Take advantage of our advice to make your baby’s first birthday party a breeze. With a little extra planning ahead of time, this will be a sweet occasion full of adorable birthday decorations and activities. From invites to banners to cupcake toppers and more, we have everything you’ll need to throw a memorable first birthday party.
1st Birthday Party Ideas
At its core, a first birthday is a celebration for the parents. That’s because your special guest is too young to really appreciate your lavish celebrations, but that doesn’t mean you can’t go all out. After all, you survived the emotional rollercoaster that is a baby’s first year.
Whether you want to throw a grand party or keep things small and intimate, picking a theme may help make the event feel even more unique. It’s also essential for staying on track. Knowing that the party will revolve around mermaids, trucks, or whatever theme you choose will aid you in making decisions regarding food, décor, and invites, among other things.
Birthday Theme Ideas
The good news is that there are so many exciting themes to pick from when it comes to a first birthday. Here’s a pro suggestion to help you narrow down your options: Consider matching the party theme to the nursery motif for your child. Isn’t there a reason you went with that theme in the first play?
It appeals to you. But the true benefit is that it streamlines planning because you’re already comfortable with the style — and what new parent isn’t all about convenience? Another advantage of deciding on a nursery theme is that it allows them to be creative. You’re likely to have a lot of complementary decor already, which will save you money and waste.
The Circus
A circus theme is unbeatable for a fun birthday party theme, with bright colors, animals, clowns, and face-painting. The circus conjures up so many activities and ideas, making it an excellent pick for any birthday child.
A circus theme requires a lot of decor. Colorful cones, banners, tassels, and balloons will easily identify your party place. Include a circus-themed cake and a dress-up theme for some charming birthday photos.
Jungle
Children at this age are learning everything about the fascinating animals of the jungle, making it the ideal party theme. This theme can easily become one of the best birthday parties for your toddler, with games and activities as well as animal party favors.
With animal face helium balloons peeking through the vegetation, transform your party room with paper leaves and vines. Children will enjoy playing animal charades and sleeping lions, and a jungle-themed cake and leafy paper plates are easy to come by.
Under the Sea
Because it’s so widely available and offers so many ideas, this is one of our favorite party packages. There are so many unique creatures to include in your under the water activities and decor, from mermaids to dolphins.
Twisting blue and green crepe across your walls and ceiling will alter your birthday party location in an instant. Make paper fish and scatter them around the room, then let the youngsters take turns hitting a dolphin-shaped piata. This is a great subject for food preparation; why not make your cake seem like an octopus by using jelly worms as tentacles?
