My friend Jaime has the cutest and happiest little boy. Evan is always smiling and singing and trying out funny sunglasses in department stores…and he sure knows how to strike the pose! Evan happened to turn 1 a couple of months ago; and I thought that Jaime could give us some tips of what a 1 year old enjoys playing with, or simply what makes a 1 year old's parents happy (that's important too). So next time one of my friends' baby turn 1, I'll sure know what to get, and you will too!
Magic Lamps
A friend gave my son a magic lamp for his 1 year birthday. These are great because you can purchase different inserts to match with your child's interests. My train-obsessed son was fortunate enough to get the Locomotive Magic Lamp and LOVES it. When the lamp spins at night, your kid will love the patterns of light it makes on the ceiling and walls. It's also very soothing to watch right before bedtime. If you're looking to transition the baby nursery into a toddler room, this is a great gift for a boy or a girl.
Play Food
Your 1 year old will be a little young for this now, but soon enough they will enjoy "play food". The fruit play food by Melissa & Doug is great because it resembles real food that you can cut up into segments. The sushi set is also an original gift for the sophisticated toddler who might already have everything (although you might want to hide the dangerous eye-poking chopsticks and that big fake sushi knife that it comes with it - how scary!!!!!). Tip: Sometimes it's nice to receive/give gifts that a parent can store and take out later when the kid gets older. After all, those toddlers grow up fast - you never know when you'll need to pull out a new toy to keep them entertained.
First Anywhere Chair
My son adores his chair from Pottery Barn Kids that he received for his 1st birthday. It's just the right size for him to sit and read a book or eat a snack. The color we have is Blue Gingham, but it also comes in a variety of other colors and patterns. For an extra special touch, have it personalized with the child's name. Don't forget to buy both the insert and slipcover (which are sold separately).
Oh, and did I mention that it's fffabulous baby week this week? Stay tune for the coolest baby gift ideas, toys, books, you name it! It's gonna be fffabulous;)
