This post lists the Best Christmas Gifts for One Year olds so you know exactly what to get that sweet toddler in your life!
Last Updated: 7/21/24
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Choosing gifts for brand new toddlers can be difficult. No one wants to be the person who spends money on tons of gifts that the parents roll their eyes at or toss the moment no one is looking!
The key to good toddler gift giving is thinking of things that will encourage healthy play time and interaction with the family.
Gifts that appear to be just for fun on the outside, but actually help the child to better understand the world around them!
So don’t buy a slew of the most colorful toys in the children’s aisle, be more thoughtful with your gift giving and choose items that the parents will love you for too.
My credentials are having a baby that will be turning one right around Christmas time!
My Amazon list of things I want for my son keeps growing and growing, and these are the things I would love to see gifted to my baby this Christmas (that would make me really excited too!)
So with no further ado, the perfect Christmas gifts for one year olds!
40 Christmas Gifts for One Year Olds
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1. Toddler Tower
This kitchen helper toddler tower is something I’m crossing my fingers my son gets for Christmas! I can’t wait to have him in the kitchen with me and start to introduce him to different ingredients and cooking practices.
For all those velcro babies who love to do everything with their preferred parent, this is a fun and safe way to get toddlers involved in the kitchen.
I love this green color, but this particular toddler tower from Amazon comes in many different colors so it can also function as a cute accessory in the kitchen!
2. Modular Play Set
These modular play sets are seriously so cool and something I as a 27 year old would shamelessly LOVE to play with (if only they also came in adult sizes, right??).
All of the cushions are separate pieces that can be assembled and disassembled in numerous ways to create fun different climbing mazes and jungle gyms!
This particular set comes with some suggestions of the most popular formations for toddlers.
3. Toddler Trike
The last summer of this one year old’s life was spent as a newborn and probably mostly indoors. This upcoming summer, though, they’re gearing up to start learning how to play outside!
This convertible toddler trike is one of the best Christmas gifts for one year olds because it can start as a push trike, then it becomes a balance bike when the child is ready, then finally a bike with training wheels so it can grow with them.
I personally can’t wait to start bringing my son along on dog walks with this thing!
4. Wooden Playpen
I know from experience that one year olds have a frustrating knack for getting into things they shouldn’t! I always want to provide a safe space for my son to explore and play, and Pack N Plays just aren’t cutting it anymore.
This beautiful wooden playpen not only is aesthetically beautiful, but it is large enough for a roaming toddler to crawl, stumble, walk, and bounce around in without getting into dangerous cords or open pantries.
Just make sure to check with mom and dad about the measurements so they have room in their house first!
5. Lightweight Stroller
The first ever stroller that moms use are usually something big and bulky that also support carrying a car seat. These are amazing when you have an infant, but having something more lightweight for your toddler is a must!
Gift this lightweight stroller and make it easy for mom and dad to bring toddler on the go with them in the upcoming warmer months!
I chose this particular stroller because of its unique design and ability to collapse flat for transportation ease.
6. Large Stacking Blocks
This set of stacking blocks is a great gift for toddlers that also encourages the use of fine motor skills and visual learning!
There’s a reason blocks are one of the all time best Christmas gifts for one year olds. They’re fun to set up, and even more fun to tear down.
Sets like these with pictures, letters, and numbers encourage mom and dad to interact during play as well.
7. Backpack with Head Cushion
When I discovered these were a thing, I thought “how had no one thought of this earlier?” These backpacks have a large cushion stick up from the top to protect your baby’s head when they fall backwards.
They come in all kinds of cute animal styles and they’re perfect for toddlers just learning to pull to standing, crawl, and walk!
Gift this to the toddler in your life and watch mom get crazy excited about not having to chase their baby around anymore to prevent falling!
8. Pacifiers
I know so many babies that didn’t get interested in their pacifiers until far past the newborn stage. So once baby finally starts taking a pacifier, they’ve outgrown all of the ones that mom and dad were gifted during pregnancy!
These Bibs pacifiers have become such a trend among new moms for their cute design, multiple color choices, and how much babies and toddlers seem to love them!
Pacifiers make a great gift because they tend to be a little on the pricier end for something that gets lost so easily!
9. Puzzles
Puzzles never go out of style and these holiday board puzzles are the perfect festive Christmas gifts for one year olds!
Like books, puzzles are great learning tools for toddlers that can be used over and over again for many years.
Bonus for parents- they’re small, flat, and easy to store saving you a ton of space on toys!
10. Board Books
I love board books because they’re so easy to make interactive with my son.
The large pages are easy for baby fingers to grab and turn, and they’re very resistant to toddler destruction!
Obviously there are many great holiday options for board books, but here are two great options that are bestsellers and highly rated on Amazon!
11. Water Table
Water tables like this bestseller from Amazon are an amazing Christmas gift to get little one and the family excited for summer.
These interactive tables are a great investment gift for any child because it’s something they’ll want to play with for years to come!
