For my daughter'st first birthday, we got her a rocking horse and a few small things. But that wasn't the most important part of what we gave her. I thought that no one remembers their first b-day, and rarely do we get gifts that last very long, so my husband and I had all of our family members that live close to us write small letters to her telling her what they remember most about when she was born, her first year and all her 'firsts' and how much they love her...some were from great-grandparents that might not be around too much longer. I have them in a keepsake box with some of her birthday party decorations that I will give her when she is old enough to appreciate it. I thought that was a neat idea!