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So you are searching for great 1 year old birthday party ideas. You’re in luck mama! This post will make planning your baby’s first birthday party SUPER simple.
Your child’s first birthday is a big deal. The first year (and the younger years) go by SO quickly. So it makes complete sense that you want your child’s first birthday to be an extra special day. A day you’ll never forget! This first birthday guest book is an adorable way of preserving the memories of this very special day.
You’re probably wondering what games or activities you should prepare, looking to discover great first birthday themes, and first birthday ideas to help make your first party a success.
Let this serve as your 1 year old birthday party planning guide. Grab your notebook and pencil and get ready to take some notes!
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1 Year Old Birthday Party Ideas
Themes for Boys
1. Wild One
This safari theme is a fantastic option for your little wild thing. Gather all the safari things- balloons, safari animals, and a fitting outfit! Here are some great accessories for your son’s first birthday!
2. Construction Party
Is your little dude all about trucks? Or if your husband is a carpenter, this is a super fun theme for your little boy! Here’s a little inspiration for you!
3. Fast One
This is such a fitting theme for the first year of your baby’s life. Don’t you think? Kids seriously do grow up so quickly. So enjoy every little moment! If this theme speaks to you, check out these adorable party must-haves below!
4. It’s the Big One
Surfs up! Decorate for the big day with surfboards and waves. How totally awesome are these additions?
5. One Happy Dude
This theme on your baby’s first birthday is sure to bring lots of smiles. The backwards hat complements the shirt so well.
Themes for Girls
Happy Beeday
Celebrate your baby girl’s first birthday with a happy beeday or excited to bee one theme.
There are so many precious bee accessories to decorate with.
Here are just a few of the cutest finds.
Sweet One
This is the theme I chose for my daughter’s first birthday.
Find all the yummy sweet treats and dress your little darling up in something fitting. We bought the outfit below and it is just as comfortable as it is adorable.
We served a variety of sweet treats to our guests. Donuts, cookies, cake, you name it.
Alice in Onederland
Isn’t this such a good one? Serve tea for your older guests, buy some yummy treats or finger food, and have the time of your life decorating with all the Alice in Wonderland items.
Once Upon a Time
Does your baby girl love princesses? If so, this theme is perfect for her first birthday. Break out all the fairy tale things!
One in a Melon
If you are planning a summer birthday, this theme is perfect! Especially if your baby loves watermelon. How sweet are the watermelon jars?
Activities
Dance Party
No matter the age of your guests, I guarantee they will appreciate a dance party.
This is an activity that is free and incredibly simple to set up.
You probably already have a Bluetooth speaker to connect to. If not, this one is water resistant and works great around water activities.
Sprinkler
This spinning turtle sprinkler is perfect for your one-year-old’s birthday party. Especially if your baby’s birthday is during the warmer months.
The kiddie guests will love that they won’t be able to predict which direction the water will be coming from.
This is something that you can break out for parties and some backyard fun. It is a backyard must-have!
Bounce House
Here is another party favorite. It is an investment, but it is totally worth it to have something fun and engaging around the house ready to break out.
We love using a bounce house for parties, playdates, and sunny days.
This bounce house is great for toddlers because it includes safety netting.
If you’re looking for activities that will excite the children and keep them busy, this is it!
Bubbles
You can’t go wrong with bubbles. They will forever be a hit.
I highly recommend setting up a bubble blower if you are having a dance party.
Or you could just sit out a few bubble tumblers. We LOVE no-spill bubbles. They’re the best for toddlers!
Sensory Table
Looking for more 1 year old birthday party ideas? Here is another great activity to amuse all the kiddies.
Set up a sensory table. You can make your own sensory table or buy one that is ready to entertain like this one.
Ball Pit
A ball pit is a toddler staple. So break out the ball pit for your baby’s first birthday.
First Birthday Guest Book
I love this idea. This is something I really wish I knew about when I planned my daughter’s first birthday.
Set up an area for guests to take their picture with a polaroid camera and write something sweet inside of this adorable guest book.
One of my friends did this and it was so special. What a great way to capture the memory!
Free Play
Don’t underestimate free play.
Whether you are hosting an indoor or outdoor party, you probably have tons of toys.
Let the littles just play with whatever their heart desires.
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