As I tried to decide just what to get James for his birthday, I watched him play to get some ideas of what he would like as a gift. I've put together this little gift and activity guide for those one-year-olds in your life. You're welcome.
What 1-Year-Olds Really Want for their Birthday
1. Full access to all kitchen cupboards. I've never seen a baby turn down the chance to see what's behind those doors.
2. Let them have full reign in the bathroom. First stop, the toilet paper roll. They've always wanted to see what is at the end of that roll.
They may even tire themselves out with all that pulling.
3. Pushing things off surfaces. The loud noise is a bonus.
4. If your baby is like mine, they love to close doors and then be sad and mad that they're closed. And then they get even more mad when you open it for them. But they won't want to stop.
5. Don't forget to stop by every one of these in the house. If your baby is like mine, he lunges out of your arms when he sees them.
6. Just let them pull every last book off the shelf. They won't be content until they do.
7. Finally let them climb those refrigerator shelves.
8. And don't forget to make their birthday cake while holding them on your hip. Do everything with a baby on your hip this day, even if it takes twice as long and seems physically impossible like opening a can or sweeping the floor. Give them an up-close look at everything you're doing because that's all they want anyway.
You've done it! You've created the perfect day for a one-year-old!
If you feel you need to do something a little more traditional and get them an actual object, here is my best idea.
Canning rings and plastic Halloween bucket. Put the rings in, take the rings out.
Or take them to the store and hand them things until they do this.
Then you'll know you have a winner of a gift. Then hide it as soon as you get home and hope that it seems exciting and new when they unwrap it two days later.
2 comments:
Oh, I love this! Happy birthday to your baby, what a cutie!
This is awesome. Also the best birthday ever: just go somewhere and let them push the elevator buttons. If you feel like having an out-of-the-house party vs an inside one.
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