Clothing
Nursing & Feeding
Health & Care
Diaper & Potty
Toys
Travel
Home
For Moms

Toys for 1 Year Olds

Every toy here is a true fit for a 1 year old: safe to mouth, sized for small hands, and built to survive daily play. Whether you are a parent restocking the play area or a grandparent hunting for a first birthday gift, these picks arrive ready to be loved.

How to Choose Toys for a 1 Year Old

Between 12 and 24 months, play is mostly about movement and cause and effect. The toys that earn their keep are the simple ones: push and pull toys for new walkers, stacking cups and chunky wooden puzzles for busy hands, and low climbers that give all that new energy somewhere safe to go.

For a first birthday gift, skip anything with a screen and pick one piece that will still be in the rotation at age two. Sturdy wood, rounded edges, and finishes that are safe to mouth are the checklist. Every toy in this collection is chosen with that stage in mind, which makes it a reliable shortcut for parents and grandparents alike.

Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best toys for a 1 year old?

Toys that reward doing: push walkers, stacking and nesting sets, shape sorters, soft climbers, and simple wooden puzzles. At this age open-ended toys beat flashing lights, and one well-made piece outlasts a pile of plastic.

What should I get a 1 year old for their first birthday?

A first birthday gift works best when it grows with the child. Popular picks here are wooden climbers, ride-on push cars, and heirloom-quality puzzles. If you are gifting from far away, we ship to any US address, free over $100.

What toys are safe for a 1 year old?

Look for pieces with no small parts, stable bases, rounded corners, and non-toxic finishes, since most toys will end up in a mouth at some point. Every listing in this collection shows its recommended age range on the product page.

Are wooden toys better for a 1 year old?

Wood holds up to chewing and throwing, cleans easily, and keeps its looks long enough to hand down. Many families mix a few wooden staples with soft toys; the real checklist is sturdy construction and non-toxic finishes.

What can I get a 1 year old who is not walking yet?

Push walkers, low soft climbers, and activity tables give pre-walkers something to pull up on and cruise around. They bridge the gap between crawling and walking and stay useful well after the first steps.

542 products
542 products
Sort by:
  • Featured
  • Most relevant
  • Best selling
  • Alphabetically, A-Z
  • Alphabetically, Z-A
  • Price, low to high
  • Price, high to low
  • Date, old to new
  • Date, new to old
"Jumping Gymnast: Engaging early learning toy for sensory play and active fun for babies." "Jumping Gymnast: Engaging early learning toy for sensory play and active fun for babies."

PlanToys

Jumping Gymnast

$24.99
$24.99
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 5.0 (1)
Colorful Rainbow Alligator toy for babies, perfect for playtime and entertainment. Colorful Rainbow Alligator toy for babies, perfect for playtime and entertainment.

PlanToys

PlanToys Rainbow Alligator pull toy PlanWood colorful dancing

$35.99
$35.99
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.7 (1341)
Colorful Bird Roller toy for babies, promoting early learning and sensory play. Perfect for developing motor skills. Colorful Bird Roller toy for babies, promoting early learning and sensory play. Perfect for developing motor skills.

PlanToys

PlanToys Bird Roller Rubberwood Toy Bright Colors

$17.99
$17.99
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.7 (276)
Gray-white JOON Olli Ride-On Rocking Horse Elephant with scarf, perfect for baby playtime and nursery decor. Gray-white JOON Olli Ride-On Rocking Horse Elephant with scarf, perfect for baby playtime and nursery decor.

ShopBobbys

ShopBobbys JOON Olli Rocking Elephant Gray with Scarf

$114.99
$114.99
Free shipping
Save 30%
Medium Montessori climbing arch rocker set with pillow and ramp for babies, promoting active play and motor skills development. Medium Montessori climbing arch rocker set with pillow and ramp for babies, promoting active play and motor skills development.

Kidodido

Kidodido Montessori Climbing Arch Rocker Medium with Ramp Options

From $192.43
From $192.43 -30%
$275.00
Free shipping
or 4 interest-free payments of $48.10 with Shop Pay
The Riding Boot The Riding Boot

Little Love Bug Co

The Riding Boot

$59.99
$59.99
Save 5%
Colorful Alphabet Magnet Play Set for early learning and sensory play, perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Colorful Alphabet Magnet Play Set for early learning and sensory play, perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.

