ensures safety & durability, polished by a multi-layer process with smooth edges, water-based paint, odorless. You will no need to worry about kids’ destructive power or being rough since it is sturdy enough to save money. If protected well, this will serve as memory for your baby to tracing back childhood!
- PARENT-CHILD INTERACTIVE FINE MOTOR TOYS: Lterfear whack a mole toys come with 2*mallet, 2*knife and 2*aquatic maze route for parent and child, baby sisters or brothers to play together. Nice toddler learning activities toys to improve intimacy through cooperation and competive interactive activities.
I always get my daughter toys like this because I know it’s great for her development and motor skills. Plus she just always has so much fun with them.
Hammering the colored balls through the holes on the top always results in a big laugh!
13. If Animals Kissed Good Night Board book
- Paul, Ann Whitford (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 34 Pages – 06/03/2014 (Publication Date) – Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) (Publisher)
Books Books Books! Reading to your baby is so very important!
This little board book is so stinking cute and perfect for a quick bedtime story. My daughter loves looking at all of the different animals and pointing out the “baby” animals!
14. LeapFrog Learn & Groove Color Play Drum
- Tap into learning fun with the exclusive pink Learn and Groove Color Play Drum
- Children can hear three different musical styles: classical, marching and salsa
- As they play on the drum, children will learn in both English and Spanish about colors, opposites and counting numbers
- Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog learning path for customized learning ideas and insights from LeapFrog
To be honest, I wasn’t really expecting my daughter to love this drum as much as she did. It was one of her Christmas presents last year and she INSTANTLY loved it and played with it every single night!
Now while that may sound like torture for your ears…one thing I LOVE about this drum is the volume isn’t overly loud. Some of the companies making drums for babies seem to think your child is going to be playing a stadium show with screaming fans!
This one was made with the understanding that I am my baby’s number 1 fan and main audience, and I enjoy not losing my hearing or sanity. lol!
15. Kiddieland My First Minnie Ride On
- Hear Minnie play her favorite music
- Slide Mickey on the side and turn dial for sounds
- Turn peek a boo window or turn hands on clock to learn to tell time
- Tumble roller with cute images and blinking signal lights
- Honk horn and steer wheel for real driving fun
This would make an awesome gift for your little girl! The handle on the back can also act as a support system for youngsters that are still working on mastering the art of walking. My daughter also loves putting her baby dolls on it and pushing them around. It’s SO cute!
16. Wooden Sorting Puzzle
- Safe Material: Made of New Zealand natural pine wood with water based paint. Non-toxic, smoothly surface. 100% safe for your baby. NOTICE： Please wipe clean the toy with mild detergent and damp cloth. Do not put it into water as the water may soak into the wood and make the paint peel. Avoid sun exposure.
- Sorting Game: Your baby will need to recognize the size of carrots to put them back to the slot.
I LOVE this little sorting puzzle. It’s so cute and much more unique then a lot of the standard plastic ones.
Sometimes the more “simple” toys end of being the best ones. I love that it is a practical real life activity (gardening), as opposed to the standard plastic shapes sorting puzzles.
17. Ride on Push Car
- RIDE IN STYLE: Treat your toddler to a smooth and quiet “whisper ride” with our push toy car, enjoy added comfort with the extra-wide rear parent grip handle
- SAFE & FUN: Easy-latch adjustable seat belt for safety, real car horn and steering wheel, convenient cup holders, under-hood storage for snacks and toys
- COMPACT: Toy car with easy-to-fold handle for quick transportation and storage, max weight 50 lbs., assembled dimensions 34″ H x 19″ W x 45.5″ D
- EASY TO CLEAN & ASSEMBLE: Use disinfectant wipes or household cleaners to clean for a sanitary play environment, adult assembly required, includes assembly hardware
- DURABLE: Built to last, double-walled plastic construction, years of use with colors that won’t chip, fade, crack, or peel
Great for walks around the neighborhood, or indoor play! Your one year old will LOVE this adorable pink push car.
18. LeapFrog Violet’s Learning Lights Remote
- Tune in to discover shapes and numbers! find learning fun on every channel as little ones explore 65+ songs, tunes and audio responses with violet
- Keep little ones entertained in a big way with a pretend-play remote that introduces numbers, shapes and first words! bright colors and 10+ lights encourage babies and toddlers to explore
- Press the weather button to hear how violet finds fun in every kind of weather. Press a number, then count lights with violet. Help violet find shapes in her garden
- Press the music button to hear a counting song, numbers song and fun tunes. Learned skills include first words & phrases, numbers, pretend play, and shapes
- Violet’s learning lights remote was designed so babies and toddlers can imitate what they see their parents doing. Through this imitative play, the toy introduces early concepts around numbers and shapes as children exercise their fine motor skills. 3AAA batteries required (included for product demonstration only; replace for home use). Product Dimensions: 2. 5W x 5. 5H x 1D
This was another diaper bag essential for us. Given that it’s a smaller toy, it made it easy to pack in the diaper bag and take on the go. This was one of my daughter’s favorites for a long time.
She often used it as a play phone rather then a remote, but who cares! As long as she was entertained and having fun that’s all that mattered to me!
19. newyoo Toddler Tricycle
- 5 Modes: Push Tricycle Mode, Push Balance Bike Mode, Tricycle Mode, Balance Bike Mode and Bike Mode. Multifunctional tricycle is suitable for 1, 2,3 years old boys and girls.
- Steering Push Handlebar: Rotating 135 degrees to control and steer the speed and direction of tricycle. Protecting your child from falling down and injuring. It also can be adjusted according parents’ height so that dad and mom can accompanied to practice with your little.
- Adjustable Handlebar, Seat and Pedals: Press the red button to adjust handlebar and seat. There’s 3 positions for placing pedals when transforming different modes.
