https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 05 May 2026 14:06:09 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gift-for-your-own-one-year-old/page/2#post-2761388 Mon, 24 Jul 2017 21:51:34 +0000 californiadreams 2761388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS1 - radio flyer walker wagon<br /> DS2 - zany zoo cube </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gift-for-your-own-one-year-old/page/2#post-2761215 Mon, 24 Jul 2017 12:41:57 +0000 Silva 2761215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@agold: yes those, or holtziger. but check the measurements. some of them (like the bunnies, baby animals, etc) are quite small. We have a few anamalz that are probably better for really little ones. they are super cute </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gift-for-your-own-one-year-old/page/2#post-2761202 Mon, 24 Jul 2017 12:11:23 +0000 agold 2761202@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Silva: Those are all great ideas. What wooden animal toys do you get? I really love Ostheimer toys, but wasn't sure if those were right for a one year old. </p> <p>@krispi: A swing set would be great if I had room for it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gift-for-your-own-one-year-old/page/2#post-2761196 Mon, 24 Jul 2017 11:56:46 +0000 krispi 2761196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It was a bit of overkill, but my husband insisted on building her a swing set for her 1st birthday. I was going to just get her a small plastic climbing and sliding thing, but he figured we should go ahead and get something more permanent. It took a while before she was able to climb up the slide by herself, but she loved swinging right away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gift-for-your-own-one-year-old/page/2#post-2760149 Wed, 19 Jul 2017 19:11:47 +0000 Silva 2760149@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a tradition of getting a waldorf doll (a baby kind, not the bigger kid kind) for first birthdays. something special that they grow into.</p> <p>we also are getting my baby a cloth ball that you can put a balloon into and then inflate- he loves chasing balls around.</p> <p>oh- and a potty :silly: </p> <p>My daughter got a soccer ball for her first birthday and it was a BIG hit.</p> <p>we put the following items on our wishlist:<br /> a ride on toy truck: <a href="http://a.co/hrRMy6g" rel="nofollow">http://a.co/hrRMy6g</a><br /> wooden animal figurines<br /> a mattress for his twin bed (we won't move him for awhile, but we'd like to get it all set up soon!)</p> <p>we have way too many toys around here, so our new strategy is replacing some of the cheaper stuff with heirloom quality stuff. both sets of grandparents like to buy gifts, my inlaws do so pathologically, so this is an attempt to be able to donate our old toys and replace them with nicer stuff.<br /> we have tried asking for experience gifts and they ended up getting us what we asked for (like a pass to the children's farm) AND several other toys.</p> <p>ETA: my daughter picked out a Tegu block monster for him. We often give Tegu travel sets (the ones in the little felt pouch) as first birthday gifts- they are awesome little toy sets to throw in the diaper bag and pull out at a restaurant! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gift-for-your-own-one-year-old/page/2#post-2760146 Wed, 19 Jul 2017 18:58:25 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2760146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@agold: It just seems like you were just posting about her being a newborn a few months ago! Time flies!! ❤️❤️ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gift-for-your-own-one-year-old/page/2#post-2760113 Wed, 19 Jul 2017 17:09:01 +0000 gingerbebe 2760113@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both boys got a party, family portraits/1 year photos, and PBK chairs from us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gift-for-your-own-one-year-old/page/2#post-2760103 Wed, 19 Jul 2017 16:43:52 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2760103@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@agold: here's the Hape LO has <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hape-Little-Rider-Wooden-Kids/dp/B00IHZZOCO" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Hape-Little-Rider-Wooden-Kids/dp/B00IHZZOCO</a> , there's also an adorable one in green. When LO uses it outside he tucks straw from the plant beds under the seat. </p> <p>A learning tower is a kid-safe step stool that allows them to be at kitchen counter height. I ended up getting Little Partners brand, but there are others out there plus a bunch of DIY guides. Now, LO will be able to see everything I am doing without having to get picked up and eventually he will be able to help in the kitchen. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gift-for-your-own-one-year-old/page/2#post-2760102 Wed, 19 Jul 2017 16:40:23 +0000 birdofafeather 2760102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@agold: here are pics! both my girls (1.5 and 4.5) love it!