25+ Meaningful Gift Ideas to Make a Memorable First Birthday For Baby (2024)

25+ Meaningful Gift Ideas to Make a Memorable First Birthday For Baby (2024)

The first birthday gift ideas don’t always have to be toys or clothes that your child is going to quickly outgrow. Turning 1-year-old is a major milestone for your little guy or girl. While toys are a popular and often easy choice to make, why not think out of the box and get them something they can cherish for many years to come. The items listed below are a keepsake and celebrate that unforgettable first birthday. Easily create a gift list of these ideas to give to friends and family so you don’t end up with unwanted toys and clothes.


1st Birthday Baby Photo Collage Canvas

1st Birthday Baby Photo Collage Canvas

It’s truly amazing how quickly those first twelve months go. Be sure to capture all of those adorable moments with this photo collage canvas. From their first yawn to their first steps, this gift is a great way to display those precious little milestones.


Look Who Turning One Custom Photo Desktop Plaque

Look Who Turning One Custom Photo Desktop Plaque

Owls are such a great theme to include in your sweet baby’s first birthday. Whether you put this photo plaque on your desk at work or at home, you’ll have a smile on your face each time you look at those sweet little cheeks.


Happy 1st Birthday Canvas Print

Happy 1st Birthday Canvas Print

Of course, you have to get those cheerful pictures when your son or daughter turns one. This canvas print is a great way to surprise a baby or mom and dad with a memorable gift for their one-year-old. Don’t forget to personalize the bottom of the print with their name.


Jungle Zoo First Birthday Chalkboard Canvas Print

Jungle Zoo First Birthday Chalkboard Custom Canvas Print

This baby boy gift is a great way to celebrate your little one’s first birthday. A gift that includes important information about them and their family. What are their favorite foods? How big are they? Milestones they’ve reached? A great way for them to look back when they get older.


Personalized Name Puzzle With Pegs

babys first birthday gift ideas - Personalized Name Puzzle With Pegs

It’s never too early to introduce letters and reading to your little one. Particularly, learning their name. Even though they can’t read yet, This puzzle will help them to start learning early. Additionally, pegs make it easy for little fingers and hands to pick the letters up.


Personalized 1st Birthday Bib

Personalized 1st Birthday Bib

Keep that first birthday outfit clean with this personalized 1st birthday gift idea. The bib features their name, the number one with a cute little crown, and their birthdate. They can use this to take memorable pictures while enjoying their smash cake.


1st Birthday Bodysuit

1st Birthday Bodysuit

Of course, every little guy or girl needs to have a special onesie for their first birthday party. The perfect little bodysuit to get your little guy or girl. Now the only problem is to get them to sit still for a good picture wearing it.


Rainbow First Birthday Card

Rainbow First Birthday Card

While that little lovely niece is sure to get a lot of cards on their milestone birthday, there isn’t one as quite as special as this one. While they can’t read just yet, write a special note on the inside of the card for them to read when they’re older.


Baby Keepsake Library

first birthday presents - Baby Keepsake Library

Rather than throwing all of those special keepsakes in a shoebox, this keepsake library is a thoughtful place to keep baby’s “first additions.” From cards to hair from their first haircut, they will love to look back on the items stored in this special keepsake library.


1st Birthday Bracelet

1st Birthday Bracelet

The gift of jewelry is a great idea, even for a one-year-old. This bracelet makes a personalized gift for baby girl from a grandma to her grandbaby. While it won’t fit her tiny hand forever, it will become a cherished keepsake when she is older.


For This Child We Have Prayed Custom Name Blanket

For This Child We Have Prayed Custom Name Blanket

Becoming a parent does not always come easy to some. While some children are unexpected blessings, others take lots of prayers and wish to come to fruition. If your little bundle of joy is the best wish you could have, this is the perfect gift for them.


Boho Rainbow 1st Birthday Party Bundle

Boho Rainbow 1st Birthday Party Bundle

When it comes to a 1st party theme, the boho rainbows take the cake. You don’t need to be a mega party planner to put together the picture-perfect party idea. From cake toppers to confetti, you will have everything you need to have a boho-chic birthday bash.


