First Birthday Gift Ideas

So, you need some great first birthday gift ideas? Here are some really cool first birthday gifts.

Gymboree Bubble Oodles

The best bubble wand that's out there! Any one year old will be entranced by all the bubbles. Not only that, there's a certain stress relieving quality about blowing bubbles and boy will Mom and Dad will appreciate it.

Get it at your local brick and mortar Gymboree store or online.

Growth Chart

Now that baby is upright (or will be soon), parents will love tracking their little tyke's growth. A cute growth chart will be just what they need. Chances are the parent's don't have one yet, so a growth chart is one of those first birthday gift ideas that's really great!

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Two-Step Stepstool

This idea comes as a suggestion from multiple moms. One year olds are beginning to declare their independence and want to do everything themselves. Around a year is a good time to introduce a step stool in the bathroom. Pretty soon, Baby will want to wash his hands "all by myself". It will open up a whole new world.

Buy locally or online.

Snack Traps

Snack traps have a unique translucent top that allows a little hand in to grab a treat. That same top prevents spills even if the snack trap falls to the ground! Most one year olds are mastering self feeding so they make cool first birthday gifts.

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Squeaky Shoes

Squeaky shoes are a unique new trend. The shoes have a little squeaker (it's removable) that squeaks with every step baby takes! The moms who love them say squeaky shoes are a great way to know where baby is, and they encourage walking because baby likes to hear the sound. Some parents will never let you live this one down, but you've been warned (wink).

Get them at lil-squeaks.com

Dr. Sears Nibble Tray

A little of this, and a little of that, is usually how a toddlers eat. This nibble tray is perfect for allowing baby to try small portions of different kinds of food. It also keeps all the foods from mixing together, a situation worthy of a melt-down in many tots!

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Sham-what?

You've seen the infomercials right? Well, it may seem surprising at first, but shammys are really cool first birthday gifts. Kid's are prone to spilling, and shammys are fabulous for cleaning up the mess. At first glance Mom may think, "this is an odd first birthday gift," but don't be surprised when you hear her raving later!

Pick one up locally or get it online.

Personalized Birthday Plaque

A year in review plaque is perfect for a baby's first birthday. You could even make a personalized birthday plaque yourself. It could include the baby's name, birthdate, birth stone, sign, and interesting information about their first year of life: Major headlines, gas prices, celebrity news, top movies, music and sporting news etc.

Get it now at Amazon.com

We're always on the lookout for more unique baby gifts and ideas. If you have more great first birthday gift ideas, we'd love to hear about them. Submit your best first birthday gift ideas now.