40 Best Gifts for 1 Year-Olds in 2023

Lovevry is known for their monthly toy kits that are specifically curated for the various developmental stages that a baby goes through. This set for one-year-olds teaches balance and spatial awareness as well as apparently offering “an early introduction to physics,” so you’re p much guiding the baby towards a guaranteed STEM career.

One-year-olds will probably be most interested in the soft colors and simple, sturdy pieces of this set, but as they get older, they’ll be able to start sorting and stacking the shapes. This toy will be a hit from now all the way through preschool.

All they have to do is press a button for colorful balls to begin popping out from the elephant’s trunk. Once they fly out, they can plop them back in and enjoy the fun all over again to the tune of six different songs.

Introducing the most versatile play place for a little one. This tent will give a toddler all of the space to play games, read books, and take a nap—whatever is on their schedule for the day.

You can never go wrong with gifting a baby or toddler a fun storybook.

Ahh, I know you really wanna hook them up with a decked-out super-realistic toy kitchen set, but they’re not ready for that yet at just one year old. So instead, gift them this adorable wooden stovetop set that they can play with while seated.

They’ll feel special knowing that this book was made especially for them! From birthdays to bedtime stories, you can customize different books and insert your little one right into the story.

Ah, don’t you remember how happy a singing stuffed animal made you? This super-cute elephant sings a fun tune when you press its right foot and plays peek-a-boo with its flappy ears when you press the left foot.

Bath time just got an upgrade! These pipes with suctions can be attached to the wall, keeping the little one entertained while they get cleaned up. They’ll be able to experiment with the flowing water and connect or separate the pieces to make a stream.

This colorful lil caterpillar comes in a jumbo size with each part of its body having its own function. Where Baby might find a squeaker in one place, they’ll encounter a rattle in another!

Beep beep! Baby coming through. Let them get behind the wheel (or at least, as close as they will be for the next 16-plus years) with this fun buggy that has a horn and other interactive buttons.

Meet your bb’s new BFF. Scout here can do everything from singing lullabies to helping them practice their first words.

Here’s a classic block game that any child would love. Help them learn shapes, colors, and sorting (for under $15 too!).

Lili Llama is a treat for tots who are excited by different noises (aka practically all of them). This toy is packed with four noisy spinners, two gears, a maraca in her tail, a five-bar xylophone on her back, a set of notches for a washboard sound, two clacking saddle blankets that act as drums, and two mallets on the head—did I forget anything else?

A block set is an absolute must for a 12-month-old baby. They’re in discovery mode during this stage of their lives, so they’re constantly looking to touch and play with new things—and this toy set will definitely deliver.

Their coloring book is no match for these grip crayons that will allow them to draw and scribble to their heart’s desire. The ergonomic design on these egg-shaped crayons make it easier for them to grip on than traditional ones.

With natural beach wood and a gorgeous Scandanavian-inspired color palette, this playtime essential (that has six removable pieces, btw) is perhaps the most aesthetically pleasing baby toy … ever?