1st Birthday Photo Milestone Poster

1st Birthday Photo Milestone Poster

Forget those boring milestone pictures! This custom poster makes a unique gift that you can hang in your baby’s room. They will be delighted to stare at their face each time they look at this picture. A simple to order yet priceless gift for the birthday boy or girl.


Personalized Goodnight Little Me Book

Personalized Goodnight Little Me Book - personalized first birthday gifts

Parents should be reading to their little ones from the moment they can open their eyes. This adorable little book is perfect to read to your little guy or girl every night. As they grow with this book, they will be fascinated that it includes them in the story.


Hardcover Square Layflat Photo Book

Hardcover Square Layflat Photo Book - 1 year baby birthday gift

What better than a photo album of a baby and their happy family? A beautiful, glossy photo book! This book is truly priceless. Capture all of those special moments in a photo book they will cherish as a child and adult.


Baby Birth Stat Custom Photo Mug

Baby Birth Stat Custom Photo Mug

Gifts that include birth stats are always a great idea! Each time mom or dad uses this mug it will bring a smile to their face and warm their heart (and their hands). This makes a great gift for parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles alike.


Personalized Baby’s 1st Birthday
Book

Baby's 1st Birthday for Girls

Your one-year-old will be delighted each and every time you sit down to read this book with them. Personalized books are a great way to keep their attention and start their interest in learning to read. You can never go wrong with the gift of books!


Baby Birth Stats Personalized Photo Suede Pillow

Baby Birth Stats Personalized Photo Suede Pillow

Be sure their first pillow is something they will want to keep for years to come. This birth stats pillow is perfect for giving a one-year-old on their first birthday. Whether it’s to decorate their nursery or something they will actually sleep on, they’re sure to love it.


A Record of Baby’s First Year

A Record of Baby's First Year - first birthday gifts from grandparents

Record books are always fun for mom and dad to fill out and for babies to look back on when they get older. It’s a sure way for them to be able to experience all those fun moments that their parents were able to experience.


Personalized 1st Birthday Cuddly Toy

first birthday gift for boy , Personalized 1st Birthday Cuddly Toy

This keepsake teddy is great for both decorations and for snuggling up at night. It’s just the right size for them to wrap their little arms around and soft enough to take a nap on. A special gift they are sure to treasure more the longer they have it.


Birthday Pink Glitter Hair Bow

Birthday Pink Glitter Hair Bow, first birthday gift ideas for girl

Be sure to get those picture-perfect shots with this adorable little hair bow. This bow makes the perfect little accessory for her first birthday party or taking those iconic smash cake photos. Even if she doesn’t have great hair yet, she can still look great.


Furry Feet Baby Footprint Kit

Furry Feet Baby Footprint Kit, baby's first birthday gift

Little feet are just the cutest! While footprint and handprint kits are pretty common, you can bet that no one else will get them this furry little foot kit. Rather than using clay or plain paper, each footprint is placed on a fuzzy little friend.


Wishing Ball

Wishing Ball, best one year old birthday gift

Write down all of your wishes and dreams for your child and place them in this wishing ball. Not only is this an amazing work of art, but it’s also a special place to store all of those hopes and dreams for your little one.


Monogram Cheese & Crackers Serving Board

Monogram Cheese & Crackers Serving Board

While these are technically cheese and cracker serving boards, they would also make great plates for little fingers. They will have such a fun time getting their snacks out of their initials on these durable wooden plates. Not to mention a gift that mom and dad can use for parties.


Baby’s First Christmas Photo Ornament

Every baby needs a baby’s first Christmas ornament. This makes an ideal gift for a little one that is turning one right around the holidays. It will be like getting two gifts in one with this lovely ornament that they will cherish for years to come.


When it comes to 1st birthday gift ideas, there are so many options other than baby toys. From gifts to hold their keepsakes to one-of-a-kind canvas prints that highlight their first year, you’re sure to find something they’ll cherish.

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