what to get for a 1 year old

[Catlady711]

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.