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First Birthday gift ideas

Sponge_Cake
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Can anyone give me any ideas for my son’s first birthday? We haven’t got much money at the moment.
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As he isn't going to remember it then why put yourself under pressure?Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear it in 2026.0
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Cardboard box and a wooden spoon?
Nice photo in a frame?
Hand made card?
Although as MovingForwards has said the child won't care so perhaps the best idea is a babysitter and a meal out for the parents.0 -
Who are you wanting to do this for, really?
Your son won't know what's going on or whether he gets a present.
Are your peers holding parties for their 1yo's?
Are your parents expecting you to do something to mark the day.
Save your money for when he'll appreciate it....18 maybe?!!;)How's it going, AKA, Nutwatch? - 12 month spends to date = 2.56% of current retirement "pot" (as at end January 2025)0 -
Argos have a wooden shape sorter for about £8
Join him up at your local library (it's free!) and get him to choose a book or two a week you can take home and read to him
As others have said he really won't remember so you don't need to buy expensive presents. A couple of cheap wooden toys wrapped up so he has something to open is plenty.
Take him to a local park for an hour.£2 Savers Club for 2022 #120 -
A nice little tea party at home and just a few well chosen fidt0
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Sorry it won’t let me edit on my phone.... Argos have lots of 2 for 15 gifts that would be suitable but just spend the day making memories. Lots of photos etc
I think parents put too much pressure on the perfect birthday (I have 2 December babies and forever feel guilty!)0 -
Start collecting birthday wise photos of him and gift him when he will be young.DO some get together with your family members.0
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Make some special day and a lot of photos, so after you'll look at it together. Baby's like things like that. You don't even have to book a place. Go to the park with children's playground on a good day, make some huge bubbles, get couple of balloons. If you have friends, you could make a picnic party in the park...0
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