The Best Toys For One-Year-Olds That Are Actually Toddler-Approved

A soft toy for a one-year-old? We know what you're thinking: 'How original.' However, this toy earns its spot at the top of our list due to its unique design.

The best-selling Lapinoo bunnies feature long, floppy ears, making them the perfect companion for your toddler. These ears can be tied to the pram or your little one's rucksack, ensuring you're not scrambling to find their beloved toy when it's time to pack up and head home.

Available in an array of soft colours, these bunnies are sure to charm.

Nothing beats a day in the garden on warmer days. While your little one spends hours playing, you can kick back and relax with this Little Tikes sandpit. Not a fan of sand? No worries! You can fill it with play balls and use it indoors, too. Plus, it has a lid to protect it from the unpredictable British weather.

TickiT Sensory Reflective Colour Burst Balls are lightweight and reflective, offering an engaging sensory experience for your child. These stainless steel balls create a distorted reality as if peering through a colourful, wide-angled lens.

This sturdy rocking horse helps little ones become accustomed to rocking motions as they move backwards and forward. While we understand that having a plastic rocking horse in your living room may not be ideal, rest assured, it's truly toddler-approved. We found that our little ones adored playing on it. Plus, it's lightweight, making it easy to store in a cupboard at the end of the day.

This colourful cactus toy encourages little hands to grab and grow with tactile pieces made for active play. This helps them build the hand strength and coordination skills they need to do fine motor-dependent tasks such as feeding themselves and getting dressed.

Puzzles are great for toddlers because they help develop problem-solving skills and improve hand-eye coordination in a fun and engaging way. We love this wooden puzzle by Janod, which comes with six cute animals that your little one can create.

With its interactive features and Smart Stages technology, this chair grows with your child, providing age-appropriate content and activities that promote language development, fine motor skills, and imaginative play. Plus, its comfy design ensures hours of fun and educational playtime for your toddler.

Want all the fun of a ball pit with a fraction of the grossness? Then, a home ball pit is a simple solution to steering clear of the cesspits at soft play centres. Ball pits are popular with toddlers because they provide a multisensory experience that engages their senses. We love this ball pit because it can be personalised.

Taking a one-year-old out for dinner can be a daring feat, but this highchair toy makes dining out much easier. We adore this practical toy that keeps little ones entertained while they wait for their dinner to cool.

Orchard Toys has teamed up with the beloved children's classic Peter Rabbit to introduce a new range of engaging children's games. After having a go ourselves, we can't recommend them enough. While your one-year-old might seem far from mastering the rules of Monopoly, this simple matching game is the perfect first step towards family game nights.

Transform bathtime into playtime with this toddler bath toy. Curious tots can pour water into the funnel above the robot's head and watch his eyes roll while also learning about cause and effect by turning the taps on and off.

This adorable The White Company pup has a good sense of adventure. With Velcro on his feet, he's ready to roll on wooden wheels, tagging along on all your little one's escapades. But when it's time to hit the hay, remove his collar, lead, and wheels, and he transforms into a snuggly friend eager for cuddles.