What to buy for your baby’s first birthday
When it comes to choosing a gift for a baby's first birthday, it can be a wonderful and meaningful gesture. Every baby is unique, and developmental milestones can vary.
Although babies may not comprehend the concept of presents at this stage, it's an opportunity to select something that can be both useful and enjoyable for the baby and their parents.
Here are some ideas to choose from:
Interactive Toys
When selecting toys for a baby, choose items that engage their senses, such as soft books, textured toys, and toys with lights and sounds. Look for items that encourage exploration and stimulate their developing senses. Such as our vtech Baby Touch and Teach Tablet. Discover and learn early skills including numbers, shapes, animals, colours and letters.
Soft Play Mats
A colourful and cushioned play mat provides a comfortable space for babies to play, crawl, and explore. Look for options with interactive features like attached toys or textures.
Educational Toys
Toys that promote learning, such as shape sorters, stacking blocks, or musical instruments designed for infants, can be both fun and beneficial for their development. A toy that stimulates hand-eye coordination such as our Baby Clementoni Play For Future Shape Sorter Bucket is the perfect first toy to promote learning of numbers, shapes and colours.
Supportive Toys
A baby's first steps are a major developmental milestone that brings immense joy and excitement to parents and caregivers. On average, babies take their first steps between 9 and 12 months. Use toys that support standing and walking. For example, the ideal walker from vtech is great for taking those first few confident steps.
DIY Memory Box
Create a personalised memory box where parents can store mementos like the baby's first shoes, a lock of hair, or special cards. Including a heartfelt birthday card or a small note adds a personal touch.
Puzzle Toys
Puzzles are designed to encourage the development of fine motor skills and colour recognition. They are excellent for promoting cognitive development and problem-solving skills. The Cocomelon First Puzzle Two Pack is ideal for 12 months+.
Celebrations
Besides the gifts, it’s time to celebrate your little one. Decorate with balloons and banners to create a festive atmosphere. Soft, helium-filled balloons can be a hit with little ones. Plan activities suitable for babies, such as a baby play area. Get in a small smash cake or dress the birthday baby in a special outfit for the occasion.
Celebrate your baby's milestones, create a supportive environment, and cherish their newfound independence. Always supervise babies during playtime, and choose toys that are appropriate for their age and developmental stage. At BargainMax we have a full range of toys suitable for your baby at any stage.
