Wonderful Ways To Celebrate a First Birthday
Your little one’s first birthday is a special event! While they may not remember it, you can still create precious memories to celebrate their first year of life. There are many simple and wonderful ways to celebrate the first birthday; here are just a few ideas.
Throw a Party at the Park
A themed birthday party at the park is a great way to celebrate a first birthday! You and your loved ones can enjoy nature while eating catered or home-cooked food. Parks tend to have great activities like playgrounds or sand pits where everyone can experience an evening filled with fun experiences for your little one to enjoy.
Do a Cake Smash Photoshoot
You can plan a cake smash photoshoot at home or have one professionally done at a studio—just make sure to prepare ahead of time. A cake smash photoshoot is a fun (and slightly messy) way to celebrate your child’s first birthday. It makes for adorable photos and an amusing experience. Your little one will certainly enjoy taking out some of their energy while smashing their cake and eating the tasty, sweet treat they get to have for their birthday.
Throw a Fun-Themed Birthday Party at Home
Hosting a themed birthday party at home is a pleasant and intimate way to ring in your little one’s first birthday! Select an appropriate theme like a tea party, Disney characters, rainbows, or pirates, and invite your friends and family over to enjoy an evening of activities and delicious food. You can also include activities for your guests’ children to enjoy, such as a bounce house, pony rides, cotton candy machines, and activity stations like slime making or painting.
Do a Ball Pit
A ball pit is a super fun activity for your child’s first birthday! If you have an energetic 1-year-old, a shallow ball pit is a great way to get them moving and leave them feeling amused and happy. This is an activity that your guests’ children can also enjoy if you plan on inviting friends over to help celebrate.
Hire a Face Painter
Hiring a face painter is an excellent way to get creative and celebrate. You can get adorable photos of your little one with cute face paint and have your own face painted to match! This is a great activity to include during a birthday party, especially if you want to have a bigger event.
Go to a Zoo
Visiting the zoo is a great way to incorporate learning and fun with your child’s special day. They get to observe and gently interact with majestic animals and enjoy some time in the sun while learning about them. Grab some ice cream afterward or enjoy a nice lunch to end your zoo day. You can even dress up your little one in a cute safari costume to capture some adorable photos.
Spending time with your little one and making the most of their day is ultimately the best way to celebrate. Consider these ideas when planning your little one’s birthday.
Photo – Amponsah Nii Davidson
