A one year old probably won’t remember their first birthday, but that doesn’t mean you can’t give a gift which provides endless fun, long after the party is over.

The Kid’s Ball Pit by Kiddey offers endless fun and play and includes a pop-up tent and 100 balls. The easy, pop-up assembly is sure to be a breath of fresh air to mom and dad since it doesn’t require a screwdriver or batteries like so many other kids’ toys.

The ball pit is also very versatile—it can be used indoors or outdoors and includes a set of stakes for outdoor sturdiness. The tent is foldable and includes a storage case so it is easy to transport and hide away when not in use.

The ball pit also includes 100 crush-proof, bright, vibrant balls that allow for hours of fun and imagination. The ball pit is great for both active and creative play time and is a toy where the “fun” aspect won’t wear off as your child grows.

Just be sure to always supervise your child while they’re using the ball pit, as the tent is prone to tipping when little ones lean in towards a corner.

As adults, we tend to take simple, everyday objects for granted. But for toddlers, everything—from the cup they hold, the dog they pet, to the soft green blanket of grass they tromp through—is all a new experience, including the word that goes with it.

The goal of “First 100 Words” by Roger Priddy is to introduce young children to these everyday objects through a hundred brightly colored photographs labeled with their corresponding word.

Parents can make this an interactive experience by quizzing their toddlers and having them match the word to the picture. Ask your child to point out the “flower,” the “shoe,” and the “chair,” which they’ll be able to do with some practice, and eventually they’ll begin saying the words back to you.

“First 100 Words” features a soft touch cover, which is easy and comfortable for little hands to grip, and a board-book style interior, so you can read without the worry of torn pages.

And while “First 100 Words” will keep toddlers entertained, bear in mind that it’s not exactly filled with bells and whistles. It doesn’t provide sensory experiences such as music, lights, or flaps, but relies on you, the parent, to provide the interaction.

If you’d like to give a unique birthday present that’s sure to garner a lot of attention, why not gift a pair of “Chuck” high-top sneakers to the lucky one year old?

While Tutoo High Top Sneakers aren’t true Converse shoes, they look very similar and feature a large single-star design, surrounded by the word “baby.” Tutoo High Top Sneakers are unisex and come in numerous color and pattern combinations. Whether you choose solids, polka dots, or contrasting colored laces, it doesn’t matter because these shoes are all adorable.

But beyond their good looks, Tutoo High Top Sneakers also offer safety for little ones who are crawling or just learning to walk, and feature a supportive design and anti-slip sole.

However, keep in mind, Tutoo’s are designed for indoor walking only and won’t hold up to extended outdoor use. And while your toddler will certainly get its use out of them, Tutoo’s probably won’t withstand the test of time and become a family heirloom. So, while the durability factor isn’t particularly high, just remember that toddlers feet grow so quickly they’ll likely outgrow their shoes in a matter of months (or even weeks!).

While socks are often thought of as the stereotypical “boring” gift along with sweaters and neckties, Tiny Captain seeks to change that with their grippy socks giftset, featuring 6 pairs of toddler-perfect socks in a fun, drawer-style giftbox.

Each sock includes a cute, friendly design, along with a non-skid, anti-slip bottom that helps toddlers’ wobbly feet better grip the floor while learning to walk.

And, if the toddler is anything like other children their age, they are prone to stubbornly pulling socks off their feet. Fortunately, Tiny Captain socks are different, and feature an elastic strap which keeps the sock securely in place. Not only does the elastic strap ensure the socks won’t go anywhere, it also cleverly prevents little ones from tugging off their footwear.

Just keep in mind that while these socks are more durable than traditional socks, they’re not suited for outdoor or extended wear, and may eventually snag or tear. Luckily, the giftset includes 6 pairs, so you’ll always have a fresh set on hand for your toddler’s next adventure.

When choosing a gift for a toddler, many often hesitate to select a book as a present, for fear that a child will find it boring.

The key to selecting a book that a toddler will enjoy is to choose one that includes some form of interaction. This could include bright colors, liftable flaps, or in the case of “Around the Farm” by Eric Carle, 30 different pressable buttons and sounds.

Eric Carle is known for his bright, toddler friendly artwork including the classic favorite “Hungry Caterpillar” and the artwork in “Around the Farm” does not disappoint.

Besides the bright, vibrant illustrations, the 30 pressable buttons and sounds will keep even the youngest of readers engaged while listening to the simple story. The experience of the child pushing the buttons while a parent reads the story allows for a multisensory experience for your toddler and strengthens language development.

The animal sounds and songs will stimulate the child’s imagination while the simple act of pressing the buttons develops their matching, comparison, and motor skills.

While the book is terrific and the sounds are engaging, the one drawback is the lack of on-off or volume control. That means you’re stuck at the current sound level, and the book poses the possibility of making animal noises at inopportune times. Despite this drawback, however, your child will love the artwork, simple story, and feel like she/he is in control of the book every time she/he pushes a button and hears the fun animal sounds.

Remember the FAO Schwartz piano from the movie “Big” that was designed to be played with your feet? Now your toddler can make their own movie magic with a baby-sized foot-powered piano.

