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Need some help with Christmas gift ideas for a 1 year old? Then look no further. I am giving you 10 Christmas gift ideas for a 1-year old that are not only more sustainable for the environment, but great fun too!
Updated for 2020
I know, that as a parent, we can get seriously fed up with the amount of brightly coloured plastic that slowly fills our house as our children grow. So why don’t we buy the wooden alternative?
I first came across Mellisa & Doug when I worked in retail, at age 18! I thought it was a great idea, and they were always the first gift I recommended for children.
Now I can’t wait to recommend Melissa & Doug to you since I have had children because I know how much more hardy these toys are to stand up to the strains that children put on them. Below are 10 Christmas gift ideas for a 1 year old that they will adore.
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10 Eco-friendly Christmas Gift Ideas for a 1 Year old
Soft Activity Book
Kids love books with touchy-feeley bits. Reading to your children from a young age is also a great way to help them develop their speech and a keen interest in books.
Pull Back Vehicles
I know that my son loved the stuff he could chase after when he was a baby. These are good alternatives to traditional pull back toys. These even have a squishy top which is much easier on our feet when we step on them!
Giddy Up & Play Pony
This Giddy up pony has lots of different textures, sounds and colours to keep your little one occupied for a while.
Wooden Touch & Play Peek-a-boo Pets
This is a take on the classic shape sorter, except it has different materials, colours and a mirror to appeal to different senses.
Caterpillar Gears Toy
A fun and colourful toy that helps to teach cause and effect. If you turn one cog, then they all turn!
Chomp & Clack Alligator Push Toy
Walkers are a great way to help your 1-year-old start learning to walk. This walker will chomp and clack as they push it which is sure to put a smile on your baby’s face.
Wooden Rocking Animals Pull Train
Play trains with this pull along train. This helps children to develop their fine and gross motor skills. These are great Christmas gift ideas for a 1 year old, my youngest LOVED hers and watching each bit move as she pulled it.
Christmas gift ideas for a 1 year old just need to be simple, have movement and noise. They will love it!
Wooden Blocks Dump Truck
Encourage learning from a young age with this shape and colour sorting truck. Promote creative play while educating at the same time. This little truck will help them problem solve as well as teach colour and shape recognition.
Pull & Play Xylophone
Encourage movement and music with this pull-along xylophone. Don’t worry though! the ball is removable if need be!
Soft Activity Book. What Should I Wear?
This book has 6 different scenes in it. The doll is removable so that you can move her throughout the book. This is also machine washable, perfect for when those grubby little hands have had a read.
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What better way to start your little ones learning journey? By buying gifts that aren’t plastic you are also helping to teach your little one the importance of buying responsibly and to appreciate well-made quality products.
So what are you waiting for? I guarantee there are Christmas gift ideas for a 1 year old that you know in this post.