The best toys for 1-year-olds inspire learning and creative play. See top gifts from Fat Brain, Fisher-Price, Mega Bloks and more.

Wondering how we know these toys are the real deal ... seeking the best gifts for one-year-old boys or the best gifts for one-year-old girls, this is a gender neutral winner.

To find the best educational toys for kids, we tested best-selling toys with our own kids and spoke with a child psychologist ...