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Baby’s 1st Birthday Party Ideas
Your baby’s 1st birthday is a once in a lifetime event. Why not remember it with an extra special celebration!
If you are looking to host a party that is sure to go over well, check out the tried-and-true party ideas below.
This popular theme party can be prepared in less than a day, or in only a few hours for those high energy hosts!
Decorations
*Decorate with “1″ shaped items, especially if paired with favorite characters (Elmo, etc)
*Fill the room with stuffed animals
*Alphabet games
*Puzzles
*Primary colored numbers
Costumes/Attire
Create t-shirts with the #1 on them, or with the birthday boy/girl’s photo on it. Give each guest a t-shirt to wear, which also serves as a keepsake.
Activities
While activities are for the kids, adults will have to assist. Be sure to include activities that the adults will enjoy as well.
*Puppet show
*Baby 1st Bingo- create items baby just loves on the bingo card
*Guestbook with words to remember about why they are special *Remembering the first year- Post photos of special milestone events in baby’s life.
Invitations
Create a “1″ shaped invitation out of cardboard (like a board book) or construction paper. You can use a color copied photo of the birthday boy or girl as the front of the invitation.
Food & Drink
A great cake is shaped like a long, wavy caterpillar. Use primary colors for each connecting ball, and add licorice for the antennae along with jellybean eyes.
Have a wonderful Baby’s 1st birthday party!
About The Author Dee Schrock has put together hundreds of theme party tips and fun ideas for easy (and budget conscious!) party planning.
Visit her website http://www.fun-theme-party-ideas.com for tons of popular theme party ideas, including decoration, costume, game, and party drink ideas, as well as printable invitations.
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Some more ideas for types of party food to give to 1 year olds include:
* Yogurt
* Small cupcakes
* Bread sticks
* Cubes of soft cheese
* Plain biscuits (chocolate if you dare!)
* Small sandwiches