</p> <p>luna: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/MegaFun-USA-Unicorn-Bounce-Bouncer/dp/B00G2CEJNY" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/MegaFun-USA-Unicorn-Bounce-Bouncer/dp/B00G2CEJNY</a></p> <p>[attach=1362/17/otcxjb.600x600.71AAvRtSVLL._SL1500_.jpg]</p> <p>rody: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NZVXBM/ref=asc_df_B000NZVXBM5082901/?tag=hyprod-20&#038;creative=395033&#038;creativeASIN=B000NZVXBM&#038;linkCode=df0&#038;hvadid=198092123674&#038;hvpos=1o1&#038;hvnetw=g&#038;hvrand=14567274956213765462&#038;hvpone=&#038;hvptwo=&#038;hvqmt=&#038;hvdev=c&#038;hvdvcmdl=&#038;hvlocint=&#038;hvlocphy=9031614&#038;hvtargid=pla-330937369648" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NZVXBM/ref=asc_df_B000NZVXBM5082901/?tag=hyprod-20&#038;creative=395033&#038;creativeASIN=B000NZVXBM&#038;linkCode=df0&#038;hvadid=198092123674&#038;hvpos=1o1&#038;hvnetw=g&#038;hvrand=14567274956213765462&#038;hvpone=&#038;hvptwo=&#038;hvqmt=&#038;hvdev=c&#038;hvdvcmdl=&#038;hvlocint=&#038;hvlocphy=9031614&#038;hvtargid=pla-330937369648</a></p> <p>[attach=1362/17/otcxjc.432x600.61yT5pUQYjL._SL1500_.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gift-for-your-own-one-year-old/page/2#post-2760100 Wed, 19 Jul 2017 16:32:20 +0000 agold 2760100@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you, girls, for sharing all of these idea!!</p> <p>@2littlepumpkins: So funny you can't remember! And I can't believe that my precious little, super prayed for, IVF baby girl is going to be one already, either!</p> <p>@muffinsmuffins: I like the personalized idea. I'm getting her a personalized birthday plate that she can use each year for her birthday. But I wanted to get her a present she will enjoy. </p> <p>@Charm54: I've also considering getting her "nothing" since the party itself will cost quite a bit of money. I'm also giving suggestions to my parents and inlaws for gift ideas. </p> <p>@caterw: I like the idea of a present that will last for a while. </p> <p>@Kemma: I have a couple of hape items and they seem like really good quality. I like the idea of a kitchen, I would just need to find a spot for it. Cozy coupe is a cute idea, too. </p> <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: what is a learning tower? and what hape toy did you get? Can you send me a link?</p> <p>@birdofafeather: I've never heard of a rody before! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gift-for-your-own-one-year-old/page/2#post-2759947 Wed, 19 Jul 2017 13:05:40 +0000 LindsayLou 2759947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't remember, but I know it was something small. Most likely, it was a couple of books. We haven't given her huge gifts for any holiday or birthday yet (she'll be 2 next month), but I do buy her small gifts through out the year. She gets plenty of gifts from grandparents. I also keep my eye out on our local buy nothing and we have scored an activity table, a play kitchen, several ride on toys, a tricycle, and a lot of other amazing items. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gift-for-your-own-one-year-old/page/2#post-2759928 Wed, 19 Jul 2017 12:34:44 +0000 avivoca 2759928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually can't remember. But for her 1-year-old Christmas, she got a play kitchen. </p> <p>I think I'm going to get DD2 a Nod Chair like her sister's. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gift-for-your-own-one-year-old/page/2#post-2759922 Wed, 19 Jul 2017 12:28:03 +0000 SweetiePie 2759922@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got the Step 2 Whisper Ride push car. We live in the city so it's a fun summer alternative to a stroller.<br /> Step2 Whisper Ride II, Blue <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008CO80SA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cA5BzbFH3C49F" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008CO80SA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cA5BzbFH3C49F</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gift-for-your-own-one-year-old/page/2#post-2759919 Wed, 19 Jul 2017 12:19:37 +0000 kiddosc 2759919@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got E a smart trike 3-in-1 push trike and A got this climber. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Step2-Play-Climber-Ball-Toddlers/dp/B00ICCXQH2" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Step2-Play-Climber-Ball-Toddlers/dp/B00ICCXQH2</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gift-for-your-own-one-year-old/page/2#post-2759906 Wed, 19 Jul 2017 11:54:15 +0000 LadyDi 2759906@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PawPrints: That's awesome. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gift-for-your-own-one-year-old/page/2#post-2759872 Wed, 19 Jul 2017 11:31:55 +0000 PawPrints 2759872@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LadyDi: It's a Facebook group that's really popular in my area, you join based on your neighborhood and people offer up free things and you comment on the stuff you want. It's perfect for people with young kids who go through equipment and clothing so quickly. Check it out, you may have one in your area too, it's technically nationwide I think. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gift-for-your-own-one-year-old#post-2759861 Wed, 19 Jul 2017 11:23:38 +0000 LadyDi 2759861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PawPrints: This might be a silly question, but what is Buy Nothing? