Tiny hands reaching, eyes widening with wonder – watching a one-year-old girl discover her world is like witnessing magic unfold in real time. These precious explorers are learning to cruise along furniture, babble their first words, and investigate everything within reach.
Our hand-picked selection goes beyond just toys, offering carefully vetted items that spark joy while supporting crucial developmental milestones. Each recommendation is regularly updated, ensuring you’ll find fresh ideas that delight both little ones and their watching parents.
1.Classic Learning Puppy Pal
Those wobbly first steps are a magical milestone, and this cheerful puppy companion makes them even more exciting. With its gentle movement and engaging lights, it naturally draws little ones forward while building their confidence to explore the world around them.
More than just a walking buddy, this interactive friend grows alongside toddlers through multiple stages of development. The touchable buttons, musical elements, and learning features keep little hands busy and curious minds engaged during floor play and standing adventures.
- Perfectly sized companion that encourages confident walking development
- Interactive buttons and screens introduce early learning concepts naturally
- Multiple play modes adapt to growing skills and interests
- Durable construction stands up to toddler handling and tumbles
- Engaging songs and movements reward exploration and activity
- Batteries need regular replacement with frequent play
- May be outgrown as walking becomes more confident
2.Classic 3-in-1 Grow-With-Me Walker Wagon
Those first wobbly steps are a magical milestone, and little ones at this age are eager to get moving. This versatile walker wagon offers just the right support and confidence boost, with interactive features that make practice feel like playtime rather than work.
The thoughtfully designed storage compartment becomes a treasure box for collecting special finds during neighborhood walks. Whether pushing favorite dolls around or filling the wagon with blocks, it transforms everyday moments into delightful adventures.
- Adapts through three stages of mobility development, from early walking to confident striding
- Sturdy construction provides stable support for new walkers
- Interactive lights and sounds reward movement and maintain engagement
- Storage space encourages collecting and imaginative transport play
- Adjustable handle height grows with your little one
- May tip if leaned on too heavily from the sides
- Assembly required before first use
3.Hape Penguin Musical Wobbler
The Hape Penguin Musical Wobbler is the perfect addition to playtime for a 1-year-old girl. This funny wooden penguin is also a roly-poly toy that a child can bat at without it rolling away, helping to develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. When waddling, the penguin’s arms shake amusingly which inspires hours of fun.
As it waddles along, the musical toy with a built-in bell makes soothing tinkling sounds, helping to pacify the baby and stimulate auditory development. The moderate volume is designed to protect sensitive young ears. Child-safe paint finish and sturdy wood construction make this a long-lasting toy your 1-year-old will love for years to come.
- Roly-poly design promotes fine motor skills
- Funny waddle with shaking arms
- Soothing tinkling sounds for auditory development
- Child-safe and sturdy for long-lasting use
- Sounds may get repetitive for parents
4.Brio - Toddler Wobbler
The Brio Toddler Wobbler is the perfect companion for little 1-year-old girls taking their first steps. It features an adjustable handle that can be raised as she grows, allowing her to lean on it for support while building confidence and balancing skills.
The rubber wheels provide traction to prevent slipping yet won’t mark up floors. Crafted from solid beech wood with a vibrant glossy finish, this walker is designed to withstand energetic toddlers. Brio conducts over 1,000 safety tests annually, so you can trust that this toy meets all standards to keep your precious girl secure as she explores life on two feet.
- Adjustable handle grows with child
- Rubberized wheels are non-slip and non-marking
- Solid wood construction is durable
- Vibrant colors and glossy finish
- Some assembly required
5.Hape Scoot Around Ride On Wood Bike
This wooden bike by Hape has four rubberized wheels to protect floors as she scoots around the house. It provides the perfect opportunity for a 1-year-old girl to develop active motor skills and test out her mobility.
This ride-on bike makes an ideal gift for a 1-year-old girl who is ready to scoot around independently. It will boost her confidence along with her balance and coordination.
