As a new mum or a mother, there’s always this hype about
your child’s first birthday. Whether you celebrate it or not you have that
memory of his/her first birthday and how it was marked or remembered. For me,
having your baby’s first birthday should not be an overwhelming thing, i know
your baby first birthday is bound to be special and that is why both parents
should pray for the child or children( in case of multiple children) and take
them to church if the circumstance permits. Then if you are throwing a party
afterwards or having a small intimate gathering of invited guest and family
here are some tips to keep that day memorable without overwhelming yourself or
child.
- Keep
it simple, invite neighbours, relatives, fellow parents and close friends
because too many strange faces may scare your child, i mean you want a happy
baby for those pictures. And let the party be short 1-2 hours maximum.....you
don’t want to get your baby and other children cranky otherwise you may end up
having a bunch of crying babies. Food made should be friendly for children most
preferably small chops or biscuits, sandwiches, ice cream, etc. And then rice or
swallows for the adults.
- Small
party with fewer decorations: This is the best at this age, no need for mature
party themes, and go for cartoon characters, hanging paper toys like planes,
use party hats for added colour.
- Party
Venue: I say celebrate in your home, either indoor or with canopy
outside...Remember how your first birthday party was from the pictures shown to
you, it was always at home. But if your home or compound is not big enough, you
can use an amusement park or child play space or a restaurant but i tell you
doing it at home save cost and it makes your child more comfortable since he is
familiar with the environment. That is why i suggest less crowd by keeping it
simple.
- Activities
to get the children invited engaged:
Dancing competition with candy for winners, guessing nursery rhymes, ask
someone it could be a friend or family member posing as the mc to read or sing
the nursery rhyme
Safety
Tips for the Party
Keep all breakables away
Clear the home of anything children can ingest that will
harm them
Create a play space and keep toys there so that you can
see the children playing with them
After party sterilize the toys, wash the ones that are
stuffed with cloth
Don’t
forget
Bake cake for baby it will make her picture even more
colourful, then you can serve cupcake to guest.
Buy baby a special gift here are some ideas; Building
blocks, push toys like the sit to stand baby walker or the push wagon, toy
phone, toys with sounds, teddy bears.
Give guest children souvenirs like a fancy bag with story
book and cupcakes or back to school essentials