Everyone likes splashing in the water on a hot day and these are an awesome and environmentally friendly option.
12. Play Kitchen
Give the gift of learning when you choose this play kitchen and tools set that encourage toddlers to become familiar with every day kitchen items!
I’ve never met a one year old that isn’t insatiably curious about kitchens, pots, pans, and tools so these would make the perfect Christmas gifts for one year olds.
Gifting them a space to explore that curiosity will cause mom and dad to thank you down the road when they’re able to redirect their toddler’s desire to help during dinner prep to their very own mini kitchen.
13. Cleaning Tool Toys
These household set and vacuum toys can be instantly played with right after opening gifts with the family!
Encourage your toddler to help the family clean up all the wrapping paper and tape balls with their new cleaning toys.
I personally can’t get over the mini dyson. Talk about adorable.
14. Yard Work Toys
Following the trend of helpful house tools, this adorable yard work set would be one of the cutest and best Christmas gifts for one year olds to give before spring.
I can just imagine my little one year shoveling and tilling next to me in our backyard once the snow starts to melt!
All babies love getting messy in the dirt and these toys will encourage exactly that!
15. Christmas Pajamas
It’s hard for any parent to justify buying holiday themed pajamas when they know their child will grow out of them so quickly, but that’s what makes them the perfect Christmas gifts for one year olds!
Spoil the one year old in your life with these festive Christmas jammies to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
These sets from Moon and Back come in so many different adorable patterns and the fabric used is climate pledge friendly!
16. Foam Play Mat
This foam play mat is so beautiful and functional that any one year old’s family would be excited to get this for Christmas!
Foam mats are so durable making this gift a total bang for your buck as far as longevity.
Check out all the different color combos and decide which one the one year old in your life (or the one year old’s mom) would like best!
17. Outdoor Camping Tent
Give a toddler the gift of the great outdoors with this camping tent and watch them fall in love with the wilderness!
If you’re someone who loves to camp outside, you were probably bit by the camping bug very early in life. Backyard camping with mom and dad is an amazing memory for any toddler to make.
Though this tent may be small, it is mighty and ready to weather the outdoors!
18. Indoor Nursery Tent
If the toddler you’re buying for lives in a frigid climate or their home doesn’t have a backyard, bring the wilderness in with this beautiful nursery tent.
This is the coziest little nook for any child to read and play in, plus it’s a lovely touch to the nursery decor!
Yet again wishing that there was an acceptable adult version of this because this looks like such a dreamy little escape and one of the sweetest Christmas gifts for one year olds.
19. Utility Wagon
Now that baby is learning to walk, they are more adventurous than ever this Christmas! But their little legs still get tired very quick and on long trips, naps are imminent.
A good utility wagon is the perfect gift for a toddler and his family because it allows so much more freedom than a stroller, but still with a place to collapse after playing.
This one is highly rated on Amazon and comes with all the features that mom, dad, and baby would love!
20. Toddler Bike Seat
This toddler bike seat is ranked HIGH (maybe even in first place) on my Christmas list for my baby this year!
Ever since he was born, I’ve been so excited to take bike rides with him. I can only imagine how fun it would be for a one year old to ride on a bike for the first time!
I love this one from Thule because the seat is placed in front of the driver on the bike instead of behind so baby has a front row seat to the view.
21. Helmet
To go along with your gift of a new tricycle and toddler bike seat, make sure that toddler stays safe with a new bike helmet!
This particular one comes in multiple different colors to match any little one’s personality and has over 1500 five star ratings.
Many people think of the fun and dangerous Christmas gifts for one year olds, but the safety gifts are more important and often overlooked!
22. Outdoor Swing
This outdoor swing is so cute and is safe for infants and children up to 100 pounds.
A swing is a great alternative to a full playground set because it requires less space and set up (not to mention it’s a much more affordable gift).
What toddler wouldn’t want a swing hanging from a tree in their backyard come spring time?
23. Indoor/Outdoor Slide
One year olds are just learning how to play, climb, and travel from point A to point B, and what better way to experiment than with a slide!
A slide can be played with indoors over a foam play mat or outside on soft grass making it a versatile gift.
Combined with a swing like in the previous gift suggestion, you can start to build a mini play set for the toddler you’re gifting to!
24. Rocking Animal Toy
These classic rocking toys are so adorable and snuggly! They’re also a toy that a child will play with for years after they turn 1.
I’m obsessed with these Nattou ones from Amazon. The designs are so beautiful and the full seat makes them a much safer option than most rocking horses.
The donkey was my favorite but check out the elephant, the dog, or the whale as well!
25. Stacking Cups
Pediatricians have spoken, and one of the primary developmental toys they recommend are these stacking cups!
Stacking is an important skill for one year olds to learn, so set them up for success by giving these as a Christmas gift.
Mom and dad can interact with their child as they help them build by pointing out size and color differences between the cups as well making this toy something a toddler would love.
