1 year wishlist?

[hamster]

People are starting to ask what C wants for his birthday (and eventually Christmas).

Any suggestions for what to put on his list? Both fun and practical. Ideally things that will hold his interest for a while, developmentally speaking.

[halfpint]

Between B's first bday and the following Christmas, he got a Cozy Coupe, a PBK Anywhere Chair (except the Uglywhere knock-off), an Ikea kitchen, and a bunch of Green Toys cars/boats/etc. I'm sure there were other things, but these were all things he enjoyed at the time, and still enjoys at age 5.

Kid #2 will get his own Anywhere Chair, and then have been looking at some other fine motor skill toys, like the Melissa & Doug bug jar. It's hard to imagine getting him too much, as we have a ton of toys already.

[mccallister84]

I would ask for a 3 in 1 trike.

Things my almost two year old daughter still enjoys: mega blocks, her little arm chair, her leap frog laptop, kitchen (although she didn’t start getting in to that until about 18 months, Melissa and Doug cleaning set and ride on car for the house.

[blondemoment123]

I’m glad you posted this! Family has been asking me the same thing.

[kitkat1502]

Following. DD turns 1 in 2 weeks and my mom is asking. We have limited space for big toys right now. My dad said he wants to get her some Fisher Price toys like the farm or dollhouse. He also was going to do a keyboard but she has one already.

[hamster]

blondemoment123 , kitkat1502 , so far I have a sit and scoot ride on toy, activity cube, some music station I'm sure I'll regret, bath toys, swing, suction plates and bowls, a larger sleep sack and lots of books. I will get him a lovey, not sure what else.

[mbcdefg]

DD got a Radio Flyer trike for her birthday. She likes putting stuff in the little trunk in the back, and she likes sitting on it but she’s too short to reach the pedals just yet: m.kmart.com/radio-flyer-little-miss-flyer-fold-2-go/p-05203849000P?sid=KDx01192011x000001&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3KzdBRDWARIsAIJ8TMRsiosmPi18hA7MXL9smaivtV3zyPl-76FwQ7Tku6wqmTAAx4uENGYaAnuNEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

We went to another kid’s first birthday party recently and he had a Little People Ride On that DD really liked playing with so maybe we’ll get it for her soon: www.walmart.com/ip/Little-People-Music-Parade-Ride-On/43926531?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222228000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=42423897272&wl4=pla-51320962143&wl5=9003505&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=122350966&wl11=online&wl12=TV_43926531&wl13=&veh=sem&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3KzdBRDWARIsAIJ8TMR-QImd621oCNVhtYXeYbHQZzm2wOHGYEsvUsj1fn1keiogBZ3WJxMaAtoXEALw_wcB

LeapFrog picnic basket: www.walmart.com/ip/LeapFrog-Shapes-Sharing-Picnic-Basket/15860310?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222228000690043&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=40324520312&wl4=pla-78287212832&wl5=9003505&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=15860310&wl13=&veh=sem&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3KzdBRDWARIsAIJ8TMTYFtdnT7O_0T-No2e7wWcb-RXGqidrsA_eegLSrb5GQUCzqrTt4wEaAsjBEALw_wcB

Fisher-Price pull along puppy: m.kohls.com/product/prd-260791/fisher-price-lil-snoopy.jsp?ci_mcc=ci&utm_campaignPRESCHOOL%20TOYS&utm_medium=CSE&utm_source=google&utm_product=88501501&CID=shopping30&pid=googleadwords_int&skuId=88501501&storeIds=541&lsft=ci_mcc:ci,utm_campaign:Toys%20Priority%20Location,utm_medium:CSE,utm_source:google,utm_product:88501501,CID:shopping30,utm_campaignid:1074274685&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3KzdBRDWARIsAIJ8TMSIdQOvWXH6eYZJsN6Xj0C2T2Fmo3eBNXpJHLp9jbuq2Vb0_k4ouKQaAoQSEALw_wcB

Mega Bloks

[noodleoo]

Second the Leapfrog Picnic basket. That was a huge hit. We also have the tea set and DD still plays with both.

