hey everyone. my sister first bday is this weekend (yes i know, a large LARGE age gap between me and her) but i want to make it count.

anyhow just seeing what kinds of gifts i should get her.. really dont want to spend TOO much, but then again i dont want to get the typical clothes yadayada.

just seeing your ideas.

thanks.

 

We have a 15 month old so maybe I can help out.

By far the best present we found was a 30 or 40 dollar push/ride on toy. It allows them to practice standing up and walking. Walmart etc will have them.

Most kids around this age are into containers -- putting stuff into and taking stuff out of containers. They sell container sets for kids.

My kid got a block set at 1. While she is still not great at putting them together she does love to knock them down.

A baby toolset is also a solid bet.

 

This will sound boring but at that age they will not remember anything you get them. (but they still may find a toy lots of fun for a while) Dpending on your parents financial situation, my sister greatly appeciated a gift to my nephews college fund.

 

Along the lines of what steve_c said, I'd suggest any kind of toy that encourages development of her motor skills. There are plenty of toys out there like that.

 

a toy S2000 get her started early

 

I know what not to give a 1 year old...dont take him to neverland ranch

 

something for them to chew and get choked on so the parents can get rich suing the toy manufacturer

 

definitely get a toy tool set.


babies love to copy what you're doing..

so if you're working on the car.. hand him/she the toy screwdriver n let em give u a hand.

 

my 9 month old seems to enjoy empty boxes, tupperwear, and anything that makes noises. he has a bunch of toys that get 2 minutes of his time before he is off digging in cabinets.

as a parent, I appreciate when friends get my son clothing or books. my wife is pretty good at reading to him. how about starting her a bank account or something, if she doesn't already have one.

 

Something interactive, that makes noises and stuff.