26. Sippy Cups with Straws
One year olds are perfecting the use of a straw right at the age where they are able to try cow’s milk and other new drinks!
These sippy cups make the perfect Christmas gifts for one year olds that will be used every single day.
With a weighted bottom and handles for easy grabbing, the toddler you have in mind will learn easily and quickly with these.
27. Floor Piano
The gift of music is invaluable to give to young children! This floor piano will spark musical creativity in any toddler.
I always wanted one of these growing up because of the movie Big!
This is such a fun Christmas gift for one year olds that no doubt the parents will try their hand at as well.
28. Standing Play Center
This Leap Frog training table is designed to be both fun and educational for little ones!
Gift this to a one year old at Christmas and watch their eyes light up and become consumed with all the different buttons, colors and functions.
Easy to set up and move around the house, mom and dad will love you for this gift to their toddler.
29. Bath Toys
Most one year olds require at least one bath a day after 24 hours of exploring and getting messy. Make bath time a little more fun with these suction spinners and waterworks pipes.
Give a gift that they’ll be able to use that very night in the tub!
I had never seen anything like this cute water pipe toy and I know I would have loved something like that as a kid!
30. Teeth Brushing Kit
Some one year olds will have multiple teeth and some just a couple, but no matter how many they have, it’s important to start a teeth brushing routine young!
This starter tooth brushing kit will set the toddler in your life on the right path for dental hygiene for the rest of their life.
It may not be one of the most flashy Christmas gifts for one year olds, but it certainly will be helpful and healthy in the long run.
31. Shoes
Baby shoes are one of the things I can’t get enough of. These winter boots and shoes are SO cute and perfect for the little toddler in your life just starting to walk!
These are dangerous for me because I would buy 6 pairs in one sitting because each style is so adorable.
Give these boots as Christmas gifts for one year olds then enjoy some outdoor play in the snow!
32. Snow Suit
There are few things I can think of that would be as cute as a toddler in a snow suit. Especially these adorable ones with little bear ears that come in multiple colors.
With almost 1,000 fantastic reviews, these suits are sure to keep that little one warm and dry while exploring their first snow days.
Pair it with the boots above to give them the full set!
33. Baby Carrier Blanket
Even if the toddler you’re buying for isn’t too excited about walking yet, they still will love getting outside in any way possible!
These awesome baby carrier cover Christmas gifts for one year olds allow baby to be outside with mom while still staying warm.
Bonus, they also keep mom or dad’s hands warm! Check out the adorable rabbit and bear ones too.
34. Play Doh
Play Doh is the ultimate Christmas gift and time has been the tell of that! I remember playing with Play Doh as a kid and I love that I can share that experience with my child as well.
Be the star of Christmas by gifting this ultimate Play Doh set of 36 colors.
Watch mom and dad get just as excited as their toddler when pulling out the Play Doh for play time!
35. Big Comfy Chair
Gift this cozy Reindeer chair to the toddler in your life so they can cozy up next to the fireplace in their very own seat.
There are few things toddlers love more than doing things that their grown ups do! They’ll love plopping down in their big chair and putting their feet up just like dad.
Plus, I mean come on, how cute is this reindeer?
36. Peanut Crayons
I just learned about peanut crayons, and now I think they’re one of the best Christmas gifts for one year olds I can think of!
They’re made large and more rounded specifically to fit the smaller hands of a toddler so they can color to their heart’s desire.
Mom and dad will love you for buying washable crayons as well.
37. Holiday Lovey
At 12 months, parents get the okay to let their toddlers bring pillows, blankets, and loveys into their crib!
Loveys can be an amazing sleep tool providing comfort to little ones and how adorable is this Rudolph lovey from Amazon?
I kept my childhood lovey all the way up until college, so this gift will be sure to bring lasting joy to the baby you gift it to.
38. Christmas Bedding
Help the little one in your life to feel the Christmas cheer by gifting them Christmas sheet sets!
Parents can never have enough sheets for their toddler’s crib because they have to be changed so frequently.
I know I love decorating to get my child in the holiday spirit so mom and child alike will get excited about these colorful sets as Christmas gifts for one year olds.
39. Felt Christmas Tree
If there’s anything one year olds love to be, it’s included! This felt Christmas tree gives toddlers the opportunity to decorate their own room just like the big tree.
Easy set up and easy clean up is the name of the game for toddler toys, and this checks both boxes.
I can see this felt tree being something I would look forward to putting up with my child every year for the holidays making this one of the cutest Christmas gifts for one year olds.
40. Baby Yoga Mat
If the toddler you’re gifting to has parents who practice yoga, this toddler yoga mat is an amazing gift to the family.
One year olds are just starting to experiment with how to move their body, and kids yoga is an amazing way for them to build confidence in their motor skills.
They come in all kinds of different designs and will make any one year old excited to join mommy or daddy in their yoga time!
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