Our top picks to nurture curiosity, encourage movement, and spark joy!
Choosing toys for a 1-year-old is all about finding playthings that support their rapidly developing motor skills, sensory awareness, and budding problem-solving abilities. Here are our favorite toys that check all the boxes — safe, engaging, and totally fun!
1. Spin Again
Colorful discs twirl and spin down a corkscrew pole, delighting little eyes and hands.
Why it's great: Encourages hand-eye coordination, cause-and-effect learning, and visual tracking. Plus — that mesmerizing spin never gets old!
2. Harry Hippo Safari Truck
A cheerful safari truck with chunky animal characters that are easy for small hands to grasp.
Why it's great: Promotes pretend play, fine motor skills, and early storytelling. The rolling truck encourages crawling and early walking, too!
3. My First Doll: Peach Bassinet
The sweetest first doll, complete with a soft, calming bassinet.
Why it's great: Encourages nurturing play and helps little ones begin exploring empathy and routines — rocking, snuggling, and “putting baby to bed.”
4. Roll Again Tower
Balls roll and drop through a clever track system, triggering one another as they go.
Why it's great: Teaches cause-and-effect in the most satisfying way. Perfect for little hands that love to release, chase, and repeat.
5. InnyBin
A tactile twist on a shape sorter! Soft elastic bands let little explorers push and pull shapes through in all directions.
Why it's great: Strengthens fine motor skills, problem-solving, and sensory exploration — no frustration, just fun.
6. Playtabs
Bright, sturdy tabs snap together to build shapes, patterns, and early creations.
Why it's great: Inspires creativity and helps kids practice grasping, stacking, and building — all skills that prepare them for toddlerhood.
7. Blissful Ball Activity Toy
A soft, squeezable ball with textures, sounds, and colors that captivate curious little minds.
Why it's great: Excellent for sensory development and early motor skill practice. Babies love shaking it, rolling it, and exploring every feature.
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At Gingerbread House Toys, we believe play is where learning begins — and the right toy can spark imagination at any age. Whether you're shopping for a curious toddler or a big kid with big ideas, we're here to help you find the magic in every moment of play!