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34 of the Best Toys For 1-Year-Olds

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The pressure is on when your kid's first birthday rolls around — picking the right theme alone is up there with planning a wedding (well, maybe). If you've done the hard part and now just need a birthday or holiday gift for the 1-year-old boy in your life, we found 34 options. From walkers to shape sorters here's what leads the pack.

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1. Shake & Match Shape Sorter

The Shake & Match Shape Sorter ($25) helps with shape-sorting skills.

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Shake & Match Shape Sorter
$25
from maisonette.com
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2. Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench

The Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench ($17) is a sweet spin on a classic toy.

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench
$17
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3. Block & Roll Walker

Little ones who are still getting used to walking will love pushing this Block & Roll Walker ($48) for stability.

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Block & Roll Walker
$48
from amazon.com
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4. Plan Toys Foldable Rocking Horse

When your confidence they can use this Plan Toys Foldable Rocking Horse ($160) safely, it will keep them busy for a while!

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Plan Toys Foldable Rocking Horse
$160
from thetot.com
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5. Teach My Toddler Continents & Animals

It's never too early to learn geography, and thanks to this Teach My Toddler Continents & Animals ($9), your toddler can learn all about the different wild animals all over the world.

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Teach My Toddler Continents & Animals
$9
from target.com
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6. Little People Spinnin' Sounds Airport

A trip to the airport has truly never been so fun as with the Little People Spinnin' Sounds Airport ($90) from Fisher-Price. Your budding air traffic controller can take the plane up to the top of the pole, press on the cloud and watch the plane spin around as it "flies."

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Little People Spinnin' Sounds Airport
$90
from amazon.com
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7. 3 Piece Tegu Magnetic Racer Building Block Set, Blue Big Top

Get them started on building with the 3 Piece Tegu Magnetic Racer Building Block Set, Blue Big Top ($13).

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3 Piece Tegu Magnetic Racer Building Block Set, Blue Big Top
$13
from amazon.com
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8. Skip Hop Explore and More Roll Around Rattle Toy, Hedgehog

Hedgehogs don't have to be prickly! This smooth Skip Hop Explore and More Roll Around Rattle Toy ($8) can also be a teether, and comes in two different designs — a bee and an owl.

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Skip Hop Explore and More Roll Around Rattle Toy
$8
from amazon.com
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9. VTech Pull and Sing Puppy

This VTech Pull and Sing Puppy ($10) is adorable.

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VTech Pull and Sing Puppy
$10
from walmart.com
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10. VTech Musical Rhymes Book

This VTech Musical Rhymes Book ($14) will keep little ones entertained no matter where you are. It also helps with building fine motor skills by sliding and twisting the play pieces.

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VTech Musical Rhymes Book
$14
from walmart.com
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11. Sassy Developmental Bumpy Ball

There's so much going on with this Sassy Developmental Bumpy Ball ($29), so your toddler is going to love it (and be kept busy!).

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Sassy Developmental Bumpy Ball
$29
from walmart.com
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12. Janod Fox Ride-On Toy

One-year-olds who love to scoot will be all about this Janod Fox Ride-On Toy ($66).

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Janod Fox Ride-On Toy
$66
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13. Plan Toys Plan Preschool Clatter Music

This colorful Plan Toys Plan Preschool Clatter Music ($18) is an adorable addition to any toy box.

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Plan Toys Plan Preschool Clatter Music
$18
from target.com
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14. VTech Drop and Go Dump Truck

This VTech Drop and Go Dump Truck ($14) is intended to help children learn their numbers.

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VTech Drop and Go Dump Truck
$14
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15. Click N' Play Bath Foam Letters & Numbers

What better way to learn letters and numbers than in the bath?! These Click N' Play Bath Foam Letters & Numbers ($7) will grow with your child all through learning their ABCs to when they start spelling and doing maths.

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Click N' Play Bath Foam Letters & Numbers
$7
from amazon.com
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16. Pantone: Box of Colour

Introduce your baby to the world of Pantone with these six sweet board books in the Pantone: Box of Colour ($13).

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Pantone: Box of Colour
$13
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17. Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes Musical Toy

The Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes Musical Toy ($9) was the most gifted toy of 2018.

