Baby Turns 1 – A 1st Birthday Party Celebration!

A baby’s first birthday is a milestone to treasure. Growth and development happen so quickly in those early years that it’s worth a special celebration. Planning a first birthday is easy to do, and any party planner at a party supply store will be happy to help.

Themes for celebrating your baby’s first birthday can include multiple characters with the number 1. Simple characters, one color, or another party theme can also be used if your baby displays a favorite. Pink is very popular for girls and any shade of blue is ideal for boys.

A tradition at many first birthday parties is to let the baby break your cake. They get their own cake, whether big or small, it’s up to you and how much mess you want to clean up. Putting the cake on their high chair tray and letting them pick it up with their own hands is entertaining. The first sugaring and icing test can prove to be a great photo opportunity for any guest. It is recommended to remove important clothing at this point!

Create a special scrapbook for the baby to remember his party. Cut out a piece of wrapping paper from each gift to paste on a page. Add a paragraph about who she was and what she contained. Special notations of how long it took baby to open the gift are fun to read when they get older.

When sending thank you notes, include a photo of the baby with the cake and icing squashed on his face. The image will be treasured for years, whether received by a friend or family member. The image also works well at high school graduations and weddings and gets a lot of laughs.