50+ Gifts for 1-Year-Olds That Guarantee Smiles
From educational toys to essentials that make parenting easier, these gifts are sure to please.
If you think shopping for a TikTok-ing teenager is difficult, then you've clearly never shopped for a 1-year-old. Whether you're shopping for first birthday gifts or holiday gifts, we rounded up the 51 best gifts for 1-year-olds. From the best toys to first birthday gift ideas, these presents for 1-year-old boys and girls will make shopping easy-peasy.
We've included everything from educational toys that develop babies' brains to must-have essentials that make parenting a little easier. Here are the best gifts for a 1-year-old.
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51 Best Gifts for 1-Year-Old
1. CoComelon Interactive Learning JJ Doll, $24.99 at Amazon
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If you're a parent, chances are the CoComelon soundtrack is on 24/7—so yes, yes, yes your 1-year-old will be obsessed with this interactive learning doll that looks just like JJ. Have fun pressing his hands and feet to hear ABCs and "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes." Later on, JJ can teach your tot numbers, colors, and letters! CoComelon Interactive Learning JJ Doll, $24.99 on Amazon
2. Baby Einstein Magic Touch Piano, $20.93 on Amazon
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This wooden piano from Baby Einstein magically makes music when your little one touches the keys. Baby Einstein Magic Touch Piano, $20.93, Amazon
3. Nanit Pro Smart Baby Monitor & Wall Mount, $199 at Amazon
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This smart baby monitor mounts to the wall so you get an overhead view of your baby's crib. It also includes 2-way audio, sleep tracking and breathing motion monitoring. In the morning you can watch a time lapse of their entire night. Nanit Pro Smart Baby Monitor & Wall Mount, $199, Amazon
4. Baby Balance Bikes Riding Toys, $54.99 on Amazon
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One-year-olds can learn how to stand steadily on two feet with this balance bike that also doubles as a starter walker. Baby Balance Bikes Riding Toys, $54.99, Amazon
5. Baby Toy Starter Set, $22.94 on Amazon
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This environmentally-friendly starter pack features a jingling key ring, stacking cups, and an elephant on wheels. Green Toys 8-Piece Motor Skill Development Toy, $22.94, Amazon
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6. Wooden Race Track with 4 Mini Cars, $21.99 on Amazon
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This wooden racer track comes with four mini cars in red, yellow, green, and blue so babies can learn about colors as they zoom their car down the track. Wooden Race Track Car Ramp Racer, $21.99, Amazon
7. Whack and Learn Mole, $29.98 on Amazon
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This light up toy gives your 1-year-old prompts like, "Whack me when I'm red!" Not only do babies learn to follow directions as they get older, it also helps kids learn essential hand-eye coordination skills that are important to development. Best Learning Whack and Learn Mole Interactive Light-Up Toy, $21.98, Amazon
8. World of Eric Carle, Around the Farm 30-Button Animal Sound Book, $11.57 on Amazon
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This 30-button sound book Around the Farm from Eric Carle gives kids an inside look at the farm. World of Eric Carle, Around the Farm 30-Button Animal Sound Book, $11.57, Amazon
9. VTech Smart Shots Sports Center, $44.99 on Amazon
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Got a future Michael Jordan on your hands? Kids can dunk and score socccer goals on this VTech Smart Shot Sports Center toy. VTech Smart Shots Sports Center, $44.99, Amazon
10. Rolimate Wooden Xylophone and Shape Sorter Toy, $29.99 on Amazon
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From making music on the xylophone to understanding shapes, this wooden block ball playset can be played in many different ways. Rolimate Wooden Xylophone and Shape Sorter Toy, $29.99, Amazon
11. RenFox Musical Floor Mat, $21.99 on Amazon
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This musical floor mat makes sounds as kids explore the keys by crawling and rolling on them. RenFox Musical Keyboard Dance Floor Playmat, $21.99, Amazon
12. The Rise of Gru Disco Dancing Bob Feature Plush, $23.97 on Amazon
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Because kids love anything that sings and dances, right? This minion, named Bob, moves his arms like a disco dancer while 70s music blasts around him. Illumination's Minions: The Rise of Gru Disco Dancing Bob Feature Plus, $23.97, Amazon
