Among the best toys for one-year-olds, in my opinion, are extra-personalized toys. They can be made to order, like these lovely inclusive dolls, or customized according to kid’s likings and unique personality.
I always make custom busy-boards to order. First, I believe that each kid deserves his own board, made to his or her likings. Second, because I’m thrilled to come up with new designs every time – it never gets boring. Third, because I love how each busy-board I make gets its own name and story.
![457f2-buddy2bbusy2bboard2bfor2btoddler best toys for one-year-old busy board](https://easybusyboards.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/457f2-buddy2bbusy2bboard2bfor2btoddler-769x720.jpg)
Buddy board
So I met this one-year-old guy named David the other day. A bit of a chubby angel, funny as hell and with a truckload of charisma. We instantly got along and had a really good day spent together.
I was so happy to make this board for him. A loaded busy board is a perfect one-year-old toddler toy. Because one-year-olds are just marvelous, bless their hearts. They stand up, and then they’re unstoppable. I once counted how many efforts to unlock one especially sturdy lock Emir made in a day. It was over 200.
![63c90-buddy2bbusy2bboard2bfor2bboy2bbaby2bplay a one year old baby playing with a bright activity board](https://easybusyboards.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/63c90-buddy2bbusy2bboard2bfor2bboy2bbaby2bplay.jpg)
And as I and David’s mom get along really well, I felt extremely comfortable to come up with any design. Even the craziest one. And David obviously wouldn’t mind.
So I had this board sized about 12×20 inches and several elements at hand. The red and white palette is an homage to my first Control Panel Board. It is bright and dynamic, I love how it pops into the room.
And I like the chevron pattern. A lot. I really enjoyed how all the Pinterest was bursting with it couple years ago. So I started with a single chevron zigzag… and gotcha! The teeth! All best toys for one-year-old, in my opinion, have eyes. So the eyes had to follow. And before I even knew it, I was making a Buddy Board.
Sorry chevron, maybe next time, I’m really looking forward to though!
A process, step-by-step
LOVELY!
IT HAS ITS MOJO
![12eee-buddy2bbusy2bboard2bactivity2bboard2bfront best toys for one-year-old activity board with latches and handles](https://easybusyboards.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/12eee-buddy2bbusy2bboard2bactivity2bboard2bfront-300x300.jpg)
![457f2-buddy2bbusy2bboard2bfor2btoddler best toys for one-year-old busy board](https://easybusyboards.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/457f2-buddy2bbusy2bboard2bfor2btoddler-300x300.jpg)
![2de0f-buddy2bbusy2bboard2bactivity2bboard2bin2bplayroom 2de0f-buddy2bbusy2bboard2bactivity2bboard2bin2bplayroom](https://easybusyboards.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/2de0f-buddy2bbusy2bboard2bactivity2bboard2bin2bplayroom-300x300.jpg)
![IMG_5547 IMG_5547](https://easybusyboards.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_5547-300x300.jpg)
![IMG_5546 busy board for one-year-old](https://easybusyboards.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_5546-300x300.jpg)
![IMG_5545 busy board](https://easybusyboards.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_5545-300x300.jpg)
David loves his new buddy! He even tried to feed him. Ain’t little kids just the best empaths? The board looks amazing in his play space, too. Why the busy-boards are just the best toys for one-year-old? Because it’s also a statement piece, and a failproof solution to brighten up the playroom. Always.
Oh, David, you’re the apple of my eye, have fun! As you’re the sweetest chubby guy I ever met. See you soon!
Want to order a busy-board for a cool kid in your life? Feel free to shoot me a message via Twitter, Instagram or email.