Remember that your baby doesn't really have any expectations whatsoever about his first birthday party. This birthday party is for you and your family and friends who are coming to "ooh" and "aah" over your wonderful one-year-old! A human life is so fragile, and none more fragile than the life of a new baby. A baby’s first birthday party is a milestone in any child's life.
Your baby’s first birthday party will be, without a doubt, more special to you than to your baby. Except for the cake and extra attention, your 12-month-old will likely view the entire birthday celebration as an unwelcome interruption of his playtime. So, with this in mind, the key to creating an enjoyable birthday ceremony is to make it memorable - for you! Remember, your baby doesn't really have any expectations whatsoever. The birthday party is for you and your friends and family who are all coming to "ooh" and "aah" over your wonderful one-year-old!
The first rule of thumb is to keep it SIMPLE, beginning with the food and decorations. You will want to allow yourself plenty of time to watch your told enjoying his FIRST Birthday ever, so organize the 1st birthday party so that you are not running around the kitchen washing dishes or other similar tasks. Whenever possible, have the birthday party in your home where the baby is most comfortable.
After the “keep it simple” rule for baby’s 1st birthday party, you will want to prepare the birthday party guest list. First, and foremost here – keep the number invited guest small. Most babies approaching one year old experience a double whammy of stranger and separation anxiety. Even a small guest list of only 10 could be overwhelming to your guest of honor, your Baby! Your safest bet is to invite only close family and friends.
Themes for baby’s 1st birthday party are frequently used to structure the 1st birthday party. But remember, although baby birthday themes can help you plan food, decorations and first birthday invitations, you should really limit the activities and games. Most one-year-old babies usually don’t have the skills or attention span needed to participate in the birthday party fun. Plus, you will probably have your hands full entertaining your baby’s guests while trying to monitor your cruising birthday babe!
Your baby’s 1st birthday is the most momentous birthday ever. You will need to be mindful and ensure you, or the “grandparents” don’t go overboard and turn the birthday theme into an overload. Keep the celebration short - many babies simply can't handle the sensory overload. You might want to limit the first birthday party to two hours so you do not risk baby birthday meltdown.
Since this is a very special baby birthday, you will want to make your personalized 1st birthday party invitations special and creative. Select from among our hundreds of baby birthday designs and themes, the “decorate” the cards with your own special wordings and images. Maybe even a photo of your birthday baby! First birthday party photo invitations are becoming very popular, since the photo birthday cards can be saved as a memento of the big event!
Regardless of the baby’s first birthday party theme, plan it so the baby and invited family and guests will enjoy and remember the special occasion! |