13. Happy Birthday, Baby! by Dr. Seuss, $7.79 on Amazon
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Dr. Seuss is a no-brainer pick for young kids, who love the rhymes and the bright graphics. This Happy Birthday, Baby! book keeps on giving as it can be read every year on your little one's special day. Dr. Seuss's Happy Birthday, Baby!, $7.79, Amazon
14. Farmstand Grown & Play Baby Toy Guitar, $17.97 on Amazon
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The Rock-a-Mole guitar features three different buttons that play six songs, six guitar riffs, and colorful lights. You can also roll the avocado's pit to set off four fun guitar riffs. Skip Hop Farmstand Grow & Play Baby Toy Guitar, $17.97, Amazon
15. Wooden Carrots Sorting & Counting Puzzle Game, $17.99 on Amazon
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Sticking these carrots into the "ground" of this shape-sorting toy can help develop babies' hand-eye coordination and motor skills. Wooden Carrots Sorting & Counting Puzzle Game, $17.99, Amazon
16. Talking Plush Toy Tool Set, $28.99 on Amazon
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For little builders in training, these soft, plush tools make the perfect beginner's tool set. Talking Plush Toy Tool Set, $28.99, Amazon
17. Disney Frozen II Lights N' Sounds Activity Ride-On, $39.99 on Amazon
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This Frozen-themed ride-on features an interactive dashboard with electronic activities for babies to play while riding around the living room. Disney Frozen II Lights N' Sounds Activity Ride-On, $39.99, Amazon
18. Interactive Waterfall Bath Toy, $13.49 on Amazon
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Babies love bath toys! This one sticks onto the tile wall to create an interactive waterfall that keeps kids entertained so parents can soap up their hair! Goodlogo Interactive Waterfall Bath Toy, $13.49, Amazon
19. Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Piggy Bank, $17.99 on Amazon
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You may not be teaching your baby about money management just yet, but 1-year-olds love sorting, which makes this beginner's piggy bank a great gift option. Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Piggy Bank, $17.99, Amazon
20. Ergonomic Baby Carrier with Lumbar Support, $124.99 on Amazon
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Are you a TikTok Mom? Involve your baby in your dances by using the LÍLLÉbaby Pursuit Sport Lightweight SIX-Position Ergonomic Baby & Child Carrier to support your hands-free dance moves. LÍLLÉbaby Pursuit Sport 6-in-1 Ergonomic Baby Carrier, $124.99, Amazon
21. Kiddieland My First Minnie Ride On, $37.99 on Amazon
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This interactive ride-on toy plays Minnie's favorite music and also features honking noises, a working steering wheel, and Minnie and Mickey characters on the side that slide and move. Kiddieland My First Minnie Ride On, $37.99, Amazon
22. First 100 Board Book Box Set, $12.89 on Amazon
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Stimulate your little one's brain with their First 100 Board Book Box Set. Featuring three books total, this book set helps kids learn important first words, differentiate colors, and even learn about the sounds different animals make. First 100 Board Book Box Set, $12.89, Amazon
23. 3 in 1 Pop Up Play Tent with Tunnel & Ball Pit, $37.95 on Amazon
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Featuring a tent, ball pit, and long tunnel, the UTEX 3-in-1 Pop-Up will keep little ones entertained all the way until their afternoon nap. UTEX 3 in 1 Pop Up Play Tent with Tunnel & Ball Pit, $37.95, Amazon
24. Funky Toy Car Keys, $9.95 on Amazon
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Kids love keys, right? These toy car keys are safe for babies, non-toxic, and look just like the real thing. B. Toys Funky Toy Car Keys, $9.95, Amazon
25. Melissa & Doug Wooden Building Blocks Set, $16.79 on Amazon
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Wood blocks are a great gift for 1-year-olds because they come with so many pieces and encourage imaginative play in young minds. Melissa & Doug Wooden Building Blocks Set, $16.79, Amazon
26. Toomies Pic & Pop Push Along Toy, $31.93 on Amazon
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This classic toy collects the balls as it rolls over them. When you squeeze the handlebars, one of five colorful balls come flying out of the bottom. Tomy Toomies Pic & Pop Push Along Ball Launcher, $31.93, Amazon
27. Disney Minnie Mouse Play N' Sort Activity Train, $62.48 on Amazon
