What to give a child for 1 year?

The first year of a baby's life flies by. This is not the same foolish kid who rejoiced at any new subject a year ago. Now this is a thoughtful, quick-witted child, it is not so easy to interest him. Therefore, choosing a gift for the baby's first birthday should be approached with all responsibility.

There are some rules to help you make the right gift choice. First of all, try to do without surprises, it is better to discuss the present with the baby's parents in advance. For example, a guest would like to present a child with something bulky, but will his mom and dad like such a gift? Perhaps the family lives in a small apartment, and such gifts are inappropriate here. Besides, who, if not a mother, knows better what her child will like.

Keep in mind that at this age it is not recommended to give presents with small details, as a curious baby will definitely unscrew a dangerous element, try it on the tooth or try to put it in his nose. If the toy is made of plastic, then evaluate its quality. It should be anti-shock material.

Don't bring stuffed toys. They are not interesting for a mobile one-year-old baby, at this age children are energetic, so a soft toy is not the best option. The young birthday boy will remain just as indifferent to rattle - this toy is attractive for babies under six months of age. Do not buy a construction set, as it contains small elements, and also avoid toys without a quality certificate.

Do not take gifts intended for an older age, and also consider the gender of the child. Everyone knows that the ideal option for a one-year-old boy is a car... For example, no man, even such a small one, will refuse a large bright truck... A model that can be rolled on a string will seem especially interesting.

Another suitable option is a car in which the child can fit himself and can roll around the apartment or in the yard, pushing off with his feet. This is not only an interesting gift for a kid, but also a useful one. Children's wheelchairs develop dexterity, strengthen the muscles of the legs, and teach coordination of movements. It is better to abandon expensive battery-powered models, since at this age it is more useful for a child to move independently.

For a girl, the most pleasant gift will be doll... Better to choose a doll that you can dress and shoe. To do this, do not forget to buy an additional wardrobe for the toy.

Choose a doll made of durable material. Its size should be comfortable for the young housewife and her little fingers. Another gift option that may interest a one-year-old baby is children's house.

Practice shows that toy hut girls value more than boys. There, the little housewife runs her house, arranges her life to her liking, uses the house for playing hide and seek. An unusual gift for a one-year-old lady - matryoshka... Don't think that this is an outdated version of a surprise.

When choosing even the most obvious gifts like the above cars or dolls, do not take the first copies you come across. For example, make sure the tolokar has a back that will prevent your toddler from falling over. In addition, this additional element can be used as a pusher. It will be even more fun for the little birthday boy if his vehicle has an opening trunk where you can put your favorite toys... Some models have a steering wheel with a music button.

The advantages of such a gift are the unambiguous interest of the baby and a reasonable price. However, beware of gurney made of fabric materials. At this age, the child is not yet potty trained and may stain the toy.

As for the doll, here the giver's imagination can be limitless. Naturally, it should be a princess with a beautiful face, but if the little birthday girl already has a whole collection of dolls, then you can pick up accessories for them. For example, every girl will be delighted with a doll stroller. It is better to choose a stroller made of metal rather than plastic, as the plastic frame may not withstand if the baby rests on it.

The same goes for doll crib. It is best to ask the parents in advance which doll their daughter loves the most and choose a crib or stroller for the size of a particular toy.

Another option for a girl is a children's kitchen. Now in the assortment of children's departments there is a wide variety of children's dishes, tables and chairs from different price categories. You can even find a kitchen that has a faucet with real water. If you are planning to order a children's gift online, then beware of Chinese sites. Most of the Chinese products are made from low-quality materials that are dangerous for children.

An excellent gift that both boys and girls will be happy with - inflatable pool with balls. Usually the balls in it are so large that children cannot put them in their mouths, so the gift is quite safe. But it is important to discuss the need for such a purchase with the parents in advance. Another option is hanging swing. The stores offer models that are mounted in the doorway, as well as copies with support.

Developing gifts take a special place in the range of gifts. These include, for example, pyramids, cubes, labyrinths, constructor from large parts... Now in the toy department you can find floor puzzle mats. The child collects them in the right order, and then can play on the rug - it is soft and warm.

Orthopedic mats are also sold in the form of rubber grass, soft or hard bumps, and other variations. This present trains the muscles of the foot, it is an excellent prevention of flat feet.

At the age of one, children love to draw, so they will be happy toy easel with crayons or markers. At first, the child will only represent "kalyaki-malyaki", but over time, the easel will turn into a board for playing at school. There are models that have details on magnets, for example, numbers, letters, geometric shapes and other developmental elements. Another gift option for young artists - Finger paint.

A children's musical complex can also teach art. It could be a book with musical buttons, a telephone receiver, a miniature piano. WITHIt is worth noting that the parents themselves are usually not particularly happy with such a gift, since a keen child will constantly make noise with a new musical toy. Educational toys include objects used in the Montessori technique. This is a very useful gift, but expensive.

