Need suggestions on what to buy for a 1 year old please.

We are going to my DH's cousin's daughter's 1st birthday party and I have no clue what to get her. (We've never met her before.)

Both of her parents are lawyers and I just have a feeling that a lot of the stuff I'd pick to give her either won't be used or they won't like. Also, her party is at the G.C. country club, so I almost feel like it's a wedding- and we can't buy an inexpensive gift.

I think a lot of the older ppl there will automatically give her $ or savings bonds, so we wanted to get her something for her to be used, rather than put in a bank account, or put away until it's mature...
Any suggestions? TIA!

Re: Need suggestions on what to buy for a 1 year old please.

What is your budget if you don't mind me asking?

Also, toys could be difficult since she could have them already.


I say GC to Toysrus, GC or outfit from Hanna Henderson, Janie and Jack, etc....

ETA: can you find out if they have a toy/gift registry/wish list?

Message edited 10/21/2008 10:05:29 AM.

Re: Need suggestions on what to buy for a 1 year old please.

For a party at the GCCC - I think a gift cert for about $50 to a place like nordstroms, bloomingdales, L&T would be a great gift (or give what you can afford).

Or you could go to one of those stores if you know her size and get a dress or outfit from one of them (just make sure you give a gift receipt in case she doesn't like it or it doesn't fit).

Re: Need suggestions on what to buy for a 1 year old please.

Pottery Barn Kids has some adorable gifts for kids, and obviously they're a good quality name. And a lot of stuff you can get personalized, so that makes it even more special.

Some ideas from there:




My DD (15 months) would LOVE this for her babies



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