Gift Guide — 1 year

    Gift for a 1-year-old child

    Around their first birthday, children mainly explore with their hands and mouth: grasping, stacking, knocking over and starting again. Toys that fit this stage are sturdy, made of natural materials, and require no buttons.

    Below are our favorite gifts for one-year-olds, selected from what we sell in our Zeist shop and have tried out at home.

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    Stacking and sorting

    Grimm's rainbows, stacking towers and Stapelstein: open-ended toys that grow from first birthday into preschool.

    Wooden toys

    First cuddle toy

    A Jellycat or Nanchen cuddle toy often becomes THE steadfast friend. Soft, washable, and made to last for years.

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    Still unsure?

    Visit us in Zeist or call us. We are happy to help you think about age, budget, and what the child already has — and we'll gift-wrap your present festively.

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    Gift tips for one-year-olds

    A selection of what is currently in stock. Everything can also be viewed in our shop in Zeist.

    What to look for in a gift for a 1-year-old?

    Choose material over function. A wooden block or wool ball feels pleasant, is safe for chewing, and lasts for generations. Plastic with lights and sounds is quickly exciting, but just as quickly boring.

    Choose open-ended toys. A rainbow is a tunnel today, a bridge tomorrow, and a garage next year. Such toys grow with the child and don't need to be replaced every year.

    Consider the senses. One-year-olds are engaged with texture, weight, and sound: a wooden rattle, a wool ball, a sensory bottle, or a sturdy board book always do well.

    Are you worried about giving a duplicate gift? Feel free to ask: in the shop, we often know what has already been given nearby and can help you think of an alternative.

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    Voorheuvel 84, 3701 JH Zeist

    030 691 45 92

    Opening hours

    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    10:00 – 17:30
    Wednesday
    10:00 – 17:30
    Thursday
    10:00 – 17:30
    Friday
    10:00 – 17:30
    Saturday
    10:00 – 17:00
    Sunday
    Closed

    Extra open

    zondag 29 november
    12:00–17:00
    zondag 13 december
    12:00–17:00
    zondag 20 december
    12:00–17:00

    De Voorheuvel is located in the center of Zeist, within walking distance of parking garage Belcour and the bus station.

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