Holiday Gift Guide for 1 Year Olds
Gift ideas for your favorite 12 to 24 month olds
One year olds can be hard to shop for – especially if you’re a first time mom and you’re not sure what they would like or be appropriate for their age. In this gift guide for 1 year olds, you’ll find some of our favorite toys for little ones ages 12 to 24 months that our children loved for many years. You’re sure to find something perfect for your little one this Christmas!
1 Year Old Gifts
Fisher-Price Little People Christmas Train
My mother-in-law bought our daughter this Little People Christmas Train from Fisher-Price, and both of our kids have fun playing with this toy. It’s the perfect, festive toy for a 1 year old – and expect for them to play with this train all year round.
Melissa & Doug Poke-a-Dot Book:The Night Before Christmas
My daughter loves the Poke-a-Dot books from Melissa & Doug. It’s the one thing I can always count on to keep her occupied while we wait in the school pick-up line. This “Night Before Christmas” book would make a great gift for any little one.
Sesame Street Elmo’s On The Go Letters
This “on the go letters” learning case is a great way to help kids learn their letters and colors. I love that this case is easily portable – perfect for when you’re on the go visiting family during the holidays.
LEGO DUPLO My First Number Train
LEGO Duplos are a childhood staple toy, and this number train set is the perfect first set to gift your one year old.
MEGA BLOKS Toddler Blocks
Another great toy for little builders are the MEGA BLOKS Toddler Blocks. They come in all different shapes and colors. My daughter really likes this set that she received for her first birthday.
Fat Brain Toys SpinAgain Kids Stacking Toy
This toy consists of 6 different cogs that can be stacked on a screw-like stand. What I’m saying is – you put the cog on the stand and it goes around and around until it reaches the bottom. And it’s really fun and engaging for both little kids and adults.
Melissa & Doug Pull-Back Vehicle Set of 4
Another toy that is much-loved in my house is this set of pull-back vehicles from Melissa & Doug. They’re soft, fun, and durable. We’ve had our set for 6 years, and they’re still in great shape.
Green Toys Stacking Cups
This classic toy is a must-have for all kids – and it’s not very expensive! I like how this set is a big of an upgrade from our old set – the star shape is really fun! I also like how Green Toys are made from 100% recycled plastic milk jugs.
Fisher-Price Smart Purse Learning Toy
My daughter received this toy purse for her first birthday, and she absolutely loves it! It sings super cute songs and is the perfect size for a one year old to carry around.
ORWINE Musical Learning Workbench Toy
This workbench is part toy, part shape sorter. It plays music and makes real workshop sounds. It’s also small and easy to move around the house. This was one of my son’s favorite toys as a 1 year old!
Little Tikes Rockin’ Puppy
The rocking horse from Little Tikes has gotten an upgrade to a new animal – a puppy! The rocking puppy comes in blue and pink.
Kikidex Magnetic Drawing Board
This magnetic drawing board has been great for my little one. It’s easy to use, durable, and I like how the pen is attached to the board so it can’t be lost.
Play Kitchen Sink Toy
This play kitchen sink toy is another hit in our house. It comes with color-changing dishes, a big variety of play food, and a working facet! We use ours a lot without the water too.
Green Toys Dump Truck
This simple dump truck toy is a lot of fun for our kids. They often use it to transport other little toys from room to room. And it also comes in pink and purple.
Indestructibles: Jingle Baby Book
Around age 1, my kids were not so gentle with books. I’ve spent a lot of time taping pages back together. I was so excited to find the Indestructibles books. They have tons of different stories to choose from, and they are definitely indestructible.
Big Gifts for 1 Year Olds
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Ultimate Playhouse
This Fisher-Price Ultimate Playhouse is the upgrade from the FP smart home my kids love. This toy has a ton of different interactive features that can be customized by level and language. It’s also built to easily sit in a corner of a room, taking up way less space than a traditional playhouse.
Little Tikes Fairy Cozy Coupe
The classic Cozy Coupe from Little Tikes makes a great gift for any one year old. My daughter received this Fairy Cozy Coupe for her first birthday and absolutely loves it. It’s cute and whimsical, and something she plays with daily.
Little Tikes T-Rex Dinosaur Cozy Coupe
If you’re in the market for a Cozy Coupe and dinos are more your jam, do not sleep on this adorable T-Rex Dinosaur Cozy Coupe from Little Tikes. If this was around when my dino-crazy son was little, we absolutely would have snagged one!
Little Tikes Backyard Barbeque Get Out ‘N Grill
Play kitchens are a wonderful big gift for one year olds, but if you’re looking for something a bit different, check out this Little Tikes Backyard Barbeque Get Out ‘N Grill toy. It takes up less space than most toy kitchens, and you can move it to the backyard come springtime.
Little Tikes Little Tikes 3-in-1 Sports Zone
I love that this toy gives your child the ability to explore 3 different sports in one set. The 3-in-1 Sports Zone has basketball, soccer and bowling features in an easy-to-use setup. And it also folds together for easy storage. We got ours 6 years ago and keep it in the garage, and it’s still going strong.
Little Tikes First Slide (Foldable)
Our kids both loved their Little Tikes First Slide. But what I love about this one is that it’s foldable for easy storage. Our plan is to keep one inside this winter for the days where you just can’t leave the house.
Pop-Up Ball Pit and Tunnel 5pc Set
During quarantine, I struggled with ways to help my high-energy kiddo blow off steam while stuck home indoors. This ball pit and tunnel set is perfect for us. It allows us to setup several different configurations and the whole thing folds down to the size of a large pizza.
Foldable Ball Pit
For a smaller, but also storage-conscious, option, check out this foldable ball pit. We got one for our daughter last year. It’s big enough for both kids to play in, but takes up very little space when stored.
Plastic Ball Pit Balls 400 Pack
This last gift is an accessory to the pop-up set above – but honestly, ball pit balls can be used in more than just a ball pit that it’s well worth the investment. This set has held up well for us – they’re durable and easy to clean, too!
Thank you for checking out my gift guide for 1 year olds. I hope you are able to find the perfect gift for your little one in this list of toys my children love so much.
If you enjoyed this gift guide for 1 year olds, make sure to check out my full collection of holiday gift ideas for kids, including a Gift Guide for Babies, Toddler Gift Guide, Preschooler Gift Guide, School-Aged Kids Gift Guide, Hanukkah Gift Guide and Stocking Stuffers Guide.
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