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The end of 2017 is inexorably approaching, and with it the most favorite holiday of children - New Year. One-year-old kids, who for the first time have to experience the joys of the festival, perfectly feel the atmosphere of happiness and magic, with admiration await a decorated Christmas tree, Santa Claus, and especially beautiful toys. Let's figure it out what to give a one-year-old child for the New Yearwhat requirements the gift should meet, what mistakes parents can make when choosing toys.

How to avoid mistakes when choosing a gift?

Often, parents are so keen on choosing a gift that they are more guided by their own taste, and do not think at all about the child's needs. Railways with an abundance of small parts, construction sets, sports corners, bicycles, robots will not please a one-year-old baby, because he is just beginning to master the first walkers.

Psychologists advise to choose new Year's gift for a one-year-old child based on his individual interests and characteristics, the level of psychological and intellectual development.

Experts from the popular Montessori development centers in Russia suggest that parents make a gift with their child with their own hands. These can be applications, drawings that the baby will make with the help of bright finger paints.

Walkers with funny animals and music will surely delight the mobile baby. If the child confidently rests on his legs, you can take a closer look at such toys as figurines - wheelchairs on a stick or cars - tolokars. Manufacturers offer a huge selection of dogs, cats, ducks, and toy cars, but parents should still check the toy for stability and lightness so that the baby does not get hurt when falling. Intellectual development is of particular concern to modern mothers, therefore a gift for the baby for the New Year should become not only pleasant, but also useful. Logic bricks, pyramids, sorters and inserts are great alternatives to books.

Water procedures take an important place in the baby's life and funny toys for bathing will bring him a lot of joy. Swimming fish and special wall stickers will help relieve your baby of stress, but they will also serve as handy material for instructive stories or fairy tales.

The range of products for children offered by manufacturers is very large, but this does not mean that all of them are safe and healthy. Parents should think very well so that later they do not have to bitterly regret the fatal mistake.

Experts suggest paying attention to a few basic details:

What to give a one-year-old boy for the New Year?

At the age of one, boys begin to actively explore the world around them; they strive to climb into all corners, touch and put any objects in their mouths. At the same time, little travelers are so curious that they are interested in absolutely everything. Let's figure it out what should parents give their child for the New Yearto see the happy sparkle in his eyes and hear the sweet babbling.

The top 5 useful and informative gifts have been headed by frames-inserts with colored and geometric shapes, as well as various sorters for several years. The ability to recognize triangles and trapezoids forms the basis of logical and spatial thinking. Soft puzzles with large details are also in demand, the boy will surely like to collect firefighters and police cars.

You can't do without talking books, because fairy tales and informative stories will have a beneficial effect on the child's speech. Interactive toys are especially useful in terms of speech development, because a boy, pressing the buttons, will not only train his fingers, but also learn how to correctly reproduce words.

Asking the question what gift to give a child for the New Year, be sure to think about cars. Moreover, it can be not just a toy car, but also a tolakar with music and sparkling bulbs. Such a gift will help the baby not only learn to walk, but also keep balance.

Various play rugs will be a real surprise for the boy. They will help develop coordination of movements, ear for music and a sense of rhythm. Massage and aquaculture products are more useful gifts than educational ones. They are unlikely to please the kid, but they will bring considerable benefit.

Musical instruments are guaranteed to become a real test for parents' hearing, but you still have to endure. Boys can be real fidgets, and a simple drum will not only attract their attention for a long time, but also help develop fine motor skills.

What to give a one-year-old girl for the New Year?

If a charming girl was born in the family, then the issue of gifts is quite difficult to solve. Usually the question is what to give the child to mom for the New Year resolved quite quickly, but dads often have serious problems. Let's list the five most popular options.

The first place among girls is traditionally taken by beautiful outfits. Psychologists believe that little women of fashion are quite capable of appreciating such a gift and enjoying the fitting and photo session surrounded by their beloved parents.

Baby dolls and soft toys are firmly entrenched in second place. You can buy heroes of your favorite cartoons and use them for educational games.

Asking the question what to give a small child for the New Year, be sure to think about the xylophone, singing microphones and other musical instrument. Such toys will help develop an ear for music and fine motor skills, contribute to the formation of correct coordination. And who knows, maybe your baby will turn out to be a real pop star?

Houses and play tents are gifts for the future, but a little princess will certainly be able to appreciate all their advantages even now. The game of "cuckoo" and "where the bunny hid" will make the baby laugh heartily with the adults.

The five leaders are closed by logical toys and talking books. The baby will look at the pictures with interest and sincerely worry about the characters.

The first birthday of a child is a special date not only for newly-made parents, but also for a toddler, because in a year the baby already understands a lot. So the gifts and attention addressed to the little hero of the day will not leave him indifferent. This means that choosing a present for a year should be approached with all seriousness, as if you were choosing it for an older boy. Moreover, the range of goods that can be presented to one-year-old children is simply huge.

What to give a birthday boy: selection rules

A one-year-old child is unlikely to be able to appreciate the high intellectual benefits of a gift, but the novelty, brightness and unusualness of the gift will definitely attract his attention. In other words, when choosing a surprise for a baby, you must remember that:

• you need to try to avoid repetitions (consult with your parents, perhaps such a thing is already in the toy arsenal of the hero of the day);
• bright juicy colors are an indispensable attribute of a successful gift;
• sound and moving toys are a win-win option.

Adults need to understand the importance of:

• the gift must be of the same age (a set of counting sticks, for example, is very useful, but not at all useful in a year)
• safety is above all (a pungent smell, small parts, poor-quality coloring of the toy can harm the health of the little one);
• to interest the little boy is not easy, but possible. For this, it would be nice to find out what he likes / dislikes, be sure to take into account the temperament of the baby, as well as his preferences in toys (some already at such a young age love cars, while others may well be interested in dolls);
• before buying, you should definitely (!) get the approval of the child's mom and dad.

Inappropriate gifts for a child

Based on the principles of choosing a presentation, the conclusion suggests itself that it is not recommended to give things that do not meet the specified requirements. However, there are a number of gifts that do not seem to be included in this list, but nevertheless are highly undesirable:

It is interesting. It is believed that only the closest people can give clothes; from acquaintances such a gift will be a manifestation of impoliteness. Although this is a controversial issue that should simply be agreed with the parents.

Gifts for growth

• toys not for their age (for example, a poster with a speaking alphabet);
• books (not fairy tales or poems with large illustrations, small cardboard pages, but, for example, a collection of tales of Scandinavian writers, which, of course, is interesting, but not at the age of one);
• tickets, season tickets (the kid will not be able to appreciate their benefits).

Nevertheless, gifts for growth are not considered undesirable. The only advice: accompany it with something understandable and interesting for the birthday person here and now (for example, an inexpensive toy).

Who is the gift from

For a boy a year old, it does not matter at all: grandmother, aunt or mother's friend. But in order not to put the parents of the baby in an awkward position (and not to be in it himself) when choosing a present, you should rely on the degree of closeness of acquaintance with the birthday boy's family. In this regard, it should be noted that from a loved one, the baby will accept any thing with delight (even if it will grow), but a bright toy presented to outsiders may at first cause fear.

What to consider when choosing

As in the case of adults, when choosing a gift for a child, you need to take into account his interests, level of development and age characteristics.

