Baby's First Party: 5 Ways to Make It Special

Admit it, this day is more for you than for him. Here are some tips to help make it special for the whole family.

By Amanda Kingloff

Put your baby's cute face on the invitation. Have her hold a sign that says "It's my birthday."

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Keep the theme young. Simple, age-appropriate decor such as barnyard animals, music, or teddy bears works best.

Put your baby in his birthday suit. Decorate a simple one-piece T-shirt with stamped-on letters and your child's handprint in paint.

Make it fun for the adults too. Set up a crafting table and have each guest decorate a card for your baby's future birthdays. Every year, she can open a card that was made at her first party.

Serve dessert in recycled baby-food jars. Chocolate mousse, ice cream, or chocolate pretzel rods are all good options.

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jeparlebaleine wrote:

There is only one first birthday and it's up to you to make it special. Be sure to get the best tips and tricks to keep the day running smoothly so you'll create an event for everyone to remember! Visit 1st Birthday Party Ideas at http://www.1stbirthdaypartyideas.org

5/4/2012 03:55:58 PM Report Abuse

cindy1070 wrote:

Recently I took my son to a birthday where they had a tv playing a musical show made from pictures of the child's 1st year. It had a storyline showing the baby grow up from a newborn to the first tooth, first smile, first crawl and it had music with special effects and a personalized Happy Birthday song. It was done professionally from Smiling Snaps and was so touching! I am doing the same for my kid's upcoming birthday and keep the DVD as a keepsake for my son to see when he grows up!

10/9/2009 09:52:09 AM Report Abuse