Being a godmother/godmother to a small child is always a joy and honor for a person. However, choosing a gift for your lovely goddaughter is not always easy, especially if she is still quite a baby. Some people may rack their brains for weeks over this question. And when you go to a children's hypermarket, your eyes widen - the choice is prohibitively huge! Another complication is that a 1-year-old child understands little. But like any person, we want to present something that will please the child and benefit him. Let's look at possible options for a gift for a goddaughter for 1 year.
What should you not give to your goddaughter?
Oddly enough, even for such a baby there is a list of unwanted gifts. True, it was formed based on security considerations, and not on the principle of “like it or not.” Little kids like almost everything.
It’s not worth giving for one year
- toys of dubious quality (pronounced “Chinese”, for the production of which unknown materials and paints were used);
- objects containing small parts (the baby can inhale or swallow them);
- sweets (at this age, excessive indulgence in such products is fraught with the development of allergies and other health problems).
There is also a category of gifts that can be classified as both recommended and undesirable. We are talking about traditional gifts from godparents, such as:
- gold jewelry;
- silver spoon;
- cross or icon.
These are definitely great gifts. But they are either more appropriate for a christening, or are too incomprehensible for a child. A little girl will not be able to appreciate gold earrings. But the decision is yours. Maybe the child already has enough toys, educational games and other things that the baby needs. Then gifts for growing up are quite appropriate.
Traditional gifts
When determining what to give to your goddaughter for her 1st birthday, it is worth turning to historically established traditions. The godmother is present at the sacrament and promises to become a second mother for the girl. In most cases this is what happens. Sometimes the second mother, due to circumstances, becomes the first. How to make sure that an innocent creature does not suffer and is happy? Of course, give her something from the items that from time immemorial our ancestors gave each other:
- an icon or amulet with the face of the patron saint;
- gift-bound children's Bible;
- gold products (earrings, chain, pendant);
- a silver spoon (if you haven’t given it yet);
- gold coin
silver spoon
Such memorable gifts from the godmother will not be lost, will not deteriorate, will not wear out, but will remain for life.
Toys for one year old
Choosing toys for a one-year-old girl is a pleasure. She is just beginning to get acquainted with the world around her, everything is interesting to her. The main thing is that the objects are as bright as possible. We offer several options for “toy” gifts that your goddaughter will definitely like.
- A rolling toy on a string. One-year-old children really like to carry some cute toy on wheels with them everywhere on a string. And if a car is more suitable for boys, then for a girl it is better to choose an object in the form of an animal, a musical instrument, or a telephone. Do you want your goddaughter to never part with the gift and use it constantly? Then this is what you need.
- A singing and dancing beast. Little children love music and dancing. A toy that sings and can be danced with will turn into a girl's real friend. It is best to choose a “buddy” for your goddaughter in the form of an animal. At this age, children begin to learn to love animals. However, the child will also like a toy in the form of some cartoon character. The main thing is that she sings louder and dances more actively!
- Children's maracas. This is both a musical instrument and such an interesting thing for a small child! In addition, maracas do not produce as loud sounds as some other musical instruments (for example, a drum). The parents of your goddaughter will be especially grateful to you for this.
At one year old, the girl is no longer interested in the toys that attracted her before (rattles and the like). Consider this when choosing a gift.
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- Author's toys. Such a gift is no longer suitable for games, but as a decoration for a nursery or as a memorable present. The doll is ordered individually: in style it can completely copy the child. The master will need a photo of the baby to find out the hair color, skin tone, and clothing style of his godson or goddaughter.
A toy does not have to be a doll. This could be an animal, a pet with a metric. For example, give your godson a bunny or a bear embroidered with the baby's name, date of birth, time, weight and height.
- Letter pillow. This gift is also ordered individually. You can give several details that make up the child’s name or the first letter of the name in large size. At your request, the craftsman will sew special ties so that the pillows are fixed to the crib or the wall of the room.
- Unusual bedding. At one year old, children already show interest in the things that surround them. Therefore, a boy or girl will like a set with characters from their favorite fairy tales or cartoons.
- Kit for creating a hand and foot. You can make it in advance, decorate it beautifully and give ready-made casts as a gift, or present a set as a gift so that parents and their baby can make a souvenir themselves.
- A medal for a year. It may be made of precious metals. Godparents often order engraving with the child's name, date of birth and age. Such a gift should be given in a case.
- Photo shoot in a themed style. Guests give either a certificate for shooting, or invite a photographer to the holiday to take pictures during the celebration.
- Organization of candy bar. Such a surprise is ordered to confectioners in advance. The design may vary depending on the theme of the holiday.
