@Ralph - a little out of our budget. Plus, I think Tad would challenge the kid to a duel for those if it came down to it. ;) - Lindsay Donaghe
my son is 2 months from being a year old. The simplest things bring him joy. I always buy things with light and sounds to drive the parents batty. :-) - Robert Scoble
Maybe baby drumset. Something really freaking loud and annoying... Eh, my friend does Aikido with me. Maybe something nice and quiet. :) - Tad - just Tad
oh kid is 1yr old ?..best thing is to buy a 2 gift coupon(s) , where 1 can be used in a toy shop and the other for cloths .. - Peter Dawson
A wrapped empty box. We all know that no matter how cool or expensive the toy, a toddler will play with the box for hours! - Robert Couture
I'm leaning heavily toward blocks. I know when Avynn was 1 year old he was more entertained with the packages stuff came in than the stuff itself. - Tad - just Tad
You would not stand a child on a real drumset. I gave a drumset pad (mute) with a pair of sticks to a 3 years old son of a friend of mine and she got crazy with that, while parents are still alive and still friends of mine - Marcello Del Bono
Automoblox -- beautifully designed wooden toys, or Eric Carle books. Or if you wanna freak the parents out, Barbie. - Jay Tannenbaum
A savings bond for college. Never too early :) - Charlie Anzman
The best toys for 1 year olds are either sharp or highly flammable. Wild, carnivorous animals work good too. - Brian Carter
Stuff that makes noise when you move it. - Sean Oliver
Ikea has some great wooden pull toys for this age - just something simple works best for that age. - Jesse Stay
nathan beat me to the uglydoll suggestion. Honestly though, I ALWAYS buy books or games. No more plastic. We have enough of that in the world. - Lisa L. Seifert
Just bought our 2 year old nephew the Fisher Price little people garage. It says it's for ages 1-4. - JMS
