Best Outdoor Toys for 1 Year Olds [2021 Gift Guide]

This bubble mower is a great outdoor toy to keep your little one engaged for hours. While producing beautiful bubbles, it also produces realistic sounds. Your little one may love this light-weighted bubble mower so much you’ll want to take it with you and let your child play with bubbles wherever he goes.

Pros

• sturdy and well made quality plastic
• realistic sounds
• easy to refill with bubble solution
• no batteries required!

Cons

• bubble solution can spill over as no covering
• requires steady pressure to move the rear wheels
• you’ll need a steady supply of bubble solution as kids love this toy!

This cute little swing comes with a strong T-bar and firm, adjustable shoulder straps that hold your little one securely. The hinged T-bar gradually rotates down so that your tiny-tot can easily sit or get off from the swing. It can be used as a swing for both a baby and a toddler – so it’ll last a good few years!

Pros

• easy to use and install
• strong safety features
• sturdy and well-built

Cons

• the ropes are very short – you may need to purchase lengths of chain to adjust the fit
• no back up straps

This fire truck tent provides a fun area for kids to play! It is the perfect place for imaginative play, alone or with siblings or friends. It is easy to clean and folds up small when not in use!

Pros

• pops up easily and folds back up small
• easy to clean
• great for imaginative pretend play

Cons

• some parents found the durability a little lacking

This colorful 3-in-1 tunnel is one of the best outdoor toys that you can gift your little human. It is made up of high-quality polyester with mesh panels for ventilation – it is both durable and easy to keep clean. The product includes a square tent-house, a teepee house, and a tunnel. You can carry it wherever you go and set it up in just a few minutes.

Pros

• durable construction
• easy to set up and fold away
• mesh panels for good ventilation
• excellent toy for promoting imaginative play and physical activity

Cons

• metal frame can lose it’s shape with regular usage
• the tunnel tends to topple over.
• if the metal frame wears through the polyester covering, it becomes a hazard

This adorable toddler slide is just perfect for a little one year old’s first slide! First of all, it is incredibly cute with that sweet little elephant design. Secondly, it’s obvious they’ve paid a lot of attention to safety details with easy to climb steps that are closed in so it’s much harder for your little one to fall off.

Pros

• made of environmentally friendly high-quality materials
• easy installation
• easy to keep clean
• designed with safety in mind

Cons

• some parents felt the plastic materials were a little flimsy

This 2-in1 basketball hoop/soccer centre comes equipped with an LED scoreboard, shaped buttons, numbers and more! The scoreboard counts up to 10 baskets and is programmed with 50+ songs.

Pros

• helps improve your child’s motor skills
• teaches shapes, numbers and colors
• songs keep your little one interested and engaged

Cons

• the height of the basketball hoop is very low – so may not be much fun for older/taller toddlers
• parents note that it is smaller than they expected – so make sure to get comfortable with the product dimensions before purchasing!

Show me a kid who doesn’t love water play 😉

Show me a kid who doesn’t love water play 😉

This water table is an excellent toy for keeping your one year old engaged for a long time – and it’s perfect for summer! The umbrella provides some shade (however, sun safety is still a good idea as the coverage isn’t that great.)

Pros

• included toys help your little one develop hand-eye coordination (plus learn about cause and effect!)
• water play is always fun and engaging – this table is a great height for toddlers
• unique two tier design which makes the table large enough for use by several children at a time

Cons

• can be tricky to assemble
• small parts can be a choking hazard – remove these from play or only use under strict supervision

Does your little one watch you in the garden? Now our little one can be just like you with a gardening tool set and wagon of their very own!

Pros

• BPA free
• portable and lightweight
• lots of different pieces for a variety of play ideas
• great for imaginative play
• the wagon will be useful for towing about any toys your little one wants to tow

Cons

• recommended for ages 3 and up due to small parts – supervised play and discretion advised.
• parents found that these toys were somewhat flimsy and easily broken by a stronger or older child

This outdoor toy is perfectly designed to transform your backyard into a dinosaur island. Accessories include 6 colorful balls to play with. The volcano slide and the spray waterfall introduce kids to natural concepts in a playful manner.

Pros

• not too deep for little ones
• inflatable, so everything is soft – no hard edges to worry about
• can control the water with the valve

Cons

• takes some work to inflate with multiple areas that need to be inflated separately
• some owners have had issues with durability of the material used

Who doesn’t love bubbles? One year olds, in particular, LOVE bubbles. You’ll know it because they just can’t get enough and will have you blowing bubbles for them until you’re blue in the face… that’s why you NEED a bubble machine. It’ll blow the bubbles faster and better than you ever could (so you can save your breath and enjoy the bubbles too.)

Pros

• kid-friendly super cute design
• powerful motor that is quiet
• flat supportive base so it won’t tip
• simple to operate

Cons

• you’ll chew through bubble solution incredibly fast, it is also difficult to save leftover bubble solution

This is an amazingly designed toy that is the perfect companion for your little one’s outdoor activities. The colorful accessory set includes ramps, water wheels, and buckets to play with.

Pros

• easy to install and start to play
• durable and light weight
• very engaging toy

Cons

• small pieces may be choking hazards, so supervision is essential
• some parents found that the accessories don’t always work as intended

Your kid will love to bounce and play with this fun trampoline. It is lightweight and can be easily carried. The cute tortoise design introduces him or her to the world of animals.

Pros

• durable and excellent at bouncing
• helps develop physical strength and balance
• parts detach for easy storage

Cons

• some parents found that the bounce area frayed easily
• supervision is required