Celebrating a little girl’s first birthday is such a magical, once-in-a-lifetime experience, that picking out the perfect gift can sometimes be a bit of a challenge.

To help you out with rounded up 35 gorgeous first girl birthday gift ideas that you’ll love.

35 Gorgeous Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas!

We found ideas for the most amazing gifts such as the personalized wooden name puzzle, an adorable crochet bunny doll, a wonderful rainbow balance board, and many many more lovely ideas.

Be sure not to miss all our gorgeous first birthday themes too!

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The 35 Gorgeous Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas That You’ll Love!

1: Wooden Pull Toy Unicorn

Our first suggestion is a classic and timeless gift that all one-year-olds will absolutely love! A little wooden unicorn playmate for her to pull along and play with.

This gift is a wonderful addition to a little one’s toy collection.

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - Wooden Pull Toy Unicorn

 2: Felt Quiet Book

This next gift is adorable! This customized quiet book is wonderful at stimulating tactile development through shapes, colors, and materials.

Each page is made up of different activities that engage a child’s mind while under ‘quiet’ time.

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - Felt Quiet Book

 3: Cotton Yarn Summer Hat

Protect your little one when out and about in the sun with this stylish cotton yarn summer hat.

Not only will it keep her shaded, but it also adds a touch of charm to her outfit. She’ll look absolutely adorable, whether she’s playing at the park or enjoying a family picnic.

Plus, the breathable material ensures she stays cool and comfortable all day long.

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - Cotton Yarn Summer Hat

4: Wooden Rainbow Xylophone

This bright and colorful wooden xylophone is a wonderful first percussion musical instrument for a baby girl!

You can bet she’ll love nothing more than banging on cymbals with the sticks to make loud sounds.

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - Wooden Rainbow Xylophone

5: Book of You

Children grow up so quickly, which is why it’s so important to capture each and every precious moment and keep a record of all of those unforgettable memories.

This childhood journal spans from 1 to 16 years old and is delightful to fill in together. Both kids and grown-ups can add their own memories, drawings, photos, and mementos.

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - Book of You

6: Wooden Rainbow Balls in Cups

These vibrant colorful wooden rainbow balls and cups are inspired by the Montessori & Steiner Waldorf education movement.

They are a really cool open-ended toy, designed to encourage a child’s imagination and creativity through creative play, and are perfect for stimulating hand-eye coordination and motor skills, whilst also developing essential problem-solving skills too!

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - Wooden Rainbow Balls in Cups

7: First Birthday Crown

Add a touch of magic to your baby’s milestones with our handcrafted linen birthday crown!

Soft and baby-friendly, it features a velcro star number for easy attachment.

Securely sewn details and adjustable straps ensure a perfect fit, making it ideal for first birthdays and photo shoots.

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - First Birthday Crown

8: Macrame Boho Name Sign

If you are looking for a gift that can be placed in a nursery and is a lovely keepsake you won’t want to miss these beautiful personalized boho macrame name signs.

Each name sign is handcrafted with premium friendly yard and high quality plywood.

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - Macrame Boho Name Sign

9: Lacing Bunny Toy

This next gift is both fun and educational.

Treat the birthday girl to a cute lacing bunny toy that will help her develop her motor skills, concentration, counting skills, and patience over time.

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - Macrame Boho Name Sign - Lacing Bunny Toy

10: Fidget Buckle Board

You can bet this fidget buckle board will be a big hit with little girls. It comes with 10 different types of fasteners to help your toddler develop her fine motor skills.

It’s the perfect gift for travel because it is light weighted and can be easily transported.

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - Fidget Buckle Board

11: Root Vegetable Puzzle

This Montessori and Waldorf-inspired wooden puzzle is a fun way to learn how to identify root vegetables.

It’s never to soon to start learning what an onion, beet, radish, turnip, garlic and carrot is!

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - Root Vegetable Puzzle

12: Silicone Beach Toys

Kids love nothing more than a fun day at the beach playing with sand and splashing around in the shallow water.

