1st Birthday Party

A child’s first birthday party usually doesn’t involve anybody outside of the family. However, if you have any friends whom have kids that regularly play with your child then you might want to schedule a birthday play date with them along with some nearby family members.

A child’s first birthday usually doesn’t involve a theme but if you wish to involve one, then perhaps the theme could be the number one itself. Another idea is to choose one of the child’s favorite toys to use as a theme.

Choose a location that is comfortable and familiar to your child to celebrate their birthday at. Some of these places might include your own home, a park or playground or family members home where your child may have spent a lot of time.

One year olds are really not up for all day parties so it’s a good idea to keep it short. Just a couple of hours should fine. Most people find that morning parties are best for one year olds because this is usually when they are at their best behavior.

First Birthday Party Invitations

A child’s first birthday party invitation should not have to be too elaborate or expensive for that matter. You can purchase these birthday invitations or simply make them on your own. One good idea is to cut paper into the shape of a big number one, cut out and paste a small photo to the card and tape a birthday candle to it. Write “Look Who’s Turning 1!” on the card along with the date, time and location on the back. Simple and affordable.

A 1st Birthday Indoor Party Decorations

First Birthday party decorations can be as simple as cutting out different sized and multiple colored number ones and hanging them around the room. A few stuffed dolls around the room make for a play full environment for the child or other children who have come to the party. You can hand a streamer or banner that says “Happy 1st Birthday” and then have each guest sign it as memorabilia for the child’s future memories.

First Birthday Fun And Games

For a child’s first birthday, fun and games does not have to be ruled out. Children love attention and a great way to give them that at this age is to sit with them and read to them a new children’s book.

You can also have a pull string piñata made instead of the typical piñatas that involve swinging a stick. Imagine the look on a one year old’s face as a bunch of candy comes falling out of what appears to be a toy as they pull the string.

If multiple children are available, you can have them all sit in a big circle and roll a ball back and forth. Or you can simply have a ‘free play’ area where they can play and have fun. Other ideas include wagon rides, play houses made of boxes or finger painting.