Top Picks for First Birthday Gifts

I’m in the thick of planning for our little one’s first birthday. I’m feeling a bit at a loss because daughter number two got what I would consider to be the perfect first birthday gifts. Since we still have them, I’m not sure what to get for number three. I’ve been devoting far too much time to obsessing over this. Here are some of my resulting thoughts about great first birthday gifts.

A great push toy is a wonderful option. I bought this great Natural Doll Pram from Haba for my middle daughter and we are still loving it. You can purchase one for $152.99 at sbkidsco.com. Although I’m not completely convinced we need another wooden push toy, it feels like a first birthday must. So, I think we will be gifting daughter number three with the Plan Toys Woodpecker Walker, which retails for $78.50 at nubiusorganics.com.

For a little girl, a simple doll is a perfect gift. Many boys will appreciate one too. My pick is Baby Stella. You can purchase this soft doll for $24.99 at amazon.com. I’d recommend getting sucked in by the accessories, though. I’ve found them to be pricey, and a bit under-sized.

A pull toy goes a long way in entertaining a new walker. I love Djeco’s line of wooden pull toys. Daughter number two received the kitty, and I bought the donkey for one of my nephews on his first birthday. Prices vary by animal. Plan to spend around $30-$35. You can check them all out at oompa.com.

Finally, a set of nesting cups or blocks makes for a lot of educational fun. I love the look of these Eric Carle blocks, but was disappointed when I received them and discovered they are made from cardboard. I will say that they have held up better than I expected. You can purchase a set for $20.99 at amazon.com.