First birthday gifts for second kid

[Anonymous]

Our younger son is about to turn one, and I have no idea what to get him. We already have so much stuff: walkers, ride-on toys, all kinds of blocks and vehicles, and everything that is plastic and lights up and makes noise. I feel like I should get him something, but I’m having a hard time coming up with stuff that he would enjoy that we don’t already have. Also, should I try and get him something just he would enjoy, or do I assume that his older brother (2.5) will just steal whatever I get him? Better to get a gift that appeals to both kids? Open to your gift suggestions.

[Anonymous]

At that age I get things that we need: new hooded bath towels, Potty Barn anywhere chair, pair of Freshly Picked moccasins, winter hat, etc.

At this point the gift is more about you than the kid.

[Anonymous]

For us the gift wasn't just about us, but about the older sibling seeing the gift.

We had all girls and did a baby doll at that age for each one. A special stuffy or big boy blanket (even if you don't use it yet) would also work. Or like PP said a hooded bath towel. Something personal.

[Anonymous]

More play silks. More magnatiles.

[Anonymous]

Experience gift for the whole family

[Anonymous]

If you already have all the "things", I would do something that could be a keepsake. My mom kept remarkable care of some of my early baby things that my DC has now enjoyed.

[Anonymous]

For the first two years for kid #2 I took my older kids old toys and wrapped them for birthday and Xmas. A kid under 2 does not care about presents and so I just handed down stuff he was going to get anyway.

[Anonymous]

A personalized book like I See Me. We have so much stuff with my older kid’s name, so I try to get something with his name/picture.

[Anonymous]

I wasn’t planning to buy my second baby anything for his first birthday. At this age, he’s fascinated by simple household things! But then I saw that Lovevery came out with a new switchboard toy for the 11-12 month kit. I’m annoyed they’re charging me $25 for it when the toy it replaces (a cotton bag) is worth far less. But my guy has a fine motor delay and I think this could help.