I need some great first birthday party ideas and some adorable first birthday party attire for a little boy. Any suggestions? I am a recent follower, but a huge fan! Thanks! -Emilie
Congratulations on the upcoming first birthday for your little guy! I’m sure you realize most one year-olds need nothing more than a lick of cupcake frosting and an empty box to play with, but I adore kid parties and think they can be a lot of fun for everyone gathered to share in the occasion. I hope some of these ideas help you plan a fun and memorable party for you all. –Christina
A COLOR THEME
When my son turned one, I decided to build a theme around a single color: in our case it was “red” because we had loads of red toys, balls and stuffed animals which cut down on the need to buy very much. The party favors included homemade red play dough and if I had known about Chase Dreams or Lil Scribblers, I would have definitely asked them to make me a special order of their recycled crayon favors in red.
When my son turned one, I decided to build a theme around a single color: in our case it was “red” because we had loads of red toys, balls and stuffed animals which cut down on the need to buy very much. The party favors included homemade red play dough and if I had known about Chase Dreams or Lil Scribblers, I would have definitely asked them to make me a special order of their recycled crayon favors in red.
A NAUTICAL THEME
For even more cool boy party ideas, check out the amazing printable party decor from Paper & Cake. With just some color ink in the printer and card stock, you can have great quality party decorations for little money. You’ll find themes like race car , construction and outer space, though I especially love their Sail Away nautical themed kids party printables which would be perfect for a summer birthday. A crisp white shirt and the adorable printable sailor’s hat, and he’d be all set.
For even more cool boy party ideas, check out the amazing printable party decor from Paper & Cake. With just some color ink in the printer and card stock, you can have great quality party decorations for little money. You’ll find themes like race car , construction and outer space, though I especially love their Sail Away nautical themed kids party printables which would be perfect for a summer birthday. A crisp white shirt and the adorable printable sailor’s hat, and he’d be all set.
BUILDING BLOCK THEME
CMP go-to blog for great craft ideas, Make and Takes, recently featured cute birthday party themes. Some are definitely geared for the older child, but this Building Block party is super adorable and age appropriate.
CMP go-to blog for great craft ideas, Make and Takes, recently featured cute birthday party themes. Some are definitely geared for the older child, but this Building Block party is super adorable and age appropriate.
And whatever your party theme, if you’d like your son to wear his age all day, check out these shirts from Simply Colors, which can be personalized with his name too. Some of our other favorite “I’m this many” tees come from Resa Design.
ROCK N ROLL THEME
For a different take on the “prince/princess” look for a first birthday, check out the cool rock star romper at Psychobaby. After all, he is a little rock star, right? (And psst…moms of girls: Look at all the great rock star children’s clothes we found for a
mom with a little girl, recently.)
mom with a little girl, recently.)
DECOR IDEAS
Our Editor Liz had a lovely idea for remembering the day in a special way: she set out a matted picture of her daughter, with the glass removed from the frame, and asked her guests to sign the matte. It’s a lovely way to remember a very special milestone in your son’s life. (Doodlebook Frame shown.)
I also adore how this mama took photographs from her daughter’s first year and turned it into a gorgeously touching Animoto video. (Edited to add: the video is no longer online.) I’d set the video to play on a loop throughout the party and let guests spend a few moments watching the year flash by. Put a journal near the video so they can share one of their favorite memories with him that year, and you’ll have an amazing keepsake to pass on to him someday.
[top photo: #1 candle from Modern Lola]
I remember my little boys 1st birthday party, we too picked a theme although it was blue and we bought some play dough too. It was a real treat, considering my little man won’t remember his first birthday i am still happy we did it though because that memory will live on forever. There are some great ideas there.
Very cute! I love the racecar serving tray