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1st Birthday Theme Ideas

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1st Birthday Party

A 1st birthday theme party is in my opinion the most special of birthdays and it really is your chance to show off your gorgeous baby and how he or she has developed and grown.

However, a birthday party for this age group can be quite overwhelming for them. All that noise, all those new faces and all that attention can be quite scary. So my advice is to not go overboard.


Keep the birthday party fun and simple.

So whether it's a party for a 1st birthday boy or girl, just follow this way and let me show you what you can do…..

This may be your first every birthday party that you have organized and so it may all seem a bit daunting. Trust me though, you really don't need to do anything fancy as the main attention will be on your child and not on the decorations!

Top Tip:...Keep the party length to no more than 2 hours maximum and try and fit it around nap and meal times.

1st Birthday Theme Invitations

There are many shops with ready made 1st Birthday Theme party invitations icon but you can also make your own and it's not difficult.

Your invitations could go something like this:

Little X is turning 1
It's time to celebrate and have some fun
We'll clap and dance and sing and play
So I hope you make this special day.
Mums and dads can come with you
And don't forget a diaper too!

  • Write the details on a square piece of paper and then fold it just like you would a cloth diaper. Secure with a small safety pin. Simple but cute.

  • Write the invite on a plain luggage label and tie to the end of a rattle or other small baby item.

  • Write the details on a plain wooden building block and tie with a ribbon to represent a gift.

  • Decorate plain card invites with pictures of your baby or images cut out from magazines. Sprinkle with a little glitter and baby talc to give that nice fresh baby smell.
If making your own invites from scratch seems too much then go for a personalized 1st birthday invite icon. You can choose your design and wording so it is pretty much homemade!
Top Tip: Don't invite too many unfamiliar faces and try to keep the numbers quite small. Too much attention could lead to anxiety and fretfulness.

1st Birthday Theme Costumes

Your baby is never going to have so many photos taken of him/her so you want to make sure s/he looks as cute as can be. Baby costumes have never been so cute and you have a mammoth choice. How about these for starters:

BuyCostumes (US)Buy Costumes

Costume Discounters (US)

Fancy Dress Outfitters (UK)

Jokers Masquerade (UK)

1st Birthday Theme Party Decorations

Top Tip: Burst balloons are a choking hazard for children and babies. Make sure that you throw away broken balloons straight away. Babies will put anything in their mouths that looks bright and interesting so be on your guard.
  • Depending on whether you are having a particular first birthday theme, balloons and streamers always go down well with the younger kids but there is no need to over do it.
  • A special feature could be a growth wall whereby you have a frieze with photos of your child from birth to one. You could also highlight milestones such as first tooth, first step, and first word and so on.
  • Set up a soft play area and also a quiet room space for those that will need a nap or some quiet time.
  • Have an area/toys for toddlers.
  • Make sure you have a clean and safe space for heating up baby food and bottles and plenty of kitchen wipe!
Sesame 1st Birthday Balloon Bouquet
1st Birthday Balloon Bouquet
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1st Birthday Girl Decorating Kit
1st Birthday Decorating Kit
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Mickey's 1st Centerpiece Each
Mickey Centerpiece
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1st Birthday Theme party food

One year old don't eat that much and they don't have a hugely varied diet – adults do though! Therefore cater mainly for the grownups and any older siblings that will be at the party.

One year old are not tidy eaters so make sure you have a dedicated food area and try to avoid too many foods that are 'fun to play with' such as jelly.

If it is a nice day, it might be an idea to eat outside. Set up a big picnic rug so the kids can eat and move about as they wish. If the weather is cold or wet, you could still set up a picnic area in your house.

Top Tip: Some babies will have a mouthful of teeth and others maybe only one or two so make sure you cater for both.
  • Cupcakes
  • Cheese straws
  • Carrot and cucumber sticks
  • Bread sticks
  • Ice cream, fruit mousses, mini yoghurts
  • Shortbread Cookies
  • Cubes of cheese and fruit
  • Cake Ideas
    For something really simple, prepare a basic cake using a packet cake mix or my all-in-one cake recipe. and bake in a shaped tin. When cool, decorate it with frosting and smarties. So simple but so effective!
More kid party food ideas

1st Birthday Theme Games and Activities

  • Musical games
  • Nursery rhymes and songs
  • Peek a Boo
  • Clapping games
  • Name that Baby
    This is a game for the adults! Ask them in advance to bring a photo of their baby and of themselves as a baby and then see if you can guess at whose baby is whose.
  • Hand prints
    Have the baby guests make a hand print on a large sheet of paper and then have their parents write a few words for the birthday child. Roll it up and keep it safe until their 18th birthday!
Top Tip: Keep the party fairly low key and simple. Too much activity and change can be rather overwhelming and frightening for little ones.

1st Birthday Theme Party Favors

Other ideas:
Pink Elephants 1st Birthday Personalized Empty Favor Boxes
Personalized Favor Box
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Pink Rubber Ducj
Pink Rubber Duck

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