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We just did lunch at home with extended family. I made a cake, bought 1 helium balloon, and some general “happy birthday” decorations that I can reuse every year. Then we took her to a softplay that day :) I figured that’s what she would enjoy the most! If it’s your first child, do something for yourself to celebrate 1 year old parenthood. That’s a huge milestone. I think a lot of the pressure is internal. Social media makes it seem like everyone is going all out. But lots of our friends had small parties at home or picnics in the park.
Yes I feel pressured a lot , however it’s difficult because my baby’s due on Boxing Day but she could come either Christmas or Boxing Day 🥹
We just did a special lunch for my boy and then like @Kayla went to a softplay. Yes there can be pressure but try not to feel it. Do what you want and like to do. At this stage baby don't even understand birthdays.. so, u don't have to throw a party.. relax and enjoy with your baby
So for my first child, I’m throwing a biggish party and idk it’s not pressure but it’s what I’m doing because it’s expected. I am happy to do it tho and I’m excited. However I’m pregnant again and idk if I have the energy to do another party for this child. I told my husband I might not want to do another big party and he was like “well I’ll do it myself” 😂😂 Im meant to give birth on a “festive” day so hopefully that’ll be a good excuse to plan something small and intimate
My first we just had her little friends over, got some extra toys at the toy charity shop. As the gift bags I gave all the kids a copy of a book she loved (check asda, they often have good deals on Julia Donaldson for example) and we had cake and snacks. I made the cake, and sugar free cake, and a low sugar cupcake. You could ask people to just BYOB in lieu of gifts? Gifts from people get so excessive. I got a balloon arch from a friend who used it for her kid (check FB marketplace or local groups!) and I had a bunting with her name from Etsy and a cake topper. It wasn’t expensive but I’m pretty sure I could have made that stuff myself. Honestly it was very low key. No one needs anything fancy. Second birthday we went to a friends and our girls share the same birthday so the 3 girls had their own cake and that was it. No real decorations. Kids played with the toys the girl already had and we all exchanged small gifts (a book, paint… nothing big)
Yes I feel pressured but we are going away! And that’s final! I don’t have the funds and I hate organising things