38 toys for one-year-olds that they'll actually play with

Start your sporty toddler off with football and basketball in one toy. The set lights up and makes sounds while also keeping track of the baskets and goals on a light-up scoreboard. Ages 1+

Lovevery play kits are available on a subscription basis, and are specifically tailored to your child's developmental stage.

The Babbler kit is aimed at 13, 14 and 15 month olds, with seven toys and a book that will challenge balance, object permanence, and spatial awareness, as well as an early introduction to physics.

Highlights include the ball run and the cute carrots — plucking them out of their holes works on that all-important pincer grasp. Ages 1+

Have you ever seen a more stylish puzzle? However, we'd expect nothing less from a collaboration between Etta Loves (experts in using patterns to help develop babies' vision) and artist Camille Walala.

The wooden toy contains six colourful shapes to place, revealing a sensory monochrome pattern underneath each piece. This helps to support their hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. It's multipurpose too – once they've shape sorted, they can play around by stacking the pieces to see which will balance. Ages 1+

This wooden stacking toy may look simple, but kids are challenged with stacking the coloured rings by size, aiming for the mushroom to come last. It also helps to develop children's hand-eye coordination through play. Ages 1+

Wonderbly makes beautifully illustrated, personalised books that little ones will keep for years to come. This one is perfect for celebrating their first birthday, with a rhyming story featuring a collection of sweet farmyard animals, and all the milestones and memories that the first year brings. Ages 0+

This toy is intended to grow with your child. Not only does the wooden walker support kids as they take their first steps, it encourages imaginative play, and challenges them with shape sorters, spinners and more. An excellent toy that can be interacted with in various ways. Ages 1+

This sweet sensory toy is suitable from birth and is designed to calm little ones with its mesmerising display. It comes with sparkles and glitter (you just add water) and can be reused and refilled.

Great for rolling in front of them during tummy time, the toy engages their senses and is endlessly fascinating for young minds. It also comes in pink. Ages 0+

Designed to kickstart balance and build confidence, Early Rider's ride-on is the ultimate first birthday present. Its specifically aimed at kids aged 10-months to two-years, with an adjustable saddle to grow with them.

For younger kids who need a little extra guidance, there's a removeable 'tiller" that allows parents to guide the bike and keep it steady from behind while your little one develops their new skills. It offers the perfect balance of freedom and control, so you can be "hands-on" as they grow more independent.

It's available in black, ivory, sky blue, pistachio green and powder pink, and let's be honest, looks super cool. Ages 10 months+

Many dolls houses are unsuitable for little ones at this age, due to small parts, so this soft play set is the perfect alternative.

Soft and tactile, the toadstool contains a selection of sweet woodland animals, including a hedgehog, squirrel, rabbit, mouse and bird, and a couple of beds to encourage imaginative play.

Everything packs away and the toadstool has a handle so they can carry it with them everywhere. Ages 1+

Le Toy Van specialises in ethically made, beautiful wooden toys that encourage stimulating play. This brightly coloured shape sorter includes nine pieces with various sensory elements, such as bells, a kaleidoscopic lens, and soft fabric. Teaching colours, dexterity, and hand-eye coordination, it's brilliant for little learners. Ages 1+

Fisher Price's charming menagerie is perfect for one-year-olds. Kids need focus and coordination to stack the chunky animal blocks on the pegs. But the real fun comes when they mix them up, and see what happens when they put the lion head on the crocodile body. Ages 1+

Let them explore their creative side with these clever finger paint pots for babies and toddlers. They have a smooth and creamy consistency, making play fun and easy, and the pigmentation gives excellent coverage, so they'll see their vibrant markings come to life before them.

Dermatologically tested, these finger paints are gentle and safe for children's sensitive skin, giving parents peace of mind. Ages 1+

Kids love watching the balls roll down the ramp over and over with this toy, and they also learn a lot by getting the balls from point A to B.

It works on their gross motor skills by putting the ball at the top of the ramp, and they can also see how the force affects the speed of the ball. Ages 10 months+

They'll be making their own mini masterpieces in no time with these egg-shaped chalks, which are easier for small hands to grasp and ideal for use outside. They'll get six pastel colours in the pack, which will have them scribbling, colouring and working on their pre-writing skills. Ages 1+

This one offers impressive versatility. Promoting physical development and motor skills by encouraging balance, strength and agility through play, the wooden set includes a climbing arch, triangle ladder, and cushion.

It's easy to adjust the height too, tailoring it to your child as they grow. Ages 1+

They'll work on balance and coordination when they push themselves along on this wooden ride-on toy. The wheels are rubberised, so they can use it indoors without damaging floors too. Ages 1+

Toddlers can experiment with tempo, rhythm and sounds by tapping and spinning the relevant parts, promoting cause-and-effect discovery. They'll also love dancing along to the 50 recorded melodies. May we recommend some ear buds... Ages 6 months+

Because of their bright colours and easy-to-hold shapes, these classic large blocks are particularly good for kids just past their first birthday. You can even get them to help clean up by making a game of putting the 60 blocks back into the zip-up storage bag. Ages 1+

Move over, Beethoven. With this classic toy, your child can experiment with different sounds by rolling the colourful balls down the xylophone slide or by hitting the keys with the mallet. Either way, they'll be exploring different ways of making music. Ages 1+

You don't need any crayons or paint to colour in this book — even in the tub. Water makes the colours appear, as if by magic. The pages feature pictures of different sea creatures, and there are eight to see and colour in. Ages 0+