BROOKLYN NEUTRAL

BROOKLYN NEUTRAL Alphabet Magnet Play Set 26 Uppercase Silicone

$34.99
$34.99 -5%
$36.99
LYTL Mushroom Mix & Match Toy 24pc Silicone Tops Beech Wood LYTL Mushroom Mix & Match Toy 24pc Silicone Tops Beech Wood

LYTL

LYTL Mushroom Mix & Match Toy 24pc Silicone Tops Beech Wood

$32.00
$32.00
Cushion for Climbing Arch & Rocker Balance, soft support for safe climbing play, ideal for babies and toddlers. Cushion for Climbing Arch & Rocker Balance, soft support for safe climbing play, ideal for babies and toddlers.

Goodevas

Goodevas Cushion for Climbing Arch and Rocker Balance Cushion Only

$75.00
$75.00
Free shipping
"House shape sorter for babies, promoting early learning and fine motor skills development." "House shape sorter for babies, promoting early learning and fine motor skills development."

Speedy Monkey

Speedy Monkey House Shape Sorter Multicolor 8 Patterned Blocks

$29.99
$29.99
Colorful multi-activity walker for babies, promoting early learning and motor skills development. Colorful multi-activity walker for babies, promoting early learning and motor skills development.

Speedy Monkey

Speedy Monkey Multi-activity Walker multicolor 12+ months

$99.99
$99.99
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.5 (7)
Speedy Monkey Bio Shape Sorter Multicolor 12m+ ABS Wheat Straw Speedy Monkey Bio Shape Sorter Multicolor 12m+ ABS Wheat Straw

Speedy Monkey

Speedy Monkey Bio Shape Sorter Multicolor 12m+ ABS Wheat Straw

$34.99
$34.99
Save 40%
Avenlur Indoor Baby Swing Seat Cotton Canvas Fits Standard Swings Avenlur Indoor Baby Swing Seat Cotton Canvas Fits Standard Swings

Avenlur.com

Avenlur Indoor Baby Swing Seat Cotton Canvas Fits Standard Swings

$59.00
$59.00 -40%
$99.00
Free shipping
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.7 (881)
Save 15%
Avenlur Palm 5-in-1 Outdoor and Indoor Playset 82.7x42x38.4 Avenlur Palm 5-in-1 Outdoor and Indoor Playset 82.7x42x38.4

Avenlur.com

Avenlur Palm 5-in-1 Outdoor and Indoor Playset 82.7x42x38.4

$389.00
$389.00 -15%
$459.00
Free shipping
or 4 interest-free payments of $97.25 with Shop Pay
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.9 (205)
Save 14%
Avenlur Magnolia 7-in-1 Real Wood Playset Indoor Outdoor Avenlur Magnolia 7-in-1 Real Wood Playset Indoor Outdoor

Avenlur.com

Avenlur Magnolia 7-in-1 Real Wood Playset Indoor Outdoor

$669.00
$669.00 -14%
$779.00
Free shipping
or 4 interest-free payments of $167.25 with Shop Pay
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.6 (888)
Save 29%
Ellie Sand Mold Set for kids - colorful beach toys for fun sandcastle building and creative play. Ellie Sand Mold Set for kids - colorful beach toys for fun sandcastle building and creative play.

Calla and Friends

Calla and Friends Ellie Sand Mold Set 5 Silicone Molds Cotton Bag

$10.00
$10.00 -28%
$14.00
Save 30%
Kidodido Climbing Arch Rocker Large with Cotton Pillow 12 Designs Kidodido Climbing Arch Rocker Large with Cotton Pillow 12 Designs

Kidodido

Kidodido Climbing Arch Rocker Large with Cotton Pillow 12 Designs

From $209.93
From $209.93 -30%
$300.00
Free shipping
or 4 interest-free payments of $52.48 with Shop Pay
Baby Coin & Tube Sorting Set for early learning and fine motor skills development. Baby Coin & Tube Sorting Set for early learning and fine motor skills development.

