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BEST TOYS FOR 1-YEAR OLDS

Let's Celebrate!

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One!

 

Walking. Talking. Giggling. Any way you cut it, it's a major landmark. 

 

Here's to all the loved ones who helped the precious little one (and parents!) get here.

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Racing Stripes Push Walker

Hape

Why We Love It

Go speed racer! Little ones can take those first steps in style with this wooden walker. Solid wheel tension and good maneuverability. Excellent for gross motor skills. 

Farm Stacking Cubes

Djeco

Why We Love It 

Traditional nesting blocks combined with animal figures to boost motor skills and inspire creative play. Stack the blocks then match the animals to their house.

  

Spin Again

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Fat Brain Toys

Why We Love It 

This crowd-pleasing stacking toy helps develop eye-hand coordination. The fast spin is an extra (mesmerizing) bonus!

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Colorful Bath Squirters

Ubbi

Why We Love It

The great white whale of bath toys: a squirter without the mold (thanks to easy twist-off tops). Littles can mix and match, squirt, and scoop water.

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Wheelie Pig

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Prince Lionheart

Why We Love It 

Soft body, smooth ride. Wheels spin in all directions so littles don't get stuck when they run into things. Easy wipe off cleaning. Oink! Oink!

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Grippies Builders, 30-Piece Set

Guidecraft

Why We Love It 

These textured rods are well-magnetized for frustration-free building. Allows for open-ended creative play.

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Baby Stella

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Manhattan Toy Co.

Why We Love It 

15-inch, super soft doll with embroidered features, removable clothes and diaper, and a magnetized pacifier. Perfect first doll.

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Butterfly Shape Sorter

Janod

Why We Love It 

Beautiful wooden toy with butterfly-shaped base builds shape and color recognition and enhances fine motor skills.

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First Building Blocks, 150-Pieces

Fisher-Price

Why We Love It 

Big, sturdy blocks are perfect size for little hands and stack easily. Fuels imagination and motor skills.

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Pathfinder Red Wagon

Radio Flyer

Why We Love It 

Classic red wagon has air-tires that help it roll smoothly. Two seats, cupholders, and handle that folds under for easy storage.

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Duck Family Stacker

Janod

Why We Love It 

Beautiful, well-crafted wooden stacking toy. Develops dexterity and number and color recognition. Stacking rods bend to avoid injury.

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First Dump Truck

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Green Toys

Why We Love It 

Time for some serious construction work! This working dumper fuels imaginative play. Made from recycled materials. Durable and easy to clean.

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Little People Songs Camper

Fisher-Price

Why We Love It 

Sturdy playset with boy, girl, and many cute critters encourages pretend play. Many songs and sounds (and an on-off switch if you prefer quiet!). Closes for easy storage and transport.  

Pull Along Wooden Giraffe

Cubbie Lee Toys

Why We Love It 

Adorable wooden giraffe with two feet of string is the perfect companion for new walkers. Cut-out in middle allows littles to grasp and push giraffe along ground. 

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Pull-Back Town Vehicles

Melissa & Doug K's Kids

Why We Love It 

Vroom! Little ones build fine motor skills by pulling vehicles back and watching them race ahead. No worries about crashes, either. It's a lightweight toy with soft fabric. 

Farm Animals Chunky Puzzle

Cubbie Lee Toys

Why We Love It 

Well made, attractive wooden puzzle. Practice animal recognition as your little one positions the pieces, building eye-hand coordination. 

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Alphabet Train

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vtech

Why We Love It 

Great for riding or pushing, this colorful toy train is perfect for little ones on the verge of walking. Includes alphabet blocks, a walkie-talkie, and a storybook that teaches singalong songs.

Elephant Lovey

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Gund

Why We Love It 

Super cute, 12-inch elephant with moving ears plays peek-a-boo and sings. Amuses and engages little ones while teaching cause and effect.

 

 

Wooden Fire Engine Playset

Indigo Jamm

Why We Love It 

Beautiful wooden fire truck and peg firefighters encourage pretend play. Figures can ride on ladder or inside engine.

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Cozy Coupe

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Little Tikes

Why We Love It 

Classic ride-on toy. Little storage trunk in back. Cut-out for parents to hold while pushing (and optional floorboard for little tykes). High nostalgia value. Heads up: Fairy involved assembly.

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