We have an October baby so similar situation in looking for suitable gifts for both Christmas and birthday that will last her a whole year .. last year we went with (this was off us and family) Ride on bike Trike with push handle Easel and paints/chalks/crayons Doll house Yoto Blocks/duplo Very small toy kitchen and Velcro fruit and veg Books Playhouse for the garden (set up last month and she’s absolutely LIVED in it)
Ball pit. Tuff tray. Toy kitchen. Garden toy like swing or rocker.