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Part ride-on toy, part shape-sorter, this Disney Minnie Mouse Play n' Sort Activity Train plays music, features flashing lights, and challenges kids to sort shapes into the right hole. Disney Minnie Mouse Play N' Sort Activity Train, $62.48, Amazon
28. Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Time to Learn Smartwatch, $9.97 on Amazon
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Lights, music, sounds, a toggle switch, and a turn dial make Baby's first smartwatch hilariously authentic. Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Time to Learn Smartwatch, $9.97, Amazon
29. Interactive Whack A Frog Game, $29.99 on Amazon
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Whack-a-Frog comes with two soft hammers and two different game modes. As babies grow, you can adjust the game to their level. Yeebay Interactive Whack A Frog Game, $29.99, Amazon
30. Little Tikes Rocking Horse, $29.99 at Amazon
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This traditional rocking horse toy can help kids learn balance and coordination. Parents can download the Little Tikes Play Big Skill on any Alexa-enabled Amazon device so babies can go on imaginative adventures while rocking back and forth. Little Tikes Rocking Horse, $29.99, Amazon
31. Doc McStuffins Doctor's Dress Up Set, $19.97 on Amazon
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At 1, your baby might be just starting to develop an affection for certain characters. They might not be able to voice it yet, but if they watch Doc McStuffins on Disney Junior 24/7, they'll appreciate this doctor dress-up kit that comes with Doc's signature labcoat, stethoscope, sparkly pink headband, and name badge. Doc McStuffins Doctor's Dress Up Set, $19.97, Amazon
32. SwimWays Sun Canopy Turtle Baby Boat, $16.99 on Amazon
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Got a water baby on your hands? The SwimWays Sun Canopy Baby Boat looks like a friendly turtle and features an enlarged air chamber to provide better stability on the water. SwimWays Sun Canopy Turtle Baby Boat, $16.99, Amazon
33. Portable Baby Sleep Soother, $39.99 on Amazon
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All parents know it: Sometimes 1-year-olds have trouble sleeping. If this is the case, a white noise machine could be a naptime gamechanger. This one from WavHello features a silent volume wheel, six white noise tracks, and a rechargeable battery. WavHello Portable Baby Sleep Soother, $39.99, Amazon
34. Portable Indoor and Outdoor Play Yard, $49 on Amazon
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As 1-year-olds continue to crawl, stand up, and even walk, parents might be looking for something to keep them in one area. This portable play yard gives your baby all the space they need to play, while keeping them safe from the elements. Regalo My Portable Play Yard Indoor and Outdoor, $49, Amazon
35. Little Tikes Go Green! Indoor Jr. Play Slide, $54.99 on Amazon
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Made from recycled plastic, this Little Tikes indoor play slide can easily be folded and stored. The packaging is also made from recycled materials. Little Tikes Go Green! Indoor Jr. Play Slide, $54.99, Amazon
36. Alligator Wooden Push Toy and Activity Walker, $62.30 on Amazon
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This wooden push toy from Melissa & Doug features fun characters like three alligators whose mouths click and clack as you go, butterflies, and fish. Melissa & Doug First Play Chomp and Clack Alligator Wooden Push Toy and Activity Walker, $62.30, Amazon
37. Melissa & Doug Turtle Ball Pit with 60 Balls, $86.99 on Amazon
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Featuring 60 vibrantly-colored plastic balls, this turtle-themed ball pit zips up for easy storage when it's not in use. Melissa & Doug Kids Turtle Ball Pit with 60 Balls, $86.99, Amazon
38. Wee Baby Stella Sleepy Times Scent Doll Set, $30.89 on Amazon
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This 12-inch baby doll playset features a microencapsulated lavender scent. When your baby cuddles Baby Stella, the lavender scent releases, which makes it easier for your (real) little one to fall asleep faster. Manhattan Toy Wee Baby Stella Sleepy Times Scent Soft Baby Doll Set, $30.89, Amazon
39. Original Dimpl Brand Baby Toy, $12.95 on Amazon
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The Fat Brain Dimple Toy has five brightly-colored silicone bubbles that beg to be pushed and popped. Great for engaging babies, this sensory "game" is BPA-free and made of 100% food-grade silicone. It helps with sensory explanation, fine motor skills, and promotes cause-and-effect learning. Fat Brain Toys Original Dimpl Brand Baby Toy, $12.95, Amazon
40. Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog, $10.97 on Amazon
