Christmas gifts for 1-year-olds: Popular toys and presents they'll love
Have you decided on a Christmas present for your child?
Many people want to give a gift that will make their little one happy, but are wondering, “What would be best?”
In this article, we’ve gathered Christmas gift ideas that are perfect for one-year-olds.
In addition to timeless, long-selling toys, we’ll introduce a variety of items such as educational toys that encourage language development and improve concentration, as well as things that can be used even after they turn one.
We hope you find a wonderful gift that suits your child!
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Christmas gifts for 1-year-olds: Popular toys and presents they’ll love (1–10)
Sound-making picture book
How about giving a sound book as a present to a child who loves picture books and toys that make sounds? There are many kinds of picture books: ones that play nursery rhymes and melodies, books that let you enjoy rhythm play with instrument sounds, and books with animal noises or vehicle sounds.
One-year-olds are also starting to say simple words, so picture books that play nursery rhymes or tell stories could be great stimulation.
They’re easy to carry, too, so they’ll come in handy as a toy to take along when you go out.
Word Picture Book
When you want to teach words, I recommend a talking picture dictionary.
There are various products, but the standard type lets you touch the pen tip to the picture in the book and it says the name out loud.
Depending on the product, kids can enjoy learning all kinds of words and sounds—object names, colors, vehicle sounds, hiragana, English, and more.
However, picture dictionaries featuring popular characters can be pricey, so many parents may hesitate even if they want one.
If it’s for a special Christmas, it might be a nice idea to give it as a gift!
Educational toy box
When babies turn one, their range of activity expands and they want to touch everything.
They pull tissues out of the box, yank out plugs, and chew on remote controls.
You want to respect their curiosity, but some things are dangerous, so it’s hard to let them do whatever they want.
That’s why a “learning activity box” could make a great Christmas present.
The features vary by manufacturer, but these boxes are packed with mechanisms that satisfy a one-year-old’s curiosity.
They also involve lots of finger work, which is said to be beneficial for brain and fine motor development.
Christmas gifts for 1-year-olds: Popular toys and presents they'll love (11–20)
outing backpack
By the age of one, many children have graduated from pulling themselves up and have started walking, haven’t they? As they gradually walk longer distances and their steps become steadier, it’s time for their first walking outings.
How about giving them a backpack perfect for these strolls, designed for babies and kids? You could choose one with your child’s favorite animal or a popular character like Anpanman.
There are so many cute options that it’s hard to choose.
Drawing board
At around one year old, many children start getting interested in drawing.
But even if they draw on drawing paper, they can easily get carried away and leave crayon marks on the table or floor.
So how about giving a drawing board as a Christmas present? You draw with the included pen, and to erase, you just slide the bar attached to the board.
It also comes with star- and heart-shaped stamps so you can decorate around the drawings.
It’s a perfect gift for kids who love to draw.
Toys you can play with in the bath
Are there many of you who struggle every day to get your child into the bath because they hate it, trying every trick in the book? A perfect gift for such kids is a toy they can play with in the bath! Even if you’ve already been using bath toys, aren’t they often small items or ones from the 100-yen shop? Since it’s for a Christmas present, how about giving a slightly fancier toy that sticks right onto the bathroom wall with a big impact? Of course, kids who already like baths will enjoy bath time even more!
Stuffed toys and dolls
Stuffed animals and dolls are toys, but to children they’re also friends and even like brothers or sisters.
Some people cherish them even into adulthood.
For Christmas, how about giving your child a doll featuring their favorite character or motif? Dolls that are easy to carry around are great, but there are also many options like baby dolls you can take care of, or dolls that look as if they’re really talking.
They make wonderful gifts for both girls and boys.