Mushie

Mushie Coin & Tube Sorting Set 20 Colorful Coins Tubes

$19.99
$19.99
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.3 (1085)
Colorful silicone animal finger puppets for imaginative play and storytelling fun for babies and toddlers. Colorful silicone animal finger puppets for imaginative play and storytelling fun for babies and toddlers.

Mushie

Silicone Animal Finger Puppets

$12.99
$12.99
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 5.0 (6)
Colorful flower press toy for babies, promoting creativity and fine motor skills. Colorful flower press toy for babies, promoting creativity and fine motor skills.

Mushie

Mushie Flower Press Toy food grade silicone BPA-free frame

$12.99
$12.99
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.8 (1485)
Colorful Nesting Stars Toy for babies, promoting sensory play and motor skills development. Colorful Nesting Stars Toy for babies, promoting sensory play and motor skills development.

Mushie

Mushie Nesting Stars Toy muted colors 10 months 3 years

$15.99
$15.99
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.8 (618)
Mushie Stacking Cups Toy colorful round tower for baby play Mushie Stacking Cups Toy colorful round tower for baby play

Mushie

Mushie Stacking Cups Toy colorful round tower for baby play

$14.99
$14.99
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.8 (13311)
Girls White Leather Pre-Walker Shoes - MOOGCO Baby

Bebe Sweeny

Bebe Sweeny Girls White Leather Pre-Walker Mary Jane Shoes

$63.00
$63.00
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.7 (2283)
Save 30%
Montessori Climber Set: Arch, Rocker, Ramp, and Pillow Options - MOOGCO Baby Montessori Climber Set: Arch, Rocker, Ramp, and Pillow Options - MOOGCO Baby

Kidodido

Kidodido Montessori Climber Set Small or Large Arch Rocker Ramp Pillow

From $192.43
From $192.43 -30%
$275.00
Free shipping
or 4 interest-free payments of $48.10 with Shop Pay
Save 30%
Kidodido 4-Piece Foldable Climbing Triangle Set Birchwood Ramp Kidodido 4-Piece Foldable Climbing Triangle Set Birchwood Ramp

Kidodido

Kidodido 4-Piece Foldable Climbing Triangle Set Birchwood Ramp

$454.84
$454.84 -30%
$650.00
Free shipping
or 4 interest-free payments of $113.71 with Shop Pay
Boys Indigo Leather Pre-Walker Shoes - MOOGCO Baby

Bebe Sweeny

Bebe Sweeny Boys Indigo Leather Pre-Walker Shoes Francis

$62.00
$62.00
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.6 (36)
Boys White Leather Pre-Walker Shoes - MOOGCO Baby

Bebe Sweeny

Bebe Sweeny Francis Boys White Leather Pre Walker Shoes

$68.00
$68.00
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.5 (258)
National Parks Quilt - MOOGCO Baby National Parks Quilt - MOOGCO Baby

Clementine Kids

Clementine Kids National Parks Quilt 47x47 Cotton Muslin Olive

$54.95
$54.95
Save 9%
6-in-1 Jungle Gym Wooden Indoor Playground with Double-Sided Ramp and Monkey Bars 6-in-1 Jungle Gym Wooden Indoor Playground with Double-Sided Ramp and Monkey Bars

Costway

6-in-1 Jungle Gym Wooden Indoor Playground with Double-Sided Ramp and Monkey Bars

$104.99
$104.99 -9%
Free shipping
Save 20%
3-in-1 Ride on Push Car Maserati Licensed Sliding Car with Music 3-in-1 Ride on Push Car Maserati Licensed Sliding Car with Music

Costway

3-in-1 Ride on Push Car Maserati Licensed Sliding Car with Music

$73.49
$73.49 -19%
$91.86
Free shipping
Save 20%
3 in 1 Push Car with Removable Handle and Guardrail for Kids 18-36 Months Old 3 in 1 Push Car with Removable Handle and Guardrail for Kids 18-36 Months Old