Make a child trip to the beach even more delightful with this bucket, shovel, rake, and various molds.

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - Silicone Beach Bucket Set

13: Floral Personalized Sippy Cup

If you’re looking for a more practical gift this lovely floral print sippy cup is a cool choice that will undoubtedly come in handy.

Always have a drink at hand, be it around the house, or while you are on the move.

The flowers are so pretty so you can bet she’ll be mesmerized with the cute design on this sippy cup.

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - Floral Personalized Sippy Cup

14: Silicone and Wood Pyramid Stacking Toy

These stacking rings are great at boosting a child’s fine and gross motor skills, as well as helping them develop better eye-hand coordination.

Children get to learn spatial relationships, such as under and on, which is why this gift is a great learning tool, that doesn’t take up much space and is easy to clean.

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - Silicone and Wood Pyramid Stacking Toy

15: Personalized Rainbow Wooden Stacker

This personalized rainbow puzzle is a lovely gift for a one year old.

It will help develop a child’s cognitive and fine-motor skills, foster cooperative play, and will evolve their problem-solving capacities.

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - Personalized Rainbow Wooden Stacker

16: Silicone Bear Nesting Dolls

I love this next gift! How cute are theses four silicone nesting bears with four layers which stack inside each other?

Not only will they provide hours of educational play, but they will also look fantatsic on a nursery shelf.

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - Silicone Bear Nesting Dolls

17: Personalized Wooden Name Puzzle

Consider this enchanting pastel personalized name wooden puzzle for a first birthday gift.

With its charming design, it offers endless joy as the birthday girl delights in placing each letter and piece into its perfect spot.

This beautiful puzzle promises hours of fun and is sure to bring a radiant smile to her face.

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - Personalized Wooden Name Puzzle

18: Floral 1st Birthday Onesie

For something a little different how about going with one of these beautiful floral wreath-designed onesies?

You can never have too many and this one is just so pretty and feminine.

The baby girl you look adorable, and it doubles as a stunning photo booth prop too!

19: Pink Baby Bloomers

These pink baby bloomers are the perfect fashion accessory for any little fashionista celebrating a first birthday party.

It’s a great photo booth prop in which the birthday girl will look absolutely adorable.

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - Pink Baby Bloomers

20: Personalized Ceramic Birthday Plate

There’s no better way to celebrate the first birthday than having the pleasure of eating your very own birthday cake on a gorgeous personalized ceramic birthday plate.

It’s a wonderful keepsake and the perfect way to remember such a special birthday.

You really can’t go wrong with this durable handcrafted floral ceramic plate.

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - Personalized Ceramic Birthday Plate

21: Piggy Bank

It’s never too early to start saving your pennies so how about getting the birthday girl her very own first piggy bank.

This ceramic hand-painted bank is such a wonderful personalized keepsake that will look stunning in her nursery and come in handy to store all those pennies.

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - Piggy Bank

22: Wooden Balance Toy

If you’re looking for a gift that will help develop the child’s imagination and creativity, take a look at this wonderful wooden moon and stars balancing toy.

This set of eco-friendly wooden animals is great for developing fine motor skills.

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - Wooden Balance Toy

23: Crochet Bunny Doll

This crochet bunny doll will melt your heart and instantly become the birthday girl’s best friend.

You can just imagine all the hours they’ll spend playing together and even snuggling up for a nap.

The pair will be inseparable the second she sets eyes on her loveable bunny!

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - Crochet bunny doll

24: Alphabet Mat

An alphabet mat is a great educational toy that can be used to introduce the letters of the alphabet to a young child.

The purpose of the mat is to match the letters on it with each colorful individual felt one.

It’s a great distraction that will keep her entertained for hours.

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - Alphabet Mat

25: Rainbow Balance Board

This pastel colored rainbow balance board is a great gift that will help develop the child’s motor skills and agility.

