1st birthday themes to celebrate the big 'one'!
Your child's first birthday is an exciting time to celebrate not only their milestone but also your own achievement on getting through this challenging year.
Choosing a theme is a fun way to add character to the party, and to commemorate your little one's favourite fixation of the year. It could be a book, TV show, animal, colour or season – anything that makes them smile!
We've asked members from our platform of mum groups, which theme they put together for their child's first birthday, and here are the most popular answers:
Books:
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Oh, The Places You'll Go!
Where The Wild Things Are: Tag line, "Wild ONE"
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Nursery Rhymes / Songs:
Teddy Bears' Picnic: Lay out picnic rugs and invite guests to dress up as woodland animals
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

'Twinkle Twinkle' theme. Image Credit: Nishay Mir

'You Are My Sunshine' theme. Image Credit: Joy Naicker
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TV Shows:
Sesame Street: Elmo, Cookie Monster and Big Bird
Minnie / Mickey Mouse: Hand out cute ears for guests to wear
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Movies:
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Animals:
Jungle: Monkeys, tigers and zebras
Woodland Creatures: Teddy Bears' Picnic theme
Whales: Add some blue gingham
Farm: Inflatable animal balloons

Farm theme. Image Credit: Jamie Quek-Vassiltsova
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Month / Season:
Valentine's Day: Red and hearts
Chinese New Year: Red and gold with lanterns
Winter ONEderland: Snowflakes, white and silver
Summer Garden: Pretty flowers
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Profound Themes:
Rockets and Stars: First trip around the sun
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Misc:
Up, Up and Away: Hot air balloons, clouds and aeroplanes
Woodland Fairy Garden Party
Rainbows: Colourful, cheerful and fun!

Rainbow Theme
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Finally, if it's more of an adults social gathering, you could always go for a
"Yay, we survived!" theme with a few drinks.
Do you have any other first birthday party ideas or photo inspiration we can include? Let us know in the Mothered discussion group.
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