Best Gift Toy Cars for 1 year olds

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Best Gift Toy Cars for 1 year olds

Kids grow up so fast, which is why finding the right gift can be so hard. They often get obsessed with a toy for a few days and are onto the next one in a snap.

But what about toys that not only withstand the results of hours of play but will endure timelessly for many years without failing victims of trends?

The best gifts for kids must be safe and fit their current interests so they want to play with them every day, but also, as days pass, they’ll want to treasure them as a memory of their childhood.

We rounded up some of the best toy cars for 1-year-olds that will be treasured for many years. As a big bonus, these gifts would also help your kids use their imaginations, fine-tune their motor skills, and learn new things.

Best toy cars for 1-year-olds

Playforever Luft

The Playforever Luft is a great toy for any budding car enthusiast. Inspired by a very chic 1985 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa, this car was perfect for buzzing around the hills of Tuscany and now is making every commute to school an absolute pleasure.

The product is safety tested and recommended for children from 1 year old and above. Perfect as a gift idea for children and as a decorative item on your shelf. Available in 5 styles.

Dimensions: 175 x 82 x 68 mm

Grand Prix wooden racing car

The minimalist wooden car from Ooh noo is a collectible toy inspired by old racing cars and crafted with eco-friendly materials. The Grand Prix has an empty seat that allows your children to add one of their favorite toys!

The rounded design makes this wooden toy car safe for your children and will allow them to grab it easily. Available in 4 colors: White, black, mint green, and light brown.

Dimensions: 210 x 90 x 80 cm

Playforever Viglietta

A sturdy racing car with rounded corners. Viglietta is a beautiful racing car from Playforever that helps kids to improve their motor skills and creativity. And most importantly, it can be a decorative object on a shelf or desk when not playing with it.


This toy car personifies freedom and Italian style. It comes in three styles, suitable for children of +1 year olds.

Dimensions: 14 x 7.5 x 5 cm

Candylab Pioneer 4x4 wooden car 

The perfect car for the little adventurers at home. Pioneer is a wooden toy car from Candylab Cars that comes with a magnetic canoe at the top, ready for a road trip to the lake!

The Pioneer is a mini-learning tool that will improve your child’s motor skills and it’ll teach how to adventure properly - when not on the road, this wooden toy car is the perfect addition to your shelf.

Note: The canoe is a detachable accessory that comes with the wooden car. You could either take it off or leave it if you’re going to be around your child.

Dimensions: 18.7 x 9.6 x 7.6

Pull-along white sheep from Meier Germany

This cute white sheep is a pull-along toy that will encourage the development of motor skills and coordination of your child. It is made with sheep fur and leather and is also suitable as a sensory stimulation toy.


It comes with a red cord with a ball for towing. Suitable for children mastering the art of the first steps, and when the playing time is over, it’ll decore your child’s bed.

Dimensions: 23 x 13 x 15 cm

While toy cars are a great way for your children to learn and grow while also enjoying themselves, choosing an age-appropriate car is important. Only some cars are suitable for 1-year-olds.

When choosing a toy car for toddlers, pay attention to the parts involved.

For toddlers, choosing simple, sturdy cars with rounded corners and no small or detachable parts is best.

Look for toy cars that move easily and roll around smoothly. Cars without many specs, such as bright lights, or sound, will stimulate the imagination and encourage more role-play.