27 Best Gifts and Toys for a 1

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Here's what to get for the littlest one on your list.

Face it: Gifts for kids are hard enough—and buying gifts for a baby can be even more challenging. Whether you're a relatively new mom looking for some helpful guidance this Christmas, or a well-meaning friend who hasn't the faintest idea where to begin, we're here to help with some of the best gifts for 1-year-olds out there. These ideas are so good, they double as Christmas gifts for Mom!

Before we get to our fabulous finds and stocking stuffers, we'll start by letting you in on a few general best practices. When it comes to shopping for little ones, we like to stick to three main "rules." For starters, you'll want to check the recommended age range on whatever product you're interested in. Next, we often remind ourselves to "think simple and stackable," with an emphasis on the latter. What baby doesn't love piling blocks and other small toys? It's an easy skill to learn (and is a great way to boost their hand-eye coordination to boot).

Last but certainly not least, you'll want to avoid toys with small parts. In fact, this is probably the most important tip of all. Safety first, everyone! Luckily though, you won't have to think too hard about any of these guidelines if you simply scroll through our top picks. Each item we've hand-selected here is super-cute and developmentally appropriate for all the one-year-olds in your life. Let's get shopping!

Name puzzles are essentially a must-have for little ones, right? We love this option because it comes in tons of cute colorways that Mom and Dad will love and the optional engraving that can be done on the back.

Whether they love bath time or absolutely despise it, there's no doubt that bath bombs make it a lot more fun for everyone involved. Parents won't have to worry about little ones accidentally getting a mouthful of their bathwater with these all-natural, vegan bombs. Fun activities like this can make the transition from baby bath to regular tub so much easier.

Don't want to go through the trouble of assembling a gift basket yourself? Munchkin has done the work for you! This set includes tons of 1-year old necessities, like a snack catcher, no-spill cup, and bath squirts, all tied together with a freezable teether.

We're big fans of subscription gifts here at CL because they're the gift that keeps on giving! Lovevery does the work for you when it comes to picking the perfect toys for baby to play with at their developmental stage. No more guessing, "Are they too young for this right now?" And if you don't want to go the subscription route, you can also purchase a single box filled with tons of new toys for your little one.

With a focus on moving kids away from too much screen-time, Storypod is an interactive speaker that kids can control by themselves simply by putting a plush, book, or sticker on top of the speaker. The Storypod then reads a story, sleepy-time sounds, pre-recorded messages from friends and family, and so much more.

New walkers will love pushing the T-Rex over the colorful rocks. The gyrosphere can be disconnected from the T-rex's arms to introduce different kinds of play.

The Soothing Heart Panda vibrates, plays lullabies, and glows to keep young babies company.

Just because they may have outgrown swaddles doesn't mean they are too old to enjoy the cozy softness that they provide. Upgrade them to a muslin quilt for the same feel.

Once babies learn to walk, they love to push. Lilly the bird plays soft music while in motion, which will entice babies to practice their new found skill.

A train set is a right of passage for babies. Start them off on the right track with the first Railway Light Up Rainbow set from Brio. It is easy for tiny hands to assemble, plus it is compatible with other Brio sets, so it can be adapted as the love of trains grows with the child.

Carlos is sure to be a hit with the younger crowd. Arrange and rearrange his flowers until your little one's heart is content.

Babies love other babies! Gift them a doll to take care of into toddlerhood. Miniland's dolls come with clothes that help promote fine motor skills.

Keep things comfy while still being cute in these sleeveless rompers. They are the perfect outfit for layering during cooler weather.

What better way to entice little ones to hop in the bath than with this bath toy advent calendar? They will be delighted to see which bath time pal is joining them each night of December.

A toy that combines stacking and wheeling elements is perfect for this age group. Stack the cupcake elements and race the trucks to the bakery!

It's no secret that babies love puffs! Give them a version that you can feel good about. Little Bellie's sweet potato sticks have no added sugar, are organic, and they melt in their mouth.

There are lots and lots of activities sandwiched into this two-sided board from Little Tikes. The Look & Learn window can be played with vertically or convert it into a table.

This wooden toy has a xylophone, sawtooth ridges, and solo mallet to keep little musicians busy. The rotating squares help little learners identify numbers and shapes.

It's never too early to ignite a love for cooking. MontiKids has made a set that makes it easy and fun for parents to involve their young kids in the kitchen safely.

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