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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Isabelle Aron

The best toys and gifts for one-year-olds: 25 fun, skill-building ideas, chosen by toddlers (and parents)

Composite image, with illustrations, of toys and games for one-year-olds against a blue, green and yellow background

Buying gifts for a one-year-old can be a lot of fun. At this age, they’re increasingly inquisitive about the world and changing all the time. From “real world play”, such as pretend food sets, to a shape-sorter that’s bound to delight little ones, there are so many lovely options to appeal to this age group.

If you’re looking for a toy to help with education and development, look for one that encourages problem-solving, hand-eye coordination or understanding cause and effect, as these are skills they are developing. As one-year-olds are often starting to walk and talk, you may also look for wooden walkers and books to spark their imaginations and help them get to grips with language.

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