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gift-for-your-own-one-year-old#post-2759524 Tue, 18 Jul 2017 12:46:43 +0000 birdofafeather 2759524@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we made a teepee for our oldest (that we still have up in our living room) and a ride on bouncy unicorn for our youngest (like a rody) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gift-for-your-own-one-year-old#post-2759493 Tue, 18 Jul 2017 11:54:17 +0000 PawPrints 2759493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Basically nothing! She got SO MUCH STUFF from grandparents, and I collected several new-to-us items from Buy Nothing to give her, I decided she didn't need anything else. I did the same thing for her 2-year birthday, even wound up holding back one of the Buy Nothing gifts for a future occasion since it just felt like overload. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gift-for-your-own-one-year-old#post-2759480 Tue, 18 Jul 2017 11:35:38 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2759480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got him a Hape walker/ride on toy- the red one, Mega Blocks, Melissa &amp; Doug classic blocks, Montessori style puzzle, three books including a Dr. Seuss theme first bday. Family gifted two types of stacker toys (1 plastic, 1 wood) a talking Elmo, and clothes. If I were to do it all over again I would just get a Learning Tower. The rest are good gifts, but he had to grow into them a little bit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gift-for-your-own-one-year-old#post-2759450 Tue, 18 Jul 2017 10:44:42 +0000 dolphin 2759450@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A stuffed animal. We threw them a big party and they got plenty of gifts from family and friends. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gift-for-your-own-one-year-old#post-2759432 Tue, 18 Jul 2017 09:48:21 +0000 ShootingStar 2759432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't remember what we got DS. But for DD we got her this: <a href="https://www.target.com/p/radio-flyer-174-4-in-1-stroll-n-trike-pink/-/A-14218505" rel="nofollow">https://www.target.com/p/radio-flyer-174-4-in-1-stroll-n-trike-pink/-/A-14218505</a></p> <p>We have so many toys already I don't think there's any point in getting anything else. But the gifts DS got when he was 1 that were big hits are his water table, cozy coupe and play kitchen. They all still get played with almost 3 years later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gift-for-your-own-one-year-old#post-2759429 Tue, 18 Jul 2017 09:42:28 +0000 LadyDi 2759429@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nothing! We threw him a party and put some money into his college fund. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gift-for-your-own-one-year-old#post-2759426 Tue, 18 Jul 2017 09:33:49 +0000 Rocker2014 2759426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got this little play kitchen, which was a huge hit (and still is at 2.5)</p> <p><a href="https://www.target.com/p/fisher-price-laugh-learn-learning-kitchen/-/A-50697618" rel="nofollow">https://www.target.com/p/fisher-price-laugh-learn-learning-kitchen/-/A-50697618</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gift-for-your-own-one-year-old#post-2759378 Tue, 18 Jul 2017 08:26:57 +0000 nanilani 2759378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got a bookcase for his room and a few board books. We would've bought the bookcase anyway and he didn't know the difference. It didn't even arrive before his birthday nor did we have it assembled right away. He only unwrapped the books. He got plenty of toys and clothes from our families, and we didn't feel the need to add to the pile. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gift-for-your-own-one-year-old#post-2759377 Tue, 18 Jul 2017 08:26:23 +0000 MrsADS 2759377@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't really done gifts for him yet b/c he doesn't care or know what is going on. However, I did get a water table for him around the time of his 1st birthday, which we use all the time (and he's almost 2 now). Great option for the summer and it was like $30. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gift-for-your-own-one-year-old#post-2759374 Tue, 18 Jul 2017 08:23:04 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2759374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree either a fold out couch or a PB anywhere chair. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gift-for-your-own-one-year-old#post-2759372 Tue, 18 Jul 2017 08:21:11 +0000 danda 2759372@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got the V tech sit to stand walking toy for DD and a water table for DS. My kiddos were cruising but not yet walking at that age. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gift-for-your-own-one-year-old#post-2759370 Tue, 18 Jul 2017 08:16:36 +0000 Smurfette 2759370@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anywhere chair. Planning on the same for LO2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gift-for-your-own-one-year-old#post-2759369 Tue, 18 Jul 2017 08:15:44 +0000 Shantuck 2759369@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did one of those step 2 push cars. </p>