Spoil Your Fave 1-Year-Old with These Gifts and Toys

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Shopping for kids at any age can feel super daunting, especially if you don't have any children of your own. Even with an extensive registry in hand, gift shopping for lil babies can quickly get v overwhelming. Hey, there's a lot to think about! Should you go with an educational gift? A stimulating toy? Something to help out a hard-working parent? The list goes on and on. Luckily, a lot of the best baby gifts cover all the bases at once. So, if you happen to be shopping for a 1-year-old in your life today, then you can take a sigh of relief because Cosmo is here to help.

Below, you'll find a carefully curated list of the best gifts and toys for one-year-olds that are sure to make you the best parent/auntie/friend out there. From bathtime-elevating water toys to interactive stuffed animals they'll cherish forever, we're sure you'll find something "add to cart"-worthy. Behold: Our favorite gifts to spoil all the 1-year-old bbs below.

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Takes A Village Kids' Custom Blanket

A blankie can do no wrong, and we love this checkered and customizable (!!!) one from BaubleBar. We have a feeling they'll hold onto this for years to come.

Toys Marble Run

Playtime would be incomplete without this ball run tower. The racing component is super entertaining (and distracting) for little ones, and the toy simultaneously improves fine motor skills.

Baby Bear Full-Zip Hoodie in Almond Butter at Nordstrom, Size 0-3M

Cold weather for kiddos just got a lot more bearable (lol) thanks to this hoodie. Complete with soft fleece, bear ears, and built-in mittens, this zip-up is equal parts adorable and functional. I think we officially have baby fever thanks to this top.

Blue Marshmallow Bear

This plush animal is not only super cute and cozy, but it’s also microwaveable (yes, you read that right). The heatable stuffie exudes warmth for ultimate hugs, and it’s filled with dried lavender for a relaxing cuddle sesh. FYI, you can even throw it in the freezer as a comforting ice pack for lil injuries.

Talent Show Butterfly Hair Clips

It’s never too early to start playing dress-up, so we’re stocking up on the glitzy necessities ASAP. These butterfly clips are channeling all the princess vibes and we’re so here for it.

Silicone Teether Single

Relieve the pain of teething with these silicone toys. While tooth growth is super uncomfy for little ones, we can at least give them an adorable teether to ease all that mouth soreness.

Alphabet and Learning Puzzle

A gift that’s stimulating AND fun!? Say less. This puzzle helps lil ones learn their ABCs while enhancing motor skills and problem solving abilities. Did someone say future genius?

Floating Purple Octopus with 3 Hoopla Rings Interactive Bath Toy

Baby Pacifier Pod Nylonin Black

Okay this one might be more for the parents, but we think they deserve something special too! This subtle pouch holds the bb’s beloved pacifier, keeping it clean and accessible while on-the-go. It’s also waterproof, aka drool-proof.

Short Sleeved Happy Pajamas

Lightweight, stretchy, and super fun? Check, check, and check. This pajama set from Mochi Kids is providing all the happy vibes, and we’re creating a petition for adult sizes RN.

Personalized Puzzle Sensory Activity

This Montessori puzzle is the perfect balance of thoughtful (bc you had to get it customized in advance) and practical. Plus, it looks sooo darling on display in a nursery.

Baby Balance Bike for 1-Year-Old

This adorable baby bike is engineered so that it won’t topple over while your favorite one-year-old practices scooting around sans pedals before graduating to a real bicycle. One Amazon reviewer writes, “I wish I could give more than 5 stars.”

Uppercase Alphablank Blocks

First, it’s a craft that can be colored/painted/Mod Podged to their heart’s content, and then it becomes a stacking toy that’s perfect for practicing hand-eye coordination.

Babbler Play Kit

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.

Wooden Stacking Toy

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.

Chase 'n Go Ball Popper

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.

Play Tent with Star Lights and Mat

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.

'If I were a Giraffe' Board Book

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

Happy Birthday to You Personalized Book

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.

Baby Flappy The Elephant Stuffed Plush

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.

Toddler Bath Toys

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.

Creativity Car

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.

Sing and Snuggle Scout

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

Wooden Shape Sorting Cube

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

Musical Llama

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?

Block Set

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.

My First Palm Grip Crayons

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.

Janod Rainbow Turtle

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?

Wooden Shape Sorting Grocery Cart Push Toy

They’ll love pushing this around the house and stopping to explore the different shapes and colors this grocery cart has.

Sensory Balls

These toys will help the little one develop hand-eye coordination, sensory stimulation, and motor skills (not to mention, this set will keep 'em entertained for hours!).

Long Sleeve Romper 0.2 TOG

Wanna go the clothing route? Pick up this adorable printed romper for the baby.

Hape Magic Touch Wooden Musical Piano

Here's a fantastic toy for babies to learn and discover new musical sounds. Each color on the wooden keyboard plays a new sound and comes with three music sheets to help teach color coordination.

M is for Music

Baby Lion Doll

If they have a favorite animal already, get them a cozy plush to take wherever they please.

Uliana Unicorn Plush Play Mat

This magical unicorn plush can be anything your child wants it to be. It turns into a plushy friend when rolled up. And when laid out, it can be a cozy blanket for your little one to cuddle up with or a plush mat to play on.

Magic Touch Wooden Electronic Guitar Toy

Music toys are just one of those fundamental things babies need. This mini electric guitar has two sounds: acoustic and banjo.

Wild Animal Bath Toy Squirts

Bath time is like the ultimate kiddie pool for a one-year-old, so they will need all the cool and fun toys out there. start them off with these adorable animal squirts so they can discover their fave animal or a new favorite color all during tub time.

Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker

Babies can start walking at all different stages of their young lives. So if your one-year-old hasn't started walking yet or is getting those early bounces in their knees (IYKYK), this will be a great toy to get them started. And if they're already walking, they'll love pushing this thing throughout your home.

Wooden Rainbow Stacker Nesting Puzzle

They'll be able to play and exercise their imaginations with this rainbow nesting toy. Plus, when all is said and done, just put it back together, and it'll make a great decorative accent for the playroom.

What kind of toys should a 12-month-old play with?

Shopping for a one-year-old can actually be super simple—and that's not just because the age range is usually listed on the box (although, TG for that, am I right?). Babies begin developing essential sensory and motor skills at around 12 months of age, so almost anything could be a great gift—as long as it's interesting enough and safe to use, of course! But if you want to get really thoughtful with your gift, consider the following...

Stimulating toys

Because babies at this age are becoming more curious and expressive, you should look for stimulating presents that'll help with that. Soothing lullaby toys (like rattles and animal blankets) no longer hold the same level of interest as stimulating learning toys (such as wooden blocks or soft, bouncy balls) do.

STEM toys

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) toys are an absolute must for children at this age. They'll need toys that not only stimulate their brains but also help teach them the basics. Not only can STEM toys teach children things like numbers and animals, but they also help to teach children reasoning, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

How we chose these gifts

Cosmo's shopping team is constantly curating the internet to bring you the chicest, trendiest options like it's our job (because it is, heh).

We have pretty high standards when it comes to clothing and accessory recommendations. Each of our shopping articles adheres to the 15 Percent Pledge and includes pieces for all sizes. And you better believe we read those product reviews (and test many of the brands IRL) so you don't have to. You're welcome!

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