1. Skills. A year, the boy already moves around the room on his own, interestedly exploring everything in his path. The toddler uses not only eyes, ears and hands as tools for cognition, but also taste buds - he pulls everything into his mouth (that's why you can't give things in which you are not sure of the safe composition). The boy already understands well when they turn to him, can fulfill elementary requests of adults, and expresses feelings and emotions with gestures and tactile methods.
2. Skills. The toddler can no longer only walk, but also combine different types of physical activity (pull objects behind him, shift from one hand to another, etc.). The boy happily scratches pencils in an album, crumples paper, unties his laces, unfastens buttons, plays in the bathroom or sandbox.
3. The most keen interest in the child every year is the sounds. He not only listens to them, but also tries to extract them on his own, knocking on the cup, twirling the ratchet, etc. The kid learns to interact with objects: pours, overturns containers with different contents that fall into his possession.

Gift ideas for a one year old baby

Based on age characteristics, gift ideas for a boy's first birthday can be divided into several categories.

Educational toys, topical per year

1. Constructors and bricks. A timeless gift: no matter how far the toy industry goes, you can't do without folding from parts of structures and pictures. When choosing a model, keep in mind that the elements must be strong and easy to connect to each other, since the little boy will definitely give them a real test of strength: he will try on the tooth, throw and even stomp. A good option is crumble cubes depicting animals, vegetables, plants, or representatives of different professions. It is pleasant to hold such a toy in your hands, and the danger of injury is reduced to zero.
   

   Having stopped your choice on cubes, keep in mind that for a one-year-old child, solid pictures of 4 parts are enough.

2. Sorters. Toys of different configurations, which are designed to sort objects according to some kind of characteristic: shape, size or color. The kid should lower the parts into the corresponding holes on the body of the house / bucket / cube / machine. Particularly popular are those options that make sounds if the child has coped with the task successfully.
3. Posters, rugs. A special field with the image of animals, vehicles, musical instruments, etc., when you click on a certain area of \u200b\u200bwhich a sound is emitted, helps the little one to get acquainted with the world around him.
   

   It is interesting. Still, the poster surpasses the rug in practicality, because it can be hung on the wall, which means it can make the learning process more convenient.

4. Didactic boots or shoes will become not only a comfortable option for indoor footwear, but also help the boy develop fine motor skills, spatial and analytical thinking. And all because they have a lot of zippers, Velcro, buttons for opening-fastening, opening-closing, etc. While the shoes are not in size, parents will be able to use them as a bag for gifts that the little boy will get to only after coping with all the obstacles.
5. Game center. This toy combines all the best developmental functions. A music table with a luminous, blinking control panel and sounds of animals, and sing, and recounts poems.

Gifts for creativity

It is necessary to pay special attention to the development of the boy's creative abilities, since the knowledge of the world contributes to the formation of personality, develops character.

For physical development

1. Tent. In addition to the fact that the little one will be happy to hide in such a house, in the future it can be used as a storage for toys. But so far this thing is simply irreplaceable for a summer vacation.
2. Dry pool. A tank filled with balls develops fine and gross motor skills of the boy, who will happily frolic in it, throw balls and throw them back. Before buying a gift, check the manufacturer's recommendations regarding the age of the baby. The size of the pool and the number of balls will depend on this parameter.
3. Inflatable pool. A great gift for a kid if the family lives in a private house or spends the summer in the country. By the way, such a present can be played up in the form of a collective surprise, supplementing it with a sandbox.
4. Massage Mat. Children are happy to stomp on bright squares, play on them, crawl. At the same time, a very beneficial effect is exerted on the nerve endings of the upper and lower extremities.
5. Tolocar. At first, a compact machine with a handle will be used by a child as a support when moving around the room. Over time, the toddler will learn to ride it, pushing off the floor with his feet.
6. Gurney. Her little boy will be able to carry around the house, and during the game he will also listen to funny songs.
7. Rocking chair. Famous horses are an indispensable attribute of Soviet childhood. Now the toy market amazes with a variety of models: different animals, sizes, shapes. For the birthday boy, it is better to choose rubber or wooden ones - this is more practical, because not all the time the baby spends in a diaper. But it is better to refuse soft options, otherwise frequent washing and cleaning cannot be avoided.
8. Swing. The hanging model is a variant of a long-lasting gift: a baby can use it for up to 5 years. It is attached to the doorway (or horizontal bar) and is very compact in storage.
9. Sledge. If the child was born in winter, then this is a wonderful present that will last for more than one year. Moreover, they will be of help for parents as well, because a bulky stroller is completely uncomfortable in case of snow drifts or ice. True, for a toddler who is used to sleeping on a walk, they will have to be left until next season.
10. Tricycle. A very convenient model with a handle that allows you to use it as an open stroller. When the boy grows up, the handle can be removed, allowing the little explorer of the world to drive the transport on his own.
11. Sports complex. Another option for a gift for growth. The main thing is to choose the right model. There are varieties for classes from 7-8 months to 6 years.
12. Electric car. An expensive but memorable gift. In such transport on the street, the baby will definitely not go unnoticed.

Practical gifts

1. Books. Bright, with little rhymes or nursery rhymes, editions will please both the hero of the day and his parents. Alternatively, you can offer talking books that sound printed texts, or soft books made of fabrics of different textures.
2. A set of bed linen. Despite the fact that this is a gift for parents, it will serve the baby for more than one year. The kit should be made from natural fabrics. You can choose a funny drawing with a plot. This group also includes an anti-stress pillow in the form of a cartoon or fairytale character, which is used not only for its intended purpose, but also played with it.
3. Diapers. They will undoubtedly be very out of place. But their purchase must (!) Be agreed with the parents.
4. Dishes. At one year old, children already start to eat on their own, so a bright and practical set will be very useful. Usually, models for babies are decorated with a pattern on the bottom of a plate or bowl, so that the crumbs have an incentive to eat all the contents. There are also suction cup options that cannot be knocked over or smashed. You can also pick up a beautiful drinking mug for a little hero of the day.
5. Pot. A very practical gift, especially when you consider that soon you will have to introduce the little one to him.
6. Money. A present that is obviously a manifestation of impoliteness, but at the same time in 99 cases out of 100 the most desirable. From the perspective of parents. The only caveat: the amount must be worthy, otherwise it will come out really ugly. By the way, this version of congratulations can be beaten in a very original way by making a contribution to the name of the birthday person. So, in 16-17 years, he will definitely appreciate the gift given to him on his first birthday.
7. Celebration organization. For many mums and dads, the upcoming first anniversary of their crumbs is akin to a natural disaster: where to start, how not to miss anything, and a hundred more similar questions. So parents will be very grateful if they are freed from these troubles, allowing them to enjoy the event to the fullest, or if they take on at least a number of worries about organizing the celebration.
8. Others: stadiometer, car seat, cartoon disc, puzzles (max 6 pieces), bath toys, teeth cleaning kit, matryoshka doll, doctor's, master's toy sets, etc.

Universal set

There are a number of positions that represent win-win options for memorable gifts for a boy's first birthday:

• set for making impressions;
• children's photo session;
• gold / silver souvenir coin;
• chain with a cross or medallion;
• children's photo album.

DIY original presentations

The value of hand-made things is not understood and accepted by everyone. Meanwhile, there are a number of gift options that will undoubtedly bring more benefits to the baby than purchased toys. For example, a business board with levers, hooks, locks and bells is an excellent developmental simulator.

