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First Birthday Party Tips

The success of a First Birthday Party is determined not just by how much fun the children have, but also by how much fun YOU get out of it. If the whole day is a nightmare from beginning to end, you won’t enjoy it, and neither will your guests.
But don't worry, the secret of a succesful First Birthday Party is in the planning. At the very least, you should make a list of the things you need to do and buy, so that you don’t forget anything. The more you plan, the better the chance of everything going smoothly.
Kids get bored very easily, so to keep them occupied, make sure you stock up with plenty of toys and games to play. It will keep them busy and also give the adults something to do.

First Birthday Party Decorations
First Birthday Parties should be bright and colourful, with plenty of decorations and balloons. Choose from our selection of banners including Happy Birthday letter banners and door banners. We also have giant banners and flag banners in some brilliant designs for both girls and boys. You can also add lanterns and table centrepieces to make your childs First Birthday Party more memorable.

First Birthday Party Themes
There are plenty of boys and girls First Birthday Party themes to choose from, including pink, blue and farmyard animals.

Invitations
Send out invitations 2-3 weeks before the party in order to give other parents plenty of time to respond and make arrangements to attend. Remember to buy Thank You cards in the same design as your other First Birthday Party supplies.

Timing
If you want to avoid grumpy children, try to plan your First Birthday Party around likely sleep patterns. Lunchtime is usually fairly safe, whereas, mid-afternoon can often clash with ‘siesta’ time, and lead to tired and grumpy children.

How Long?
2 hours is probably the maximum with this age range as their attention time is short.

Numbers
This is really a personal choice, but a First Birthday Party is one of the biggest birthday parties you will have, so invite close relations and friends to share in the occasion and if they're willing, to help prepare and organise on the day.

First Birthday Keepsake Registry
To help keep your memories of the special day we offer a Keepsake Registry which you can use to put all your photos, and mementos. Take lots of photos and ensure you get a group shot of everyone that attends. There is also a place for your guests to register and record their gifts and personal birthday wishes.

Birthday Cake
No party would be complete without a Birthday Cake, and we can offer First Birthday Party Candles that match whichever theme you choose.