Anonymous wrote:I had a friend who gave every child whose 1st birthday party she was invited to one of those loud obnoxious ball popper toys that every parent hates but the children LOVE. Both of my kids loved the heck out of that thing, it brought them so much joy! But annoyed the heck out of me. If you want something for the kid, buy the ball popper. If you want something for the mom and dad, buy the stupid foam "couch" or aesthetically appropriate wooden puzzle.
+1. Forgot about the ball popper. Big hit with the toddlers.