Good Birthday Gift for 1 Yr Old Girl

How about a sandbox, colorbooks, crayons, clothes, outside toys for summertime,doll, stroller for the doll.

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When the kids are little people buy them so much stuff that they don't even know what to play with.
For my neice, I opened a savings account and put in what I would have spent on a gift each year for her birthday; then when she turned 18 and wanted to have a car, it made a dent in the expense. I just gave her a card every year (that I made on the computer!) telling her that a gift of money had been put away for her.
It doesn't mean much to them when they are little, but it sure is a great thing when they get that money. my neice got $550.00 when she was turning 18

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IMO, you can't ever go wrong with books ;)

I second the motion for books. I especially love Karen Katz books for little ones. They have lift flaps and bright colors, and they're just so stinkin' cute!

The savings acct. was a great idea. We do that for our kids, whenever someone gives them $, it goes into savings. My son also got Fridge Phonics from LeapFrog. It has all the letters & teaches them how to pronouce them. It kept him busy for quite awhile.

I actually have 2 suggestions and you can decide. A great toy for a 1 year old is the Fisher-Price Bounce and Spin Zebra. I got it for my son's first birthday and he's 21 months and still loves it.
Another route would be to buy the child a stock in something that she could maybe be intereted in later on in life (Disney, Mcdonalds...) You may talk to her parents about it, but it is a GREAT investment!! Got that WONDERFUL idea from the guy from Mad Money. I figure if he is a self made millionare from the stock market, it's probably a good idea!

Tutus or puppets are also great for your little one! Getting started early on imaginative play is important for learning developement. Check out http://www.mahalo.etsy.com

1. Cloths are the first thing that come to mind.

2. Early Walking shoes at wal-mart for $11...their soft soled with gribbs to help them learn to walk quicker. You'll need her shoe size.

3. My 16 month old loves the playschool pig that you put coins in...about $15.

4. Free babysitting tickets for the mom.

I also like the savings account idea the Linda suggested.

Deb

My daughter loves plush animals. I have also been able to find some plush animals with classic books at Kohl's. The way my husband and I buy things is to remember the types of toy we liked and would still play with. That might help.

My daughter got a big fluffy pink pillow for her 1st birthday. She LOVES it! It's in the shape of a crown and it says "Princess" on it. I'm pretty sure my brother got it from Wal-Mart. I think it was $10. Not sure what you're wanting to spend. We got my dd a little couch that can fold out into a small bed. She loves it! I think it was about $30 at Toys R Us. And books are always a good idea. Or toddler crayons and a big pad of paper.

When my daughter and our friend's daughter turned 1, I got them each a set of chunky beads for lacing. Believe it or not, they could both do it with a little help. They were made by Melissa and Doug I believe. This year, I got her a set up chunky magnetics. I think the box said 18 m+ .

Books, pjs, and shoes!

I also love this money savvy piggy bank - 4 slots for 'Donate, Invest, Save, Spend'. They ship quickly. http://www.msgen.com/assembled/money_savvy_pig.html

Savings bonds, books, or that Fisher Price ball popper thing. Every kid (boy or girl) we have ever gotten that for has loved it!

Well, the great thing is, this is the one year, maybe you can get away with it at two also, but regardless this is a year you can get something other than toys and they WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED! Once they start to really look forward to those presents, then it's all over, and you have to get the latest thing. So, I would do something sentimental. Maybe some sort of keepsake for her room.

Books and clothes are great choices. Check out www.discoverytoyslink.com/melissa_hall for a selection of quality-made, developmentally appropriate playthings. Most items can't be found in stores. Toys, books, games and CDs that she can enjoy for years to come.

I found a toy that is a book on a stand that lights up, sings songs, and does alphabet stuff. I got that for my niece on her one year birthday and she loved it. She got all kinds of cooler toys, but she carried that book around with her all day. I also think it is very important to get books started early. That book was in the toy section, but if you can't find that there are all kinds of books that make noises and that keeps their interest a little more at that age, and shows them they really can have fun with reading.
Good luck

I always get a one year old a book. What does any one year old NEED? not toys - but my opinion is that a book gives time cuddled up with an adult and also you can get one of your favorites to share and write a special note in the inside cover that the child can read and cherish even when older - every kid these days has "too much", IMO you can never have too many books ; )