Quick! Need bday gift ideas for 1 yo girl

[longtallsally05]

X-posted in the lounge, so I'd get more traffic.

I'm thinking Playskool Ball Popper, but I need some alternatives in case I can't find it at the store. I'd like to spend less than $25. The party is tomorrow...nothing like waiting until the last minute, eh?

TIA!

[calv]

A pillow pet!! :)

[bubbaray]

Corolle Calin or Tidoo doll.

[Pinky]

Target has a nifty band in a drum set in their toy section that I think most 1 year olds would love.

[bubbaray]

Target has a nifty band in a drum set in their toy section that I think most 1 year olds would love.


A drum, musical set, or annoying game like Lucky Ducks is only an appropriate gift if you strongly dislike the parents.

Just sayin'

[Twoboos]

I posted yesterday looking for a 1yo gift. Someone (eek, I don't remember who!) posted about this and it looks so fun! She said it's now her go-to one year old gift.

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3539963

[citymama]

Books and CDs! From head to toe is my very favorite 1st bday board book. Laurie Berkner's Buzz Buzz is a good CD at this age.

[Melaine]

DH is reading over my shoulder and he says, "A puppy". I think he is serious.

I second the rec for Tidoo or Calin.

[YouAreTheFocus]

A drum, musical set, or annoying game like Lucky Ducks is only an appropriate gift if you strongly dislike the parents.

Just sayin'

Really? I was going to suggest a musical instrument as well. Our 1 yr old has 3 drums, a ukelele, maracas, a piano, a xylophone, & probably others that I am forgetting. He's always loved banging on drums and we're all for it!

[bubbaray]

Do a search here in the BP for a poster "elizabethknot" (IIRC) and The Jones. Specifically search Lucky Ducks and you'll get the picture.

[Pinky]

A drum, musical set, or annoying game like Lucky Ducks is only an appropriate gift if you strongly dislike the parents.

Just sayin'


Really? I was going to suggest a musical instrument as well. Our 1 yr old has 3 drums, a ukelele, maracas, a piano, a xylophone, & probably others that I am forgetting. He's always loved banging on drums and we're all for it!

I was also really surprised to hear that... of course I'm a FTM so maybe I'll learn to hate the drum. LOL It's not all that loud though and I anticipate putting it away if we get tired of it.

[hillview]

I agree things that make noise (sound) should really be the parent's decision. I like Coroll doll idea, or a good book -- the Boynton books are great.
/hillary

[Pinky]

I agree things that make noise (sound) should really be the parent's decision. I like Coroll doll idea, or a good book -- the Boynton books are great.
/hillary

We have several of the Boynton books! Good suggestion.

[longtallsally05]

Do a search here in the BP for a poster "elizabethknot" (IIRC) and The Jones. Specifically search Lucky Ducks and you'll get the picture.

Oh, I remember the thread(s) and I'm still laughing! I actually bought my DS the drum set filled with musical instruments for Christmas and we're still alive but yes, I can see how other parents would cringe if I bought it for their child. As it happens, we really like these people and they are our landlords! Thanks for the suggestions, I'll have fun shopping tomorrow!

ps. A puppy? Surely the man was joking...right?

[Seitvonzu]

i was the person who posted the bathtoy-- if you can find it- it's AWESOME. (it's also sold out everywhere online lately? hrm.)

[longtallsally05]

Thanks, all. I found the Ball Popper for only $15 bucks, so I went with it. I enjoyed checking out the other ideas though. Oddly enough, I couldn't find Lucky Ducks in the game section, lol!

[dec756]

learn and groove table!!