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Celebrating a baby’s first birthday is a magical milestone, marking the incredible journey of growth and discovery in their first year of life. It’s a time to gather loved ones, share joy-filled moments, and shower the little ones with thoughtful gifts that will not only delight but also support their continued development. In this guide, you’ll find carefully selected items that make perfect presents for this special occasion—gifts that are not just fun and adorable, but also meaningful, helping to create lasting memories as they transition from babyhood into the toddler years. Whether it’s a keepsake to cherish forever, Montessori toys for preschoolers, or a toy that encourages learning, these gifts are designed to make the first birthday celebration truly unforgettable.
Yoto Player
The Yoto Player
The Yoto Player is a screenfree, carefully-connected audio device that grows with your child. With content suitable for ages 0-12+ in over 1000 audio titles, Yoto brings a world of adventures to children’s fingertips to support their learning and play.
Introduce your newly-1-year old to beloved lullabies, animal sounds, and sing alongs. As they grow, your little adventurer can explore with their favorite characters from Daniel Tiger and Paw Patrol, and budding fantasy and sci-fi lovers can dive into the worlds of Narnia and Star Wars. Yoto also has an incredible music catalog, ranging from KidzBop to iconic artists like The Beatles and Bob Marley.
The Player has features that go beyond what a traditional speaker offers, such as a night light, soothing white & sleep sounds, and an in-room temperature reader to support smoother bedtimes.
- Available on the Yoto Player website
- Price $99.99
Fisher Price
Fisher-Price® All Ears Lovey
This plush toy features soft and snuggly oversized ears and a satin vest perfect for little fingers to explore. Just the right size for your little one to hug and love, this toy can help provide a sense of security at home or when traveling.
Fabrics made from 90% post-consumer recycled plastics
Fisher–Price® Wake Up & Learn Coffee Mug
Featuring colorful lights, 20+ songs and phrases, and fun hands-on activities to explore, this interactive learning toy styled like a to-go beverage cup is filled to the brim with engaging play for babies and toddlers.
Creative Beginning
Creative Beginning Chalkboard Puzzles
Creative Beginning is the only patented Chalkboard Based Puzzle line that combines identification and printing in one. Build your child’s fine motor and cognitive skills while playing while learning! No more “going out of the lines” while children begins to trace in the spas.
- Available at Creative Beginning
- Price $49.99
Available in personalized Name, Uppercase, Lowercase, Numbers 1-20 and Shapes/Colours/Numbers too!
- Available at Creative Beginning
- Price $37
Infantino
Light Up Ring Catcher
The Infantino Light Up Ring Catcher is the perfect addition to bath or pool time! This fun octopus toy includes one light-up octopus with five colorful tossing rings, great for developing fine and gross motor skills.
The octopus creates a soothing light show when placed in the water for a truly magical experience.
Splish & Splash Bath Play Set
This 17-piece toy set includes 4 engaging activities including a play fishing set, stacking cups, bath squirters, and a water wand.
Your little one will have a blast all summer while being introduced to essential concepts and skills appropriate for their age like numbers, stacking, hand eye coordination and gross motor skill development.
Just Shoes for Kids
dena Pastel Rainbow
- Available at JustShoesforKids.com.
- Price $27
Noodoll Plush Toy (Riceslow)
Riceslow is the slowest Ricemonster in town. They have no concept of time so they are always late. ricelsow also loves to practice yoga and meditation. This zen sloth has extra long white fur and hook and loop (the generic form of Hoop-and-loop fastener) on their hands so they can hang anywhere he likes. Machine washable cold. Size: 8″ l x 4″ w x 8″ h. Made from 100% soft polyester. Care instructions: Machine washable on a cold, gentle cycle, flat dry.
- Available at JustShoesforKids.com
- Price $20
Plan Toys
Flexi Jellyfish
Inspired by the graceful movement of jellyfish, the PlanToys Flexi Jellyfish is perfectly designed to fit in a child’s hand. Its soft, wiggling legs move as they’re pinched, pushed, pulled, and pressed, offering endless fun while encouraging the development of bilateral integration and motor coordination skills. Babies naturally learn through touch, and this delightful toy gives them something engaging to grasp, enhancing their palmar reflex and strengthening their grip.
Crafted with care, the Flexi Jellyfish is sustainably made in Thailand from chemical-free rubberwood, formaldehyde-free glues, organic pigments, and water-based dyes, ensuring a safe and eco-friendly playtime experience.
- Available at Plan Toys
- Price $15
Convertible boat
- Available at Plan Toys
- Price $20