38 Best Gifts and Toys for 1-Year Olds

This colorful lil caterpillar comes in a jumbo size with each part of its body having its own function. Where Baby might find a squeaker in one place, they’ll encounter a rattle in another!

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.

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

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

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?

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.

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.

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.

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?

You probably know Parachute as a go-to destination for premium bedding sets and luxe bathrobes, but did you know the sustainable home brand also carries baby products? And they're just as good! We're partial to this precious handmade penguin, but the site also has other family heirloom-worthy stuffed animals (including a rhino, an elephant, and a pig).

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!).

This swing—which holds up to 50 pounds—has adjustable straps and a strong lock, so they’ll feel super safe and secure during playtime.

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.

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.

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

Babies can start teething as early as six months and up to 18 months. So gifting them a fun-shaped teether like this one will be super helpful for both the parents and the baby.

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.

Wanna be the cool adult with the coolest gift? Then you have to get this toddler-sized ball pit. It comes with 300 balls, and you have the option to pick from 23 different ball colors to make the most aesthetically-pleasing ball pit ever.

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.

If you're the fun and fashionable adult in this one-year-old's life, then it's your responsibility to have them dressed to the nines. Gift them these adorable designer sneakers and watch as the little one gets allllll the compliments.