- Blanket for the crib. Talk to your parents in a timely manner so that the product matches the color scheme of the child’s room. You can order personalized embroidery in bright colors. It will also serve as protection for the baby from the cold in the stroller during walks in the cold season.
Educational toys
Educational toys are the most useful for a child. They allow you to develop any skills. But at the same time, start an exciting game. Below are just a few options for such toys.
- Sorter. Playing with such sets requires attention, concentration and perseverance from the child. Sorters develop fine motor skills and tactile sensations. The baby needs to connect the parts with special slots. But don’t think that the sorter is an ordinary box with holes and some boring details. These sets are very different. They are made in the form of houses, cars, animals. There's even a Noah's Ark sorter! These toys are usually made of plastic or wood. There are also fabric sorters.
- Educational shoes. Nice boots or sneakers will help a girl learn how to use Velcro and tie shoelaces. Agree, a very useful skill. In addition, these shoes are very comfortable. It can be worn like regular boots.
- Toy phone. Again, this is not just a bright object making sounds. This is a mom and dad thing. This means that the girl, imitating them, will train and develop her speech skills. Landline or mobile phone – in this case it doesn’t matter. This toy will also allow the girl to develop fine motor skills.
Try to select educational toys according to age. If you choose a subject designed for older children, your goddaughter may not understand it and abandon it.
Household gifts
The child grows and every year he needs not only clothes and shoes, but also new furniture. This is an expensive gift, so budget your money or buy with someone by sharing:
- a new crib;
- a table for board games (this will come in handy closer to the second anniversary);
- wardrobe;
- cabinet for toys.
You can buy improved modern means of transportation for your baby. For example, a cane stroller is a sedentary option. It folds easily and is conveniently transported in public transport. Or a kangaroo backpack for mom. A safe car seat for a baby in dad's car would also be a very good gift.
Child seat in car
If your child is still walking poorly, you can invest in a walker or jumping walker. Such a gift will help save parents money, because walkers are used for 2-3 months and no more. Another option for a girl who already walks confidently is a doll stroller. The one-year-old daughter of my friends liked the doll stroller so much that she walked with it all summer, almost never letting it out of her hands.
As for household appliances, I would recommend purchasing a yogurt maker. Convenient compact item. In the evening I filled the jars, and in the morning I received a healthy product for breakfast. You can also consider options for juicers, blenders or original children's dishes.
Funny gifts
And in the end, I offer options that will simply remain in memory and will be photographed or filmed:
- a cheerful clown animator with large inflatable balls and simple games. The visit time should not exceed 15-20 minutes. The child will not perceive it longer (however, parents themselves know this time limit from the example of Father Frost and the Snow Maiden);
- magician with soap bubbles. This is what will give a child real pleasure! Even after a half-hour performance, you will have to persuade the child to let the magician’s uncle go home.
Clown animators
Those of us who take part in the sacrament of baptism become the parent of another child. He bears responsibility for it, and every year it will only increase. You can give another gift with an eye to the future - open a bank account for the baby or insure her life. These kinds of gifts will be appreciated many years later. Therefore, everyone has the right to choose what gift to spoil their goddaughter with.
With this I say goodbye to you. I hope that my advice will tell you what to give your goddaughter for her 1st birthday. I wish you all the best. I look forward to your comments on articles and gift ideas. Goodbye, see you again on the pages of my blog!
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A high chair will be a wonderful and, most importantly, useful gift not only for the goddaughter, but also for her parents. After all, the moment will soon come when your girl will start eating on her own, and a comfortable high chair will ensure her safety and convenience. The baby can also use it as an additional place for games, placing toys or paints on it with an album, or watch what mom is doing in the kitchen. A high chair, selected according to the goddaughter’s build and the space in the kitchen, will definitely please the little birthday girl.
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The following gifts will arouse interest and a smile in a little girl:
- The chair is the throne of a princess.
- Costume or attributes of a fairy (princess).
- Set of rubber bath toys.
- Dancing and singing animal.
- Big soap bubbles. You can call a person with a special device.
- Soft doll. A girl can even sleep with such a doll.
- Toy car.
- Children's maracas.
- Floor puzzle rug.
- Sound poster.
You can arrange a party for your child and invite other children to visit, organize a game program for them.