Some keepsakes are also easy to make yourself. For example, a photo frame using the quilling technique, an origami photo album or a T-shirt with a photo print "My first photo". And the grandmother or aunt-knick-knit can sew or knit something out of clothes for the grandson / nephew. In general, there are many ideas for manifesting imagination.

What to give a boy for 1 year for his birthday - video

When choosing a gift for a boy for a year, there is only one difficulty - a large number of options. So it is important to take into account the peculiarities of the development of your birthday boy, consult with his parents about the relevance of this or that presentation, and also not forget about safety. After all, no matter how beautiful and expensive the surprise is, the life and health of the baby is more important.

A universal selection of gift ideas for any occasion and occasion. Surprise your friends and loved ones! ;)

I welcome visitors to my blog and I want to ask right away: do you know what to give a baby for 1 year? Today's post will be useful to those who find it difficult to answer this question. I tried to collect many ideas for choosing the right gift for the anniversary.

Celebrating the first anniversary of a child's life is an important date.

The kid is already sufficiently developed and knows how to enjoy new things. He actively studies the objects around him, while he already has preferred toys. Therefore, it is important to know which ones and present something from your favorite ones for your birthday.

The search for a gift for a child can already be performed taking into account his gender.

• If you have any difficulties, then remember - a win-win option is typewriter... Buy him a large, bright model of a cargo transport - and always with a rope so that it can be rolled on the floor. Kids perceive this technique with unprecedented delight! And the fact that it will be possible to carry other toys on the body will make this car the most beloved.

Better yet, buy a car for his birthday, on which the child drives himself, pushing off with his feet. Some parents donate cars with batteries, but I would refrain from such a step. Do not run ahead, let him first stand firmly on his feet, strengthen himself physically.

• Have you seen how diligently the boys pedal while sitting in special 3-wheel bicycles with a visor and a handle for mom? He will hardly learn to ride them, but ... A very useful form of transport: good training and practice for further mastering of independent skiing. Here you need to keep in mind that such a gift is used outdoors in sunny weather.
• Buy developmental constructor with large details in bright colors. Such a present will affect the curiosity of the baby, and he will spend hours making crafts, connecting parts, learning the shapes of objects and the colors of their coloring.

What to give a girl for 1 year?

With the most relevant gift for a little girl, everything is also clear - doll... They are no less delighted with them than boys with their cars.

• Choose dolls with several options for clothes and shoes... This toy will help the girl expand her horizons and develop fine motor skills. The choice of the size of the doll requires a special approach: it must be durable and comfortable for the little hands of the baby.
• If there is a large children's toy store where you live, look for playhouse... These are cardboard magic tents or castles from the Middle Ages. In fact, they are universal, but girls like them more. His new mistress will disappear for hours in her house, and equip in her own way. Children widely use their houses to play hide and seek.
• Admit it honestly: you never spoiled your kids matryoshkas... And in vain. This is a wonderful toy. It develops attention and logical thinking in the child. A brightly decorated nesting doll will definitely be a good gift for a girl for 1 year, and will be interesting to her.

Universal birthday present for a child

There are a lot of gifts that, by the way, can be presented under any circumstances. Therefore, if you have not chosen a present by gender, then stop at universal for boys and girls:

What is better not to give?

Given the age of the child, choosing a gift should be extremely responsible. Don't make common mistakes like buying stuffed animals. For a child, movement is important, and how many movements will there be in this case? Rattles do not cause enthusiasm either - he shows interest in them only up to six months.

Avoid constructors with small parts, do not buy toys without a quality certificate. Observe the rules of the age category, babies will not benefit from games designed for older children. What should you choose?

Tried and tested ideas

Nowadays it is not difficult to buy a suitable gift. Thanks to the wide assortment, you can choose the best one according to your preferences and financial capabilities. A good gift would be:

• • • rocking horse - one of the oldest toys for children has not lost its popularity. True, now she can be a lion cub, and a giraffe, and a calf. Look for a model with removable wheels: it is mainly used as a rocking chair, but the baby will be able to move around the room on it with the help of parents;
    • swimming pool - many inflatable ones are sold, suitable for use at home or in the country. But keep in mind that during the game you will have to be nearby and not move away, not for a second, even if there is not enough water;
    • pool with balls - an interesting alternative that causes a real admiration for a child from the opportunity to jump, bury himself under colorful balls. Plus, he gets a good massage and movement training;
    • big ball - inflatable, preferably with pimples, so that you can ride, jump, slide down on it. Before buying, I advise you to consult a pediatrician and, if there are no contraindications, play only with your child;
    • rolling toy - there are two types of them: those that the child must push in front of him or pull on a string. Inside the wheelchairs, when moving, various bright and sonorous objects will mix, or, if the wheelchair is an animal, making suitable sounds during movement and moving its limbs;
    • cubes - another one of the representatives of good old toys. Of course, they have undergone colossal changes, especially in the materials of manufacture. But the essence remained. Modern cubes are soft, made of foam rubber, with various textile outer coverings, with drawings, letters and numbers. Some of the cubes contain rattles with their own unique sound. And they still build houses, towers and fairy-tale castles from them;
    • Want to give your baby a talking friend? You take bear... He will tell a fairy tale, read poetry, sing;
    • It will be very interesting for the little one plastic toy in the form of a book - as soon as the child starts flipping through the pages, fascinating backlit images will open in front of him, birds will sing and animals will sing;
    • sorter - this toy will teach your toddler to arrange objects according to the appropriate color, size and shape. The sorter is based on holes of different shapes, it is for them that the baby selects a suitable figure from the kit. A properly selected and applied object falls inward, making a sound. Sorters look attractive externally, because they are produced in the form of houses, suitcases, cubes, drums, machines. By the material of manufacture - plastic and soft. In general, what is needed for a one-year-old child.

  You see how many interesting ideas you can find for such an important event. Well, now I say to my readers: see you soon! Share the link to today's post with your friends and subscribe to updates. See you soon!

  Best regards, Anastasia Skoreeva

Choosing gifts for the New Year is a pleasant experience. I especially want to please the kids. After all, children believe in miracles, in Santa Claus and for them New Year's gifts are of particular importance. There is only a month and a half left before the New Year holidays, and adults now need to think about what to give a child for the New Year 2019. Our TOP-100 best New Year gifts for children for 2019 will help you find interesting and useful ideas.

What do children usually find under the tree? Sweets, books and toys. Is it worth giving a child sweets and chocolates, what books he likes - here parents do not need advice. The toy issue is more complicated. Choosing them as a gift, we hope that they will not only be interesting to the child, but also useful. And for the toy to be useful, it must correspond to the child's age and the activity that is important for him at this stage of development.

