| A first birthday party is always special occasion for | | | | as they may divert your attention from your child. Try |
| the child as well as family members. It is a party which | | | | to plan a few simple activities which may include |
| is remembered and cherished forever. Some people | | | | singing along to children's music or easy to play |
| spend too much time and money when putting | | | | children's games. |
| together the first birthday party for their child. If you | | | | Do not arrange the first birthday party when they are |
| take the time consider your child's interests and | | | | too tired. A dinner party in the evening may work well |
| organize ahead of time you can avoid this happening | | | | for both you as well as your baby. When inviting |
| to you. Here are few suggestions so you can hold the | | | | guests with children you should ask what time they put |
| party in your house so you can have time to have fun | | | | their child to bed. This will better help you plan a time |
| while not breaking the bank. | | | | for the party when all the children can enjoy the |
| When making the guest list for your party, try to keep | | | | festivities. |
| the number of guests to a minimum. You will also want | | | | When planning your child's party, avoid serving foods |
| try to keep the number of people who your child does | | | | which pose a choking hazard such as popcorn and |
| not already known to a minimum. This is because | | | | nuts. Instead, serve items such as finger sandwiches |
| children who are one year old have "stranger | | | | and chopped fruit. These are much safer food |
| awareness". This means they are uncomfortable | | | | selections which can be enjoyed by both the adults |
| around new people until they get to know them first. | | | | and children at attending your child's party. |
| You want your child to enjoy their party, so keep them | | | | Plan ahead of time for the type of decorations you |
| from having to adjust to new people and being | | | | want to have at your child's party. Some good choices |
| overwhelmed by having too many people around will | | | | are brightly colored or themed sets of party |
| help. Having fewer guests will also help you save on | | | | accessories and decorations. Most part supply stores |
| the amount you are spending on the party. | | | | will sell all of the items you need such as invitations, |
| When deciding who to invite to your child's first | | | | balloons, streamers, tablecloths and other items as |
| birthday party, try to invite only close friends, relatives | | | | sets. Purchasing your party supplies in this manner can |
| and neighbors to the party. This will help ensure your | | | | save you both time and money. |
| list consists of the people your child is the most familiar | | | | With all these plans in mind, you can arrange the first |
| with in their lives. | | | | birthday party of your one year old child. Your child's |
| One of the best ways to make your little one happy | | | | party can be really fun as well as memorable for |
| on their first birthday is to give them as much attention | | | | years to come. |
| as possible. Try not to plan too many party activities | | | | |