Gift ideas for the first birthday - what can you give a one-year-old child?

Gift ideas for the first birthday - what can you give a one-year-old child?

The first birthday is significantly more important for parents and relatives than for the child itself - and again and again the question arises: What should I give? For friends and relatives, parents should be the first port of call of the parents. Because they know best what the baby needs.

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All parents know that: for the first birthday of the offspring many gifts flutter into the house. Some useful, others unwanted, not age-appropriate, not suitable for babies or already present - which is often the case when the child already has older siblings. To avoid the second case, you should encourage all potential donors to first ask and then give. In the following article you will find gift ideas .

Basics to give

Anyone who chooses the gift for the first birthday of a godchild, grandchild or offspring of friends should be aware that parents are the measure of all things. Our little ones do not really need anything at this age, even preferences for certain toys or picture book themes are not really pronounced yet. Parents usually have a certain idea of ​​what they have or do not want for their child. Pedagogically valuable toys, natural materials and everything that is practically practical are usually at the top of your wish list.

First children's cutlery and child-friendly dishes

By the end of the first year at the latest, our little ones start to try out the food and drink themselves. A great gift here are cutlery and Schnabeltassen - most beautifully personalized. Also a nice gift are the first plates and cups - ideally in a beautiful design, shatterproof and suitable for the microwave.

Sandbox and sand molds

With one year children can sit and try the first sand games. In addition to a small sandbox made of wood or plastic, the first set of sand toys with sand molds, shovel, bucket and rake is usually well received. Here it is important to pay attention to quality. The first toy should also have rounded corners. If the child's family has a large balcony or even a garden, a shell as a small sandpit is a nice gift.

motor Activity Games

Motorcycles and pegs are best suited to promote the fine motor skills of the little ones. Equally suitable are first wooden puzzles. Important in the selection: for the little ones, the items must be so large that they can not be swallowed.

Walkers

Supportive for getting on two legs are walkers a great gift for the first birthday. The car made of wood or plastic can easily push the child in front of him. Especially nice are the cars that offer space for toys or the first doll. Some models have additional play functions or are also suitable for reinstalling. But beware: The once so popular "walking free" to sit have long been known to be harmful to motor skills and should not be on the wish list.

First picture books

With a year, many children have a slightly longer attention span and can look at the first picture books. The books are also used to learn the first words, but the images can be named when viewing the same with. Important for the books: They must be made of sturdy cardboard or wood and be "smudge-proof".

Building blocks

Building blocks - preferably made of wood - are available in many different variants and good for the motor skills and the experimentation of the little ones. In addition to simple blocks of natural wood, there are also "discovery stones", colored blocks or shaped blocks that can be assembled into animals or other figures.

Bobbycar or other slip-in

Bobbycars and similar slide companions are ideal to satisfy the children's increasing urge to move. The sturdy plastic trolleys are suitable for inside and outside and make your child mobile.

Nice for the nursery

Decorations in the nursery are ideal for a stimulating environment. Beautiful mobiles, a children's room lamp inspiring children's eyes or the first small sofa set are suitable as beautiful children's room gifts. Here, however, it is particularly important when giving gifts to consult with the parents: What is desired and what is the space for?

No idea? Then give money!

If none of the above suggestions are yours, then there is also a very different gift variant, namely money. This can take the form of a separate savings account for the child or as a gift in cash. The money can be collected for the next major purchase. Because in the course of the second year of life a child needs more and most parents are happy if they can then meet the special wishes and needs from the gift fund. This also creates the necessary scope for high-quality toys that survive even the second or third child or can be passed on within the relationship and circle of friends.

My special tip: The online gift list

For online-affine parents and family, there is a great way to present for the first birthday. Many online shops offer the possibility to create gift lists. Anyone can then pick out the favorite gift in the right price range and runs no risk that the parents make long faces when it comes to unpacking. Also possible are online lists in shared WhatsApp groups or in a publicly accessible cloud folder. Dare to try! In many cases, this variant is really good. And who does not like the Internet, can still ask personally.

Or something completely different? Something for later ...

Recently, we read the story of a family on the net that asked relatives and friends to write a letter to their daughter for their first birthday - with good wishes and tips for life. These letters have kept the parents in a box and the girl should get her as a gift for her 18th birthday. Recently, the young lady came of age and got these letters for her birthday - partly from people who had died in the meantime. The girl said that was the most beautiful gift she had ever received. Maybe an idea - especially for families who are already well equipped ...