Costway

3 in 1 Push Car with Removable Handle and Guardrail for Kids 18-36 Months Old

From $65.09
From $65.09 -19%
$81.36
Free shipping
Save 20%
3-Piece Baby Foam Climbing Blocks Climb and Crawl Set with 100 Ocean Balls 3-Piece Baby Foam Climbing Blocks Climb and Crawl Set with 100 Ocean Balls

Costway

3-Piece Baby Foam Climbing Blocks Climb and Crawl Set with 100 Ocean Balls

From $121.79
From $121.79 -20%
$152.24
Free shipping
Save 20%
Kids Ride on Motorcycle Licensed Vespa with LED Headlight and Horn Sound Kids Ride on Motorcycle Licensed Vespa with LED Headlight and Horn Sound

Costway

Kids Ride on Motorcycle Licensed Vespa with LED Headlight and Horn Sound

$89.24
$89.24 -20%
$111.55
Free shipping
Save 13%
2-in-1 Kids Ride-on Push Car with LED Lighted Wheels - Remote Control 2-in-1 Kids Ride-on Push Car with LED Lighted Wheels - Remote Control

Costway

2-in-1 Kids Ride-on Push Car with LED Lighted Wheels - Remote Control

$30.44
$30.44 -13%
Free shipping
Save 20%
Montessori Balance Beam Set Wooden Balance Boards with Stepping Stones Montessori Balance Beam Set Wooden Balance Boards with Stepping Stones

Costway

Montessori Balance Beam Set Wooden Balance Boards with Stepping Stones

$69.29
$69.29 -19%
$86.61
Free shipping
Save 20%
Kids Sit to Stand Vehicle with Working Steering Wheel and Under Seat Storage Kids Sit to Stand Vehicle with Working Steering Wheel and Under Seat Storage

Costway

Kids Sit to Stand Vehicle with Working Steering Wheel and Under Seat Storage

From $62.99
From $62.99 -20%
$78.74
Free shipping

Toys for 1 Year Olds That Earn Their Shelf Space

Somewhere between the first birthday and the second, a baby turns into a full-time explorer. Walking arrives, then climbing, then the urge to push, drag, empty, and refill everything in the house. The best toys for 1 year olds are the ones that put that drive to work instead of fighting it: push walkers that steady wobbly steps, soft climbers that give stairs a safe rival, stacking cups that get built and demolished twenty times before lunch.

We are moms too, and this collection is shaped by what actually survives a one year old. Every piece here is chosen for sturdy construction, finishes that are safe to mouth, and a design that still earns attention months after the wrapping paper is gone.

What Play Looks Like at One

At this age play is physical first. Gross motor toys carry the year: ride-on push cars, low slides, tunnels, and anything stable enough to pull up on. Fine motor play arrives in parallel through shape sorters, chunky knob puzzles, and nesting blocks. You do not need a room full of options. A few well-chosen pieces, rotated when interest dips, will outperform a crowded toy bin every time.

Screens and songs on repeat are not required. One year olds learn by doing, and the toys that do the least often teach the most: a wooden puzzle asks more of a toddler brain than any light-up console.

First Birthday Gift Ideas Parents Actually Want

If you are a grandparent, aunt, or family friend shopping for a first birthday, the safest route is one substantial piece instead of a stack of small ones. Climbing triangles, quality push toys, and heirloom-grade wooden sets are the gifts that parents mention months later. They also survive to the second child, which is the quiet test of a toy well made.

Not sure about sizes or ages? Each product page lists its recommended age range. Orders over $100 ship free anywhere in the US, straight to the birthday address if you like.

Toys for 2 Year Olds →Ride-On Cars →

Parent-Loved Favorites

Swaddelini Grey Swaddle Sleep Sack 3D Knit Seamless Wearable Swaddelini Grey Swaddle Sleep Sack 3D Knit Seamless Wearable
BESTSELLER

Swaddelini

Swaddelini Grey Swaddle Sleep Sack 3D Knit Seamless Wearable

$54.95
$54.95
Lavender Swaddle Sleep Sack for babies, soft and cozy, perfect for peaceful sleep and comfort. Lavender Swaddle Sleep Sack for babies, soft and cozy, perfect for peaceful sleep and comfort.
BESTSELLER