100 best gifts for the New Year 2019 for children of different ages and genders

When choosing a gift, you should adhere to certain rules:

1. Don't delay your purchase until the last moment, try to get the gift a few weeks before the holiday. Otherwise, you run the risk of simply not finding the gift you need because of the bustle of the New Year.
2. If the child is small and still believes in miracles and fairy tales (and knows how to write), and the parents do not know what their child dreams of, invite him to write a letter to Santa Claus or draw a gift that he wants to receive. The kid will probably tell his grandfather what he dreams about, and the adults will only have to make his dream come true.
3. With children over 9-10 years old, discuss what they want to get for the holiday... If you want to surprise, have your child suggest several options.
4. Choose quality and practical things... Toys, vehicles or electronics should last as long as possible. If a thing breaks quickly, then instead of joy, you get one frustration.
5. For kids over a year old, choose a present based on gender... At this age, toys can no longer be universal.
6. Even simple gifts don't have to look cheap... The expression of taste and sense of style is important.
7. New Year gifts must be appropriate for the recipient's age... It is also important to pay special attention to safety. The toy must be made of quality materials and have a certificate. For babies under three years old, choose toys that do not have easily separable small parts, protruding threads, elements that can injure a child.
8. Don't forget about packaging... The colorful packaging creates a festive atmosphere and allows you to prolong the joyful anticipation when the gift is unwrapped. If the store does not provide packaging, wrap the present yourself in gift paper and tie it with ribbons.
9. The child will remember your gift if it is unusual and useful for him... Everyday things like clothes, school supplies, etc. are unlikely to surprise today's children. children like everything bright and this must be remembered.
10. Consider the child's tastes and interests when choosing a gift... It is unlikely that your child will be happy if you give him a thing that you yourself dreamed of in childhood or that you yourself considered necessary and useful, without taking into account the needs of the recipient.

Many believe that you can give children sweet gifts for the New Year, but for sure, they have already received a bag of sweets, having visited school or the "Christmas tree". The winter celebration is already associated with the festive table, which, as a rule, is full of goodies, and, frankly, children expect completely different surprises from their parents.

Children are all different - some are not even a year old, some are three years old, and some are already in school, but they are all waiting for a special gift from their parents, grandparents, because on this magical New Year's Eve the most secret dreams come true ... Let's look at what gifts can be given to children depending on their gender and age, so as not to miscalculate. Look at the gift lists and choose the option that works for your child and doesn't already have.

Choosing gifts for babies up to a year

Kids up to one year old actively explore the world, and they will be interested in any present: a rattle, a ball, a pyramid. It is best to ask your parents how you can please your baby. Maybe young dad and mom would prefer to get a set of diapers or a package of baby food for the New Year 2019. If you want to make a surprise, then a good gift for your baby can be:

• Electronic swing or chaise longue for babies. The swing center is a great gift. The baby is comfortable and calm in it, and the parents will free their hands and have more free time;
• A set of dishes for babies. Manufacturers create beautiful and safe sets of dishes that will help the baby to eat independently. You can choose a sippy cup, beautiful plates, spoons that change color under the influence of high temperature;
• A business board is a developmental board that contains a wide variety of entertainment for kids: from lacing to counting material: rings, cubes, beads that can be moved and counted. Such a board will captivate the child for a long time and will serve him for at least 2-3 years. (We read the article about);
• A toy wheelchair or a toy stroller for a girl. Toys that can be rolled on a stick or on a string are adored by kids. In addition, the gurney with a stick-holder is an indispensable "trainer" for those who take their first steps. With this "support", the baby feels more confident;
• Developing rug. A rug with attached rattles and toys is also a good way to keep your toddler occupied and entertained. And it will surely become a favorite place to play;
• Educational toys. Now you can find many educational toys for every taste. These are pyramids, soft cubes, musical toys and much more. Such products are very popular with children and contribute to harmonious development.

When choosing a gift, be sure to pay attention to the quality of the product. The main thing is that the toy does not have small parts that can be swallowed, shoved into the ear or mouth, as well as elements that can injure the baby. The product must be certified and hypoallergenic. The product must be safe. If the toy says “from 3 years old”, you shouldn't give it to a baby, even if you don't see the obvious danger ...

By and large, a child under one year old does not need toys by themselves. The leading activity of this age, which determines all mental development, is communication with an adult. A toy is just a tool for developing some skills under the guidance of an adult. For example, a rattle is not intended to simply rattle: it helps to develop visual and auditory orientation responses, and later - manipulations. At this age, the child does not need dolls, cars, or toys with a lot of functions. If you really want to buy something, let it be, for example, a mini-piano or another toy with easy-to-press buttons or keys that the kid can handle even without the help of adults.

Expert in early and preschool development, speech therapist-defectologist Olesya Yugova.

Gifts for children from one to three years

Babies grow up quickly, and even one-year-olds already understand that the holiday has come. Children rejoice together with their parents, admire the decorated Christmas tree and, of course, are waiting for gifts and miracles. Developing gifts are also suitable for babies from one to three years old, but now they will be more difficult than gifts for the little ones. You can choose:

• Constructors or mosaics. Pay attention to details. They should be large so that they cannot be shoved into the nose or ear, and also comfortable to hold;
• Vehicles (wheelchair or rocking horse, tolokar, balance bike). For the smallest, wheelchair cars are suitable, on which they ride, pushing off with their legs, balance bikes (if the child has a well-developed balance) or rocking horses. Such toys develop coordination, dexterity and teach balance;
• Finger paint. Skin-safe finger paints are a favorite pastime for kids. With the help of drawing, the child learns colors and develops fine motor skills. The advantages of such paints are that they are very easy to wash off and wash off;
• Bath toys. Bath sets will be a good and always relevant gift: ducks, turtles, a flotilla of boats;
• Military equipment in the form of tanks, helicopters and aircraft;
• A set of soldiers - pirates, Indians, Vikings;
• Massage Mat. This item will give you pleasant sensations and will be a good prevention of flat feet;
• Musical rug with images of animals;
• Children's development centers. Development centers are also suitable for children 1-3 years old. With their help, you can study letters, numbers, the name of animals, fruits, objects that surround us;
• Sorter with light and music accompaniment;
• Musical instruments. Children love to play music. Depending on the type, musical instruments develop breathing (whistles, pipes), a sense of rhythm (tambourines, drums, if of course the parents have strong nerves .. 🙂), hearing (toy piano, metallophones, children's synthesizer);
• Stuffed Toys. Toddlers love to sleep with plush friends. You can choose a bear or tiger cub with a massage filler;
• Inflatable pool with balls;
• Reusable water marker pad for drawing with water;
• Lullaby night light. A beautiful and funny thing that will sing a lullaby to the baby and give mom some free time;
• Clockwork toys. For babies 1-3 years old, it is better to choose models with a key. Such toys are safer than electronic ones and will help develop fine motor skills;
• Children's tablet player with sound effects and bright touch buttons;
• Singing book with beautiful pictures and New Year's tales;
• Dinosaur collection;
• Toy mobile phone and camera;
• Carnival costume in the form of an animal or cartoon character;
• Children's walkie-talkie;
• Children's computer (tablet or laptop);
• An easel or drawing board for young talents.
• Baby doll with opening eyes and mouth;
• Set for playing hospital, hairdresser and shop;

At the age of one to three, children already begin to identify themselves as a girl or a boy, they also have individual preferences. Maybe the boy should be presented with a locomotive or a typewriter with interesting lighting, which makes various melodies and sounds. Or a talking steering wheel that makes you feel like a real motorist. And for the girl - a new doll, a set of dishes or a house.

When buying toys, pay attention to quality. Check the certifications to make sure the toy is strong enough and does not fall apart when the child picks it up. The product should not have an unpleasant odor and shedding.

