It’s safe to say I’ll be putting one of these under the Christmas tree this year ... If you’re looking for good gifts for one-year-olds that are under $40, this is it!

including an international event in Germany, where I got a close look at thousands of new toys. Below, I’ve pulled together my favorite gifts and the best toys for 1-year-olds in 2025: ...

We’re also big fans of wooden toys and gifts that can be recycled, to ensure the planet is still in a good place when your precious one-year-old becomes an adult. Just a few of the toys we ...

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