Who To Invite

Suggestions on party planning ideas for your baby about who to invite are simple…invite family and close friends.   Having a 1 year old is work all by its self…factor in more young ones, siblings, food, drinks, activities, and CLEAN UP…don’t overwhelm yourself with too many guests.

You will also want to make sure the parents are there with their little ones. Keep the number of guests manageable, think about how much space you have to work with, and how much food and preperation you will need.

Choosing Date & Time

The weekend is going to be the best first birthday party idea for the day of your party. These two days usually work best for most parents. Make sure to get invitations out, and follow up on the RSVP. It will be so much better if you know how many guests will be there. Before choosing a time here are some factors to consider…Are you feeding them a meal or just some good snacks.

Times between 11am-1pm and 4pm-6pm are lunch and dinner times. So if you want to do snacks and cake then choose times around that. You will want to pick a time of day that your child has napped and is ready to go.

Also keep the party short..

1 to 1 1/2 hours…as you already know their attention span isn’t ready for a 2-3 hour party

Choosing Location

The babies 1st birthday party ideas location should be at your home, a park, or a place that they are very familiar with. If it is really new, and isn’t age appropriate, your child and all the young guests will be distracted and possibly stressed out. As you know your little ones love to eat…If you are going to have it at your house I would suggest an inside/outside party so food can be carried around outside. This will keep the mess on the floor minimal.

Advantages of having the party at home is having all your supplies at home, and that comfortable environment for your child. Disadvantages are having to clean your house twice, possible food and drink damage to your floor, space limitations.  A park close to your home is a great idea. They are free or low cost, and there are usually slides and swings, and grass for the kids to play on.

A great tip from first birthday party ideas is to remember to have a backup plan just in case the weather doesn’t cooperate!

Keep in mind that the child won’t remember this party, but make sure to take pictures. They will enjoy looking at the pictures of their first birthday party.

If you are having trouble deciding on a theme for your one year old then 1st Bday Themes  will give you some perspective  and help you make that decision! 

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