I think DD got this around 1 and it is was huge hit! Perfect for keeping her entertained in the car.

www.amazon.com/VTech-Little-Tablet-Frustration-Packaging/dp/B071CFSPZ2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1538009146&sr=8-1&keywords=vtech+tablet

If he’s not walking on his own yet, this was great! DD loved it.

www.amazon.com/VTech-Stand-Learning-Walker-Exclusive/dp/B075XLQKXG/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1538009297&sr=1-1&keywords=vtech+sit-to-stand+learning+walker

[VillainV]

Green Toys! C still plays with them at 4.5, and they are also good bath toys.

Also the Battat Parum Pum Pum Drum.

[mskitkat]

At 1, DD's favorite toys were her stand and play activity table and her walker. Basically anything that lit up and made noise. Oh! and a ball pit. We got a ton of use out of the ball pit.

[farmvillelover]

Sept 26, 2018 19:49:16 GMT -5 noodleoo said:

Second the Leapfrog Picnic basket. That was a huge hit. We also have the tea set and DD still plays with both.

I think DD got this around 1 and it is was huge hit! Perfect for keeping her entertained in the car.

www.amazon.com/VTech-Little-Tablet-Frustration-Packaging/dp/B071CFSPZ2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1538009146&sr=8-1&keywords=vtech+tablet

I can't believe the staying power of this toy. My first son was obsessed and now my second son is.  It's lasted over 5 years. We keep it in the car.  

Bye bye smarty paws!!

[farmvillelover]

These foldable and portable lawn/beach chairs have been so useful for parks, block parties, the beach, etc. My kids love having mini sized versions of adult chairs.

www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Outdoor-Folding-Camping/dp/B004C7S7AC/ref=pd_bxgy_21_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B004C7S7AC&pd_rd_r=13fdf93f-c200-11e8-82da-57b640a56e37&pd_rd_w=moRal&pd_rd_wg=rZKkq&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=3f9889ac-6c45-46e8-b515-3af650557207&pf_rd_r=S947HQTGNE6CBYAQ6TZB&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=S947HQTGNE6CBYAQ6TZB

[farmvillelover]

Kids rolling luggage. My kids loved pulling along their own stuff like snacks/toys etc.

[Waffles]

Also following as I have no clue!

[sandandsea]

Ride on toy
Tricycle
Cozy coupe
Small climbing play structure/slide (little tykes)
Green toys everything
Little people wheelies and ramp

[shauni27]

On top of what everyone else has said we also got S a combo ball pit/tunnel/tent thing that he loves. Together it is HUGE, but we kind of rotate. So 3 months with the ball pit out, then we put it away and pull out just the tent. Then 3 months from now we will pull out the tunnel. Repeat.

S also loves different balls (bouncy balls, etc) anything he can ride on or his race car he can push around.

[hamster]

Sept 26, 2018 19:25:06 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

We went to another kid’s first birthday party recently and he had a Little People Ride On that DD really liked playing with so maybe we’ll get it for her soon: www.walmart.com/ip/Little-People-Music-Parade-Ride-On/43926531?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222228000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=42423897272&wl4=pla-51320962143&wl5=9003505&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=122350966&wl11=online&wl12=TV_43926531&wl13=&veh=sem&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3KzdBRDWARIsAIJ8TMR-QImd621oCNVhtYXeYbHQZzm2wOHGYEsvUsj1fn1keiogBZ3WJxMaAtoXEALw_wcB

I dont know what your tolerance level is for annoying toys, but this thing far surpasses mine! MIL has one and nephew loves that thing. Yankee Doodle has been stuck in our heads on numerous occasions. Needless to say I have a similar but non musical toy on his list

[hamster]

Any good books for this age group, or is there any gear we might need soon that I'm not aware of?

[mccallister84]

Sept 27, 2018 7:31:25 GMT -5 hamster said:

Any good books for this age group, or is there any gear we might need soon that I'm not aware of?

Snow gear? Suit/boots, etc?

Around 16 months or so my daughter started being way more gentle with books so we could pull out the non board books. I don’t have any great recommendations since she will listen to anything - right now she has me reading her a Ramona Quimby chapter book - but her attention span is definitely there for longer books.

