and we're out of town for a fam. emergency so no real access to a car or anything, short on funds... what should we do?
2006-10-23 17:37:37 · 19 answers · asked by realwoman422 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Buy her a small smash cake (under$5) & film or disposible cam. She will play in her cake for at least 10 min, you will get great pics too. Plus you can wait til you get home to get her some gifts, he won't know the diffrence. Just have fun
2006-10-23 17:41:39 · answer #1 · answered by notAminiVANmama 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i wouldnt stress yourself too much over this one. i agree with the first answer at the top. just bake some cup cakes or go buy some if youd like. it would probably be cheaper to buy the stuff and make your own though....
then all you have to buy is some film for a camera (if you already have one) or a disposable camera.
as for the presents.....you can always give them to her later on when the timing is better, and she will never know the difference, and niether will anyone else. a babys first birthday is special none the less, but really just for the parents and baby to enjoy together, because the baby will not really remember any of it anyways. once you get into the second and third year, then it becomes more important to invite people (grandparents, etc.) for a real birthday party. Use your imagination and think of fun stuff you and your baby can do together and take some good pictures. just dress up your baby real cute and let her have some fun, and get some pictures to remember the big day by! Good luck, and have fun! dont stress yourself over it sweetie, it will work out just fine.
2006-10-23 17:51:51 · answer #2 · answered by succubus_angel_666_777 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Congrats by the way...hasn't the first year just flown by? I know, my son turns 1 in 2 weeks and I can't believe it.
As for what to do...I'm not sure if the weather will permit this where you are, but perhaps a special family picnic with bubbles, outdoor toys, cake the whole works. If its not good whether, move the picnic indoors. If you can't do that then why not have a special family dinner and celebrate the way you were planning to when you are back home. She won't know the difference and it would be the same as if her birthday were mid-week but you were having the big party on the week-end.
I'm so sorry to hear about your family emergency, I hope that everything goes well. Happy birthday to your little one and good luck!
2006-10-23 17:47:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
:) She won't know the difference... and she doesn't need sweets rotting her teeth out before they come in. You can grab a twinkie or a little debbie cake of some sort and she won't even be able to eat the whole thing. And you can just make her feel like a princess and she won't know there were supposed to have been gifts galore. You can have a small celebration now and later on once you're back home and financially able to- throw a little party at home with a small cake and some toys. No need to make a big deal while you have a family crisis on your hands. Makes you feel guilty though doesn't it? We didn't have a whole bunch of money for my daughter's 1st birthday this past August and we got her a shape sorter for 8 bucks. And you know; it's her favorite toy. And it will occupy her for years. Congratulations- your baby is a big girl now! :)
2006-10-23 20:38:02 · answer #4 · answered by momofthreemiracles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bake a cake, buy some party hats and a discposable camera. Have the family gather with the baby and take photos. At a year old they don't understand birthdays let alone that it is there's the "celebration" is more for the parents since the kid couldn't care less.
2006-10-23 18:16:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's only one, if you can't celebrate now the way you would like, just wait until you can. She'll never know the difference. If it makes you feel better, get a small cake or even a Twinkie and sing to her. But honestly, she really won't know or care if you wait and will never remember either way. I would just deal with the situation at hand and have a birthday celebration when we could all just relax and enjoy it. I hope all goes well for your family.
2006-10-23 17:56:04 · answer #6 · answered by Chocoholic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry about being away on your childs 1st B-day. Hope it turns out well (the emoergency)
Your daughter is 1 and will not remember. Just enjoy being with. her and family. My son lost 2 babies in the last 13 months and are finally gona get a nany girl in Feb. They should be celebrating a 1st birthday 11/08 but aren't.
Happy Birthday to your precious baby girl.
2006-10-23 17:48:58 · answer #7 · answered by gle 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Congrats. (about the baby turning one, not the fam. emergency)
I'd say run out to the nearest toy store and buy her a few gifts. Then run to the grocery store to get a cookie or cupcake or something like that.
When you're out, just give her a lot of love and attention so she knows it's her special day. :) Don't forget the TLC!
2006-10-23 17:47:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you would like to celebrate her birthday because you want to do it on the exact date. I would suggest for her sake that you so something she would really love and would create loving memories and pictures, like playing with the hose or finger painting or those things one aLWAYS puts off for lack of time or energy.l Let her celebrate her day. That would probably make her the happiest. one yr. olds usually play with the wrapping more than the gift.And if you want a real b-day party, just wait, she will never know what day it is. I think in our society we put so much emphasis on looking good, throwing the right party etc. it puts pressure on parents. Whatever, just trying to help.
2006-10-23 17:42:34 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She won't remember anyway, so don't stress. Buy a package of twinkies and a cheapie candle. Sing her the song and let her dive in to the birthday treat! Have another "fancy" party for pictures and a family celebration later on. That way you can tell her she got to have two birthdays for her special first birthday!
2006-10-23 17:46:16 · answer #10 · answered by Just Ducky 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