New Year gifts for children from 3 to 6 years old

Children from 3 to 6 years old already go to kindergarten, actively study the world around them, know how to speak well and can themselves tell about what they want to get for the New Year. If possible, then ask the child, if it does not work out, consider the universal options presented below:

• Constructors. Choose the number of parts in accordance with the age of the child: the older, the more. Now you can create any designs from parts: pirate ships, princess castles, cars, planes, etc ..;
• Kinetic sand with a set of molds;
• Children's tent. Children love to build houses and will be delighted with a ready-made corner for games and relaxation;
• Sets of toy dishes and children's household appliances for girls;
• Fashion dolls for girls: Barbie, Bratz, Monster High, Winx, Baby Born;
• Cosmetic or hairdressing kits: hairpins, elastic bands and hair bows, a mirror, hygienic lipstick and other "girly" accessories in a beautiful cosmetic bag;
• Winter transport. Sleds, ice cakes, "cheesecakes", snow-scooters - all this is perfect as a New Year's present. In winter, all children love sledding, but a snow scooter with a rudder is much cooler and will conquer even an older child;
• Radio-controlled cars. Children over three years old already perfectly "drive" radio-controlled cars. Such a gift will suit both boys, by the way, and young car ladies also like cars at radio control. Any child will be delighted to receive a car as a gift for the New Year 2019, especially if it is radio-controlled and, in addition to the standard functions, will delight the crumbs with flashing headlights, moving elements (doors, hood, body) or a sound signal;
• Toy weapon. Pistols, rifles, machine guns with sound and light effects (no bullets!), Safety bow;
• "Fishing" with a magnetic rod and various marine life;
• Cartoons on disks. Choose discs with classic or popular modern cartoons;
• Picture books. You can donate both educational books and fiction. Pay attention to the illustrations: they should be colorful and expressive, this is important, because preschoolers still cannot read;
• Thematic sets (policeman, cowboy, knight);
• Children's tool kits - children really like any toys that repeat things that adults use;
• Children's tablet with an interesting design for boys and girls, with several learning modes, containing about 40 educational games, drawing programs;
• Specialized cars that match the originals will be a great present for boys. Good options are: loader, tractor, or roller;
• Kits for creativity and modeling, coloring books, cutouts, plasticine, crayons, pencils and paints;
• Children's 3D backpacks and bags. An excellent option for a New Year's gift is unusual 3D backpacks in the form of animals or your favorite cartoon character. Such a gift will delight your child and will certainly become his useful toy, with which he will not want to part for a long time.

Since in this period the predominant activity for children is role play, most of the kids play with dolls with great pleasure. Among the TOP models: Barbie, Bratz, Monster High, Winx, Baby Born. If a girl already has a favorite doll, a wide variety of products and accessories will be relevant, from strollers and cribs to fashionable things, houses, horses and carriages. They are very fond of babies and soft toys, among which interactive kittens, puppies and bears will be especially popular in 2019.

Present your child with such a thing that will allow him to play with his peers: a doll kitchen, a set for playing a doctor or a young mechanic, a board game. The opportunity to play with other children is invaluable: it not only develops, but also socializes, allows children to unite.

Expert in early and preschool development, speech therapist-defectologist Olesya Yugova.

New Year Gifts for Primary School Students

Children grow, and their needs grow. Often, a first-grader asks Santa Claus for a personal laptop or iPhone. It is appropriate to give such gifts only to parents and closest people. But you can please an elementary school student with other gifts:

• Winter sports items: skis, hockey or figure skates, vehicles, snowshoes, etc .;
• Sets of children's cosmetics and perfumes for girls;
• Auto tracks or garage complexes with a set of cars;
• Spy kits (they usually include binoculars, invisible ink, listening devices and other interesting gadgets and devices);
• Toy railway;
• Snezhkolep;
• Collections of constructors LEGO;
• Board games (football, hockey, billiards);
• Transformers robots;
• Beautiful, fashionable doll. Be sure to check what dolls are now in fashion among modern schoolgirls (Barbie, Bratz, Monster High, Winx, Baby Born);
• Doll heads for braiding and creating hairstyles;
• Interactive toys. Now there are many interactive toys that can speak or perform simple actions;
• Volumetric puzzles;
• Home puppet theater set;
• Sports equipment for active boys and girls - skates, skis, balls, beautiful tracksuit, soccer shoes, jump ropes, hoops, punching bag or exercise machine;
• For the development of creative abilities - an easel, watercolors and oil paints, a large sketchbook, a set of paintings by numbers for coloring, a set of polymer clay, plasticine. Musically gifted children can be given a children's electric guitar, a singing and recording microphone, a synthesizer, CDs with their favorite musical compositions and songs.

Girls and boys at this age want to become the owners of roller skates, skateboards, bicycles or geroscooter.

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Here gadgets cannot be avoided: now first-graders also have smartphones and tablets. Children do not part with them and in many respects assert themselves due to the presence of a "cool" toy. This needs to be limited, controlled and regulated. When a child looks at the screen all day long, it harms his vision, psyche, emotional-volitional sphere, and his relationships with peers, because the child replaces live play with virtual reality. I'm not saying that all gadgets are harmful, but you can donate not a tablet or a smartphone, but a gyro scooter, a children's camera, a microscope, a telescope, a robot.

Expert in early and preschool development, speech therapist-defectologist Olesya Yugova.

You can also find unusual kits for creativity. These are models that are created from paper and cardboard, wooden spoons or nesting dolls for painting, sand frescoes and much more.

What you shouldn't give away are school supplies. Holidays are a time of rest and entertainment. In addition, the child probably has a pencil case or briefcase, perhaps of better quality than you were going to present.

And one more piece of advice. Before heading to the store, take a look at what's hot among junior high school students (read articles and watch videos). Last year it was spinners, this fall - foam planes. A fashionable toy will surely please the student. Junior schoolchildren are very vulnerable and very dependent on public opinion. Therefore, it is important to choose a present that classmates will approve.

Choosing a gift for a child for 9-12 years

Children of this age do not need to give frankly "childish" gifts. They may be offended by a doll or a set of cars. After all, the guys themselves consider themselves to be teenagers. It is best to ask the child what kind of present he wants to receive. At this age, schoolchildren often have a well-established hobby, which will become a hobby of his whole life. If you do not manage to pre-communicate with the recipient of the gift or want to make a surprise, choose from the following options:

• Portable music speaker;
• Constructors (electronic, magnetic and other "complex" models, LEGO);
• Transport for downhill skiing (cheesecakes, snow-scooters with controls);
• Cool New Year's mask, vampire fancy dress, scary or funny mask;
• Experimental kits;
• Board, logic, strategy games suitable for a child by age;
• Trendy teenage jewelry for girls. Earrings, pendants, beads;
• Scientific instruments (microscopes, telescopes, binoculars);
• Table soccer;
• Games for PC and game consoles;
• Paints or felt-tip pens for painting T-shirts (at the same time, you can donate a white T-shirt for experiments);
• Interior items for the nursery (nightlights in the form of helmets, locks, domes, figurines or figurines, etc.);
• Figure skates, children's ATV, punching bag, children's sports center;
• Radio controlled water, land and air transport (quadcopters and air cushion boats are in trend).

Don't give your kids clothes; they may have tastes that don't match yours. Also, school supplies and other useful and practical things are not needed. Schoolchildren have a slightly different idea of \u200b\u200bthe benefits and practicality. Don't forget, New Year is a holiday. Give something that will bring positive emotions, items for games, hobbies or entertainment.

