Why Celebrate Baby’s First Birthday?

When our baby completes his first year of life, we know that he still doesn’t understand the meaning of a birthday, nor that the party is made for him. Based on this, we parents always want the best for our little ones. That’s why the first year of our children’s life is extremely important to celebrate the baby’s first birthday.

It is often meaningful for the whole family to prepare a party to celebrate the baby’s first year in the house. It’s a way to express how happy we feel with our child and also to remember how wonderful it has always been to celebrate his presence.

Other mothers, on the other hand, think that the baby is too small and that he will not enjoy his birthday. That’s why they prefer to wait for the baby to reach an age at which he has a little more maturity, and can enjoy the birthday celebration.

We mothers are the ones who decide what to do at this moment. But what we can’t do is let that day go by without at least making or buying a cake to make a little celebration of the baby’s first year.

So maybe you’re in doubt about whether or not to celebrate your baby’s first year. For that reason, see the pros and cons below.

Some reasons to celebrate your baby’s first birthday

• It’s been a year since the day you first saw your baby. Celebrate! It’s your biggest purpose and it should be a big party. The baby is the reason for happiness and family unity.
• If your baby hasn’t been to a party yet, the ideal time could be the birthday itself. No doubt he’ll enjoy it his way. And certainly what will catch the little one’s attention will be the number of children they will be able to play and interact with.

• The baby is certainly still very small. But this memory of his first year of birthday is going to be a pleasant moment for him. Take lots of pictures and videos! When he grows up, he’ll thank you.

Try to make the party have activities that the child can enjoy and, above all, the things you know he likes the most.

The birthday celebration doesn’t have to be an ordinary party, you can choose to take the baby for a walk. Be it beach, pool or mountain, the idea is that the baby feels that this day is even more special.

If your choice is not to celebrate your baby’s first birthday with a special party, don’t forget to

• Organize, cut a cake and make the baby feel different emotions. “He will know how to thank you” and, even if you see him so small, these are unique days for you. Dad and especially Mom deserve something different too.
• Invite the closest family members and people who are part of the baby’s life to also be part of this intimate moment. No need for a big party you will have a special moment.

Recommendations if you decide to celebrate your baby’s first birthday

You have the following ideas at your disposal, depending on what you want to do.

• If you are going to celebrate in the intimacy of your home, decorate a table with bright colors. You can’t miss a big cake with the number 1 (you can put a candle too).
• Invite close friends.
• Are you thinking of a party?  Make the party focused on your baby’s personality, what he likes most and what catches his attention. You can add something that amuses you like: clowns, magicians, dancers, animated characters.

• Are you traveling with him? Take him to a place that has a lot to enjoy. Likewise, don’t forget about the cake and the photos. Teach him that the cake is the reason for happiness for everyone who has it that day.

There are millions of ways to celebrate your baby’s first year. The options are many, but what really matters is that you never let this day pass without making your baby feel happy and joyful. We moms know how to offer it all to our kids.

Now that you have no more questions, are you ready to celebrate your baby’s first year? Decide what you like best and live to the fullest with the little one. Never forget that each stage brings with it unique moments that are never repeated.