Can be donated constructor with large details. For toddlers, all elements are usually painted in cheerful bright colors. An inquisitive child for several hours will tinker with images known only to him, combine details, study shades, and learn forms.

Swimming toys are a great option.... They will distract your baby while bathing. Don't be afraid to donate books. Of course, it is too early for reading, but the child will be happy to look at bright pictures and listen to funny children's poems.

This category includes gifts that will be delighted not only by young children, but also by their parents. If the birthday boy was born on the eve of winter, then a sled is a useful gift for the first anniversary. There are many options: wheelchair on wheels, simple models, specimens with a pusher handle and others.

Summer alternative can be tricycle with a holder for mom. When the baby has adapted to independently operate the pedals, the handle can be removed. This gift is not only convenient and practical, but also useful: the child trains the muscles of the legs, learns to go around objects. But this present also has disadvantages: it is heavy and does not allow the baby to sleep during a walk.

Parents will be happy if their baby is presented a certificate for a photo session. It will be a great gift that a kid at his age will not yet be able to appreciate, but his mom and dad will be delighted. Usually, parents do not want to spend money on memorable pictures, so they will gladly accept the certificate as a gift.The impressions will last a lifetime; in the future, the grown-up child will look at photographs with interest. If you want the kid to appreciate your surprise right now, then hand the certificate to his mother, and present the birthday boy with some inexpensive set of sweets.

Practical gifts include car seat... It is customary to change most of the models every year. If such a gift is too expensive, then you can consult with other guests and arrange with one of them. A useful subject for the family will be baby beddingbut first you need to make sure there is a shortage of new bedding in the house. Now even such banal things are expensive, especially for a young family with a child, so parents will be happy with such a gift. To make the present more original, you can order individual embroidery on the duvet cover, for example, embroider the name of the child.

Dentists advise to teach the baby to brush his teeth from 12 months of age, for these purposes he can be presented with a hygienic kit for cleaning the oral cavity. It consists of several soft bristled toothbrushes and a special safe toothpaste. At this age, many children suffer from the discomfort caused by teething teeth, and therefore a special teether can be included in the kit.

Another practical gift idea is subscription to development courses. Many mothers dream of special activities for the child that will help prepare the baby for kindergarten. Usually, parents do not want to spend money on courses. Sometimes mom just doesn't get her hands on buying a season ticket, so she will be glad to get this opportunity.

At 1 year old, a child will not be interested in a symbolic gift, but with age he will appreciate such a gift and understand its essence. List of the most popular symbolic gifts.

• Vintage wine... Of course, this gift is given to parents, but on the condition that the bottle is opened on the day of the child's majority in 17 years, it is the birthday boy who will take the first sip. You can even offer to bury the bottle in the ground, just do not forget to mark the place where the present will be buried. After 17 years, a grown-up child will surely remember the guest with a kind word.
• Tree sapling... It would be nice to plant an escape in the presence of the birthday man and take pictures so that in the future the grown-up child will know that this tree was planted in his honor. Over time, the baby himself will begin to care for the seedling, which will accustom him to responsibility, kindness and love for nature, and will also always remind him of the donor.
• Stadiometer... Now the baby can stand, he is growing rapidly, and it will be interesting for parents to take notes. Gradually, the child himself will be interested each time how many centimeters he has added in height. Many people use the door jamb for this purpose, but not every family wants to spoil the interior.
• Curl box... Parents of one-year-old babies have a tradition of cutting the first curl of a girl and keeping it throughout their lives. You can give them a beautiful box as a present. It is even better if the chest is made using the scrapbooking technique or beautifully decorated with your own hands. The impression kit, which will help parents capture the first impression of a child's hand or foot, falls into the same category.

Each guest is tormented by the question: what to give the twins on their birthday? Need to find the same present or different? Many are touched by twins who walk in the same overalls and with the same toys, however, according to psychologists, parents who seek to buy everything identical for their children deprive them of their individuality.

If these are cars, then let one of the twins have the "police" and the other have a fire engine. If dolls, then they should be brunette and blonde. It is impractical to give absolutely identical toys, it will be more interesting for children to exchange presents.

It is also better not to give radically different gifts. It is not worth buying one gift for two, otherwise it will become a "bone of contention". If you still want to make a common gift for the twins, then let it be something large-scale, for example, children's tent, house, pool with balls, wall bars and other things that twins can play with at the same time.

Parents of twins and especially triplets know how financially difficult it is to raise children of the same age at the same time. Each item is bought in double or even triple copies. Therefore, a money envelope is a wonderful gift for a large family. For mom and dad, such a surprise will definitely not be superfluous. And in order not to offend children, you can buy each of them an inexpensive toy, for example, a helicopter and an airplane.

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