- Rubberized wheels
- Develops motor skills
- Builds muscle strength
- Durable, child-safe materials
- Award-winning brand
- Adult supervision required
- Handling and maneuverability takes practice
6.Trihorse Wooden Marble Run
Marble runs are a brilliant toy that promote all sorts of different learning and development; obviously a traditional marble run is not going to be suitable for a 1-year-old due to the choking hazard of the marbles, but the Trihorse Wooden Marble Run solves this problem! The marble run itself is made of wood, which makes it much eco-friendlier and more timeless than a plastic alternative and is pre-constructed for the child as 1-year-olds would likely struggle to set up a working run.
Instead of using marbles the Trihorse Wooden Marble Run uses riding toys, that fit onto and progress down the run without posing any kind of choking hazard to the child, they are also a better size for little hands to manipulate. The Trihorse Wooden Marble Run is a great way for children to learn about cause and effect and how the world works as they learn to place the toys at the top of the run and track their progress down.
- Uses riding toys instead of marbles- safe for young children
- Pre-constructed run- easy to use
- Develops understanding of cause and effect
- Promotes motor skills
- Made of wood- eco-friendly and long-lasting
- Larger toy requiring storage space
7.Gund Toothpick Zane Lion Plush
This modern 15” lion plush by Gund has a slender, soft body and sweet expression. Its fuzzy brown mane and tail are fun to pet and play with. It’s made from a soft, huggable material that meets Gund’s famous quality standards. The surface-washable construction makes cleaning up spills and stains easy.
Gund’s award-winning plush animals have been beloved by children for over 120 years. This lion is the ideal gift for a 1-year-old girl to snuggle at bedtime, naptime, or anytime she needs a comforting friend. Its soft design and sweet face provide quality cuddles and playtime fun.
- Soft, huggable material
- Modern design
- Fuzzy details to explore
- Surface-washable
- Trusted, award-winning brand
- Should not be left in crib unsupervised
- Surface wash only
8.Lego Duplo My First Alphabet Truck
Whilst it’s unlikely that a 1-year-old is going to be learning the alphabet any time soon, early exposure to letter shapes and discussion of their sounds is not going to set them back at all!
The Lego Duplo My First Alphabet Truck makes a great gift for a 1-year-old as it combines Lego Duplo, with a vehicle. At age one most children are interested in pushing and pulling vehicles, and constructing and building towers and both of these enhance their physical strength and skill. The blocks from this set can also be combined with any other Lego Duplo the child has which means that play can be even more open ended.
- Duplo is timeless and durable
- Promotes physical skills
- Early letter recognition opportunities
- Can be used with other Lego Duplo sets
- Doesn’t come with a storage box
9.Green Toys Dump Truck
Green Toys are synonymous with quality, their toys are favored by nurseries and daycares because they are robust, sturdy and completely non-toxic. Made with recycled plastic they represent an eco-friendlier solution to traditional plastic toys, and contain no BPA, PVC, phthalates or external coatings. In fact, the plastic they are made from is certified for contact with food so is completely safe if a 1-year-old decides to chew on any part of the vehicle!
The dumper truck itself will provide imaginative fun as the child learns to push and pull it along and fill and empty the dumper; improving their physical skills and dexterity as they do so.
- Child proof; made to last
- Eco-friendly- made with recycled plastic
- Promotes imaginative play
- Working dumper promotes physical skill and dexterity
- Encourages movement as child pushes and pulls
- Slightly more expensive than non-recycled plastic
10.Sophie la girafe Baby Teething Toy
Sophie la girafe has become synonymous with teething toys. This teething toy is incredibly popular globally and id made from 100% natural rubber and painted with food-safe paints to ensure that it is both durable, and safe to be chewed on. Whilst a 1-year-old may have begun cutting teeth already they generally will continue to do so up until around age 2 and a half and the teeth that come later on can cause more discomfort than the earlier ones, so Sophie will represent a good investment for a 1-year-old.
