It’s hard to believe that just a year ago the little man saw this world for the first time. And how much has been passed during this time - from a helpless lump, the baby has turned into a funny toddler, albeit uncertainly standing on his legs for now, but already trying to defend his opinion. And I really want the celebration of the first anniversary in the life of the baby to be interesting and fun both for the hero of the occasion and for the guests.
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, you need to decide on the number of invitees. Of course, the closest relatives, family friends and his godparents will want to congratulate the baby. If there is a desire to call crumbs friends, then we must remember that there should not be too many of them. According to psychologists, the number of babies at a children's party is determined by the formula "child's age plus one", so two toddlers with mothers will be quite enough.
Step 2
It is necessary to carefully consider where exactly to spend the holiday - at home or in a children's cafe. On the one hand, the baby will be more accustomed at home, and on the other, a holiday in a cafe will become a holiday for a mother as well, allowing her to focus on the general preparation for the celebration, and not on preparing dishes for a festive table. In addition, the cafe option is ideal for those who simply do not have the opportunity to accommodate all guests due to the cramped living conditions.
Step 3
The timing of the holiday is a separate topic for reflection.
It is necessary that the child is in a good mood, which means that he is well-slept and well-fed, so it is necessary to adapt to the baby's daily routine. As a rule, one-year-old children sleep 2 times a day, so it is not advisable to delay the celebration for a long time. Although, when celebrating at home, you can put your child in the next room and continue the fun. The main thing is not to "overexpose" the baby so that the holiday does not end with hysteria due to fatigue and an overabundance of impressions.
Step 4
It is imperative to think over the festive menu.
Despite the fact that mostly one-year-old toddlers still eat separately from adults, it is very important that there are at least a few dietary dishes on the table that can be given to the little one to try. And the choice of the cake must be approached especially thoughtfully, because the baby will definitely want not only to blow out the candle, but also to bite off at least one piece.
Step 5
Speaking about celebrating the first birthday, one cannot fail to mention an interesting tradition. So, the child is seated on a skin (fur coat, sheepskin coat) and objects are laid out in front of him that can symbolize the future. What items to use depends on the ingenuity of the parents, but most often it is a book, keys, money, a ball of wool, a chocolate bar, garlic, a tassel and a ring. Keys and money symbolize a wealthy life, a ball of wool - longevity, a chocolate bar - a sweet life, garlic - good health, a brush - artistry and aptitude for art, and a ring - a happy life in marriage. In addition to the listed items, you can add your own, the most important thing is that they all bear a purely positive coloration. It is believed that what the child reached for and grabbed in the first place, most accurately interprets his future.
