Gifts for 1 Year Old Australia - First Birthday Gift Ideas
Celebrate a first birthday or any milestone with our curated range of gifts for 1 year old babies. One-year-olds are curious, active and beginning to explore the world with purpose - our selection reflects where they are developmentally with toys and gifts they'll actually engage with. Browse our full gifts by age range and explore newborn gifts and gifts for 2-year-olds.
What to look for
Developmentally appropriate - gifts that match a 1-year-old's rapidly growing curiosity and motor skills
Push-along and walking toys - support early walkers and cruisers with toys that encourage movement
Shape sorters and stackers - simple problem-solving toys that fascinate 12-18 month olds
Musical and sensory toys - engaging sound and texture toys for active sensory exploration
Soft toys and comforters - loved plush toys that become treasured companions
Push-along toys, shape sorters, stacking cups, musical instruments and soft books with textures are all excellent choices for 1-year-olds.
$30-$80 is a comfortable range for a first birthday gift. For close family, a premium toy or gift set in the $80-$150 range is appropriate.
Yes - once babies can roll and lift their head (around 4-6 months), soft toys are safe for awake and supervised play. Always follow safe sleep guidelines.
A personalised keepsake, a custom-illustrated book, or a subscription to a toy library are all wonderfully unique first birthday gift ideas.
Yes - Peekaboo Baby offers free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $129, dispatched from Melbourne.
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