Top Gift Ideas For First Birthday Parties

It can be pretty overwhelming to know what gift to bring to a first birthday party, especially when parents have nine months to prepare and get everything they need. If you have a special little someone who’s about to turn one and have no idea what to get, here are some top gifts for babies to get you inspired. 

It’s also worth having a think about the parents to know what sort of things they would like for their child and what things would really make them smile. Now let’s get into it!

Pram Accessories

You likely won’t be getting ready to buy a whole new pram for this baby, and at one they will absolutely already have one anyway. Pram accessories, however, are something parents don’t always think about, that is until around the one year mark when they really want some added convenience. 

Accessories like pram clips, pram liners, pram coffee cup holders, and even some funky accessories to dangle from the hardware may very well make the perfect gift for both the little one as well as their parents. It will be pretty easy to find out what sort of pram they have but even if you don’t know, pram accessories are generally universal so it won’t matter too much.

Cot Sheets

There are so many beautiful cot sheets out there with stunning linen prints and cotton blend selections that feel as good as they look. You might choose a block colour, a neutral tone, or even a pattern – the choice is all yours so have some fun with it. 

You can never have enough cot sheets, especially in those early years when spitting up and other messes are pretty frequent. Once again, a cot mattress is pretty universally sized, but it wouldn’t hurt to find out what cot they had before purchasing your beautiful cot sheets. When it is time for the baby to move into sleeping in a bed, you can hopefully find single bed sheets in the same print.

Monogramming 

If you know what the name of the baby is going to be, then you can get some monogrammed items made. This could be blankets, nappy bags, or really anything else that you think the little one will use. 

Monogramming is not expensive but it is something that parents will not likely be prioritising themselves at that stage, making it one of the best gift ideas for young families. You can also choose to monogram all different kinds of things, like their initials, first name, last name, or even a nickname they may already have. The options are endless here and it’s a gift idea that will always be sure to get a great reaction. 

Practical Gifts

Practicality is any new parent’s favourite thing, and really the only priority at this hectic period of time in their lives. Be sure to choose a gift they can use right away like a hamper with nappies, baby moisturisers for healthy skincare, baby powder, and all those knick-knacks that a baby needs on a daily basis. If you are not sure where to start and what these practical items are, just ask some parent friends you might have. Ask them what items would have totally changed their first year and made life easier for them. It’s also worth noting that a practical gift will look a lot different for a first-time parent and a second or third-time parent – so have a think about what they might already have.

Keepsakes

Thoughtful gifts and keepsakes will always be the most enduring gifts, and they are so special for parents to hold on to and look back on. You might choose to have some photos professionally printed for them that they can have around their home, organise some professional photography, make a scrapbook, and anything else like this that you can think of. 

Another more affordable option is to have pictures printed on mugs and keychains. Gifts like these will always be well received, and can even be enjoyed by the little one as they grow older too.

Experience Gifts

If you suspect that the little one and their parents have everything that they may need, you might like to give them the gift of an experience! It could be a pass to the zoo, entry to a local play area, tickets to a kid concert, or virtually anything else that may take their fancy! These sorts of gifts can be enjoyed by the whole family, alongside giving mum and dad an excuse to get out of the house as well. 

Be sure to tell your friends or family that you would love to see photos of them at the experience so that you can enjoy the moment also. Or better yet, tell them that you would love to join them in their experiential gift too!

We hope this list has given you some great gift ideas for a baby. There really are so many nice things you could buy, so be sure to leave enough time to think about your gift and explore all options that are available to you.