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This colorful hedgehog is actually a fun, fine motor skills game for kids. The peg-shaped pieces go into the back of the hedgehog, and when your little one is done playing, open up the hedgehog's back to store the 12 quills inside. Learning Resources Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog, $10.87, Amazon
41. Spin and Learn Color Flashlight, $14.99 on Amazon
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Press the ladybug button on this interactive flashlight toy to play songs that teach babies about animals, colors, and numbers. The toy plays more than 50 sing-along songs, music, sounds, and phrases, and even features five different color options. VTech Spin and Learn Color Flashlight, $14.99, Amazon
42. Bubble Lawn Mower Push Toy, $24.99 on Amazon
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Looking for a push walker? This one helps prompt your little walker up while also making it fun by blowing bubbles as it pushes along. ArtCreativity Bubbly Lawn Mower Push Toy, $24.99, Amazon
43. Baby Light Up Play Phone with Music, $14.99 on Amazon
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This play phone for babies looks and sounds like the real deal, which is why babies love it so much. It features a dial and end-call sound just like a real phone, and also has a light-up home button that plays a little tune when pressed. Histoye Light Up Baby Toy Phone with Music, $14.99, Amazon
44. Baby Einstein Sing & Strum Magic Touch Ukulele, $16.49 on Amazon
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The Baby Einstein Magic Touch Ukuele features both play-along and freestyle modes that little ones can jam to. Baby Einstein Sing & Strum Magic Touch Ukulele, $16.49, Amazon
45. Munchkin Fishin Bath Toy, $8.95 on Amazon
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Fishing toys make bathtime more fun and this one comes with one magnetic fishing rod and three underwater bobbing fish. Munchkin Fishin Baby and Toddler Bath Toy, $8.95, Amazon
46. Click and Count Remote, $9.96 on Amazon
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Just as babies love fiddling with your phone (see #43 for the problem-solver to that issue), they also find a way to grab at the remote. Gift Baby their own fun and interactive remote that plays 45 sing-along songs, sound effects, and phrases, and lights up when each of the 10 colored buttons are pressed. VTech Click and Count Remote, $9.96, Amazon
47. Disney Mickey Mouse Plane Light & Sound Activity Ride-On, $69.99 on Amazon
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Your little pilot will love how Mickey moves to the music in this airplane-themed ride-on toy. The Mickey Mouse March Song blasts through the toy's speaker, but this ride-on also features authentic radio frequency sounds, shifting gear and revving sounds, as well as landing and lift-off sounds that coincide with the rotating propellers. Kiddieland Disney Mickey Mouse Plane Light & Sound Activity Ride-On, $69.99, Amazon
48. Stack & Learn Educational Activity, $36.98 on Amazon
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Stacking builds critical hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills in 1-year-olds, and this educational activity toy teaches those skills with five, colorful and stackable rings that symbolize a different color, musical instrument, and animal sound. Best Learning Stack & Learn Educational Activity, $36.98, Amazon
49. Baby Einstein Magic Touch Wooden Drum Musical toy, $19.49 on Amazon
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The Baby Einstein Magic Touch Wooden Drum Musical Toy is made of wood and features magic-touch technology that creates exciting drum sounds as a result of your baby's touch. Baby Einstein Magic Touch Wooden Drum Musical Toy, $19.49, Amazon
50. Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Pull & Play Learning Wagon, $48.99 on Amazon
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This pull-along wagon from Fisher-Price features light-up buttons, xylophone keys for making music and phrases, and includes a shape-sorter lid for fun puzzle activities. Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Pull & Play Learning Wagon Toy, $48.99, Amazon
51. Baby Shark Melody Shape Sorter, $32.13 on Amazon
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Did you think you could get away from Baby Shark (do do do do do do do) in 2020? Think again. The viral PinkFong video now makes and sells everything from books and shape-sorting toys to play dough sets. And even though its 15 minutes of fame has passed, Baby Shark is still baby-approved. WowWee Pinkfong Baby Shark Melody Shape Sorter, $32.13, Amazon
