What should I get a 1-yr-old for her birthday?

Question

My niece's 1st bday is this weekend and I don't know what to get her... what would be a good present for a 1-yr-old. She has a ton of toys but most of them are her older sister's old baby toys (sister is 3). Or would clothes be better?

Also, my older niece is having MAJOR jealousy issues with her little sister. (Her parents clearly favor the baby too so it's hard) Would it be appropriate to get her a little present too, without distracting from the baby's day?

Thank you!

Answer 1

I think clothes are a great option especially if they have a lot of toys.  As a parent I always welcomed clothes for my children.

Answer 2

Clothes is a good gift and also you can get a toy from like Fisher Price and on the box they have  good for ages 12 - 18 months some thing like that. Now with the older sister being jealous. She needs to get out of that now or it will be a problem for ever. It might be ok to get her a little some thing but not on the same day as the party and if she is not good at the party don't get her nothing

Answer 3

Depending on how much you want to spend...

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp...

My 2 love this toy my one daughter is one, and the other is 2.5 and they both play with it for long periods of time!! Its durable too!!

I don't think it would be distracting from the baby's b-day if you gave the 3 year old something small, maybe before the party starts.

Answer 4

Deffinatly get the older sibling a little something and give the baby something to chew on, a little toy, and a outfit  : )

Answer 5

If she were old enough to remember her birthday I would suggest more toys.  But she is one.  The party is more of a celebration for her parents than it is for her.  She will not remember what she got for her birthday when she was one, so you can be practical and get her things she actually needs: diapers, teething rings, pacifiers, bottles, or a gift card to a store that carries these items so her parents can have fun picking stuff out.  If you feel like it, you can also get her something that will make her parents say 'awww'.

You said her sister is 3.  She is getting to the age where she is starting to understand that the world does not revolve around her.  That doesn't mean she has to like it, though.  Let her know she's not forgotten and get her something too.  If you like, you can get her several small things to open.

There is a good chance that she WILL remember this party.  She'll remember that her aunt is awesome.

Answer 6

I think it would be best to buy clothes or shoes.But you should buy the clothes or shoes a size or 2 big, so they can fit for a while. Thats what i did with my son that will be 2.

Answer 7

ask her parents to see what they can tell u to give them, and of course clothes will be better, and yeah get her toys, or make her older sister give her sum toys when u ask their parents.

Answer 8

cute, my baby brother is gonna be a year old in August.

I suggest since shes a girl maybe a soft stuffed animal, trust me she'll cherish it.

Maybe some clothes too but im sure she'll get aton of clothes.

And yes get the older niece something it doesnt have to be expensive and distracting, shes 3 right? I suggest when she gets a little older explain how its the younger sisters birthday and shes old enough to not need to get something 2.

I hope this helps you good luck!

Good Luck! =]

Answer 9

Just get a little toy that is somehow personalized, therefor it stands out as especially hers and not a handmedown.

for the older sister, i think it's appropriate to bring a little gift for her as well, to let her know she's special. People did that to my sis and I when we had birthdays when we were little.

But remember, on the older sister's birthday, bring a little something for the baby, as well, so that it's fair.

Answer 10

First of all, you should ABSOLUTELY get them both something. Remember, that once you start something like this with a kid, its a tradition. The older child will expect something every year from you on the babys birthday. Its a very nice thought, and I would do it.

For what to get the baby, My daughter had a little plastic dog that had a "leash" she would pull around the house for hours. One year olds are usually walking, so any walking activities are fun.

If you arent sure, then you could get the mother a giftcard. A one year old will have little concept of whether you brought them a gift or not.

Answer 11

i would get the baby a savings bond.  I always get those for my niece and nephew who have everything!  as for the older child.  it would be ok to get her a small gift if you would like.

Answer 12

I think you shoud get sister something also.  Since the baby has come along, she is feeling left out because she has been the one who got all of the attention and now she has to share EVERYTHING.  She is too young to understand but, this will make her feel better.  As for the gift for the 1 year old, I don't really think it matters, she is not going to know or remember.  Why don't you get her a small savings bond that can grow with her as she gets older.

Answer 13

A piggy bank and some books, kids have too many toys now-a-days and you can never have too many books. Books are great for kids! And piggy banks can be great for teaching money management. My daughter got her 1st piggy bank when she was 1 and now has a collection of over 30 and has saved over 600 dollars(she is only 6). She refuses to spend any money people give her it goes right into the piggy banks!

Answer 14

...the box idea actually sounds good. xD

My nephew's 1 and we always give him a box. He's so entertained by it.

Just get him a blanket or something. Babies don't really care. <_<

You can get the older niece a matching blanket if it makes you happy.

