Selecting gifts for a baby’s first birthday can be a tough task.
Since first birthdays only happen once, most people look for gifts that
would have some repeat value, which the babies would love and their
parents will treasure. If you too are in a dilemma about the right
choice of gifts for a similar occasion, here are some ideas from which
you may take your pick.
Stuffed toys
Be it a girl or a boy, a baby would love stuffed toys. Bunnies, teddy
bears, doggies, you name it and you can have it. Available in different
sizes and colors, these toys are often decked up in attires that are
sure to strike the right chord with their little owners.
Bath items
It’s often an uphill task to get the little one take a bath. You can
ease the process by gifting items that make bathing more fun and a thing
to look forward to. You may take your pick from baby soaps, baby bubble
bath etc, along with attires to deck the baby after a bath which could
include a baby hat, baby t-shirt, super soft slippers and terry robes
etc. You can also search for stuffed farm and feathered friends, which
float in the bath, and can encourage the toddlers to identify colors and
make them learn how to count. In brief, look for unique gift baskets
that pack items aimed to offer hours of bath time fun for the babies.
Educational toys
Catch them young – if you believe the phrase, it’s time to search for
some games and toys that let the babies get started with their first
lessons, albeit in a playful mode. You may select from the wide variety
of alphabet blocks, building blocks, color blocks, and puzzles for
toddlers that are available in the market and wholesale gift shops.
Walker
Most one-year-olds are just learning to stand up on their feet, while
a few others may be a bit ahead in their walking skills. All these
babies would love a walker that they can hold and get support while
walking. Unlike a stationery coffee table, the walker would move in
accordance with the baby’s pace and offer the little one company. If you
can design a walker wagon, it would make walking all the more fun as
the little one can then carry along his/her favorite toys while he/she
takes a walk around the home.
Musical items
While parents can always put music on their mobiles or play CDs to
get their baby introduced and accustomed to music, it would nevertheless
be great to receive musical instruments and toys as gifts, which are
specifically meant for babies. If you agree on this line, you can search
for items that let the babies enjoy their favorite music, and encourage
them to explore more variations of the music, which in turn could help
develop better hand-eye coordination. You may also shop for lullaby
lambs, rattles etc that will help the baby drift into a peaceful slumber
with ease.
Sports and other gift items
Most baby boys can’t have enough of their cars and sports items like
balls, baseball caps etc, while baby girls are almost inseparable from
their Barbie dolls and toy kitchen sets. There are some items like
cotton bodysuits, radio flyer mini wagon stuffed with toys, play foods
made of felt etc that are among the favorites of almost all babies. So,
these are some other first birthday gifting ideas that you may explore.
Others
Kid’s swing, baby sleeping bags, baby blankets, a play gym/playhouse
for the toddler etc are some other ideas worth a try.
So, use these gift ideas and give them a tweak, if needed, to make them
suitable for the baby’s first phase of learning through play, which
would make that first birthday memorable.
