It's hard to believe, but your friend's little one is turning one year-old and the parents are probably putting the finishing touches on their child's birthday celebration. A first birthday party is a wonderful festive occasion, but shopping for a baby on his birthday can be a difficult task. If you're not the kind of person that's in the know of the hottest baby gifts, a personalized present could be a great way to meet in the middle. You can choose something that the whole family can enjoy or something that can help the parents get through the tumultuous toddler years. Keep a few of these ideas in mind when you're shopping for baby birthday gifts.

1. Personalized picture frames. Over the course of the child's first year, you have probably snapped your fair share of pictures of him in a number of fun settings. A photo collage could be a fabulous present for a first birthday, and you can have your favorite snapshots placed into a frame that spells out his name. You can then carefully arrange your favorite photos for a stunning gift that the parents will be proud to display.

2. Personalized pajamas for kids. With the cold weather on its way, your friend's child will need a pair of pajamas to get through the season. A pair of personalized baby long johns is a great gift that comes in a number of colors to suit any taste. Best of all, the button-up back flap can be customized with the child's name or a special message of your choice. It could be a keepsake that could become a major part of his childhood, and your friends may just hold onto it for a long time.

3. A customized night light. Being afraid of the dark is a normal occurrence for children just entering their toddler years, so give the special guy a night light that is personalized with his initials across the side. This will help him get to sleep much easier, and the parents will surely appreciate the extra illumination when they go to check on him in the middle of the night.

A first birthday gift is as much a gift for the family as it is for the child, so keep personalized gifts in mind when this significant occasion rolls around.