Party Planning for your child's 1st birthday

Your child will be 1 year old in just a short time. You have been watching your child grow up. You have bought him or her many different types of toys, some educational toys but mostly cute play toys that they enjoy. They have discovered cartoons and you can just tell which ones they like. Take my daughter for example she loves her a Elmo doll. When she sees Elmo her eyes light up and she give the biggest smile in the world.

Us as parents know what our child likes. We love our child and want them to have a good time. The 1st birthday is as much for the parents as the child but you still want to go with a theme your child will enjoy. Here is a list of some of the most common themes for your child's 1st birthday:

• Baby Einstein
• Barney
• Care Bears
• Curious George
• Elmo
• Sesame Street 1st
• Thomas Train
• Winnie the Pooh

Party Planning Considerations

You want your child's first birthday to be rememberable. Make sure to take lots of pictures and video so you can show your child how much everyone loved them. It is not only a time to celebrate your child's accomplishments but also your accomplishments for raising the best child in the world.

Young children have a short attention span and some get upset if too many new things are happening around them. Plan the time of the party around your child's nap time. In the early afternoon right after their regular nap time is an ideal time. Keep the party short, around 2-3 hours. If you plan your party for longer than that make sure you set up a nap room for all those tired kids. Keep the guest list simple and invite only the closest friends and family. Consider providing healthy snacks for all the little children.

Party Planning Ideas

A fun idea is to bake your child a cake just for her. Right after you have served cake to all your guests. Spread out a table cover in the middle of the room. Place the cake in the middle of the tablecover and your child in front of the cake. Let your child dive in and make a mess. It is a fun and cute idea. Get a lot of pictures of the event to add to the family album.