1st Birthday Gifts

Thoughtful 1st birthday gifts, chosen by Louise, a home-educating mum. From stacking toys, shape sorters and soft dolls to walkers, ride-ons and activity tables, these are gifts for 1 year olds that get played with every day, long after the party.

Shop by budget: gifts under £30, gifts £30 to £60 or gifts £60 and over. Or browse toys for 1 year olds, new baby gifts, Christmas gifts for 1 year olds and our first birthday gift guide. Free UK delivery on orders over £60.

What is a good 1st birthday gift?

The best first birthday gifts are ones a one-year-old can use every day. Popular choices here include stacking toys, push-and-pull walkers, activity cubes and soft dolls. If you want something small, the Little Dutch Birthday Crown is £15.95.

How much should I spend on a 1st birthday present?

There are gifts here for every budget, from under £30 to bigger gifts of £60 and over. Use the budget links above to browse each range.

Are these gifts suitable for girls and boys?

Yes. Most are for both. For example, the Little Dutch 4 in 1 Trike comes in green, blue, pink and off white.

What age are these gifts for?

They are chosen for babies turning one. Each product page shows the recommended age, because some items, such as the trike and scooters, are used well beyond the first birthday.

Is there free delivery?

Yes, on UK orders over £60.

  • Chosen for 12 months and up
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About 1st Birthday Gifts

First birthday gift ideas

Around their first birthday, most babies are pulling up, cruising and taking first steps. Walkers, first trikes and ride-ons support that new confidence, while dolls, soft toys and simple wooden toys suit quieter play at home.

Gifts that grow with them

A Pikler triangle or learning tower is used for years, not months, which makes it a good joint present from the whole family.

Party extras

Our Little Dutch birthday crowns come with numbers 1 to 5, so the same crown can be worn every birthday until they turn five.

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What is a good 1st birthday gift?

Something that matches what they are learning now: a walker or first trike for early steps, a doll or soft toy to care for, or a simple wooden toy to push, stack and sort.

What can I buy a 1 year old for under £30?

Good choices include a wooden spiral tower, pounding bench, shape sorter, pull-along toy, stacking train or a birthday crown. See all our gifts under £30.

Are these gifts suitable for a 1 year old?

Each product shows its recommended age on the card and product page. For a first birthday, choose items marked 12 Months+ or younger.

Can I send the gift straight to them?

Yes. Enter their address at checkout and add a gift message to your order.

How much is UK delivery?

UK delivery is free on orders over £60. Delivery for smaller orders is shown at checkout.

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