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Best Gifts for Baby's First Birthday - Toys for 1 Year Old Boys

May 3, 2023
3 min read

Updated: May 20, 2023

If you're looking for something amazing to get for your baby's first birthday, you've come to the right post! We've compiled a list of the best toys for 1 year old boys (if you are shopping for a baby girl, head to this post instead) for every budget! You'll find some of our favorite educational baby toys, toys for motor development, toys that encourage imaginative play, and other first birthday present ideas that anyone in the family will enjoy giving!

A one year old boy in suspenders, a hat, and a bowtie eating his birthday cake.

Best Gifts for Baby's First Birthday

If you are looking for a list of unique gift ideas for baby's first birthday that do not include toys, be sure to read this post.

Softscape Climbing Blocks ($128.58) These climbing blocks are amazing for gross motor skill development - they encourage crawling, pulling to stand, cruising, and provide a safe place to practice climbing stairs.

A baby girl smiling and sitting on top of softscape climbing blocks.

Bubble Machine ($29.95) Bubbles can be used to encourage silly play, family bonding time, and fine motor skills.

A black bubble machine blowing bubbles that show fun things you can use the bubbles for.

Piker Triangle ($169.99) The three unique wood pieces come apart for a variety of play designs. The piker triangle helps develop gross motor skills and is a toy that will last for years!

Two young boys playing on a piker triangle.

Montessori Stacking Blocks ($15.99) These cute and colorful stacking blocks help develop concentration and fine motor skills while helping learn animal names and sounds.

A little girl with a ponytail on top of her head playing with animal montessori stacking blocks.

Melissa and Doug Wooden Railway Set ($159.99) 130 pieces of pure creative fun. This toy is one that will grow with your little boy as he gets older.

A wooden train set with a red bridge, magnetic train, and wooden conductor.

Balance Bike ($39.99) Balance bikes are a great tool for teaching balance, coordination, and helps little ones transition to a tricycle or bicycle at an early age.

Kids Jeep with Parent Remote Control ($199.99) Not only will your baby feel cool driving this, but they will look stinking adorable in it, too. They can use the baby jeep to learn cause and effect and strengthen their hand-eye-coordination.

A white and black remote controlled kids jeep with headlights.

Water Table ($79.99) Water provides great sensory play for little learners, encourages standing and cruising, and makes for great outdoor fun in the sun!

A blue and green water table with ducks, frogs, and water toys.

Pop Up Ball Pit, Tunnel, and Tent ($64.95) The games you can play with a tunnel, tent, and ball pit are endless. This toy encourages silly games and creative play, and also entices the older siblings to get involved.

A red, blue, and green pop up tent with a ball pit, basketball hoop, target game, and balls.

Black and Decker Tool Bench ($79.99) A perfect gift for the boy who is always trying to be like daddy. At their first birthday, this toy may develop dexterity and fine motor skills, but as he grows this toy will become a favorite for years.

A black and Decker kids tool bench with play power tools.

A library full of baby books (our top 10 baby books) Check out our list of the top 10 best baby books for baby's first year and beyond.

A book cover for "Never touch A Monster" with two funny looking and textured monsters on the front.

Kids Roller Coaster ($139.99) For the baby that has a daring side, this kids roller coaster can be used indoors or outdoors to satisfy that need for adventure.

A colorful kids rollercoaster in red, green, orange, and blue.

Adjustable Height Kitchen Step Stool ($119.99) Kids aren't born with the idea that chores are boring - to them, chores are play! Get them involved in the cooking, cleaning, baking, and everyday chores with a safe and sturdy step stool.

A mom laughing with her toddler boy who is standing on a kitchen stool in their modern white kitchen.

Swimming Lesson Vouchers Read our article on baby swim lessons here!

Two babies in a swimming pool floating on their backs and smiling.

Elephant Toddler Lounge Chair ($74.99) By one year of age, baby boy has probably learned the couch is where his favorite adults sit to relax. Get him an adorable little lounge chair of his own to feel included and special.

A fluffy gray toddler lounge chair in the shape of an elephant.

4 in 1 Tricycle ($139.99) A tricycle that grows with your baby through the years as they develop their motor skills and confidence.

An all black Tricycoo with the shade down.

Personalized Wooden Name Puzzle ($27.99) Puzzle building is starting to become a favorite past-time at this age, get one that helps her learn her name, grow her brain, and then can be stored in her memory box as she grows up.

A small hand putting the letter "L" into his "Michael" wooden puzzle on the ground.

Montessori Busy Board ($27.90) Engage baby's mind and fine motor skills with a montessori busy board like this. This is also a great travel toy for car rides and airplanes.

A montesorri busy board with a clock, shoe laces, beads, buckles, and zippers.

Little Tikes Indoor Trampoline ($69.99) For those high-energy kiddos that don't like to sit still, burn off some of those wiggles with an indoor (or outdoor) trampoline.

A blue and black little tikes indoor kids trampoline.

Outdoor Toddler Swing with Hardware ($42.99) For babies who are fans of the park and love to sit in the swing all day, bring the swing home for them! Everything is machine washable and can be hung inside or outside.

An outdoor toddler swing with wooden rails, a white seat cushion, and rope.

Baby Sports Center ($44.99) Introduce basketball, soccer, and sports fun with this adorable baby's first sports center.

A red and black kids sports center for basketball and soccer.

There are so many fun, creative, and educational 1st birthday presents you can choose from to buy for the baby in your life - you really can't go wrong with any gift! Choose something within your budget that you think would bring a smile to their face and that they will use many times over.

Jess