A child's first year of life is a special occasion, most often celebrated with family. A child's first birthday requires a well-chosen gift, which can be practical or a keepsake. If you are looking for inspiration to buy a perfect first birthday gift, you are in the right place!

First birthday gifts can be divided into several categories, including practical gifts, toys, and keepsakes. First, it's worth considering what budget you can allocate for a gift and what type of gift will be best.

Practical gifts are highly appreciated by the baby's parents – with a young child, so many new needs and challenges arise. If you like to give gifts that are truly useful in everyday life, opt for a practical first birthday gift. Here are a few examples:

• Blanket, bottle feeding set, baby dishes – these are great gifts and baby accessories with a practical character, which are also not expensive. You will find them in Pepco's offer at excellent prices.
• Clothes – there are never too many of these in a baby's wardrobe. Anyone who has dealt with a one-year-old knows how often a baby needs to be changed. New onesies, a sweater, or a set of t-shirts are things that will definitely come in handy. Remember to buy clothes for a one-year-old with a little room to grow in size. A wide selection awaits you, of course, in our assortment.
• Elements of children's room equipment – if you know what else is missing in the baby's room, the first birthday gift can be just that element. A charming night light, a carousel for the crib, or a soft play mat are items that can successfully be bought as a first birthday gift.

Toy gifts are a completely different group of products that will surely bring joy to the child, spark their curiosity about the world, and provide entertainment. If you prefer this type of gift, consider purchasing:

• Sensory toy – one that sparks the child's curiosity by stimulating their senses (primarily touch, but also hearing and sight). You can find many sensory boards and mats, as well as smaller toys of this type.
• Educational toy – this can be any type of sorter, but also a special educational board or another type of toy that stimulates the child's creativity, manual skills, and benefits their development.
• Plush toys – these are basic, but very popular baby toys. A plush toy can quickly become the child's favorite item, with whom the baby will want to sleep and take everywhere. You will find a wide selection of plush toys and cuddly toys like these at Pepco at excellent prices.

Keepsake gifts are not typical toys or everyday items, but they can have a purely sentimental and keepsake value. Such a first birthday gift will not be directly useful to the baby or their parents, but it can be a very valuable memento for the future. If you like to give such gifts, you can consider:

• Album, photo book, or frame with the baby's photo – a gift like this will likely be appreciated by the child only after a longer time. However, it is a very nice family memento.
• Personalized gift – for example, with engraving or printing. For a first birthday, small spoons engraved with the child's name and date of birth are often bought. Children's jewelry with personalization is also popular.

Regardless of the type of first birthday gift you choose, remember that you can always discuss this matter with the child's parents. They might give you some additional gift ideas.

Do you already have an interesting first birthday gift in mind? That's great! It's time to choose packaging for it, as well as... a birthday card!

Remember to reach for a birthday card with wishes for the first birthday. You can choose to buy one that already has printed wishes or one that needs to be filled in. A birthday card is a great keepsake. Don't skip giving one, even if you're not giving money as a gift – a card is not an envelope for banknotes, but a keepsake detail that can become a nice memento for the child.

It's best to buy birthday gift packaging only after you've chosen the gift itself, as this will ensure you know how much wrapping paper you need or what size gift bag to reach for. Colorful paper, gift bags, bows, and ribbons – you'll find all of this at Pepco! We offer gift wrapping materials at very affordable prices, because the most important thing is the gift itself and the event you are celebrating.