It’s solid and durable and will give the child hours of imaginative play with its contemporary and colorful design.

It can either be used as a rocker or turned upside down and used as a climbing frame. which is a great gift to help strengthen the child’s muscles and coordination.

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - Rainbow Balance Board

26: Floral Headband

How about treating the birthday girl to her very own piece of bling?

If you’re looking for a beautiful gift that can be cherished then this floral headband is perfect.

It adds a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit, making her feel extra special on her big day.

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - Floral Headband

27: Growth Chart

Another fantastic idea for a first birthday gift is this personalized growth chart decorated with pretty insects and flowers, suited for children from the age of 1 to 11 years old.

It will look beautiful in her bedroom and is a lovely decorative piece.

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - Growth Chart

28: Personalized 1st Birthday Cushion

You’ve got to take a look at this sweet personalized little deer 1st birthday cushion.

It’s such a unique gift that will look amazing placed in her little reading corner or on her bed.

The colors it’s just so pretty that it will blend in with any pastel color palette.

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - Personalized 1st Birthday Cushion

29: Wooden Engraved Stool

This personalized engraved wooden stool is such a magical gift and another fabulous keepsake.

Personalize it with the birthday girls’ initial and first name to give it its unique status.

It’s a handy gift that can be used on numerous occasions throughout her childhood.

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - Wooden Engraved Stool

30: Wooden Pull Along Puppy Dog

The birthday girl and this cute little wooden pup a surely going to become the best of friends.

She’ll fall in love with him the second she sets eyes on him and pulling him along by his string and watching his ears flap will bring her so much joy!

This gift is a true classic that without a doubt will be a favorite.

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - Wooden Pull Along Puppy Dog

31: Wicker Dolls Pram

This beautifully handmade wicker doll pram will blow you away!

The birthday girl is going to love placing her little dolls in it while she wanders around the house and backyard taking them for walks.

It’s going to be so heartwarming seeing her behave in such a material way. She’s had the best teacher.

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - Wicker Dolls Pram

32: Wooden Blocks

We found another gift that will help develop creativity and imagination.

These wonderful wooden blocks inspire endless building possibilities and imaginative play, fostering both fine motor skills and cognitive development.

Hours of play are to be had with them.

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - Wooden Blocks

33: Teepee Playhouse

Let her imagination go wild with this incredible tepee tent.

It’s the perfect playhouse where she can play her way to her heart’s content, creating magical worlds and adventures in her own cozy space.

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - Teepee Playhouse

34: Superhero Girl Poster

Let her know from an early age that little girls make the best superheroes and have the most awesome superpowers!

This cute illustrated poster is a powerful wall decoration that will not only inspire her as she grows up but will also look fabulous in her bedroom.

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - Superhero Girl Poster

35: Wooden Rainbow Peg Dolls

To finish off we have this colorful wooden toy that will also help develop her motor skills.

They are a lovely decorate piece and will bring her hours of joyful play.

Girl First Birthday Gift Ideas - Wooden Rainbow Peg Dolls

Girl First Birthday Gifts

What should I consider when choosing a 1st birthday gift for a girl?

When choosing a 1st birthday gift, consider the child’s developmental stage, safety, and durability.

How can I choose a gift that will be both fun and educational for a 1-year-old girl?

Look for toys that combine fun with learning, such as shape sorters, stacking blocks, or interactive books. These types of toys help develop fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities, and early literacy.

Why are personalized gifts a good choice for a 1-year-old girl’s birthday?

Personalized gifts are a good choice because they offer a special, one-of-a-kind touch that celebrates the child’s identity. Items like a custom storybook or a name-engraved piece of jewelry can become treasured mementos as the child grows.

How can I ensure the gift is safe for a 1-year-old girl?

Ensure the gift is safe by choosing toys specifically designed for 1-year-olds, which should be free of small parts, sharp edges, and toxic materials. Always check for safety certifications and read reviews to make sure the item is well-made and suitable for young children.

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