And, while it may not ensure them a solo in Carnegie Hall, what the M SANMERSEN Kids Piano Mat can offer is hours of interactive, musical play that stimulates hearing development and creativity.

The piano mat is made from soft, non-woven fabric that is BPA-free and comfortable to the touch. The piano mat requires three AAA batteries to operate and features an on-off switch and volume control. And, the piano mat is foldable which makes for easy storage and transport.

The mat features 10 functional piano keys with 8 different musical styles (piano, violin, accordion, trumpet, vibraphone, oboe, guitar, flute), and also includes 9 demo songs and a record and playback function.

The one drawback to this piano is that it does tend to skid and slide on hardwood floors so it’s best for carpeted flooring. If you don’t have carpet in your home, a rug placed underneath the mat would work just as well to secure the piano in place.

If you prefer to gift a classic educational item to a special one year old, consider a set of durable, environmentally-friendly puzzles.

Magfire Wooden Puzzles are BPA-Free and feature 4 toddler sized jigsaw puzzles made of eco-friendly wood.

The set of 4 puzzles comes packed in a cute, drawstring bag which allows for easy portability and is a helpful storage option for the puzzles when they aren’t in use.

The puzzles are perfectly sized for little hands and teach colors, encourage patience, and promote hand-eye coordination.

And, while the puzzles are simple to work since they’re designed for toddlers, your one year old will probably need help fitting some of the pieces into the puzzle slots as they tend to be quite shallow.

Magfire Wooden Puzzles offer a safe, fun, and interactive activity for parents and children to do together, and their simplistic nature is a relaxing way to unwind in an otherwise tech-heavy world.

Whether you’re raising a future all-star athlete or just another armchair quarterback, toddlers have a lot of energy to burn. The VTech Smart Shots Sports Center is here to help with their 2-in-1 playcenter for toddlers.

The Smart Shots Sports Center features both basketball and soccer goals, so you can switch back and forth depending on your toddler’s mood and preference. Dunk a basketball, kick a goal, whatever makes them happy. And, as a parent, you can feel good knowing that not only are they burning energy, they’re also learning valuable hand-eye coordination.

The Smart Shots Sports Center features a light up LED scoreboard that counts up to 10 baskets, and plays encouraging sounds and phrases. The sides of the Sports Center also feature flaps to lift, gears to turn, and interactive educational elements to effortlessly encourage learning as your little one plays.

The Vtech Sports Center also includes two toddler-sized sports balls—a basketball and soccer ball designed to fit perfectly through the goals.

However, while the Vtech Sports Center is a lot of fun, it's not designed with durability in mind and won’t withstand consistent abuse from a toddler. It’s also very short, so if you have a taller toddler, you may want to skip this product as they’ll probably tower over it.

If your toddler is naturally curious about travel and exploring, or they happen to have an older sibling who attends school, they may enjoy having a backpack of their very own.

A toddler-sized backpack is a gift with many potential benefits. Not only does it offer daytime storage for a trip to the park, it can also serve as a small overnight bag on a visit to grandma’s. But beyond storage and travel, a backpack can create fun “pretend play” scenarios for a toddler, and allows them to imagine themselves as a “big kid” like their older brother or sister.

The Nice Choice Plush Animal Toddler Backpack offers over 20 different styles of friendly animal faces to choose from. Nice Choice backpacks are specially made and sized for toddlers ages 1-6, and feature a soft, plush feel and a zipper pull designed just for little hands.

Nice Choice Backpacks also feature adjustable straps, so as your child grows, so does their backpack. Another great feature is the pack’s dual pockets—a front pocket holds small supplies such as books and crayons, while the main compartment works great for larger items.

And, while Nice Choice Backpacks are fairly durable, keep in mind that they won’t necessarily withstand the test of time, with the zipper especially prone to breakage. With that said, Nice Choice Backpacks are designed to be plush, comfortable and accommodating to little people, and your one year old will treasure the sense of independence they get from carrying their own bookbag, just like a big kid!

As parents, we are often drawn to toys which bring back fond memories of our childhoods when purchasing gifts for our kids. One such product that has withstood the test of time are giant plastic, Lego-style building blocks.

Mega Bloks offer 80 brightly colored, large-sized plastic blocks that are perfect for your aspiring builder. These blocks are specially designed for little hands and are easier to grip than their smaller counterparts. And, besides the traditional block, this set also includes special shapes that attach to the buildings, which really helps their creativity soar!

Besides stimulating creative play, building blocks also help develop fine motor skills, and their texture makes them perfect as sensory objects. And, with 80 blocks included, your child can build a building as big as his imagination, tear it down and rebuild again, making for hours of fun, electronic-free playtime.

Parents will appreciate that the Mega Bloks set includes a zippered storage case, which makes cleanup easy and ensures that there are no lost pieces or (ouch!) blocks to step on.

And, while the pieces are designed to snap together, just keep in mind that some blocks are more stubborn and won’t always glide together. That means that while your toddler may often ask for your help, it also makes Mega Bloks a fun activity for both parent and child to build together.