The pressure is on when your kid's first birthday [1] 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.
Shake & Match Shape Sorter
The Shake & Match Shape Sorter [3] ($25) helps with shape-sorting skills.
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench
The Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench [4] ($17) is a sweet spin on a classic toy.
Block & Roll Walker
Little ones who are still getting used to walking will love pushing this Block & Roll Walker [5] ($48) for stability.
Plan Toys Foldable Rocking Horse
When your confidence they can use this Plan Toys Foldable Rocking Horse [6] ($160) safely, it will keep them busy for a while!
Teach My Toddler Continents & Animals
It's never too early to learn geography, and thanks to this Teach My Toddler Continents & Animals [7] ($9), your toddler can learn all about the different wild animals all over the world.
Little People Spinnin' Sounds Airport
A trip to the airport has truly never been so fun as with the Little People Spinnin' Sounds Airport [8] ($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."
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 [9] ($13).
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 [10] ($8) can also be a teether, and comes in two different designs — a bee and an owl.
VTech Pull and Sing Puppy
This VTech Pull and Sing Puppy [11] ($10) is adorable.
VTech Musical Rhymes Book
This VTech Musical Rhymes Book [12] ($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.
Sassy Developmental Bumpy Ball
There's so much going on with this Sassy Developmental Bumpy Ball [13] ($29), so your toddler is going to love it (and be kept busy!).
Janod Fox Ride-On Toy
One-year-olds who love to scoot will be all about this Janod Fox Ride-On Toy [14] ($66).
Plan Toys Plan Preschool Clatter Music
This colorful Plan Toys Plan Preschool Clatter Music [15] ($18) is an adorable addition to any toy box.
VTech Drop and Go Dump Truck
This VTech Drop and Go Dump Truck [16] ($14) is intended to help children learn their numbers.
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 [17] ($7) will grow with your child all through learning their ABCs to when they start spelling and doing maths.
Pantone: Box of Colour
Introduce your baby to the world of Pantone with these six sweet board books in the Pantone: Box of Colour [18] ($13).
Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes Musical Toy
The Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes Musical Toy [19] ($9) was the most gifted toy of 2018.
VTech Click and Count Remote
This VTech Click and Count Remote [20] ($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.
Step2 WaterWheel Activity Play Table
Summertime just got much more fun with this Step2 WaterWheel Activity Play Table [21] ($42).
VTech Busy Learners Activity Cube
Your kiddo will develop motor skills by playing with this VTech Busy Learners Activity Cube [22] ($16).
Corn Popper
This ball-popping Corn Popper [23] ($8) has always been perfect for new walkers and continues to be popular among toddlers.
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 [24] ($26, originally $35) is perfect to help them get moving.
HABA's Rainbow Whirls Pegging Game
HABA's Rainbow Whirls Pegging Game [25] ($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.
VTech Touch and Swipe Baby Phone
This VTech Touch and Swipe Baby Phone [26] ($15) includes 12 light-up pretend apps including a calendar, a clock, and the weather. This toy helps with hand-eye coordination.
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 [27] ($21).
O Ball Twist Round Toy
This O Ball Twist Round Toy [28] ($4) has so many fun elements.
Plan Toys Feed a Frog Game
This Plan Toys Feed a Frog Game [29] ($15) may just be the cutest little game we've ever seen!
GoStock Friction Powered Cars
These GoStock Friction Powered Cars [30] ($18) are perfect for the backyard.
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 [31] ($30).
Fisher-Price Bright Beats Dance and Move BeatBo
The Fisher-Price Bright Beats Dance and Move BeatBo [32] ($49) is up for a dance party whenever your toddler is!
Fisher-Price Ferris Wheel Music Box
This Fisher-Price Ferris Wheel Music Box [33] ($20) will help with cognitive learning.
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 [34] ($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.
VTech KidiBeats Drum Set
If you feel like you have a tiny musician on your hands, try out the VTech KidiBeats Drum Set [35] ($18). The drum pads and cymbal each have their own unique sound for sensory development.