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Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes Musical Toy
$9
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18. VTech Click and Count Remote

This VTech Click and Count Remote ($10) includes 45 sing-along songs, melodies, sound effects, and phrases. Toddlers can pretend channel surf through nine different channels including weather and news. The interactive role play is excellent for early education.

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VTech Click and Count Remote
$10
from amazon.com
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19. Step2 WaterWheel Activity Play Table

Summertime just got much more fun with this Step2 WaterWheel Activity Play Table ($42).

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Step2 WaterWheel Activity Play Table
$42
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20. VTech Busy Learners Activity Cube

Your kiddo will develop motor skills by playing with this VTech Busy Learners Activity Cube ($16).

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VTech Busy Learners Activity Cube
$16
from amazon.com
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21. Corn Popper

This ball-popping Corn Popper ($8) has always been perfect for new walkers and continues to be popular among toddlers.

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Corn Popper
$8
from walmart.com
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22. VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker

Your toddler will grow quickly, but their toys can grow with them too! This VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker ($26, originally $35) is perfect to help them get moving.

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VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker
$26
from amazon.com
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23. HABA's Rainbow Whirls Pegging Game

HABA's Rainbow Whirls Pegging Game ($26) is a fun take on the classic stacking rings. It's a combination puzzle and ring game, so tots can pile up the rings by colour or any other category they see fit.

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Rainbow Whirls Pegging Game
$26
from walmart.com
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24. VTech Touch and Swipe Baby Phone

This VTech Touch and Swipe Baby Phone ($15) includes 12 light-up pretend apps including a calendar, a clock, and the weather. This toy helps with hand-eye coordination.

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VTech Touch and Swipe Baby Phone
$15
from amazon.com
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25. Melissa & Doug Toolbox Fill and Spill Tool Chest

Home improvements will be a breeze if your toddler has this nine-piece Melissa & Doug Toolbox Fill and Spill Tool Chest ($21).

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Melissa & Doug Toolbox Fill and Spill Tool Chest
$21
from target.com
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26. O Ball Twist Round Toy

This O Ball Twist Round Toy ($4) has so many fun elements.

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O Ball Twist Round Toy
$4
from amazon.com
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27. Plan Toys Feed a Frog Game

This Plan Toys Feed a Frog Game ($15) may just be the cutest little game we've ever seen!

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Plan Toys Feed a Frog Game
$15
from landofnod.com
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28. GoStock Friction Powered Cars

These GoStock Friction Powered Cars ($18) are perfect for the backyard.

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GoStock Friction Powered Cars
$18
from walmart.com
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29. Little Tikes Go and Grow Lil' Rollin' Giraffe Ride-on

Your little one can scoot all over the place with this Little Tikes Go and Grow Lil' Rollin' Giraffe Ride-on ($30).

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Little Tikes Go and Grow Lil' Rollin' Giraffe Ride-on
$30
from amazon.com
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30. Fisher-Price Bright Beats Dance and Move BeatBo

The Fisher-Price Bright Beats Dance and Move BeatBo ($49) is up for a dance party whenever your toddler is!

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Fisher-Price Bright Beats Dance and Move BeatBo
$49
from amazon.com
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31. Fisher-Price Ferris Wheel Music Box

This Fisher-Price Ferris Wheel Music Box ($20) will help with cognitive learning.

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Fisher-Price Ferris Wheel Music Box
$20
from walmart.com
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32. Sesame Street Play All Day Elmo

What tot doesn't want their very own true-to-life Sesame Street character? The Playskool Sesame Street Love2Learn Elmo ($63) is a cuddly plush toy that engages with more than 350 responses and grows with your toddler thanks to a beginner mode, which offers simpler cause-and-effect play like tummy-tickling, and a preschool mode with games and activities.

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Playskool Sesame Street Love2Learn Elmo
$63
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33. VTech KidiBeats Drum Set

If you feel like you have a tiny musician on your hands, try out the VTech KidiBeats Drum Set ($18). The drum pads and cymbal each have their own unique sound for sensory development.

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VTech KidiBeats Drum Set
$18
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