- Carbon Steel Frame & EVA Wheels: EN188 & ASTM Approved. Made of high-quality carbon steel, EVA solid shock-absorbing wheels and environment-friendly PP seat. Long-lasting life, durable and stylish design.
- Easy Access to Use: Much easier to assemble handlebar and wheels. Press buttons to convert it into different modes. Suitable for 1-3 years kids under 43.3 inches(110 cm).
5 Modes: Push Tricycle Mode, Push Balance Bike Mode, Tricycle Mode, Balance Bike Mode and Bike Mode.
20. Baby GUND Animated Flappy the Elephant
- OFFICIAL FLAPPY THE ELEPHANT: Flappy is a cute singing elephant that comes to life with the push of a button, featuring two play modes to entertain baby. Now features enhanced audio and volume controls for a more customized play session For ages 0+
- INTERACTIVE PLAY: Press Flappy’s left foot to engage in a game of peek-a-boo, where Flappy hides behind his oversized ears. Press his right foot to hear a playful new song in a child’s voice while his ears flap to the rhythm Song styles may vary
- GIFTS FOR BABY REGISTRY: Whether it’s for nursery decor or to celebrate a baby shower, baby’s first birthday, a baptism, or any other occasion, GUND plush toys, baby toys and sensory toys make thoughtful for kids and collectors of all ages
- QUALITY CUDDLES: Our award-winning bears and kids toys appeal to animal lovers everywhere, known for their unmatched quality and huggable designs. From toddlers to adults of all ages, GUND plush toys are perfect for play, collecting and cuddling
- PREMIER PLUSH: As one of America’s first soft toy makers, GUND has crafted unique and classic teddy bears and stuffed animals for 125 years. To this day, we proudly carry this legacy and stand by our toys, known worldwide for quality and innovation
This little elephant is so adorable! One of my friends bought this for my daughter as a present and she thought it was the coolest thing.
The ears move back and forth covering his face and he either sings, Do your ears hang low or plays Peek-A-Boo. It was so fun to watch her reactions and how excited she would get every time!
21. Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Piggy Bank
- Pretend piggy bank with songs, sounds, phrases, and fun bumble motion
- Includes 10 colorful “coins” for put-and-take play; hear the bank count along as baby drops them in
- Press the piggy’s nose for sounds, phrases & bumbling action
- Educational songs and phrases teach numbers, counting, opposites, and more
- Helps foster fine motor skills, introduces cause & effect, and encourages early pretend play for infants and toddlers ages 6 months to 3 years old
It’s no surprise that this is a #1 seller on Amazon.
It has over 40 songs and phrases and the colorful coins teach animals on one side, and then numbers on the other side.
Its a nice small size so it’s easy to put away and store at the end of the day so it’s not crowding up your living space!
22. Cloth Books – 6 pack
- MULTIPLE THEMES – Our early development toys (12 packs) are ready for your baby: occean themed, animal world, number, vegetable, fruit, vehicle, shapes, career characters, food, alphabets, colors, insect. Vibrant images with vivid patterns and colors, packed full of educational activities for babies to enjoy.
- MY FIRST SOFT BOOK – Attract your baby’s attention! A variety of sounds and touch-and-feel textures. Perfect for newborns to toddlers.
- PERFECT GIFT- Color packing box present for a baby shower or birthday.You can read these books with your little one, lead it to discover new things and explore this new world, teach it how to recognize and speak the words.It gives your child endless hours of fun! Durable: Cloth pages are designed for durability.
- SAFER FOR BABY – Our cloth book is Made of high quality fabric. Light, Non-toxic, Durable, Tear-resistant and Washable. Because babies put everything into their mouth, the quality of this book is extremely important.
- EXCEPTIONAL CARE: We’re big on the little things. That’s why customer safety and satisfaction are at the heart of everything we do. Contact us if products don’t meet your expectations. We look forward to ensuring every moment brings you joy.
These cloth books are great for a few reasons. For one, they’re books, and books are ALWAYS a great gift for babies to help with their language development.
This comes with a pack of 12 colorful books for your baby to explore and get their little minds thinking. They can even be used in the bath, making bath time more fun!
Perhaps best of all, since they are cloth, they can be thrown in the wash! There’s no such thing as a baby/toddler that isn’t messy!
23. Disney Princess My First Bedtime Storybook
- Hardcover Book
- Disney Books (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 72 Pages – 04/09/2019 (Publication Date) – Disney Press (Publisher)
This is actually one of the first books I bought for my daughter, and 2 years later we’re still reading it. The stories are nice and the illustrations are such high quality!
It’s also fun to read stories with the classic characters that I grew up reading about and watching in movies!
24. Disney Baby Princess – My First Library
- Editors of Phoenix International Publications (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 120 Pages – 09/24/2019 (Publication Date) – Phoenix International Publications, Inc. (Publisher)
These baby princesses are so precious! Something about little girl versions of the classic Disney princesses and characters just warms my heart!
You get 12 different ones in this set which is awesome because it gives you lots of bed time story material to last you! There’s nothing worse then reading the SAME freaking book over and over again!
25. Disney 5-Minute Christmas Stories
- Hardcover Book
- Disney Books (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 192 Pages – 09/13/2016 (Publication Date) – Disney Press (Publisher)
I am OBSESSED with these Disney 5 Minute Story Books!! I’m fairly certain I own every single one. The quality of these books is unreal. I’m SHOCKED that they don’t charge more for these.
It’s a bigger book with a bunch of different stories in them, each of which takes about 5 minutes to read…hence the name.
The illustrations are fantastic and vibrant, the quality of the book material is top notch! These books will seriously last a lifetime! I have no doubts that my daughter will be reading this same exact book to her child one day!
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