You can also give an exciting adventure. It can be a quest, a horse ride, a visit to a panda park, a trampoline center or a water park, riding from slides on cheesecakes, present a ticket to an amusement park, a go-kart pass, an invitation to an exciting adventure on ATVs. All this can be gifted to teenagers.

New Year's gift for a teenager

Picking up a gift for a teenager is a difficult task. Tastes of children at this age change very quickly, they are influenced by fashion and the opinion of authoritative peers. A win-win option would be various gadgets: tablets, cameras, camcorders, smartphones, players, laptops, computers, game consoles, 3D pens and printers, etc. etc ... You can donate a scanner, printer or music speakers for your computer. Of course, all these are quite expensive gifts that not all parents can afford. The category of mega-popular and mega-expensive also includes geroscooters that every boy dreams of today…. You can also please a teenager with the following gifts:

• High-quality headphones (it is better to choose an unusual, interesting design);
• Popular games: "Twister", "Monopoly" and so on;
• Radio-controlled water, land and air transport (quadcopters and air cushion boats are in trend);
• Selfie tripod. This accessory will be useful for anyone who is fond of photography or dreams of becoming a blogger;
• The 3-D pen is a modern super-gadget for creative people;
• Virtual reality helmet;
• Games for PC and game consoles;
• Various manipulators for game consoles and PCs;
• Flash drives and more capacious external drives;
• Accessories for an existing gadget;
• Mat for dancing, yoga, gymnastics or martial arts;
• Mugs with a photograph of the recipient or other personal items;
• Popcorn machine for full movie screenings with friends;
• Subscription for fitness, swimming pool, language courses or other training programs depending on interests.

You can also present teenagers with gift cards, certificates or money. At this age, children themselves will be able to choose the thing they need. In addition, such a gift will emphasize that you see them as an independent responsible person, which will undoubtedly be pleasant to the child.

Any gift will be well complemented by a sweet surprise: elite chocolate, a set of sweets, oriental sweets. But don't take sweets as a separate present. As a rule, children receive enough sweet gifts for the New Year 2019, and they expect more “material” gifts from loved ones 😉

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Loving mothers: What to give a child for the New Year

Godparents, grandparents, relatives and friends begin to attack young parents with questions about gifts when a worthy occasion appears - first birthday, Christmas holidays and other equally important events. It is good when parents do not lack ideas and directly say that they need to be presented in order to bring joy and benefit. Some advanced modern people take care in advance and prepare a wish list from which guests can choose something that suits their needs.

But it happens that the baby is provided with everything, and his relatives do not have certain "orders". Then the guests who still do not have or have already forgotten about their own experience turn their requests for a gift for a child to, a girl or a boy, to the World Wide Web.

In society, a stereotype has developed about "girly" and "boyish", and relatives happily give the babies dolls, dishes, toy household appliances and other "female joys" in a playful version, while the guys are trying to pick up a typewriter, a robot, a set of tools and the like. »Things.

All this can be fair and has a right to exist, but not for one-year-old toddlers.

Important! Toys, which are traditionally divided by gender, should be few; for children of this age, items that help develop mentally and physically are of paramount importance.

Little girls are curious about cars and other equipment - they can be rolled, transported, and generally come up with a lot of interesting activities.

Boys with no less joy than girls will feed the doll, put it to bed and even carry it in a stroller. Why not, after all, this is a model of a person, the child does with her what they do, in turn, with him, and this causes him genuine interest.
With great pleasure, the guys "wash", "sweep", "iron", "cook food" and do other household chores, especially if they come across the appropriate items, so it would be unfair to deprive them of the need to explore this part of the world in which they happened to live.

Did you know? There is still a difference in the development of girls and boys, since the female and male individuals are by nature intended for different things. However, this difference of 1 year is almost invisible, it becomes noticeable by the age of 7, when girls are ahead of boys in development by about a year.

In order for a child to comprehend the basics of knowledge in the structure of a person and caring for him, as well as in the principle of movement and the basics of the structure of technical devices, it is enough for both the girl and the boy to give 1-2 bobbleheads and a couple of toy cars for 1 year, which, most likely, will satisfy their need for this kind of toys. More details on this topic can and should be addressed later, when the corresponding request is received from the baby.

In addition to the gender issue, it is worth mentioning "scary" toys - monsters that seem funny for adults or figures with unnatural proportions.
A one-year-old baby is just learning to understand the world, he accepts it as he sees it, and it will be good if the objects with which he interacts will correspond to ideas of beauty, ideal, and not depict a distorted reality, even if the monster has a cute face.

Did you know? It has been proven that an adult with an attractive appearance is more likely to inspire confidence in a baby than with an ordinary one. Children are afraid of old people with wrinkles.

If the toy is completely harmless, but for unknown reasons scares or upsets the child, it should also be removed from his eyes for a long time. When the baby has completely forgotten her, and at this time he grows up and learns to speak, it will be possible to offer her again.
If the reaction is negative, at least the child will be able to already tell what is wrong with this object and why it causes fear.

Important! In no case should you leave scary toys in everyday life in the hope that the baby will get used to it and stop being afraid. Such an irresponsible attitude towards one's own child will, day after day, have a destructive effect on his psyche and will inevitably distort it.

At present, it is reasonable, moreover, it is necessary, to consult with the parents of the baby about the gift, even if they did not receive a specific order, just to make sure that they need this thing, they do not have it yet, and none of the guests intends to give it the same.

• The main requirement for a toy is its safety for the child. The product should be purchased in specialized or company stores, where, upon request, you will be presented with a document confirming the hygienic registration and, of course, a certificate of conformity.

• Documents must be original, not copies. Directly on the packaging of the goods must be marked "CE", confirming compliance with EU standards. However, this is not a guarantee that it is safe. In addition to the indicated icon, there must be a marking depicting a child's face, next to which are written numbers corresponding to the age from which the toy can be used.

Important! All markings must be clearly displayed, it must not be a copy (photocopy) made on a copier. If so, most likely the product is a fake of dubious quality.

• A frivolous attitude towards the quality of toys can threaten children:

1. Toxic poisoning.
2. Injuries, the danger of foreign bodies entering the body.
3. Violation of electrical and fire safety.

• A toy should shape the psyche of a child, so it is unacceptable for it to be evil. The colors in which it is framed should be bright and light, and not overload the perception with variegation. It is normal for a toy to contain 2-3 colors.
• It is highly desirable that the thing with which the child has to play should correspond to the aesthetic ideas of people and be an image that carries a certain basic ideal.
• For one-year-old babies, it is undesirable for the toy to contain an excessive amount of details that distract the baby and scatter its attention.
• An ideal toy should perform not one, but 3-4 functions, that is, you can play several different games with it. This is necessary to stimulate fantasy and the full development of the child's psyche.

Important! Take care of choosing a gift in advance in order to avoid overlaps with delivery if you order on the website, and to prevent a situation when at the last moment the necessary item was not in the store.

Last but not least, the toy should be age-appropriate. The rattle, of course, will take a one-year-old child for several minutes, but it is unlikely to serve for any long time.

You should also not buy toys for the long term, with which you can play in a year or two. The gift should give pleasure to the originator of the identity here and now, and serve him for some time in the future.

