Little People or Playmobil 123 are good for growing in to. DS still plays with his baby Playmobil toys at 4 and they look great. I did just box up the Little People too but they showed wear.
The Melissa and Doug puzzles with the wood knobs are good too. Not that she will be doing puzzles but they make good cymbals for now and puzzles later.
This is what I am getting for my nephew who is 11 months old. It's educational, doesn't make noise, doesn't take up much space, and can be used on the floor or in the bath.