Her first birthday is a special milestone — and choosing meaningful gifts for 1 year baby girl can make it even more memorable. At around 12 months, little girls are rapidly growing in curiosity, sensory engagement and interaction skills. Parents and gift-givers often look for toys that are not only fun but also safe, age-appropriate and supportive of developmental growth. Skillmatics offers a beautiful range of first-birthday gift options designed to combine play with learning — from soft cloth books to activity bundles and sensory mats. In this guide, we’ll walk you through 10 of the best gift ideas from Skillmatics’ collection that are perfect for celebrating your baby girl’s first year. 1. Peek-A-Boo: Jungle Theme Interactive Cloth Book A soft and playful way to introduce your baby girl to animals and colours is with the Peek-A-Boo: Jungle Theme Interactive Cloth Book. This cloth book for ages around 6 months and up features vibrant jungle creatures and lift-the-flap engagem...
Choosing a meaningful gift for 1 year old boy can be both joyful and impactful. At around 12 months, toddlers are rapidly developing motor skills, sensory awareness and early cognitive ability — and the right toys can enhance that learning through purposeful play. Instead of gifting something that simply entertains for a moment, selecting toys that engage a child’s growing curiosity and skills helps turn playtime into a foundation for learning. Skillmatics offers a curated collection of educational toys for ages 0-3 that are perfect for these early stages of growth. Why the Right Toys Matter at Age One Around their first birthday, little boys begin exploring how things work. They learn by moving, touching, stacking and interacting with people and objects around them. A thoughtful gift for 1 year old boy should support this exploration — helping develop: Motor skills (fine and gross) Sensory processing Early language and communication Social and emotional interaction With each to...