1st Birthday Party Ideas

A child's first birthday is one of the most exciting. 1st birthday party ideas should focus not only on fun for the child but for the adults that will be at the party as well. The adults will remember the party for years to come and the child will be able to look back at the pictures or videos of the party for a visual reminder of the love that was put into the party.

Choosing a Theme for your 1st Birthday Party

First birthday party ideas can be difficult if your child isn't making his or her preferences known yet. An excellent theme for a boy or a girl at this age is ‘You’re #1’. You can make the cake in the shape of the number one and purchase balloons in the same shape as well.

Activities for Children at a first Birthday Party

At this age most children are easily entertained. You can provide non toxic paint and card stock and have each toddler put his or her prints on paper(s) with their name on it. This can serve as both an activity and a memory book of the party. Punch holes in the paper and place each in a binder along with pictures of the children making their prints. Extras can be sent home as party favors.

Activities for Adults to do at a childs 1st Birthday Party

Adults will be a big part of this first birthday and you don’t want them to feel left out. While the children are enjoying their craft time have the adults write about the #1 guest of the party. These can then be added to the binder along with the handprints. You can also have fabric markers and shirts in sizes twelve – twenty-four months available. Guests can then decorate a shirt for the #1 guest of honor.
Simple 1st birthday party ideas are the best. The children are still easily entertained and overstimulation is likely to be stressful instead of fun.