| There's no reason to dread 1 year old birthday | | | | about action and reaction, so look for toys that |
| parties. Ideas for baby gifts are plenty these | | | | do things. For example, a toy that makes noises |
| days. Whether you have a big or small budget, | | | | when baby pushes the buttons can delight him for |
| you'll be able to find something for the baby in | | | | hours. |
| your life. In fact, babies aren't particular at all and | | | | - Videos. While it's true that most doctors don't |
| you may find that she'll happily play with the box | | | | recommend letting babies watch TV, let's be |
| the present comes in more than the present | | | | realistic. You don't want to sit your baby in front |
| itself. | | | | of the TV all day, but a little bit here and there so |
| Check out these great baby gifts: | | | | that mom can fix dinner is fine. Look for popular |
| - Classic toys. Think about the toys that you | | | | shows like Sesame Street or try a DVD that |
| enjoyed playing with as a child. Many of these | | | | teaches baby a foreign language. |
| toys are still around and make great gifts for a 1 | | | | - Music CDs. As they turn one year old, many |
| year old. For example, you could buy a set of | | | | babies start to become fascinated with music and |
| wooden blocks, a little red wagon or a sand pail | | | | songs. Music can teach important concepts like the |
| and shovel. | | | | ABCs, counting, colors, body parts, and many |
| - Soft toys. A lot of babies love stuffed animals | | | | other things. Look for CDs that have songs with |
| and these are relatively cheap to come by. If you | | | | popular dances or finger plays to go along with |
| don't know baby's favorite animal, you could | | | | them. |
| purchase your own favorite. You're also more | | | | You don't have to spend too much time planning |
| likely these days to find exotic stuffed animals, | | | | what type of present you're going to buy for a |
| such as flying squirrels or ugly monsters. | | | | baby. She'll be able to have fun with just about |
| - Educational toys. At this age, babies are learning | | | | anything that you want to buy. |