The first Birthday marks an important milestone for your little girl. Just a year ago you were getting ready to welcome a newborn into your life, now you are chasing them all over the place. While her first Birthday party will not be one she remembers, it will be a special event for you and your family. Do your best to make this a fun experience for you and not a stressful one.
Plan the party according to the Birthday girl's nap schedule, this way you don't have a fussy one year old for the party. Presents and Cake are best done early, before she gets too worn out.
Give the Birthday girl her own mini cake to rip apart. This is not only fun for her, it is fun to watch.
Does the Birthday girl have any siblings? If she does, keep them in mind. Especially younger children tend to feel left out for this event. Allow them to help plan for the party and include them as much as possible.
First Birthday Party Theme Ideas for Girls
If you are looking for a theme, here are some popular ideas:
- Princess
- Care Bears
- My Little Pony
- Winnie the Pooh
- Flowers
- Butterflies
- Zoo Animals
- Minnie Mouse
- Dora
- Nursery Rhymes
First Birthday Party Ideas and Activities
Times Capsule – Have everyone bring something to stick in a time capsule for the Birthday girl to open when she turns 18.
Scrapbook – Do you have a scrapbook started or plan to start one? If you do, this would be a great opportunity for a few pages. Have your guests write down a few words for the Birthday girl, whether it is hopes for their future or a silly story they have of her. Then take pictures of your guests with the Birthday Girl, so you can add the two together later to create some fun memories for your little girl.
Build a wish Bear – Buy a build a bear at your local craft store, stuffing and red material. Cut out a bunch of hearts from your material. Your guests can write down a wish for the Birthday girl and stuff it into the bear. The wishes can also be written in a scrapbook or journal for your daughter to read when she gets older.
Slide Show – Create a slide show of the Birthday girl's first year. You can make slide shows easily on your computer and everyone can view them on your tv.
1st Birthday Signature Plate – Have your guests sign a Birthday Plate for the Birthday Girl.
Present Ideas for a First Birthday
- Mini Jumpy Castle
- Rocking Chair
- Rocking Horse
- Hard Back Books
- Simple Wooden Puzzles
- Photography Session
- Music Player
