Its almost my sons 1st birthday! What do people normally do for a childs 1st birthday party?

Question

Its not like he has friends and knows what he wants! Also, my daughter is almost 6 and has never had a birthday party, but this year since she has started school I would like to have one! What is normal? Please help!

Answer 1

When our daughter turned one we just invited family over, her grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins etc.. and we decorated with balloons and let her dig into her own small cake while taking pictures, opened presents and then all the adults ate a seperate cake that was bought. My daughter is now 6 and once she started school we started having her a birthday party where she could invite friends over. I personally think it depends on what time of year your child is born, my daughter was born in winter so we either have her friends over at the house and just play games, have a pinata, cake, ice cream etc.. or you can have a birthday party at a place like burger king, mcdonalds, chucky cheese etc... in the summer you could have a party in the yard with BBQ or a pool party or take them to a local park.

Answer 2

First, for your 6 year old...for my son's 5th birthday this year his 3 young cousins (6, 4, 3) were visiting from out of town, and then when you add my best friend's kids (also 5, and 3) and my other two kids (3, 2) it already adds up, so I secretly only invited a couple of his best buds from school (if the cousins were not visiting I would have done all the boys from his small class, but...). Anyway, we rented a bounce house and the kids had a blast, we also had a pinata. With the bounce house we did not have to worry about games, which was nice. Be sure every child gets a goodie bag (yes, even your child), I usually hand them out during present time so no one feels left out. Have a theme if you can, with plates, bags, napkins, etc. Another popluar thing at that age is Chuck E Cheese.

For the one year old...they do not understand yet, so keep it small. For all of my boys (now 5, 3, and 2) we had a party at my parents house, invited the family that lives here (us, my parents, my aunt and uncle, my grandma), and also always include my best friend and her kids and her mom (we've been best friends since high school). Just have a cake, balloons, first birthday stuff (plates, etc.). Do not need games, gift bags etc at this age unless there are other kids there and you want to make them happy.

For all the parties so far we have either had take and bake pizza, or sandwiches, or bbq hot dogs, whatever is easiest.

No matter what you do, your kids will be happy. Good luck.

Answer 3

Well my 5 year old daughter has been to many parties this year. The bowling alley one, with 6 friends including food disco, bowling games etc was about £70. For the play area kinda one, if it's one where it is that ONE child's party exclusively, then I'd say bout £50. If there are multiple parties going on then I'd say a little less. The usual thing is to charge per child coming. Work out how much it will cost you in food, goody bags, then add a profit margin. The bowling alley ones cost about £9 per child, which personally me and all the mums I know think it way too much. I think £3-£4 per child invited is a good cost. That's ten friends for a good price.

Answer 4

Your sons party shouldnt be anything too big. Yes, it seems like a big deal that he is turning one but trust nme from experience a huge party is not necessary. Have cake at home with your family and maybe ask some close friends or family members to come. For your duaghters party however, since she is older, you should make a big deal. Maybe a princess theme or whatever she is into. If she is going to have friends coming, you can have a dress up/tea party, but she is 6 years old so you should def ask her opinion in what she wants!

Answer 5

for our son's first birthday, we had a low-key family party. We invited grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. We served sandwiches, chips, cake and punch, and of course our birthday boy had a mini cake all to himself :)

For the rest of his "pre-elementary school" birthdays, we just invite his grandparents over for a family meal and cake and ice cream.

As far as the 6 year old's party is concerned...I would let her choose a few school friends to invite, organize some age appropriate games/activities, put together some "goodie bags" for the guests, serve up a pizza (depending on the time of day) and cake and ice cream :)

Answer 6

My son had a simple cake & ice cream birthday party when he turned 1. He loved it & he received a good bit of gifts:)
I took alot of pictures for his photo album:)

Yes, the 6 year old should have some sort of celebration.

Answer 7

Um, honestly, I wouldnt make a big production of it-- if i were your daughter I'd be jealous. WHy are you doing a party for him now if you've never done it for your daughter?

Have a family dinner and take some pictures of him 'eating' his cake with his hands-- those are always cute, and if your family wants to buy him presents, thats cool...but i wouldnt do a big party until after the daughter gets her big one this year.

Answer 8

We just went out for a family meal, tied some balloons to the high chair, job done. But I would suggest that your other child has a party for her birthday.

Answer 9

for my little brothers first birthday,we just had close family come over for the afternoon and have cake and things. we had a little bbq and opened his presents, and then the adults had coffee afterwards

but for the 6 year old- since shes starting school, ask her if she wants to have a build a bear party. you can make your own bear, and you give everyone a preselected amount of money (say 10 dollars) and they pick out their bear and bring it to "life" with hearts. if they bring extra money they can get theirselves clothes or a pricier bear. then you can all go back to your house for cake and games

Answer 10

Make him a cupcake with frosting and let him eat it and get all messy, then take photos. Lot less stress than a party thats basically for the adults.