1st Birthday Party

Themes & Decorations

Decorations

Have a 1st Birthday Plate, 1st Birthday Hat, 1st Birthday Napkin, 1st Birthday Cup and 1st Birthday Loot Bag for each guest at the table.
Keep things simple by using pastel streamers hung high so children can’t grab them.
Don't use balloons. Young children can choke on uninflated or popped balloons.
It is best not to use a tablecloth as young children can pull on them.
Invite guests to bring along their teddy bears, for a teddy bears picnic.
Add a “ Happy Birthday” Banner to finish.

Lots of noise may be frightening for some children.
Make sure your house is child proofs to prevent any accidents.
Take lots of photos and video footage that can be shown at your child’s 21 st birthday party!
Begin a scrapbook.

As one year olds are too young for organized games and activities, it is best to keep it simple.
You could blow bubbles.
Sing nursery rhymes or songs where everyone can join in.
Put plenty of toys out for guests to have free time flaying with them, or get guests to bring their own favourite toy/teddy bear etc. (Mention this on the invitation).

Birthday cake suggestion

A cake cut into the shape of a number 'one' with a number 1 candle, little cup cakes with teddy bears on top, or a cake in the shape of a teddy bear (these can be hired from cake specialty shops).
Mini sandwiches.
Various vegetable sticks.
Animal Crackers.
Orange and apple segments.
Miniature muffins.
Mini milk shakes such as banana or berry.