Choosing a Party Theme for Baby’s First Birthday

If you are getting ready to have your baby’s first birthday party and are stumped for a theme, here are some suggestions:

• Were there any special toys your child particularly loved during his or her first year, such as a teddy bear or special doll? If so, you could use the toy as a theme.
• The number “1″ is a very popular theme for this age!
• The child’s first initial is also another popular theme, and could be along the lines of having an Alphabet party.
• A favorite color could also be a theme to build your party around.
• I have seen some really unusual themes, such as a Tiffany’s store theme or antique car theme. They can be seen as giving a classic, vintage feel or something a bit more upscale for your party … depending on your plans of course!
• People often combine a child’s christening with his or her first birthday party. Although these are two separate events, there can be a joint theme.
• A favorite character, such as Baby Einstein, would also be an appropriate theme for a first birthday party.

• Other themes to center a party around could be Flower, Princess, Bubbles, Bouncy Balls, Polka Dot, or Cupcake.
• Birthday in a Box has a very good selection of first birthday themes you can build a party around, as does Celebrate Express.

• Have a look around your child’s room and notice what he or she adores as far as activities, books, shows, classes, or anything you think is just adorable. Somewhere in that mix lies the perfect first birthday party theme!