For us, wearing my son in an Ergo or Tula was a lifesaver at that age.

Cooking dinner, he really liked to hang out and smell spices from the spice rack.

Age 1 favorite toys included the magnadoodle, wooden trains, mini trampoline, DK books, watercolor paint, balls, cars, and really anything water/bubble related. He could pour soapy water in the sink or bathtub for ages...