If the child's parents did not help you decide on the gift, you will have to figure out the variety of suitable options on your own and dwell on the one that you like and can afford. Be that as it may, having made a choice, consult with the parents about its relevance in order to exclude a situation when the child already has such a thing or someone else is going to give it.
Maybe you will not be able to come up with anything suitable, or the parents of the girl or boy will say directly that it is advisable to give money so that they themselves buy what they need for a year. In this case, you still need to take care of giving the birthday person an item that will delight him, while giving the main gift or gift certificate to adults.

Let's try to figure out what is needed for one-year-old children, what are the options for worthy gifts that will bring benefit and joy to the birthday boy.

Development takes a huge place in the life of a one-year-old toddler. There are tons of really good branded specialty educational toys out there, but you shouldn't forget the good old-fashioned options.

An important place in the development of logic is occupied by the child's ability to put small objects into larger objects. Therefore, you can safely give as much as you like:

• puzzles;
• pyramids;
• sorters;
• matryoshka dolls;
• cups.

Did you know? The name "matryoshka" comes from the name Matryona, which, in turn, means "noble, respected woman" in Latin.

In addition to logical skills, they teach colors and shapes, teach them to distinguish between objects and numbers. Be sure to choose a product with the appropriate age marking: toys intended for toddlers should be completely free of small parts.

The development of imagination, spatial thinking, coordination and fantasy are successfully engaged in all kinds of constructors, building blocks, cubes. Naturally, the parts they are made of must be fairly large.
All of the above devices successfully combine modern development and training centers (tables)... In addition to the development of logic and hand-eye coordination, they develop in babies such an important trait as perseverance.

Important! Whatever you are going to give a child for a year, he is unlikely to realize what is happening and will understand that this is a gift for him. At best, he will find out later, when he is older, that this silver spoon is a present from his beloved grandmother for her first birthday. In the meantime, the baby will enjoy the moment, but the holiday itself will relate more to the parents than to him.

Coordination of movements, the development of a sense of rhythm and hearing, as well as physical activity will be provided by all kinds of musical with an abundance of sound and light effects.

Talking about rugs, you cannot ignore puzzle matswhich:

• develop fine motor skills, logical thinking, attention;
• teach letters, numbers or names of animals;
• serve as an excellent bedding while playing on the floor;
• meet the aesthetic ideas of beauty and fit perfectly into the interior of the children's room.

that massage the feet will serve very well, because thanks to them:

• all kinds of foot deformations are prevented, for example;

• physiological vaults are formed correctly;
• the soles are massaged, as well as the impact on the reflex points located on them;
• the muscles of the foot develop in the plantar part;
• there is a beneficial effect on the condition of the entire musculoskeletal system as a whole.

You can give lacing games for the development of fine motor skills. They are made in a wide variety of forms, they are united by the need to use a lace and learn at least to thread it through the holes.

Diverse bath toys represented by the widest range of goods, ranging from primitive ducks and boats and ending with pumped children's taps, soap bubble generators and other complex devices.

Important! The thing presented to the child should bring him joy and at the same time stimulate, if possible, all areas of his development.

Most children love to splash in the water, and special toys help to prolong and turn it into a delightful and useful pastime, during which the properties of objects in the water and the water itself are studied, motor skills, logic, coordination are developed, and the cognition process takes place.
Wire mazes, along which it is necessary to continuously draw the figures, directing them in the right direction, contribute to the development of logic, spatial imagination, fine motor skills and teach various things, depending on their modification.

The statement “A book is the best gift” has not lost its relevance to this day. Moreover, modern children's books so varied that eyes widen. In addition to traditional paper children's books, there are books with cardboard pages, fabric, touch with materials of various textures, oilcloth for, interactive, as well as puzzle books and many others.

This is almost the only gift that can be purchased "for growth", intended for a slightly older age. Of course, the rule that a gift for a one-year-old child should not contain small details or such that can be easily torn off should be strictly observed.
A boy and a girl for 1 year can be given baby doll or doll, which will serve as a model for the child, that is, himself. On it, he will be able to study the name of the body parts and the principle of their work, carry out various household procedures: wash, change, put to bed, feed, etc. ...

Did you know? The word "lyalya", meaning doll, comes from the name of the Slavic goddess of spring and love Lelia (Lyalya), whose likeness for ritual purposes aimed at love magic (not a love spell) was made everywhere with wishes of happiness and love to young couples.

Included with a doll or baby doll may be attached care items: comb, bottle, dishes, furniture.

An excellent gift will also be stroller for doll, made of quality material and having a stable metal frame. If it seems inappropriate for someone to give a stroller to a guy, you can pick up another version of a push-cart, fortunately, the modern market offers many options and modifications. A one-year-old child does not yet identify himself with his mother, he needs such a device in order to carry his toys in it and at the same time rely on him.

They will delight the kid. This will be a place in which he can retire if desired, and also use it as a base for various role-playing games that develop fantasy and imagination.
Play kitchen, and a set of dishes and products to her will be very useful in acquiring self-service skills, teaching food culture and etiquette. The kid will also replenish his vocabulary with a variety of words necessary in everyday life, denoting the name of objects and processes.

By agreement with the parents of the birthday person, you can pay for the course in a suitable early development centerwhere they will take him for training and socialization. Pay attention to the fact that parents have the opportunity to independently choose the time of visits convenient for them.

Sports

Equally important is the physical development of a one-year-old toddler, and your gift for his first birthday can be aimed at strengthening his health, improving his physical fitness.

If the family has its own house with a yard or at least a large loggia, then it would be an appropriate gift inflatable pool.
Splashing in an individual pond brings great pleasure to little fidgets. Naturally, the adoption of water procedures in order to avoid unpleasant incidents and accidents should take place under the constant supervision of parents or other adults.

Did you know? The dry pool was invented by the American Eric McMillan and installed in the San Diego Aquarium in 1976. From entertainment for children and adults, it turned in a short time into a therapeutic device and began to be used to treat children with neurological disorders.

Speaking of the pool, mention should also be made of dry poolsfilled with lightweight plastic balls. It is bought as a separate object, or, in order not to multiply the essence, you can only purchase a set of balls and pour them into an existing inflatable pool or tent house. Playing among the balls will provide the baby with a full body massage, load on all muscle groups, and will also give the joy of an unusual game.
- a large gymnastic ball, on which the child can jump independently if it is equipped with holding horns. You can also do fitness on it with pleasure and great benefit, just sit instead of a chair and find many more applications.

Did you know? Fitball is a unique projectile invented for rehabilitation classes with children with cerebral palsy in the 50s of the XX century. But at the present time, his appointment has stepped far beyond the intentions of the inventors. Fitball is used in many areas related to treatment and recovery, and there are no contraindications to its use.

A good gift will be swing... Their model is selected depending on living conditions and taking into account the wishes. There are swings:

• for outdoor use, such as in a garden;
• indoor swing on a support, folding or stationary;
• light swings that are suspended on a horizontal bar or special mounts in the doorway.

A good option for a gift for the first birthday would be children's bowling... This game assumes:

• activity;
• coordination of movements;
• the development of dexterity, dexterity and eye;
• a variety of tactile sensations;
• studying colors;
• development of communication skills and team spirit and much more.

