Lifestyle and fashion blogger, model, and mama-of-two Rocky Barnes celebrated her son Charlie’s first birthday with a super fun(gi) mushroom-themed party, complete with adorable mushroom decor and the sweetest theme backstory ever. As a proud, trendsetting mom to two young boys, Rocky’s passion for ultra-cool and engaging kids’ toys is apparent in this list of 20 gifts every 1-year-old (and their parents!) will love.
Who doesn’t love a personalized gift? This thoughtful wooden puzzle not only encourages fine motor skills and cognitive ability, but it’s also a sweet keepsake that can be displayed once they’ve moved on to more challenging activities.
Recommended age: 1 month & up
Price at time of publication: $9.99
They’re mushrooms. They’re colorful. They’re numbered. They’re everything! This cute wood shape sorter game facilitates number matching, color recognition and sorting skills, making it a trendy and educational choice.
Recommended age: 3 years & up
Price at time of publication: $12.99
Parents and kids alike can enjoy hours of creative play with this colorful, STEM-approved magnetic building set!
Recommended age: 3 years & up
Price at time of publication: $21.99
Melissa & Doug’s sound puzzles are practically a must for toddlers thanks to their engaging designs, easy-to-grasp pegs and irresistible sounds/music. (Yes, parents, you can turn the music off.)
Recommended age: 2 years & up
Price at time of publication: $10.99
Every child approaching toddler status needs a great push toy to help them improve their coordination. Not only does this one come with 33 wood blocks to play with, but the soft, muted colors give this set a fresh, calming aesthetic.
Recommended age: 12 months–3 years
Price at time of publication: $49.99
Kids LOVE pretend play, so this box of “choppable” fruit and veg is an awesome way to teach them about different healthy foods, hand-and-eye coordination and imaginative play.
Recommended age: 24 months–12 years
Price at time of publication: $26.99
Melissa & Doug makes fantastic wooden train sets that can be mix-and-matched with other brands, but this one is extra special as it can be folded up and carried around so little ones can play conductor wherever they are.
Recommended age: 3 years & up
Price at time of publication: $30.99
Written by Camilla Reid and illustrated by Ingela P. Arrhenius, these sturdy, interactive board books encourage kids to push, pull and turn on every page to reveal a “peekaboo” moment. Rocky recommends “Peekaboo: Sun," “Peekaboo: Moon” and “Peekaboo: Farm”!
Recommended age: 0–2 years
Price at time of publication: $9.99
Any parent of a rambunctious toddler knows that accidents will happen. That’s why these soft, cloth-covered vehicles are a joy. They even make crinkling, squeaking or rattling noises to encourage continued play and sensory development!
Recommended age: 12–18 months
Price at time of publication: $19.99
Neutral colors added with non-toxic water-based paint and a wide variety of shapes elevate the classic shape sorter activity cube to the next level.
Recommended age: 36 months–8 years
Price at time of publication: $22.99
Little rockstars will adore playing with this plethora of percussive instruments—including a xylophone, cymbal, drum and guiro—while improving their fine and gross motor skills, memory and coordination.
Recommended age: 6 months–8 years
Price at time of publication: $29.99
Learning how to walk is simply more fun when you combine it with riding! This sleek balance bike is designed with ease of use and safety in mind, so your little one can focus on exiting the crawling stage with flying colors.
Recommended age: 12 months & up
Price at time of publication: $49.99
A cuddly-soft plushie to keep them company during naptime and beyond is essential. And really, how cute is this happy little mushroom one?
Recommended age: 3 years & up
Price at time of publication: $9.99
These rock! No, really, these beautifully painted wood polyhedrons help to develop fine motor skills, logical thinking, balance ability, creativity and so much more.
Recommended age: 36 months–15 years
Price at time of publication: $35.99
When it comes to toddlers, you can’t go wrong with toy vehicles! This wooden set is especially engaging thanks to its “vehicles within a vehicle” design. Kids can easily move the upper level up and down, load and unload cars, and then move them around!
Recommended age: 3 years & up
Price at time of publication: $14.99
Whether you use these natural wood mushrooms for decor or imaginative play (how adorable would they be in a fairy tale setting?), they’re simply charming.
Recommended age: 36 months & up
Price at time of publication: $19.99
An octave of rainbow notes and antenna mallets come together to create a sweet symphony of musical learning and fine motor skills. It even comes with some simple song cards so they can learn how to play their favorite tunes!
Recommended age: 36 months–6 years
Price at time of publication: $10.99
When in doubt, keep it simple! This scribble book is a blank canvas for your toddler’s imagination (and something you’ll want to hold onto forever and revisit as they grow up).
Recommended age: 1 year & up
Price at time of publication: $5.99
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