Sophie la girafe has a distinctive squeaking noise when she is squeezed which helps children to understand cause and effect as they repeat actions to achieve the desired effect.
- Promotes sensory development
- May help with teething pain
- Made from natural rubber
- Cannot be submerged in water
11.B. Toys One Two Squeeze Baby Blocks
B. Toys are another eco-friendly brand focusing on producing toys with a lower environmental impact which are especially safe for young children to use. The B. Toys One Two Squeeze Baby Blocks are just that, extremely safe, as they are made from a rubbery plastic, they reduce the risk of injury or damage when thrown or knocked down and also BPA-free and non-toxic.
They are purposefully produced in more muted colors that we traditionally see in baby toys as some research suggests that lots of very bright colors may actually be over-stimulating to babies and toddlers. These blocks can be used to construct walls and towers and combined with other toys for open-ended structural play. They also feature animals, colors, shapes and numbers so that as children grow they can begin to learn some of these.
- Soft blocks- no risk of injury
- BPA free and non-toxic
- Made in muted colors so as not to over stimulate
- Educational- teaches colors, numbers and animals
- Comes with a storage bag
- May be outgrown faster than more traditional blocks
12.Bobby Car Next
For some reason we don’t seem to have moved on from the stereotype that boys like cars, so, often, little girls are not bought toys like the Bobby Car but they love them! By 1 year of age most children are good at bearing weight on their legs, have the core strength to balance and are beginning to, or in the process of learning to walk, ride on toys help to strengthen leg muscles further as children need to push their own weight and the weight of the toy.
The Bobby Car is built to last, with a high weight limit of 100 lbs and built in knee recesses to accommodate older children, so this is a gift that will last well beyond age 1. Lights and a horn provide added entertainment and teach little ones how to operate simple technology, switching them on and off.
- Built to last
- Neutral colors- could be passed down to younger siblings
- Promotes physical development
- Lights turn off automatically- doesn’t run batteries down
- Requires batteries
- Requires close adult supervision
13.Musical Floor Piano Mat
Spark a passion for music at a young age with this delightful toy for toddlers. This touch play music piano is made of durable, nontoxic and nonslip material that can easily be unfolded and placed anywhere a little one wants to start creating their own music. It not only acts as a fun floor piano, but it also plays various melodies and funny animal sounds.
The design of the piano does more than just help children express themselves musically, it also helps develop sensory skills and helps them to recognize numbers and colors. It will improve hand-eye-foot coordination, fine motor skills and inspire creative thinking. It runs off of three AAA batteries that are not included but once you overlook that, this is a gift that is going to give any young child hours of fun and laughter. It will, quite literally, be music to your ears.
- Encourages musical interest
- Develops eye-hand-foot coordination
- Will be entertaining for many ages
- Promotes creativity and self-expression
- Requires batteries- not included
14.Jewelkeeper Girl’s Musical Jewellery Storage Box with Spinning Unicorn
Around about age 1 many little girls are given pretty items of jewelry that can be worn as children, or are intended to be kept for later. Giving the gift of a jewelry box means that she will have somewhere to store her jewelry, as well as all the other treasures that little girls seem to collect.
The Jewelkeeper Girl’s Musical Jewellery Storage Box with Spinning Unicorn has the added benefit of an attractive unicorn design, a spinning unicorn and music that plays when the box is opened, so it is not a purely practical gift but will also delight the little girl in question. Fairly quickly she will understand how to open and close the box to start and stop the music and as she gets older she will begin to take notice of and understand the wind up key mechanism that allows the music to play.
- Useful storage for gifted jewelry or special treasures
- Attractive unicorn design
- Plays music
- Enhances understanding of cause and effect
- Comes with a gift box, so no wrapping required
- May encourage little ones to play with sentimental items of jewelry