Answer 15

For the birthday girl, you can get her just about anything as long as it's safe for 1-year-olds. For the older niece, there's nothing wrong with getting her a little something. The baby won't care.

Answer 16

I would say maybe a little toy and some cute clothes. Being one she's not really going to know you're giving her a present anyway.

As for the sister, with my niece I used to buy her something small on her twin brothers early birthdays (just a little sticker book or something). At 3 she doesn't really understand the concept of a birthday so she will probably feel really left out.

Answer 17

she won't remember this in about a year or two and then for the rest of her life....she probably doesnt even know what a birthday is but to look good for your sister or bro or just because you love them you should get them both the same thing which i reccomend a fun shape sorting game for the three year old or something physical for both of them it'll be fun!!

hope this helped you!!!

Answer 18

u should get the girl like a really soft blanket or stuffed animal

about the sister maybe get her something like a chocolate bar or something so u can make an excuse that u couldnt get one for the 1 year old because shes too young

Answer 19

clothes. i always get my nephews clothes because they grow out of them so fast (i buy a size or 2 bigger so they last longer) so their parents don't have to spend so much!

and i think it would be fabulous to get the 3 year old a toy! that's very considerate and she'll love some special attention!

Answer 20

I would get  a neat little toy that she would enjoy or help her learn and maybe an outfit. Here is a link to some toys her age.

Also, I think it would be a good idea to get her sister a little gift too. I don't see that it would be taking away anything from the baby's day. My in-law's do that sometimes with the nephews in our family.

Hope this helps.

Answer 21

Yes it is appropriate to get her a little something like a bubble blowing set or a jump rope (try to keep it small) It is also ok to wrap it too.

If a child is 1 you can buy a nice outfit and a video. If there are a lot of toys I would shy away from them. A 1 year old is probably into Baby Einstien, Boo Bah, Teletubbies, Wiggles, and there is always disney movies or barbie movies. I would not buy to much because she will not be able to open it all. Mom will end up doing it, so you might think about wrapping it in all one package or putting it in to a gift bag for easy access. Good luck

Answer 22

buy your older niece a small present, but buy your 1 year old niece the same thing that way the older one doesn't feel like shes less than her baby sister. for example if you buy the little one a pink dress then try to buy the same dress for the older one, you get me?

Answer 23

for the one year old i would get something cuddly. something she would want to bring with her. like a comfort stuffed animal or blanket.

for the three year old i would try something crafty that she can do by herself with out getting hurt or making a big mess.

good luck

Answer 24

definitely get the older one a little something too... i have lots of younger siblings and when it was their birthday i would always feel left out and was really happy when someone would bring me a little somthing too =)

Answer 25

Best thing for a one year old is a story telling nighttime bear. I just got one for my nephew at toys r us it says ages 3 and up but there are no small parts and it comes with little book cartridges and it animates as it tells the story . Children love it because its small and it makes noise basically. Oh and its soft too.

Answer 26

Buy the baby a savings bond.  As for the older sister; it's NOT her birthday - therefore NO present for her.

Sounds like the parents need to involve the older child more.

Answer 27

A wagon...and maybe stencil her name on it. Like a wooden one of something. The best thing I remember having when I was younger is a wagon. I brought it everywhere!

I'd get the older one a small gift too. Maybe something personal as well, like a magnet with her name on it or something.

Answer 28

Good gift?  Savings bond - the baby won't miss a gift and will greatly appreciate the bond come college time.

As for the older - pay special attention to her and definitely bring her something really special.

Answer 29

oooo my sisters LOVE these dolls called groovy dolls they are bright and colorful and you can get all sorts of stuff to come with them. (i.e. clothes and cars (all made from fabric so its safe) and their hair is made of yarn and my sisters love them. follow the linkl to look at them bc im not good at xplaining things.

http://www.target.com/gp/search/602-9341...

my sisters also LOVEd winnie the pooh.

Answer 30

I really like the Leap Frog Fridge Farm Magnetic Animal Set (see link below).  It is so cute.  I think that its a nice gesture to give something to the older sibling, just make sure it doesn't out-do the other gift.  For instance, the gift I suggest is $18, I wouldn't spend more than $6 on the other gift.  Maybe get the older sibling a good book about being a big sister and how important that is (see second link below).  Good luck and give them attention and love - its way better than gifts!  :)

Answer 31

Something in a big cardboard box. She'll much prefer playing with the box :)

Maybe you can get her something that big sister can help with? It might help her to feel big and important if baby needs her to set the toy up? Stacking blocks or cups, for instance? The trick I found with jealousy was to get my older one to feel like the little one was HER baby, not a competitor. I'd be very careful to avoid getting her anything big sister will want.