Checklist of Your Kid’s First Birthday Party

Congratulations! Your little is one—and you’ve all survived the first year of parenthood.

14:15 22 July 2020

It’s time to celebrate and go gaga. After several months of sleepless nights, feeding, changing the diapers, it's finally time to plan your child's first birthday party. It takes a lot to raise a kid and plan it’s first birthday party. Have you ever wondered how to plan a first birthday party if you are a first time parent or need proper guidance because you messed it up last year? This guide will help you through the journey of 1st birthday planning. Here is the complete checklist!

 

Set a Budget

 

The first and foremost thing while planning your kids birthday party is setting the budget. Decide the food, venue and everything within the budget. 

 

Time and Venue 

 

Hosting a party at home is cheap and enjoyable, but you'll have plenty to do later. So, if you don’t want to plan it at home then decide a venue within your budget. The venue is dependent on how many guests you have invited. The venue should fit all your guests. Of Course, the time will be the next thing which you can include in the invites.

 

Theme

 

By selecting a theme, you add a fun factor and get your child excited for their special day that they really love. Some of the theme ideas are: Car theme, Rainbow theme, Pink and Blue theme, Baby Shark, Mickey Mouse, etc. 

 

Create a Short Guest List

 

When it comes to birthday parties of kids, the first thing to keep in mind is the gathering of the people. Most children will be thrilled to have a huge guest list. Make sure you include a few people and the known faces. To keep your child happy, it is best to make their first birthday party an intimate gathering.

 

Invitation Card

 

Once you have the guest list ready and party venue done, it's time to create the invitation. When designing a first birthday invitation, think of something innovative and cool. You can go for personalised cards or even Ecards which you can send directly to your guest’s inbox.

 

Food

 

The next big step is deciding the menu. Well, here you have to be very careful because you will have little kids in the party. Make sure you keep everything subtle and simple. Avoid spices and allergy free food. Ask in advance if anyone is allergic to any kind of food. Food You Here are some ideas: veggie plate with dip fruit plate, sandwiches, pasta salad, cheese and crackers, cake or cupcakes ice cream, juice, milkshakes, etc.

 

Sports and activities

 

The next important thing to include in your kids birthday party is sports and activities. 

 

Entertain the birthday girl or the birthday boy and all her guests with a variety of first birthday games that friends of all ages can play. Some of the games to play are coloring pictures, dancing, etc.

 

Use a Cupcake for Smashing

 

Smash cakes or cupcakes are fun for all age birthday parties. You can also plan something like that to add a fun element in your celebration.

 

Cake

 

It’s your kids birthday and there is no chance you miss a cake. A cake is the main element of any celebration and especially when you are celebrating a birthday. You can buy a cake based on a theme or your kids favorite superhero or cartoon. There are a plethora of options available online. You can choose any flavor in any shape, size or design. Order online cake delivery in Bangalore, Delhi or any place you reside and get it delivered directly at your place.

 

Return Gift

 

Another thing to include in your kids birthday party is deciding the return gifts. It’s a trend to give return gifts to the guests present in the party especially the kids friend. So make sure you get the best one. Some of the best Gift Ideas are building blocks, Jigsaw puzzles, musical gifts, Clothes, etc.

 

So, these were the checklist to make your kids birthday super fun. If your kid is turning one, make sure to follow the above guide and you will have the best birthday party ever. Now relax and enjoy the party. You have put on your energy to make it successful. Happy celebrations!