The concept of 1st birthday surprises the bachelors mostly. They cannot fathom, how a small kid, who barely knows the concept of a party, can enjoy the moment with his parents who are hell bent on making the occasion extra special. However, from the point of view of parents, the act is pretty justified.
In this day and age when there are only few children surviving their first year medically due to a wide range of factors resulting in the infant mortality. Once they cross this crucial fragile phase of one year, the parents have a solid reason to arrange a good party on the first birthday of their baby, sharing their happiness with the world. Besides, the strenuous work filled days of the parents ease out a little as the milk days of the child are past and the baby can build immunity from other sources of food as well.
The first stage starts from sending out special baby invites, you may download the printable templates as well giving out the date and venue of the 1st birthday party of your child. Do not have too much of guests as the child may get cranky and bitter. Very loud music and tight synthetic frilly clothing must also be avoided for the same reason. Dress your child seconds before the guests arrive in a stylish but comfortable wear. The decorations should be done with colorful balloons and either pink or blue theme may be followed as per the wishes of the hosts.
If you are going to keep a home made cake, this choice shall be healthier than the market option of a big chocolate cake. Some parents may prefer an egg less cake which may be topped by organic yoghurt mixed with whipped cream. Alternatively, carrot cake and apple cake may also be prepared and frosting done in order to suit the taste of the child. The moments (of cutting the 1st birthday cake) shall be so precious. You may ask someone for this favor so that you sit back and enjoy the time with your child. If you have arranged the party in a hall, you can call a professional photographer to make the event a roaring success.
The food should be light with plenty of finger foods for little children and pizza or cheese sandwiches or alternatively a full fledged dinner recipes for adults. Do not forget to include a variety of fruit juices and shakes, which are a very healthy choice over the usual cold drinks. The ice creams may also be included as a last treat. The musical chairs may be also played if space is not a constraint. Party favors may include soft jellies and chocolate tarts.
