I want to have a nice b-day party for my son, but I am not sure how the day should go. Does anybody have a schedule that they can share that I can use...
2007-02-26 05:19:16 · 14 answers · asked by zassy 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
The first birthday party is really for Mom and Dad for "surviving" the first year. Timing the party depends on where you're having it. I went with a lunchtime party at a local park. It was mid-summer and there was a lake there for the bigger kids and adults to swim if they wanted. We grilled dogs and burgers and just had a great picnic for a couple hours. Invite your friends and family, especially the ones who have helped you out this year, have a toast and relax. And don't be too worried if your child sleeps right through it or isn't interested in doing the "right" things. My son hardly touched his cake -- was more interested in chasing balloons.
2007-02-26 05:32:46 · answer #1 · answered by Barbara B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep it simple and not to long. I would only do cake and gifts and not dinner or an outing. Have it at your home if you can. I would set the party to start about a half hour or so after his nap time. This way he is in good humor for the day. I know most people do cake first but I would let the kids play and have snacks and drink available. Then once you know everyone has arrived open gifts first he will probably get bored or frustated with it shortly so take a break and do the cake and let him eat and play then go back to the gifts he will be ready to finish them then. Have fun.
2007-02-26 05:24:59 · answer #2 · answered by Ann D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a one year old, keep it short. I would say 2 hours, TOPS. Have a few close friends and relatives, those that he knows and loves. You don't need a houseful of kids for a first b-day. You don't really need an itenerary. Just let the relatives interact with him..I'm sure he's entertaining enough without lots of planned games! Have maybe a couple activities out that your son likes. By the time he visits with everyone, eats, has cake, opens presents, he's probably had enough stimulation for one day.
Remember to take lots of pics!!
2007-02-26 05:26:09 · answer #3 · answered by Nasubi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When my daughter turned 1 I did her birthday up in Baby Einstein because they had a bib that said 1st birthday and a cloth like party hat that also says 1st birthday and a little hand print container that we did her one year hand print in. So I guess it all depends on what you want to do and how many people will be at the party.
PS. Wish your son a happy birthday from us and I hope you get allot of good picture of him with his first birthday cake those are one the best pics I think any mom and dad can get some good laughs at in years to come.
2007-02-26 08:13:00 · answer #4 · answered by JG78 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's one--a long irregular activity will just wear him out. And if you plan to invite 'kids' his own age over they will have the same problem. And even if you have a schedule 1 year olds won't care about activities or a time frame. If you do anything keep it small, short and simple--invite just a couple good friends or cousins or grandparents over, you can all admire how cute your baby is, feed everyone cake and call it a day.
2007-02-26 07:31:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't plan anything TOO big, he is only going to be one. Just have a little party with family. That's what I did. I made my son a train cake and I had some family over to eat and have cake. When it's their 1st bday, they might get really cranky and tired if there is too much stuff going on.
2007-02-26 05:23:05 · answer #6 · answered by TheRaven_poe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well i just had my twin boys 1 year b-day party. i just got them presents and made a cake and sang happy b-day, gave them a little cake and let them play with all the wrapping paper. they're not really old enough for a huge party or anything, I'm sure they really don't care. save all that for when they're like 3 or 4. but i would decorate everything nice because they love the colors.
2007-02-26 05:22:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
err yeah, plan on having immediate family members which includes grandparents, have baby open any gifts, let them muck about in the cake for a few minutes, take the requisite cake smeared baby picture, clean the baby up and put them down for a nap, let everyone else have a nice lunch... little ones usually can't stay awake through everything anyways
2007-02-26 05:24:29 · answer #8 · answered by dances with cats 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ultimately, the party is for you and your family/friends--your son will have no recollection of the event, or even a true current awareness. So do what will make you and the family happy. And don't stress yourself about it to much--it ultimately isn't worth any pain to yourself, since you are the one who should be rewarded by the event.
2007-02-26 05:22:58 · answer #9 · answered by Qwyrx 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
My son's 1st birthday was on the 10th, and I'd be happy to tell you what we did. We rented a room at my Uncle's church, and my mom, brother, and I went over at noon to set up, while my son stayed with his daddy. His daddy brought him over at 1:30, and we had the invitations made out for 2:00. Everyone arrived between 2:00 and 2:15, and we set out trays of finger foods (veggies and dip, chips, pretzels, tostitoes) and pop, and within about 20 minutes, everyone was through the food line. At 3 we opened presents. I buckled my son into his booster seat and left the tray off, and helped him tear the paper off. My mom sat next to us and kept track of who gave what gift so I could do thank-yous in case the card was separated from the gift.
That took about 20 mintues, and by the time we were done, everyone had eaten and were ready for cake. We set the cake in front of him (just out of reach), lit the candle, and sang to him. He really loved that part.
We served him a small pieve of his own, and while everyone watched him smash it all over, I cut the rest of the cake up and my cousin served it. That took about 15 mintues.
I had written on the invitation that the party was over at 4, so at about 3:45 people were done with their cake, and started to leave.
We stayed behind to clean up, and were out of there by 5.
Two hours is plenty of time for a first birthday, as too much can overwhelm the child. Also, try to schedule it around their nap, or they will be extra cranky.
There's no need for games or party favors, as it's likely that the other children at the part will be very young anyway.
Our decorations were very basic: one roll of crepe paper, colored plastic tableclothes for teh table, a 'happy first birthday' banner, six balloons, and a sign that my little brother and his friend drew that morning. We also tied a large mylar balloon on the back of the chair I strapped his booster on to.
I hope that helps, and if you have any questions on what else we did or how it worked out, feel free to email me.
Good luck!
2007-02-26 05:34:55 · answer #10 · answered by Queen Queso 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