The first birthday of a baby is an important and significant event both in his life and in the life of grandmothers, grandfathers and parents. Despite the fact that the baby is unlikely to remember the holiday, he will probably sincerely rejoice at it.
Where to celebrate
A child who turns 1 year old is still too young to celebrate the holiday in some entertainment center, cafe or carousel. The most preferable option would be a celebration held at home or in the country. Firstly, the familiar environment has a calming effect on the baby, and if he gets very tired, he can be put in a crib. Secondly, all the necessary things are at hand - clothes, favorite toys.
How to mark
Such an important date is most often celebrated in the circle of the closest people: the parents of the baby, his grandparents and godparents. Sometimes family friends are invited. It will be especially fun for the baby if the guests also have small children, because the children will be able to play enough together.
Be sure to decorate the apartment or room in which the celebration will take place. The most common decoration option today is balloon decoration. They will create a joyful, relaxed, carefree atmosphere, breathe the smell of childhood into the usual decoration of the house. Distribute colored caps to guests, and headbands with ears or bows to the little ones. Some parents prepare a large poster with photographs of the child, which consistently illustrates the changes that have occurred to their baby during the first year of his life.
Recently, it has become fashionable to invite a clown, magician or animator to children's parties. But you shouldn't do this at that age. At 1 year old, the child is still too young to understand all the entertainment that the artists will prepare for him. However, he will almost certainly be intimidated by strangers, and his mood may be ruined.
Birthday cake
Be sure to pay special attention to the birthday cake. Despite the fact that at this age few of the kids eat sweets, the bright look will undoubtedly delight the baby and those invited. Remember to light a candle. Let the birthday boy, with the help of adults, blow her out to the general applause. The child should feel that the holiday is arranged in his honor.
At the moment of blowing out a candle, it is customary to make a wish. The child cannot do this on his own. Invite guests to help. Let everyone write their wish on a piece of paper, and then read it aloud. These leaves, saved by the parents, will become a wonderful memory of the first birthday of their beloved child.
Dedicate your child all day. Dance all together, holding the baby in your arms, take pictures and remember the pleasant and difficult moments associated with growing up a little person. Enjoy this holiday together, because this date is very important not only for the child, but first of all for his mom and dad.