Time-tested and consistently successful with children - rocking horse... A horse is a conventional name; it can have the appearance of different animals. She may have wheels in the kit, attaching them, you can get the child to move around the apartment.

However, according to observations, such a projectile toy, although it delivers a lot of pleasure, trains the vestibular apparatus, improves posture and strengthens the muscles, but after a while it gets bored and stands in the far corner of the room, bulky and abandoned. To cope with this misfortune, the horse is taken out of use from time to time, and when it returns to the owner, it again becomes a favorite.

Did you know? According to historical data, the rocking horse existed as early as the 5th century AD. e. in Greece. The history of a toy with such ancient roots is rather difficult to trace, but there is a version that it appeared much earlier and not in one particular country. There is reason to believe that the invention and improvement of such a toy-projectile took place in several countries in parallel and independently of each other.

Own transport

A one-year-old child is about to learn to walk, someone has already taken his first steps and is now learning to move more and more confidently day by day. It would be very appropriate to give such a kid a vehicle that will replace the stroller and will serve not only to move from place to place, but also to support in the desire to learn to walk confidently.

Have become very popular now tolokars - transportation devices made in the form of cars or having a different design, which are set in motion by the baby himself, sitting astride and alternately pushing off with his legs. In fact, this is a type of walker, setting in motion which, the child strengthens the leg muscles involved in walking. In addition, the skill of moving with the help of a tolokar prepares the child for riding a child's bike later.
The lifting seat of the tolokar allows you to store and transport the necessary toys and things. These toys are often equipped with all sorts of musical and lighting effects, which makes them even more attractive to young children.

If the baby's legs, which have not yet gotten tired, are tired during a walk, the mother may well help him by pushing the tolokar with a special handle or pulling him by the rope along with her.

Did you know? Tolocar was invented 200 years ago, in 1817! Its author is Karl Drais, after whom he was named a trolley, the author himself called his invention a running machine. The design assumed exactly the alternate pushing off of the feet from the ground, but the pedals were "attached" only 22 years later, which made him the ancestor of the modern pedal bicycle.

Children bicycle long handlebar will also be a great gift for your first birthday. Functionally, it is no different from a stroller for a mother: at first, the child can put his legs on a special stand, gradually learning to use the pedals and steering wheel, thus mastering the skill of riding a tricycle. After this happens, the handle bar and footrest can be removed, and the baby will receive a full-fledged bike, which he will control himself.

A child feels more mature if she rides a bicycle rather than a stroller. In addition, they are often equipped with a game panel that emits different sounds and lights up with multi-colored lights.

Wonderful seasonal alternatives are sleigh... They do not require introduction, their merits are known to everyone. Modern sledges, in addition to the traditional rope, in order to drag them behind them, have a rigid handle at the back, with which you can push them in front of you.
Some models have wheels on the back of the runners, with the help of which it is comfortable to overcome asphalt “bald spots”, cross the road and move where there is no snow and ice. Now there is no need to lift the child and carry the sled in hands.

Together with the sled, you can give warm seat insertso that the baby's legs do not freeze during more or less long transitions, and also soft mattress for a more comfortable walk.

Creative

By developing your child's creativity, you help him develop:

• memory;
• thinking;
• perception;
• emotional sphere;
• fine motor skills;
• speech skills and much more.

A good gift will be paint for painting, which are designed specifically for baby creativity, that is, safe even in the gastronomic sense.
Thanks to drawing, children:

• learn color perception;
• get acquainted with the perspective;
• compare;
• analyze;
• develop logic and other potential abilities.

Finger paint, in addition to the above, enrich the child's sensory perception and fascinate with their capabilities and creativity.

A good gift can be plasticine, but it also needs to be selected to be suitable for a given age category. It is soft and does not need a long pre-kneading, safe even when swallowed, and has bright colors. It can be used both for sculpting and for drawing on cardboard, if you draw a block of plasticine over it or spread it in a thin layer.
The child will also be able to develop his artistic talents with the help of various alternative accommodations:

• a magnetic board and a pencil with an iron tip;
• a rug on which you can draw with water using a special aquaflomaster, and from which all arts disappear as it dries;
• metal board and dry-erase marker.

Every day there are new and varied novelties, striking in their uniqueness and opening up new possibilities for creativity.

Creative development will be incomplete if you do not develop the musical potential of the little person, his sense of rhythm, ear for music and taste. For this, the children's industry offers various musical toyswhich play melodies when pressed in the appropriate place, and also emit specific notes, using which, with the help of adults, you can learn to play small musical phrases.

There are many children's musical instruments, from which the baby can extract sounds of different tonality and origin:

• drum;
• pipe;
• xylophone;
• piano;
• balalaika;
• tambourine, etc.

In addition to musical abilities, such toys develop fine motor skills, coordination of movements, finger dexterity, and mental abilities.

A good useful gift would be kinetic sand... It resembles a little plasticine, is pleasant to the touch and is suitable for use in an apartment - however, using a pallet with sides or a container. This is the richest opportunity for the development of sensory perception, fine motor skills, spatial imagination and other areas.

For home

Useful and practical gifts include:

• beautiful bedding, if there is a need for it;
• high-quality pillow, which is not at all recommended for babies under one year old
  • Silver spoon with or without commemorative engraving.
  • A precious piece of jewelry that the little one will not have to wear soon, but it will be a memory for life.
  • A silver or other valuable box, in which it is customary to put the first jewelry, the first strand of hair, and other dear and expensive memorabilia associated with the baby.
  • Gifts that use baby's photo: album, calendar, puzzle, other souvenirs.
  • An excellent gift for the year will be a certificate for a family photo session, with the help of which precious moments of infancy will be captured. These photos will keep them warm and bring it to the child when he is old enough to understand and perceive such emotions.
  
  
  • A set for making an impression of a baby's hand or foot. This is usually done with the handle and leg of the newborn, but even if the casts of the limbs of your birthday boy were made shortly after his birth, made in a year will allow you to compare what this year cost the baby in terms of growth.
  • It will be very original if you give your parents a bottle of elite alcohol, for example, wine or cognac, which can be stored for more than a dozen years, in order to drink it on the day of the age of majority.

  It is undesirable to give the following things on your first birthday:

  1. Toys of questionable origin and poor quality, for example, with an unpleasant odor or peeling paint.
  2. Toys not appropriate for the age category, containing small or not very well attached parts, not yet understandable and not arousing interest.
  3. Stuffed toys, especially large ones, take up a lot of space, scary, incomprehensible, collecting dust and can cause allergies.
  4. Devices that are too loud, emitting harsh sounds, as well as foreign musical toys that sing or tell tales with an accent or errors.
  5. Diapers and other hygiene items, unless you received a direct order from your parents indicating the manufacturer and labeling.
  6. Radio-controlled devices. They are more likely to scare the baby, instead of giving pleasure. This type of entertainment will be available to his understanding a little later, not a year.

  So that there is no embarrassment, be sure to consult with the parents of your birthday boy, or rather ask directly what would be appropriate to present. Perhaps they have already taken care in advance by drawing up a wishlist or submitting a list of desirable gifts on social networks so that those interested can choose an option that is acceptable to themselves and inform others that this position has already been chosen.
  The first real holiday of a child, counted not in months, but in years, should pass with a joyful mood and in the circle of loved ones who wholeheartedly love their dear birthday boy and wish that the impressions of the holiday remain the most pleasant.