Swaddelini

Swaddelini Lavender Swaddle Sleep Sack 3D knit lightweight

$54.95
$54.95
Swaddelini Pink Swaddle Sleep Sack 3D Knit Seamless Swaddelini Pink Swaddle Sleep Sack 3D Knit Seamless

Swaddelini

Swaddelini Pink Swaddle Sleep Sack 3D Knit Seamless

$54.95
$54.95
Little Martin's Portable Fetal Doppler - Hear Your Baby's Heartbeat Anytime - Rechargeable Batteries by USB - FDA Cleared - MOOGCO Baby Little Martin's Portable Fetal Doppler - Hear Your Baby's Heartbeat Anytime - Rechargeable Batteries by USB - FDA Cleared - MOOGCO Baby

Little Martin's Drawer

Little Martin's Portable Fetal Doppler USB Rechargeable LCD

$69.99
$69.99
★ Moogco Pick
Sunflower Motherhood Morning Sickness Box nausea relief gift set Sunflower Motherhood Morning Sickness Box nausea relief gift set

Sunflower Motherhood

Sunflower Motherhood Morning Sickness Box nausea relief gift set

$65.00
$65.00
Organic cotton futon pad in rectangle shape, customizable size, perfect for babies' comfort and safety. Organic cotton futon pad in rectangle shape, customizable size, perfect for babies' comfort and safety.
BESTSELLER

Wendy Anne

Wendy Anne Organic Cotton Futon Pad Rectangle Custom Size

From $69.00
From $69.00
Lil Learnerz Training Pants 2pk by tokidoki x Kanga Care in tokiCorno design for fun potty training. Lil Learnerz Training Pants 2pk by tokidoki x Kanga Care in tokiCorno design for fun potty training.

Kanga Care

Kanga Care Lil Learnerz Training Pants tokiCorno 2pk

$7.00
$7.00
Lil Learnerz Training Pants 2pk - tokidoki x Kanga Care - tokiSweet for easy potty training. Lil Learnerz Training Pants 2pk - tokidoki x Kanga Care - tokiSweet for easy potty training.

Kanga Care

Kanga Care Lil Learnerz Training Pants 2pk tokiSweet tokidoki

$7.00
$7.00
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.7 (1282)
momjug breastfeeding water bottle 50oz double-wall stainless steel momjug breastfeeding water bottle 50oz double-wall stainless steel

momjug

momjug breastfeeding water bottle 50oz double-wall stainless steel

From $49.99
From $49.99
Free shipping
Smocked Blue First Birthday Bubble - MOOGCO Baby Smocked Blue First Birthday Bubble - MOOGCO Baby

Seven Lantern Lane

Seven Lantern Lane Smocked Blue Birthday Bubble Baby Boy 12M-2T

$49.99
$49.99
Lounger Nest Organic Cotton Futon - MOOGCO Baby Lounger Nest Organic Cotton Futon - MOOGCO Baby

Wendy Anne

Wendy Anne Lounger Nest Organic Cotton Futon Oval Bolstered

From $129.00
From $129.00
Free shipping
Duncan Pirate Costume Set for Children - Complete with accessories for fun role-play in three sizes. Duncan Pirate Costume Set for Children - Complete with accessories for fun role-play in three sizes.

Speedy Monkey

Speedy Monkey Duncan Pirate Costume Set Multicolor 3 Sizes

$49.99
$49.99
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.0 (654)
Create A Castle Basic Tower Kit 10 inch Split Molds Sand Snow Create A Castle Basic Tower Kit 10 inch Split Molds Sand Snow

Create A Castle

Create A Castle Basic Tower Kit 10 inch Split Molds Sand Snow

$39.98
$39.98
LELLOBABY™ X Hampton BABY Deluxe Rattan Diaper Caddy for stylish and organized baby care. LELLOBABY™ X Hampton BABY Deluxe Rattan Diaper Caddy for stylish and organized baby care.

LELLOBABY

LELLOBABY Deluxe Rattan Diaper Caddy Handmade 14.25x10.25x6.5

$99.00
$99.00
Free shipping