Popsugar Parenting Gifts For Kids Cheap Gifts For 1-Year-Olds 26 Affordable Gift Ideas For 1-Year-Olds That Are Fun and Engageing 3 December 2020 by Anvita Reddy Image Source: Amazon As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. There are so many milestones — both physically and developmentally — that happen within a baby's first year of life. From sitting upright on their own to paying attention to speech and even developing hand-eye coordination and motor skills, the curiousness with which they discover new aspects of life is worth rewarding. When it comes to gifting for a 1-year-old child, it can be challenging; you want to get them something that will bring them joy, but that's also in line with where they are cognitively and socially. If you're looking for ideas, we are highlighting ourfavourite gifts of the year for 1-year-olds, and they're all under $20. — Additional reporting by Rebecca Brown Related: 24 Toys and Gifts Your 4-Year-Old Will Love in 2019 1 GoStock Friction Powered Cars Image Source: amazon.com These GoStock Friction Powered Cars ($17, originally $23) are perfect for the backyard. GoStock Friction Powered Cars $17 from amazon.com Buy Now 2 VTech Touch and Swipe Baby Phone Image Source: amazon.com 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. VTech Touch and Swipe Baby Phone $15 from amazon.com Buy Now 3 VTech Drop and Go Dump Truck Image Source: Amazon This VTech Drop and Go Dump Truck ($10, originally $15) is intended to help children learn their numbers. VTech Drop and Go Dump Truck $10 from amazon.com Buy Now 4 Fun With Pets: A Pop-Up Book Image Source: Amazon Join Little Bunny as she tries to find her animal friends in a game of hide-and-seek in Fun With Pets: A Pop-Up Book ($9). Fun With Pets: A Pop-Up Book $9 from amazon.com Buy Now 5 VTech Click and Count Remote Image Source: amazon.com This VTech Click and Count Remote ($20) 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. VTech Click and Count Remote $20 from amazon.com Buy Now 6 Skip Hop Infant Hedgehog Accordion Image Source: shop.nordstrom.com Not only is this Skip Hop Infant Hedgehog Accordion ($15) great for musical children, but it also has rubberized details that are intended to soothe teething kids. Skip Hop Infant Hedgehog Accordion $15 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now 7 Kinrex Elephant Plush Image Source: Amazon This bestselling Kinrex Elephant Plush ($12) is incredibly soft. Kinrex Elephant Plush $12 from amazon.com Buy Now 8 Pop-Up Dinosaurs Image Source: Amazon Pop-Up Dinosaurs ($10) has rhymes about giant prehistoric creatures and five big dinosaur pop-ups that jump out from the pages. Pop-Up Dinosaurs $10 from amazon.com Buy Now 9 Soft Book Image Source: Amazon Introduce your baby to the wonder of reading with a Soft Book ($15, originally $24) that they won't rip to shreds. Soft Book $15 from amazon.com Buy Now 10 Curious George in the Box Image Source: Amazon Why mess with perfection? The timeless appeal of an old-fashioned jack-in-the-box pairs with a beloved kids' literary character with this Curious George in the Box ($20) that plays "Pop Goes the Weasel." Curious George in the Box $20 from amazon.com Buy Now 11 VTech KidiBeats Drum Set Image Source: amazon.com If you feel like you have a tiny musician on your hands, try out the VTech KidiBeats Drum Set ($13, originally $20). The drum pads and cymbal each have their own unique sound for sensory development. VTech KidiBeats Drum Set $13 from amazon.com Buy Now 12 Quantum Physics for Babies Image Source: amazon.com Start them young with the Quantum Physics for Babies ($8). It makes learning about our universe a lot easier. Quantum Physics for Babies $8 from amazon.com Buy Now 13 VTech Little Apps Tablet Image Source: amazon.com Let your baby work from home with you with the VTech Little Apps Tablet ($15). VTech Little Apps Tablet $15 from amazon.com Buy Now 14 VTech Jiggle and Giggle Fishing Set Image Source: amazon.com The VTech Jiggle and Giggle Fishing Set ($18, originally $25) is such a fun activity that your one-year-old will love! VTech Jiggle and Giggle Fishing Set $18 from amazon.com Buy Now 15 LeapFrog Chat and Count Emoji Phone Image Source: amazon.com If the one-year-old in your life is obsessed with your phone, get them their own with the LeapFrog Chat and Count Emoji Phone ($10). LeapFrog Chat and Count Emoji Phone $10 from amazon.com Buy Now 16 LeapFrog Learn & Groove Shakin' Colours Maracas Image Source: amazon.com Get moving and grooving with the LeapFrog Learn & Groove Shakin' Colours Maracas ($14). LeapFrog Learn & Groove Shakin' Colours Maracas $14 from amazon.com Buy Now 17 Mega Bloks Peek a Blocks Amusement Park Image Source: amazon.com You can never go wrong with building blocks and the Mega Bloks Peek a Blocks Amusement Park ($20) is perfect. Mega Bloks Peek a Blocks Amusement Park $20 from amazon.com Buy Now 18 VTech Pop-a-Balls Push & Pop Bulldozer Image Source: amazon.com One-year-old will love the VTech Pop-a-Balls Push & Pop Bulldozer ($14). VTech Pop-a-Balls Push & Pop Bulldozer $14 from amazon.com Buy Now 19 Edushape Cosy Pal Stuffed Animal with Recording Device Image Source: nordstrom.com Cuddle up with the Edushape Cosy Pal Stuffed Animal with Recording Device ($15). You can even record a special personalized message! Edushape Cosy Pal Stuffed Animal with Recording Device $15 from nordstrom.com Buy Now 20 'If I Were a Puppy...' Book Image Source: nordstrom.com Bed time just got a lot better with the 'If I Were a Puppy...' Book ($13). 'If I Were a Puppy...' Book $13 from nordstrom.com Buy Now 21 B. toys Ladybug Ball Popping Toy Poppitoppy Image Source: target.com The B. toys Ladybug Ball Popping Toy Poppitoppy ($10) will keep your one-year-old entertained. B. toys Ladybug Ball Popping Toy Poppitoppy $10 from target.com Buy Now 22 Skip Hop Fox Print Explore & More Xylophone Image Source: target.com Create melodies with the Skip Hop Fox Print Explore & More Xylophone ($15). Skip Hop Fox Print Explore & More Xylophone $15 from target.com Buy Now 23 My 1st OccuPlaytion Hippo Dentist - 3pc Image Source: target.com Get your one-year-old into taking care of their teeth (or tooth) with the My 1st OccuPlaytion Hippo Dentist - 3pc ($18). My 1st OccuPlaytion Hippo Dentist - 3pc $18 from target.com Buy Now 24 LeapFrog Scout and Violet 100 Words Book They'll learn so many new words with this LeapFrog Scout and Violet 100 Words Book ($18). LeapFrog Scout and Violet 100 Words Book $18 from amazon.com Buy Now 25 Melissa & Doug Musical Farmyard Cube This educational Melissa & Doug Musical Farmyard Cube ($14, originally $20) features animal sounds and songs that will play when their noses are pressed. Melissa & Doug Musical Farmyard Cube $14 from amazon.com Buy Now 26 VTech Care for Me Learning Carrier Image Source: amazon.com Gift this VTech Care for Me Learning Carrier ($12, originally $25) to children who love animals. 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