" Hard to believe but true, the first year has passed! "
For most parents, it borders on a minor miracle when the first twelve months with their child have actually passed and their first birthday is just around the corner. These have been incredibly exciting and deeply moving weeks and months, which in retrospect bring back many wonderful memories. While the parents are thinking about the guest list, decorations and catering, everyone else is thinking about which1st birthday presents are a good choice. So today we're going to help you put together a few gift ideas.
One-year-olds are mobile now - gift ideas for learning to walk
Wasn't it only yesterday that the little sunshine saw the light of day? These are often the first thoughts that cross the minds of relatives and friends when they are looking for presents for a baby's first birthday. In the meantime, the once helpless baby has become an active and quite mobile citizen of the world. Baby gifts that support and encourage this new mobility are therefore always a very good choice. Gifts for one-year-olds can therefore include a baby walker or a push-along car.
A baby walker should be stable. The little one should be able to push the trolley easily without it tipping over. In addition to baby walkers, pushchairs such as the famous Bobby Car are now also in demand and very popular when it comes to gift ideas for one-year-olds. After all, the little ones want to discover the world on their own two feet. Such 1st birthday gifts have always been in great demand.
Touch, feel and understand - more gift ideas for a 1st birthday
A toddler's senses are still developing. There are numerous things that the little ones can now try out with enthusiasm. Materials in different designs and shapes not only stimulate the imagination. Above all, they promote fine motor skills and sharpen the senses. Motor skills loops, touch and feel books and plug-in buckets are good ideas.
As soon as the first rays of sunshine gain strength, the wonderful time to play outside begins.
Now the sandpit comes into focus. Baby gifts for the 1st birthday can therefore be a set for the sandpit and accessories. Shovels, buckets and baking tins will make little eyes light up.
Sand cake on the playground
Creative gift ideas to make yourself
You are welcome to get a little creative yourself and make a little wonder box. All you need are cardboard boxes in different sizes that can be easily stacked inside each other. Start by decorating them with some paint so that they look pretty. You are welcome to take a helping hand. Older siblings are happy to join in.
Now it's time to fill the boxes individually with different items. There are various options to choose from. Just make sure that there are no small parts that could be swallowed. A small car, a soft toya pretty bracelet or a small book. Tip: The Wunderbox can also be filled by different guests. All the presents are packed separately and the child will have great fun opening all the little boxes on their birthday. Later, they can be used for stacking games and for storage.
At this age, you can also try out the first LEGO Duplo set. This range is particularly suitable for children aged 1 to 1.5 years. You know your little one's stage of development best and know whether these gifts are already useful or not.
Gift ideas for one-year-olds: First words, first language
The little ones are not only mobile now. Now, of course, they are also starting to babble away. More and more syllables are forming into their first words and there are of course gift ideas for one-year-olds that support this development.
Mother and son with picture book
Books are right at the top of the list. Picture books with short stories and preferably with lots of pretty pictures. Reading aloud now becomes an important task for mom and dad. The book train is also a lovely idea when it comes to baby gifts. On the one hand, of course, it is perfect for playing with and, on the other, ideal for writing your own name on. A letter train like this is a real insider tip as a memento of the first birthday.
Priceless memories - 1st birthday gift ideas for the whole family
A year like this goes by quickly. Many wonderful moments have accompanied mom and dad. Reason enough to give yourself a present for this special day. After all, the day of the birth is still unforgettable: start by looking up the dates of the birth again. Height, weight, time and perhaps something special that made this day special. Perhaps it was particularly warm or it snowed heavily.
Now it's time to put these facts on a specially designed board. You will need the following material for this:
- 1 cardboard/thin wooden board
- Nuschelis in desired colors
- Wooden beads in various designs
- string
Crafting instructions:
- Cut the cardboard into the desired format. It is up to you whether it is round, square or oval.
- Now stretch the soft cloth over it. You can also use several colors here. This creates a colorful background. Attach the cloth to the back.
- Now it's time to add the key facts from the day of birth. You can also use letter cubesfor this. Thread these onto small strings. Write the year of birth on them with a fabric marker.
Leave some space and now take a look at the current facts. Height and weight after one year and possibly a special experience. For example, when the first tooth came in.
- To embellish the edge, string colorful chains using the wooden beads and place them around the edge. Now you have a wonderful memory in your hands. The dates of birth and first birthday are now opposite each other on a picture you have made yourself.
1st birthday gifts: less is more!
Children are still rather undemanding when it comes to presents. Nevertheless, you should make it clear to all guests that nobody needs to overdo it.
1st birthday presents can be quite varied and don't necessarily have to be toys be toys. Clothes are needed and everyday items should not be forgotten either.
If you really can't think of anything, a voucher is usually a good idea. There are always lots of useful things that not only babies can use, but also their parents. Vouchers are particularly recommended for those who are not in too close contact and can therefore avoid a classic bad purchase in this way.
Baby gifts: Gifts for one-year-olds at a glance:
- Baby walker
- Bobby car
- Motor skills toy
- Letter train
- picture book
- Cuddly toy
- voucher