[mbcdefg]

Sept 27, 2018 7:30:19 GMT -5 hamster said:

Sept 26, 2018 19:25:06 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

We went to another kid’s first birthday party recently and he had a Little People Ride On that DD really liked playing with so maybe we’ll get it for her soon: www.walmart.com/ip/Little-People-Music-Parade-Ride-On/43926531?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222228000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=42423897272&wl4=pla-51320962143&wl5=9003505&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=122350966&wl11=online&wl12=TV_43926531&wl13=&veh=sem&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3KzdBRDWARIsAIJ8TMR-QImd621oCNVhtYXeYbHQZzm2wOHGYEsvUsj1fn1keiogBZ3WJxMaAtoXEALw_wcB

I dont know what your tolerance level is for annoying toys, but this thing far surpasses mine! MIL has one and nephew loves that thing. Yankee Doodle has been stuck in our heads on numerous occasions. Needless to say I have a similar but non musical toy on his list

We keep most of the musical toys on "off mode" at home (including that picnic basket I linked to). DD doesn't really seem to care about music and lights on her toys, but she really loves pressing buttons or anything that resembles a button. 

If we wind up getting her the ride-on toy we'll likely just keep it in off mode or not even put batteries in it. 

I actually found the same ride-on for half price on the Walmart website, and the one review noted that it's a rollback and the sound doesn't work. That's actually a bonus IMO! Cheaper AND quiet.

[mpc]

touch and feel cards smile.amazon.com/First-Touch-Feel-Picture-Cards/dp/1465468137
chunky puzzles smile.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Safari-Wooden-Chunky/dp/B000B9RHYC/
little people school bus
mega blocks

[mbcdefg]

Sept 27, 2018 7:31:25 GMT -5 hamster said:

Any good books for this age group, or is there any gear we might need soon that I'm not aware of?

DD is 15 months. I need to go shopping this weekend to get her new fall/winter clothes. Up until now the majority of her wardrobe has been gifts, but the Free Clothes Gravy Train started to dry up around 9-12 months. She got a lot of 18 month stuff for her birthday but it's mostly summer stuff.

So I have on my list long-sleeved onesies, neutral pants and jeans, long-sleeved pajamas with feet, and she probably needs some larger socks as well.

I also just bought her more shoes, and we got her a nice fleece jacket from LL Bean and my sister bought her a jean jacket. I would also like to get a cheap fleece we can leave at daycare, that way if it winds up getting lost it's not a big deal.

DD's also going to need a thick winter coat, and probably boots as well. Another winter hat, mittens. So maybe that?

Maybe some drinking cups if you haven't yet found one you love, and different kinds of spoons so he can practice feeding himself.

A little chair or couch? DD is just starting to climb onto furniture at home. My mom keeps this fold-out couch at her house for DD, and the little boy that my sister nannies also uses it when he's there, and both kids really like it. DD plops right down to sit on it when we visit, and the little boy takes naps on it when it's folded out: www.walmart.com/ip/Marshmallow-Furniture-Children-s-2-in-1-Flip-Open-Foam-Sofa-Sesame-Street-s-Elmo-Sesame-by-Spin-Master/26354634 

[huskymom]

Not sure if anyone else said a water table, but we would use ours even in the winter. Put it in the kitchen filled with snow even! Or you can fill it with sensory beads, dry pasta, whatever.

[macmars45]

If he's into vehicles, the tonka dump truck. DS got his from my ILs for his first birthday and plays with it daily still 1.5 years later. I expect he'll play with it for another 2-3 years at least.

www.amazon.com/Tonka-Classic-Steel-Mighty-Vehicle/dp/B000PEHDFG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1538055346&sr=8-1&keywords=tonka+dump+truck

Also, any of the green toys vehicles are awesome. We have the car carrier, but they have others too.

www.amazon.com/Green-Toys-Carrier-Vehicle-Blue/dp/B06WLLMXF8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1538055417&sr=8-3&keywords=car+carrier+truck+toy

[melsbels]

The boys got push toys (Vtech sit to stand walkers) and ride on toys (John Deere tractors) for their first birthday and they love them! My FIL also got them a great Step 2 wagon. They’re 15 months now and super into puzzles, shape sorter toys, and books. So many books.

Oh they also love their little house/play tunnel thing from Ikea. Takes up a fair amount of room, but it’s worth it for the amount of use it gets. Plus my cats love it too 🙄 lol

[VillainV]

Sept 27, 2018 7:31:25 GMT -5 hamster said:

Any good books for this age group, or is there any gear we might need soon that I'm not aware of?

The Little Blue Truck books are favorites of ours!

[Poppy]

Blocks, stacking cups, bath toys. I really like the B toys boat, and my son still plays with it at almost 4. www.target.com/p/b-toys-fish-splish/-/A-12026415