Best First Birthday Gift Ideas

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Is your baby turning 1 year shortly? It's time to find the best first birthday present like many parents would want for their child! Or maybe a relative or friend has just invited you to attend their baby’s first birthday party, and you’re looking for great 1st birthday present ideas that will definitely benefit the baby in the family and make the parents happy!

You’re in luck! Mr Toys is here to help you with the best first birthday present ideas for mums, dads, aunts, uncles, grandparents, godparents, and anyone who’s looking to buy some great first birthday gifts for that amazing baby who will be turning one.

We always want the best for our kids, especially if they are in the early stages of development. So when choosing a gift for a one-year old child, we recommend items that are safe to play with but will also promote learning without compromising the fun growing babies and toddlers deserve. Playthings such as walkers, large building blocks, and toys that help them recognise letters, numbers, colours, and shapes are some of the best examples.

Have a look at these great gift ideas!

Best 1st Birthday Present Ideas for Girls

While some may say that dresses and baby girl fashions are often the perfect gifts for a one-year old girl, we suggest you don’t limit your options. Bring more excitement by giving gifts that promote family fun and toys that help your baby girl develop fine motor skills and sensory abilities. Check out these amazing 1st birthday present ideas for girls!

1. Peppa Pig Electronic Hide and Seek

Peppa Pig and her teddy bear want to play hide and seek! While you and your little one play hide and seek with Peppa Pig, hold Peppa’s teddy bear and listen for clues to find Peppa Pig. It’s going to be an exciting "search and find" game for baby inside your house!

2. Little Tikes Princess Cozy Coupe

The Princess Cozy Coupe is a riding toy that little girls will love! It has a handle for parents to push. As the child grows, remove the floor board and it converts to a foot-to-floor ride-on toy car. The Princess Cozy Coupe encourages active play, imagination, and the development of large motor skills.

3. VTech Popping Surprise Seal

This happy and mischievous Seal really is baby’s best friend! Place Seal`s ball on his tail to see it perform its trick and to hear fun sounds and playful melodies. Seal magically moves, wobbles, and flips its tail. Press one of the 3 shape buttons to hear fun phrases, colours, sing-along songs, melodies, and sounds. Slightly push its nose to make it move and to hear fun phrases and sing-along songs.

4. Junior ATV with Trailer Pink

This pink ATV with trailer for toddlers is an excellent first set of wheels for your one-year old. With cool off road styling and big ATV wheels, this stable 3 wheel design provides balance and stability for your little one to push along for hours. Its detachable trailer allows them to take their favourite toys as they ride along.

5. VTech My Playful Kitten

This little, sassy kitten loves to play and talk about how she’s feeling and what she’s learning! On Learning mode, hear her describe colours, numbers, and fun facts about cats to bring learning into playtime. Music mode includes songs about feelings and colours. She’s the paw-sitively perfect pet! Shake the wand in front of the cat to see her run after it and sit up on her hind legs.

Best 1st Birthday Gift Ideas for Boys

Boys will be boys! If you’re going to a birthday party for a one-year old boy and you want to make sure your birthday gift will specifically benefit the recipient, your search stops with us! Mr Toys provides you with awesome first birthday present ideas for boys that are sure to put a smile on their faces as they learn and have fun while they play. See below!

1. Little Tikes Anchors Away Pirate Ship

Children can set sail for endless adventures with the Little Tikes Anchors Away Ship. This playset has built-in role play features like the spinning steering wheel and dropping anchor, so kids can pretend to be pirates sailing the open ocean looking for adventure. Buy the Anchors Away Pirate Ship today and your toddler will enjoy endless amounts of active, imaginative play!

2. LeapFrog Learn and Groove Thumpin’ Numbers Drum

The Learn and Groove Thumpin’ Numbers Drum uses musical play to encourage your baby to exercise their motor skills while they discover and build early number sense. As they tap the drum, they hear and associate counting numbers with their actions. Colour-changing lights also stimulate their developing senses while reinforcing cause-and-effect.

3. Playzone Mat Big City with Vehicles

Your toddler’s' imagination will soar as they play on this creatively designed play rug. They are sure to enjoy hours of fun without ever leaving the border of this carpet. Use the cars to drive around the big city. Visit the hospital or church, go to the airport or one of the other attractions!

4. LEGO Duplo Race Cars 10947

LEGO DUPLO toys put open-ended fun, self-expression, and joyful learning into preschoolers’ hands! With DUPLO playsets, parents and young children can share precious developmental milestones as they play together. This playset is a colourful racetrack bursting with imaginative fun, developmental benefits, and exciting role-play possibilities to share. It includes male and female DUPLO racing driver figures with helmets, 2 push-and-go cars, and accessories comprising a trophy, flags, electric vehicle charging, cones, and car-care tools.

5. John Deere Sit ‘n Scoot Activity Tractor

Your child won’t be able to stop smiling with the John Deere Sit ’n Scoot Tractor! See them sit, scoot, and enjoy riding through your backyard or inside the playroom. It’s the perfect way for toddlers to get involved, as they pretend to help with work in the yard. Let your little one scoot around inside or outside with the Sit ‘n Scoot Activity Tractor!

Best Gender Neutral Gifts for 1-Year Olds

If you prefer to give gender-neutral presents that will bring delight to both baby boys and baby girls, here are some of the best options you can choose from. Put a smile on your child’s face by giving them these gender-neutral gifts for 1-year old kids!

1. Little Tikes Hide and Seek Climber and Swing

Get your toddler ready for lots of fun on the Little Tikes Hide and Seek Climber and Swing! This swing set offers multiple play options: a slide, a swing, a rock wall, and a platform that gives little children plenty to do.

2. Bluey Swim Vest Bingo Orange

The Bluey x Wahu Swim Vest is a secure buoyancy aid for little Bluey fans who love being in or around the water. Fashioned in bright Bluey and Bingo colours, and with awesome Bluey inspired graphics, these vests are both stylish and safe!

3. LeapFrog 2-in-1 Touch and Learn Tablet

This 2-sided, screen-free, pretend tablet comes with 6 double-sided pages with 14+ touch-sensitive interactive learning areas on each page. The innovative design encourages motor skills as kids twist and flip the control handle to change from portrait story mode on one side to landscape activity mode on the other. Enjoy a new twist on learning with the 2-in-1 Touch and Learn Tablet!

4. The Wiggles Rock-a-Bye Your Bear

The Wiggles Rock-a-Bye Your Bear Motion Activated Plush is inspired by The Wiggles hit song “Rock-A-Bye Your Bear.” Rock this adorable bear back and forth to activate the much-loved song! It’s a perfectly huggable companion for any little Wiggle.

5. Intex Pineapple Inflatable Kiddie Pool

The Intex Pineapple Baby Pool with built-in sunshade is perfect for testing the waters and splashing around on a hot summer day, bringing a relaxing summer fun to kids 1-3 years old! Its fun pineapple design is great to look at, and its built-in shade provides additional sun protection on a hot day. The soft floor bottom makes standing and sitting comfortable when playing in the pool.

Looking for MORE first birthday gift ideas? There are more toys and gifts for 1-year old kids waiting for you at Mr Toys online and in-store!

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