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Top 15 sites to buy toys for 1 year olds online

Lost in the world of baby toys and not sure what present to get that one-year-old? We have some ideas.

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Stephanie Yip

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Situation: You need to buy a gift for a one-year-old and you’re not quite sure what’s appropriate. At this point, they’re beyond the stage of crib toys and mobiles, but they’re not yet ready to tackle “big kid” toys that are marked with a “suitable for 3+” tag on them. Where do you start? Think of it this way: At 12 months, the child is pretty much a toddler. This means they will be developing their motor and coordination skills and showing deliberate cognitive functionality. They’ll start recognising things by name and be able to follow instructions. They might already be walking, talking and learning to put their clothes on, so the toy you’ll want to get them will nurture these developments. To give you an idea of what’s in the “appropriate” box, think open-ended toys, such as, blocks, pegs, picture books, musical toys, outdoor toys and ride-ons. These toys help develop motor skills and nurture the imagination, but they don’t necessary require “solving” or “completing” anything. When in doubt, check the toy’s label for the age range. It does the trick every time.

Top 15 sites to buy toys for a 1 year old

  1. Target
  2. Big W
  3. Tiny Tiny Shop Shop
  4. Yogee Toys
  5. Purple Turtle Toys
  1. Disney Store
  2. OzGameShop
  3. Toy Galaxy
  4. Hello Charlie
  5. Lime Tree Kids
  1. fun.com
  2. Toys ’R’ Us eBay
  3. Latest Buy
  4. DealsDirect
  5. Oo.com.au

Where to buy toys for 1 year olds

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1. Target

Low-cost, high quality products is what Target is all about. It stocks a variety of kids' toys for 1 year olds.

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2. Big W

One of Australia's beloved low-cost department stores stocks all things kids' toys. Expect to find everything from baby accessories and clothes to toys here.

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3. Tiny Tiny Shop Shop

Tiny Tiny Shop Shop has a section dedicated to toys for the one-year-old in your life.

  • Earn rewards points with every purchase
  • Accepts bank deposits and PayPal
  • Partners with children’s charities
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4. Yogee Toys

Shop the “Toddlers 1-3 years” section for activity playsets and toys dedicated to developing young minds.

Shop Yogee Toys

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5. Purple Turtle Toys

Purple Turtle Toys has a “Baby and Toddler” section with more than a handful Meccano and LEGO-branded toys.

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6. Disney Store

From babies to toddlers to kids, Disney is a perennial favourite for plush toys, costumes and novelty items.

Shop Disney Store

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7. OzGameShop

Stocking games for all ages, visit the “Baby, Toddler and Nursery” section at OzGameShop for VTech and AquaFun toys for youngsters.

Shop OzGameShop

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8. Toy Galaxy

Get this year’s present by checking out Toy Galaxy’s “1-2 year olds” section, and come back next year to upgrade to toys from the “2-3 year olds” section.

Shop Toy Galaxy

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9. Hello Charlie

If you’re searching for boutique eco-friendly toys, Hello Charlie has bath toys, stacking toys, wooden toys and sand toys for one-year-olds.

Shop Hello Charlie

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10. Lime Tree Kids

Browse the “Babies 0-2” pages of Lime Tree Kids for beautiful puzzles and push-and-pull toys appropriate for developing minds.

Shop Lime Tree Kids

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11. fun.com

Bring fun to a toddler’s world with fun.com’s vast array of toys and games, many of which are branded with pop-culture favourites such as Star Wars and comic book heroes.

Shop fun.com

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12. Toys ’R’ Us eBay

Hit up Toys “R” Us’ dedicated Babies “R” Us store for toys that will develop a toddler’s cognitive and motor skills.

Shop Toys “R” Us via eBay

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13. Latest Buy

One of Australia’s largest online department stores, Latest Buy offers practical gifts for toddlers, including fun plates and teaching clocks.

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14. DealsDirect

Deals Direct is bargain central. Its products change all the time, so keep an eye out for steals on toddler toys.

  • 30-day returns
  • Accepts BPAY and PayPal
  • Dedicated clearance section
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15. Oo.com.au

The place you need to be on oo.com.au is the “Toys & Babies” section.

  • Deliveries within 1-4 business days Australia-wide
  • Free shipping available on select items
  • Tracking available

Top toys for a one-year-old

Playskool Sesame Street Play All Day Elmo
Playskool Sesame Street Play All Day Elmo

Amazon US site

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Oops Colourful and Multi-Textured Soft and Vibrating Snail Pull-Toy Accessory for Car Seats and Push
Oops Colourful and Multi-Textured Soft and Vibrating Snail Pull-Toy Accessory for Car Seats and Push

ozgameshop.com

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Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Rock-a-Stack
Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Rock-a-Stack

Target Australia

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