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Celebrating Birthdays>
Birthday Party Planning
Planning Your Baby's First Birthday Party
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5. Party Activities and Entertainment
Deciding upon party activities for a 1st birthday is a tricky
affair. The guests are too varied in ages and likes to choose a
game or activity that will please everyone. And there are very few
activities that babies can participate in or even understand
what's going on. A better option is to provide for some
entertainment. You could hire a person dressed up as a cartoon
character or set up a photo booth providing instant photos of kids
in front of a 3D set or a giant cartoon cutout for example. A
'Lucky Dip' is also a great idea. Keep assorted little gifts in a
large box and let each kid pull out something from it. They get to
keep whatever they pull out, of course.
6. Party Favors
Kids love to receive gifts and even though you will be having kids
of different ages attending your party, you can still find good
party favors that are liked by kids of all ages. Things like
personalized towels, pencils and bags can be used by toddlers as
well as grown up kids. If you can, you may also choose to buy
different favors for different age groups. You can divide your
young guests into babies to toddlers, kids and teens. And since
there will be a lot of parents and grown ups at a 1st birthday
party, do think of a party favor for them. Doting grandparents,
aunts and uncles can be gifted photo keepsakes.
Some More Useful Tips:
1. Your baby would love to have Mamma and Papa all to himself and
the best gift you can give him is by giving him a lot of time (if
possible, take the day off from work). Take care of most tasks
earlier so that you have a lot of time on your hands for your baby
on his 1st birthday.
2. Make sure that there is no unnecessary excitement for the baby
before the party and he takes his usual naps and meals on time.
3. If at any point of time during the party, you feel that your
baby needs rest, excuse yourself or hand over the baby to any
other close relative (whom your baby is also close to) or baby
sitter and take him to a different room to rest and rejuvenate.
4. If your baby has a baby sitter who is invited to the party,
make sure to add some special touches to the party favors you give
her. You could also pack some of the cake in a disposable box and
send it for her family. Remember, she must be as excited as you
are about your baby turning one and now is the right time to show
your gratitude for the bond that she shares with your baby.
5. If the party is hosted at a place away from your home, pack
baby's supplies, disposable diapers, an extra change of clothes
should the baby spill something on his clothes, baby wipes and a
crib set if he needs to take rest.
6. Your baby might get over excited after the party ends and might
not calm down easily. Carry him in your arms and soothe him by
talking to him in a low voice or singing to him away from any
other noise. Gradually, he will fall asleep and wake up refreshed
the next morning.
7. Involve the baby when opening gifts the next morning. He might
be more interested in the colorful wrapping paper than the gifts
but it will all be a part of his 1st birthday fun!
8. Take photos and shoot this memorable day on film if possible.
Your baby might not understand what's going on around him but will
love to look at the photos and video for years to come and think
about what a great celebration his 1st Birthday Party had been!
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