Every birthday is special but a first birthday is a significant event in your child's life.
You wonder how quickly that first year has gone and then all the years after it, come and go, just as quickly.
Parents usually throw a party to celebrate their baby turning one year old and invite close family and friends.
The traditional features that you will see at a 1st birthday party are the themed decorations, 1st birthday cake, table filled with food for adults and children, party games and the party favors for the guests to take home.
There are so many different party favor items to choose from, you could be left wondering what the best ones to go with are? You have to keep in mind the type of guests that are coming and the ages of the kids, and whether they are a boy or a girl.
The best idea for a mixed group of kids of varying ages, is to have two types of party favors; one that is suitable for babies and one suitable for kids a little bit older.
The following, are ideas of the different types of 1st birthday favors you can't go wrong with.
Bath Tub Toys Bath tub toys are a much loved party favor amongst parents and children.
Good for the parents as it is something to keep their children occupied during bath-time and good for babies as they simply light up at the sight of these bright squeeky toys.
They are an affordable favor so you can give out individual toys or buy them in packs.
Available in different shapes, themes and colors, they are great for both boys and girls and safe for all ages.
Stuffed Animal Toys Another affordable party favor that is safe for children of all ages, is the stuffed animal toy.
These too, are available in an array of colors and there are numerous animals you can choose from including frogs, puppies, giraffes, monkeys and the much loved teddy bear.
Have different ones available so the little ones can choose which one they want to take home.
Coloring Books and Crayons All toddlers love their coloring books and crayons so these make for excellent party favors.
Parents will love it as it brings out the creativity in their children, and can keep them amused for hours.
These are only suitable for children 3 years and older, as babies have the tendency to put everything, including crayons in their mouths.
Bubbles Bubbles are great inexpensive party favors for children of all ages.
I have not met one child that is not amused by bubbles.
You can purchase multipacks at any discount store, or even have personalized ones with your child's name on them, available on many online stores.
Select bubble favors that complement your colour scheme or theme.
Personalized Photo Item A great 1st birthday party favor for adult party guests are a personalized item labeled with your child's photo.
Some examples include a tin or a jar of candy or cookies, small photo frame, chocolate bars or a candle.
Or you could simply attach a "Thank you" tag with your child's photo onto any party favor to personalize it.
Adult guests and guests that do not have children would appreciate these 1st birthday party favors.
People acknowledge the importance of celebrating a child's 1st Birthday and celebrate it by throwing a party inviting friends and family.
These important people will come to celebrate this significant milestone and the day will be filled with lots of picture taking, eating party food and cake and playing kids party games.
Thank your guests for coming to share this important day with you by giving them party favors for themselves and for their little ones.