Gift Guide for 1-Year-Olds Eco Friendly Captivating Toys Materials Your Kid Will Love

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Before we begin to imagine what would make a one-year-old child happy, it is best to think of his or her current stage of development and what will help the child reach the next developmental milestone. At this age, children are continuing to adapt to their environment.

Their surroundings stimulate a child’s senses and can make a perfect setup for natural and unhindered growth. One of the best gifts the parents and caregivers can offer a child at the age between 1 and 2 years of age is a safe, uncluttered, open environment where the child can freely and safely exercise his or her natural curiosity and need to move, touch, taste, rock, and through.

Often common household items, non-lectronic toys that are safe and clean provide the child with all these opportunities and set the stage for the harmonious development of the young mind, heart, and body.

Toys crafted from natural materials that have been carefully designed for the child’s stages of intrinsic desires and needs that are natural and age-specific make perfect gifts that will last and can be passed from child to child for years to come.

Below I am going to share with you gift ideas that will help your child reach those goals and bring joyous moments of discovery and uninterrupted open-ended play.

Kinderfeets Wooden Walker

This toy is best suitable for children who begin to walk without assistance.

Ericoo Animal Toys

Children get fascinated with realistic-looking toys that have many intricate little details for them to explore.

Sereed Baby Balance Bike

Active one-year-olds will enjoy getting extra mobility with help from a balance bike.

Wonder House Books My First Library: Boxset of 10 Board Books for Kids

Maria Montessori identified the sensitive period for language as the longest. It starts before the child is born in the womb and lasts till about six or seven years of age. Board books with clear images and categorised by a theme, will feed the child’s natural curiosity.

Here is a wonderful collection of books for little ones that are perfect for Montessori learning.

Fat Brain Toys Cube with Shapes

These chunky shape blocks with different textures will grasp the child’s attention right away.

Trihorse Ball Tracker

If you have a bit of room, I would recommend checking toys like ball trackers. They capture young children’s attention for long periods of time. My children had used similar toys and absolutely loved them.

Ml. Enjoy Wooden Musical Instruments

I found this set to be especially appealing for introducing to young toddlers. The size and materials seem to be quite right for little hands.

Bamboo bamboo Store Bamboo Suction Bowl + Plate + Cup + 2 Pack Spoons

This set will work as a toy for a little one and will be great weaning set to enjoy solid foods especially if the child is in the process of being weaned off sippy cups.

Creative Kids Store Sensory Pull Along Rainbow Dance Scarves

Have you noticed how much little ones love to play with tissues and pull them out of boxes? Well, they can do it safely with this set and enjoy playing with colorful scarves on their own, with their siblings or caregivers.

Janod Wooden Pastel Bee & Bear Ball Track

Here is another beautiful wooden ball track with a different design.

Constructive Playthings Store Foam Stacking Blocks with Photo Pockets

Each block features a clear vinyl pocket on each side. Customize them with pictures of family, friends, or pets to enhance your child’s learning experience.

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About Anastasia | Anastasia is a certified early childhood teacher with over twenty years of experience in Montessori classrooms and homeschooling. As the founder of Montessori Nature, she creates evidence-based, nature-inspired educational printables. Discover more resources on her blog and Teachers Pay Teachers store.

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