what to get for a 1 year old

**ilovemynewpuppy** · 01-15-2008, 06:32 PM

i never thought of that...........

**angelbow20** · 01-15-2008, 06:40 PM

Learning blocks and toys or toddler movies.

**Muddy4paws** · 01-15-2008, 07:09 PM

something colourful and noisey!!

**jennielynn1970** · 01-15-2008, 07:28 PM

I was going to say those Baby Einstein cds or dvds. Toys to play in the tub with might be fun too.

**Catlady711** · 01-15-2008, 07:34 PM

I'm a bit unconventional. Babies get lots of toys, most of which get drooled on, and destroyed by the time the child is 5 and end up being thrown out.

My vote for a gift is a Savings Bond. It's something that will grow, just like the child, and will probably be more useful to him/her when they are older than a long gone toy they don't rember.

If it's a relative or for a close family friend that you would anticipate getting the child a gift every year, then starting a small interest savings account with an annual deposit of your choice in lieu of a toy is a great idea.

Like I said, I'm a bit unconventional.

**ilovemynewpuppy** · 01-15-2008, 09:35 PM

wow thanks everyone

**Maya & Inka's mommy** · 01-16-2008, 05:16 AM

Building blocks and stuffed animal, defenitely!!

**BitsyNaceyDog** · 01-16-2008, 08:03 AM

Books, Books Books!! A child can never have too many books.

Nathan loves books and we read a lot. I don't think he gets sick of reading the same books over and over, but I do. I'm always buying him new books and he got a lot of new books for Christmas which he loves and I greatly appreciate.

Cookie Countdown is Nathan's favorite book. It's a big cardboard book (great because babies can't tear the pages) with "googly eyes" that move (Nathan LOVES the eyes). The story is a good story about sharing and friendship too. There is also a similar Elmo book. We don't have that one, Ill probably get it for him soon though.

I love the author Doreen Cronin, she has a lot of really cute stories.

**jackie** · 01-16-2008, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by Catlady711

I'm a bit unconventional. Babies get lots of toys, most of which get drooled on, and destroyed by the time the child 5 and end up being thrown out.

My vote for a gift is a Savings Bond. It's something that will grow, just like the child, and will probably be more useful to him/her when they are older than a long gone toy they don't rember.

If it's a relative or for a close family friend that you would anticipate getting the child a gift every year, then starting a small interest savings account with an annual deposit of your choice in lieu of a toy is a great idea.

Like I said, I'm a bit unconventional.

Two thumbs up!

Most babies have more toys then they can shake a stick (or rattle) at, and at one year old, they hardly need them.