10 Great Gift Ideas For a 1 Year Old Boy

QDH Outdoor Summer Splash Pad with Alphabet

The QDH Splash Pad for Kids offers fun outdoors right in your backyard. No need to pack a giant bag full of beach or pool supplies, just give your toddler a fun splash pad instead!

Benefits

Not only does the mat offer fun pictures of the alphabet, but it also has non-slip textures for safety. It’s made of 100 percent non-toxic PVC, and it’s thirty percent thicker than most other splash pads. Roll it up when not in use for easy storage.

Downsides

Anything made with PVC can rip, making the item completely useless. Keep some tent patches on hand for quick repairs.

Why we love it

As toddlers do not understand money, you can save money with this affordable splash pad they will love. It’s big enough for other toddlers, too, and only requires a little water to add epic fun to your child’s day.

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RenFox Kids Musical Mat & Piano Keyboard Dance Floor

Add music to your toddler’s life with the RenFox Kids Musical Mats. They are ready to add sounds and love of instruments, all for an affordable price.

Benefits

Toddlers can play eight unique instruments to learn a variety of different sounds. They can walk, crawl, or use their hands to push the buttons. Also, it’s soft and will not hurt them when using.

Downsides

The company says the age of recommended use is three and up, so monitor your child younger the entire time they are using the mat.

Why we love it

Toys that make noise may appeal to toddlers, but toys that fold up easily for storage appeal to parents. This mat rolls up to get it out of the way when not in use.

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CENOVE Montessori Wooden Toys Sorting Puzzle

Wooden toys like the CENOVE Montessori Wooden Toys Sorting Puzzle not only teach valuable skills to toddlers but last a long time.

Benefits

Made in New Zealand, this eco-friendly wooden toy comes with non-toxic materials and smooth edges. It’s perfect for teaching children to count, shapes, colors, and cause and effect.

Downsides

The veggies are a little small, and toddlers should only play with this toy under full adult supervision as with all toys for this age group.

Why we love it

Teach hand-eye coordination with this STEM toy without stealing a ton of space in your home. Pass this high-quality toy down to multiple children making the low price even better.

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Dreamingbox Compact Shock Proof Binoculars for Kids

Give your one-year-old boy a new view of the world with the Dreamingbox Compact Shock Proof Binoculars for Kids. Choose from a variety of colors to suit any toddler.

Benefits

The binoculars include a focus button that can teach toddlers cause and effect. Add in soft rubber eyepieces at the lens for comfort and non-slip rubber grips to help kids hold on to the binoculars for added usefulness.

Downsides

While the binoculars are adorable, they are low quality, but a one-year-old could care less, these are more about imaginative play and durability than about the ability to see.

Why we love it

Toddlers drop stuff all the time, and these binoculars can take a beating and still work. Furthermore, they help children to see the world differently and notice the many different angles of anyone object with eight times zoom, and they are waterproof too!

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Retrospec Cricket Baby Walker Balance bike with 4 Wheels

Before a toddler can learn to bike, they need to learn to balance. Get the Retrospec Cricket Baby Walker Balance bike with 4 Wheels to teach balance and get your toddler moving.

Benefits

Find a variety of color options for this tiny little balance bike. It’s adorable, functional, and durable. Kids can use it for two years before moving on to a tricycle or bicycle. Moreover, it’s made with eco-friendly materials.

Downsides

Taller toddlers will find this balance bike way too short and may need a taller option. Also, the back wheels do not spin very well.

Why we love it

If the low price isn’t enough to consider this bike, consider the high weight limit of 44 pounds which increases the sturdiness of the bike. Also, the bike offers non-slip and non-scratch wheels, so little boys can use the bike inside.

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VTech KidiBeats Drum Set

Grab some headphones and let your child rock out with the VTech KidiBeats Drum Set. It’s a great toy for making noise and letting loose.

Benefits

With three drum pads and cymbals with unique sounds, kids can have a blast drumming. The little drum set includes cymbals, too, along with multiple buttons to play different types of music, learn letters, numbers, and more. It’s a fantastic educational toy kids will love.

Downsides

The toy is very loud and annoying to anyone over the age of ten. It limits the imagination too by mixing learning with music.

Why we love it

Kids love musical toys that make noise. Also, the toy can help toddlers learn multiple skills from the toy and even a love of music.

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ArtCreativity Bubble Lawn Mower & Electronic Bubble Blower Machine

Teach your child the art of lawn care. The ArtCreativity Bubble Lawn Mower – Electronic Bubble Blower Machine uses bubbles to enchant kids as they imagine mowing the grass next to mommy or daddy.

Benefits

Add in bubble liquid and batteries to get the law dosed with fun iridescent bubbles kids will love. It’s a fantastic first walker to help kids learn to balance as they focus more on the bubbles than on moving forward.

Downsides

The toy requires batteries to work that makes this affordable toy more expensive.

Why we love it

We love toys that do not make noise. It’s an affordable and easy-to-use toy for toddlers and helps children and parents bond with outdoor work.

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LeapFrog Learning Friends 100 Words Book

Give the little boy in your life the gift of words, and let the LeapFrog Learning Friends 100 Words Book teach them in a fun way.

Benefits

Kids can meet some fun learning friends, including a turtle, tiger, and monkey, to help them learn age-appropriate words. From topics like animals, food, colors, opposites, and more, toddlers will gain a large vocabulary while having fun with lights and sounds.

Downsides

Toys that make noise tend to annoy parents and require batteries. Furthermore, it can break if mistreated.

Why we love it

We adore bilingual toys that target younger age groups more susceptible to learning easier.

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Marvel Baby Boys’ 5 Pack Bodysuits – The Hulk, Spiderman, Iron Man, and Captain America

Most toddler boys believe they are superheroes, and with the Marvel Baby Boys’ 5 Pack Bodysuits, they can dress the part!

Benefits

This set of onesies goes all the way up to the size 24 months and includes five superhero-themed tops. Each snaps at the bottom, making them a great choice for active toddlers.

Downsides

The snaps, while adorable, can limit the ability of toddlers to dress themselves.

Why we love it

Soft clothes with a cute theme always make toddlers look even more adorable. Choose this set for parents or babies who love superheroes and want to increase their imaginative play with everyday wear.

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Crocs Kid’s Classic Clog

Many toddler shoes are very complicated to put on but not the Crocs Kid’s Classic Clog. Give your one-year-old a sense of independence with shoes they can put on all by themselves.

Benefits

Choose from a variety of shoe sizes and colors, including the whole rainbow with the adorable waterproof shoes. These are a great choice for children with wide feet.

Downsides

The shoes are a name brand and therefore rather expensive, especially for popular colors and sizes. Finding the right size can be a little difficult for a toddler’s feet.

Why we love it

Toddlers want to feel grownup, and shoes they can put on themselves without help from an adult encourages independence and personal care.