Our tips for organizing baby's first birthday!
Oh, joy, the apple of your eye is celebrating its very first birthday! This date also symbolizes your entry into parenthood and therefore deserves a celebration worthy of the name. Charlie Crane shares with you all his secrets for blowing out that first candle calmly and joyfully.
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Is it worth it to organize a one-year anniversary?
Of course! Even if your child is still small and does not realize everything, he will still notice the festive atmosphere and the presence of his loved ones, gathered for him. This holiday is also significant for you as a parent and will help create beautiful memories for your family photo album.
When should you organize your baby's birthday?
We advise you to plan this party on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon at snack time, after a nap. Your child should be fit enough to see the world, eat a piece of cake, open gifts... and play with wrapping paper.
How many people to invite?
You can invite your family, friends or the parents of the nursery as you wish.
Keep in mind: your child will be more comfortable in a calm environment with faces they already know. Your home is still the best place to organize this party, because your child will be more reassured in familiar territory. From a practical point of view, the house is also ideal, because you will have your changing table and everything you need for changing at your fingertips.
Our advice: the objective of this first birthday is not to organize a thunderous bamboche, but to have a successful party with your loved ones, so without stress or tears!
Where can you find decorations for your birthday?
Who says party, says decoration. You can choose a theme (marine, pirate, magic, animals, circus...) or simply a few guiding colors. We've found some great ideas on Pinterest to inspire you. We also listed three sites for you to find beautiful decor. Think of balloons that will always entertain the little ones madly:
What menu should you plan for a birthday snack?
Obviously, we don't ignore the cake, to adapt to the age of your child. We say goodbye to hard elements such as nougatine or caramel. And hello soft cookies, mousses, compotes, small boudoirs... Think of the blowing candle that will fascinate your baby. Plan low-sugar drinks for the little ones and a few glasses of champagne for the big ones, soft drinks for mothers-to-be... Add fruits, compotes, savory snacks. Beware of sugar and candies, not recommended for toddlers. You are now ready.
What activities should you plan for a one-year-old baby?
The treasure hunts will be a little later... In the meantime, baby will especially need your arms and you. You can plan nursery rhymes to sing and mimic, small activities such as finger painting, modeling clay, salt dough, construction games. If you have one, you can even use an animator or a babysitter. Nickel for a little puppet show!
What gifts to give a one-year-old baby?
Gifts adapted to their age group of 12-18 months: wooden toys, small towers to stack, construction games, a carrier, books, a small dinette... Do not hesitate to guide those around you so as not to end up with twelve thousand new stuffed animals. If you send an invitation, you can even add a link to some gift ideas. Guests are bound to come with their arms full, so you might as well make it easy for them while being sure to receive what you really want and need.