If christening and one year anniversary coincide
In some families, it is customary to baptize a child on his first birthday. This significant date is marked by an equally significant event. Within a year, parents manage to decide on the final choice of godparents and no longer doubt who to entrust such an important task to. Of course, godparents do not come empty-handed. But what to give to the godson? If you want to emphasize the significance of the sacrament (if the emphasis is shifted to it on this day), you should choose gifts that correspond to the nature of the event. Namely:
- Cross. There is an opinion that the godfather should give a cross, and the godmother should give a chain to it. But many parents do not put a chain on a preschool child, since it can cause some discomfort, and a bright gold or silver chain can attract unnecessary attention. To ensure that the gift does not go unclaimed, this point should be discussed with the parents: it may make sense to buy a cross and a cord, which is sold in every church shop. For a one-year-old girl it will be much more convenient. When choosing a cross, you should pay attention to its size (do not choose a large one) and the edges (if they are sharp, the baby may get hurt, so it is better to choose a product with rounded corners).
- Kryzhma. Or a baptismal towel. The baby is wrapped in it immediately after bathing in the font. You can also use a regular towel, but it must be new. Sometimes godmothers themselves embroider Christian symbols on the towel - a cross, doves. It is worth finding out the opinion of the parents: if they want to keep the product as a keepsake, of course, it is better to choose an elegant kryzhma. But if they prefer a practical approach and intend to continue using the product to bathe the baby, it is better to take a good, soft terry towel.
- Baptism kit. For a girl this is usually a dress and a cap. Of course, it is better to give such a gift in advance, so that on the holiday the birthday girl will already be wearing it.
- Guardian angel icon. Another gift that the birthday girl can keep for many years. Such gifts are always important, and the birthday girl will definitely appreciate it when she grows up.
Advice! When choosing a gift, godparents should unite or at least consult so as not to give the same thing.
As you can see, what to give to a godson is not such a difficult question. Even if the girl is only turning one year old, there are enough ideas for a gift that will be appropriate.
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A small child quickly grows out of clothes, so you need to choose something interesting. You can choose from these ideas:
- Elegant dress for a special occasion.
- Baby set. It includes several things: a bodysuit, a blouse and a hat.
- Warm envelope-overall.
- Bodyk.
- Hat and scarf.
- Bathrobe. You can wrap your child in such a robe with a hood after bathing.
- T-shirt and panties.
- Dressy shoes.
- Slippers. It is desirable that they have a tight back.
- Dressy socks and headband.
You can give your goddaughter a raincoat, rubber boots, a beautiful coat, or an autumn hat.
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The following items are suitable for physical development:
- Home trampoline.
- Sports and gaming complex (slide with tunnel).
- Dry pool with balls.
- Inflatable swimming pool.
- Pushing machine. The child sits on the machine and pushes off the floor with his feet to move.
- Children's bowling. The toy helps to train coordination.
- Ball. It can be rubber or textile.
- Swing for home. They need to be hung on a reliable crossbar.
- A rolling toy with a stick. The girl will be able to walk with her on the street, practicing walking.
- Massage Mat.
- Swedish wall.
- Rocking animal. For a girl it is better to choose a horse.
- Game "Fishing". The set includes a fishing rod with a magnet and fish. It's fun to play with your child to see who can catch the most fish.
- Educational musical mat.
- Rubber jumper. Most often they are sold in the form of a donkey or a horse.
Before purchasing large items, you should first consult with the child’s parents.
Benefit+Entertainment=Gift
A good, and most importantly useful, gift would be a bicycle. A one-year-old child cannot yet pedal, but most models are now equipped with a handle for parents, a footrest and numerous toys and buttons on the front panel of the bicycle. In addition, such a gift will last for more than one year. When the baby grows up and can turn the pedals herself, the handle can be unhooked, the footrests can be removed, and the child will be able to drive his own personal vehicle.
Even in the smallest apartment there is room for a swing: floor or hanging. Your goddaughter will be happy to rock herself and rock her favorite toys. If there is a catastrophic lack of space, a soft rocking toy in the shape of a horse, elephant, bear cub or any other animal will be a good substitute. Rocking is a great way to combine a pleasant pastime with beneficial development of the body. This entertaining thing is an excellent exercise machine that develops the vestibular apparatus; riding on a rocking chair will make your goddaughter more dexterous. A rocking chair is a toy that a girl will play alone, without distracting her parents, which develops independence. This is a wonderful gift for your goddaughter for the year, bringing joy and good mood!
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Having decided what to give their godson for their one-year anniversary, godparents can make the gift personal. For this purpose, painting, engraving, and embroidery are used. For example, even a simple towel can be decorated with embroidery. Things are given individually if it is:
- bed linen sets with initials;
- tableware with photo printing;
- cutlery with engraving;
- personalized photo album;
- a book of fairy tales with illustrations, where the birthday boy participates;
- a wheelchair, a sled, a bicycle with individual tags (if there are several children);
- furniture with a name;
- bath set with embroidery;
- blanket with duvet cover;
- rug near the bed.
