Best Toys for Your Child's First Birthday

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By C J

What to buy your one-year old child? Worry no more. . . here's a few ideas from an experienced child care provider!



Mirror Pound-a-Ball by Parents

Four balls roll down a colorful maze reflected in a mirror when your child pushes them into a hole using a plastic hammer or their hand.

Developmental Benefits

  • developing motor and coordination skills
  • examining cause and effect
  • color matching


LeapFrog Fridge Farm Magnetic Animal Set LeapFrog Fridge Farm Magnetic Animal Set
Price: $15.88
List Price: $15.99

Fridge Farm Magnetic Animal Set by LeapFrog

Perfect for your refrigerator door, your child matches animal heads and tails while enjoying fun sound effects! This toy also gives you the opportunity to wash dishes or make dinner while your child is learning!

Developmental Benefits:

  • introducing farm animals and sounds
  • developing fine motor skills (fitting pieces together)
  • matching puzzle pieces


Hasbro Playskool Busy Ball Popper Hasbro Playskool Busy Ball Popper
Price: $24.95
List Price: $28.99

Busy Ball Popper by Playskool

Just turn on this exciting toy and watch your child's amazement as the colorful balls fly into the air!

Developmental Benefits:

  • exploring physical laws
  • examining cause and effect
  • grasping and motor control


Melissa & Doug Large Shapes Jumbo Puzzle Melissa & Doug Large Shapes Jumbo Puzzle
Price: $8.68
List Price: $14.99

Large Shapes Jumbo Puzzle by Melissa & Doug

This brightly colored wooden puzzle is durable, as well as doable for your one year old!

Developmental Benefits:

  • fine motor skills-fitting pieces together
  • introducing shapes and colors
  • problem solving skills

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