Planning a Safe & Fun First Birthday Party

 

They said it's bad luck to plan something early and I thought this saying is just for wedding events... Never I imagine it could also happened when you are trying to plan for a birthday party.
 

Yes, lately I've been busy with my baby J's first birthday which is coming sooon! But nothing has been SOLID confirmed! >__<  The venue, cake, invitations, balloons... etc... etc. Due to the CNY celebrations near our boy's birthday, I decided to plan early for his event. Who knows.. the venue which I have booked months ahead are closing down in Jan 2011!!!  AND I only got to know this last week when I called in to place my deposit! @___@ 

Now I have to re-secure another location for the event! Headache!! With not many baby/children-friendly restaurants around I reckon this will be another hard task to accomplished! But I MUST have faith! God do this for a good reasons and I believe in Him. And I will find another new place to host the party... which till now I still haven't find... -__-'' 

Also, not to forget those suppliers.... they are an asshole I must say! They are not even customer friendly. I wonder how do they managed their business??? Such rubbish service! Enough said! It makes me wanna checkik them!!

Baby birthdays are a lot of fun — and you'll probably never throw a shorter party. Here are some tips to help make yours a success:

For safety:

• Limit the party area to one childproofed room.
• Remove all breakables and sharp objects.
• Avoid snacks such as popcorn and peanuts — even for adults. Babies can pick them up from the floor and choke on them.

For your guests:

• Make sure each child has a toy, party favor, and a chair. (You could ask guests bringing babies to their own high chairs.)
• Provide disposable bibs and baby wipes for quick cleanups.
• Take lots of pictures. Make doubles to send to the guests.

Party time:

• Set a time limit — an hour should be enough. Any longer and you may have exhausted babies (and parents).
• Lots of decorations, safe snacks, and music set the tone.
• Play short games, such as rolling/bouncing balls. Everyone gets a prize.
• Play music, sing songs, and dance.