5 Adorable First Birthday Ideas that you’ll actually want to do!

Written By EmNEm .

So here we are. Somehow your tiny baby is turning ONE. How did that happen?! You blinked, and suddenly you’ve got a cheeky little toddler who can empty a cupboard faster than you can say “baby-proofing.” And now, the big question: how do you celebrate the milestone without losing your mind?

I’ve rounded up five of the cutest first birthday themes that are not only Pinterest-worthy but actually doable. And yes, they’ll look amazing in photos (because let’s be real, our kids won’t remember a thing - but Instagram will).

 

ONE Lucky Duck

Classic, cheerful, and easy to pull off — duck themes are always a win.

  • Invites & Printables: Kick things off with a “One Lucky Duck” invite from my Etsy shop. Add matching signs, cupcake toppers, and a “thank you” card to tie it all together.

  • Decor: Yellow and blue balloons, bubble machines, and a few rubber duckies floating in bowls of water (safe and cute). Amazon has everything from duck balloons to tableware that screams quack-tastic.

  • Food Ideas: Lemon cupcakes with duck toppers, “pond water” blue punch, and maybe even some duck-shaped sandwiches (a cookie cutter makes it easy).

  • Photo Moment: A bubble backdrop or balloon garland with rubber ducks peeking out. Instant Pinterest-worthy shot.

  • Hack: Little bath ducks as favors. Parents love them because they’re practical, and kids love them because, well, squeak squeak.

Explore this theme more here!

Party Decor

Waddle through to check out my suggestions for decorations for this theme

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