Need help planning the perfect dinosaur birthday party for 1-year-old? Then look no further, our first birthday party planning guide will help you every step of the way.
Who to Invite
Babies first birthday party is all about the adults or siblings rather than the baby as its too early for the baby to have formed any friendship groups yet. As such you'll probably end up just inviting your close friends with similar age children and your family
Where to Hold Your Party?
As your child will still be too small to do any big activities the location is dictated by the needs of the guests. As long as there is space for you all and refreshments you dont really need anything else, well maybe baby change facilities. Good locations for babies first birthday are either at home or a local park or beach
Party Time and Duration
Babies at 1 year old dont have many needs other than to eat and sleep so as long as there is somewhere for baby to get some rest then the party length and time isnt that important, with that in mind though its a good idea to plan it to start just after babies regular nap time so they are awake and active for at least some of the party.
Party Invitations
Its always important to send out nice invites whatever age your child is. There are plenty of dinosaur party invitations for 1 year olds.
Here are a few of our favourite dinosaur-themed invitations suitable for 1-year-old birthday parties
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Things to Include on the Invitations
It might seem obvious but some people can forget to add important information to the party invitation, the invitation should include all of these:
- Name of your child
- The age they will be celebrating
- Your address and phone number
- The address and phone number of the venue (if different)
- Start and end time
- Ask if the guest has any dietary requirements?
- If the party is a fancy dress party or not and if so what is the theme (dinosaurs!)
Dinosaur Party Decorations
It's important to decorate your venue to enhance the theme of the party, there are many different dinosaur decorations available from balloons and banners to tablecloths, drinking cups and bubble machines.
Here are a few of our favourite dinosaur party decorations for 1-year-old birthday parties
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Dinosaur Party Games for 1-year-old
Unfortunately 1 year olds aren't quite capable of joining in with organised games just yet so any games will be to cater for the other guests so you need to plan something suitable depending upon their ages.
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Party Food & Drink For 1-year-old
When planning the food and drink for a 1-year-old's dinosaur birthday party, it's important to consider the age of the guests and provide simple, kid-friendly options, Many of the children could still be breast-feeding or on premade baby food so you won't need to provide a huge amount. Finger foods such as cut-up fruit, cheese, crackers, and small sandwiches would be easy for little hands to grab and enjoy but be sure to check if any guests have any allergies first. Make sure you cater for the adults too though with some traditional party food and maybe a bottle of Champagne to help celebrate the big day.
Party Bags For 1-year-old Dinosaur Party
When planning party bags for a 1-year-old's birthday, it's important to keep in mind the age of the guests. Many items you would normally associate with party bags will not be suitable for 1-year-olds so we'd advise sticking to things such as small soft dinosaur toys and bubbles. Obviously, you should include a slice of birthday cake wrapped in an attractive dinosaur napkin.
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Dinosaur Birthday Party For 1-year-old Tips
A few tips to help you plan a 1st dinosaur birthday party
- Keep the guest list small and consider the age of the attendees
- Provide simple, kid-friendly food options.
- Avoid any food items that could be a choking hazard for young children
- Plan activities that are age-appropriate for 1 year olds such as sensory play, soft play area, or music and dance
- Include a thank you note or a photo of the birthday child in the party bag
- Check with parents if any of the children have any food allergies
