and it costs less than the potential damage to the house that little sugar-crazed kids can cause." The birthday child and guests often look forward to the gifts and goody bags at parties.

by Caitlin Giddings and Wirecutter Staff Some of the best gifts for 1-year-olds are those that engage kids’ rapidly developing motor skills, sensory exploration, and boundless curiosity.

Knowing others might have suffered this same scenario, I combed through the internet and the Strategist archives to compile a list of birthday gifts sure to delight dads with all sorts of hobbies ...

“I will say I am vehemently against the idea of other kids getting birthday ... not only expect presents for the birthday boy or girl but also require gifts for the celebrant’s siblings.