Let me help you plan this momentous milestone! I’ve gathered the best birthday themes for you to start planning the perfect party.
Before children, I did not understand why people went so over and above for their kid’s birthday parties. Now as a parent of an almost one year old, I understand. It’s not for your kid (well, mostly not). It’s for you! You have just made it through the ups and downs of parenting your little for another year, and that deserves to be celebrated.
Birthday Celebrations: It’s up to you!
My daughter will not remember her first birthday party. Yes there will be pictures, but she would not know the difference between a simple gathering without decorations or a large perfectly themed party with coordinating decorations, cake, outfits, and photo opps.
If you don’t want to go all out for your child’s party, that is okay too. If I’ve learned anything in my short time parenting, you will be judged no matter what you do. So you may as well do exactly what YOU feel is best for your family.
For me and my family, we will be going big for the first birthday. I already told my husband that I want to go all out to celebrate our first year of parenthood, while happily letting my daughter be the center of attention. There will be cake, decorations and a DIY milestone photo display board.
The first step in planning a birthday party for your child is choosing a theme. Once your theme is set, you can have fun planning the details. I’ve researched and gathered THE best birthday themes for first, second and third birthday parties, as well as a few that will work for any age! Stay with me to be inspired.
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Best Birthday Themes: First Birthday Ideas
-Wild One: animal themed for boys, wildflowers for girls
-Rookie Year- sports themed
-Aloha, Little One!- Hawaii Luau themed
-Air Force One- Military themed
-One Happy Camper- National Park themed
-____ in One-derland!- (Fill in child’s name) Alice in Wonderland themed
-One in the Sun: Beach themed
-Lucky One- Shamrock/ St. Patrick’s themed
-One Lucky Duck
-He/She’s a Sweet One: Candyland, sweets, dessert themed
Photo Sources: Life with the Libbys, Inspiredbythis.com, thebohodiaries.com, atouchofpink.com
Best Birthday Themes: Second Birthday Ideas
-Tea for Two: Tea party themed
-Monkey See, Monkey Two: Curious George themed, Go bananas!, etc.
-My ‘Lil Boo is Two: Cute for Halloween
-Quack Quack, Moo Moo, Look Who’s Two: Farm animal themed
-Table for Two: Diner themed
-Off Two the Races: Nascar, car racing or horse racing themed
-Tacos for Two
-Red, White & Two
-Chug a Chug a Choo Choo, ____ is Two!: (Fill in child’s name) Train themed
-_____ is Two Sweet!: (Fill in child’s name)
Photo Source: Inspired by this, pizzazzerie, Lo Chandler, the Bash
Best Birthday Themes: Third Birthday Ideas
-Grand Prix for Three
-Three-esta: Fiesta themed
-Young, Wild & Free: Animals for boy, “Where the Wild Things Are” book themed, or wildflowers for girl
-Pirates Life for Three
-Under the Sea, ____ is Three!
-This Chick is Three: Chick or farm themed
Photo Source: Kara’s Party Ideas, Beijos Events, Traditionally Cozy,
Best Birthday Themes: Any Age!
-Numero Uno- Mexican fiesta themed
-Some Bunny is _____ (Fill in the age)
-____ “Bee” day! (Fill in the age)
-____ Trip Around the Sun (Fill in the age): Space themed
-Holy Cow, he/she’s ____: (Fill in the age): Party till the cows come home theme
-_____ of a Kind: (Fill in the age) Card Party
– Let’s Par-Tee/Par-Tea: golf theme for boys, tea party for girls
Photo Source: Lauren Conrad, 100 Layer Cake, Inspiredbythis.com, Catchmyparty.com,
There are 33 of the best themes I’ve gathered, with a world of possibilities for themes. To narrow it down and settle on a theme, here’s a list of considerations to help.
1. What are your child’s interests: Do he like animals? Or cars? Is she a big fan of all things pink or does she love Mexican food?
2. What time of year is their birthday?: Often it’s cute to pair the birthday theme around the season. For example, bunnies in the spring, fruit and water in the summer, etc.
3. Think about the colors you want to use: do you have a color scheme in mind? What is your child’s favorite color?
I hope this gets your wheels turning so you can start planning the perfect birthday party to celebrate not only your child, but another year of parenthood. Cheers!
What theme I am planning to choose for my daughter’s first birthday? Stick around to find out!
Enjoy the journey,
