A Look at the Best Gifts For 1-Year-Olds

Explore the baby gift selection at Pottery Barn Kids to find the best gifts for 1-year-olds and kids of other ages. There's something for every age and stage, whether you're shopping for baby bedding, toys or nursery decor.

What Are the Best Gifts for 1-Year-Olds?

There are plenty of possibilities when it comes to choosing gifts for 1-year-olds. Hooded towels are always a cute and practical gift idea. Check out the West Elm x PBK Critter Baby Hooded Towel Collection, which contains animal-themed hooded towels made from soft cotton terry and cotton velour.

Another option is a set of baby books. There are sturdy board books and even storybooks that can be personalized with the baby's name. Even if a 1-year-old is too young to enjoy reading the books, they can be placed on a nursery bookcase or shelf for later.

Baby blankets are another excellent gift for babies of any age. There are cotton muslin blankets for lightweight warmth and plush faux fur thumbie blankets that combine features of a plush toy with a blanket. These are just two options; there are plenty of other blanket styles to coordinate with almost any nursery theme, from rainbows and safari creatures to HARRY POTTER™ and other characters.

Speaking of plush toys, they're also great gifts for babies as long as you choose something without small parts that could come off. There are plush toys at Pottery Barn Kids with embroidered and knotted details, which is safer and imparts an heirloom look. For example, the bestselling Elephant Critter Plush has French knots for the eyes. Match it to the Elephant Critter Nursery Rocker for a perfectly coordinated look.

Educational toys are yet another option when choosing gifts for 1-year-olds. There are shape-sorters that help babies learn their shapes, along with alphabet building blocks that can be used for building and learning letters. Musical instruments such as the Plan Toys x PBK Banjo and Unicorn Instruments collection encourage babies' creativity and may also foster an interest in musical arts.

More Gift-Giving Ideas

These are just several of the best gifts for 1-year-olds. You may decide to consult with the parents and find out what's most needed. Some parents might need a new crib mattress or stroller, while others could use essentials such as burp cloths and diapers. Many of the items that work for 1-year-olds can also be given as toddler gifts. Pottery Barn Kids has plenty of options when it comes to gifts for all ages and occasions. Need more inspiration or help party planning? Check out our guide to find the best first birthday party ideas for the ultimate bash.