1st Birthday Party Ideas for Son?

Question

I am looking for ideas for my son's first birthday. It is in the middle of May. So it may be warm, but I cannot count on that. Also there are 3 sides of the family, not all get along so well and our house is not big enough for everyone. By the time you invite immediate family, there are 50 people. Also, my husband has just started a job 6 hours away (we will be moving soon to join him). I thought about 3 seperate parties, but then my husband has to come home 3 weekends in a row which is not possible. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

Well cut the amount of people down 50 is way too many for a 1st birthday. Just the parents grandparents siblings and a few kids around his age and their parents (20-25 people is amples). Go to a fun station where the kids can play and interact. alot of those places cater for birthday parties so less work on you. also being in a public place will mean less likley for family to fight.

Answer 2

Just keep it as small and simple as possible.  The adults are going to be the only ones who remember it, and there will be plenty of time for larger bashes in the future.

What is your definition of "immediate family," because 50 people seems like a lot.  How about just inviting the grandparents?  I know you said they don't get along, but tell them to suck it up and behave themselves for their grandchild's birthday, or they can send their regrets.

Answer 3

Nothing too big. He won't remember it. 50 people is  bit too much. I would only invite close family.

Answer 4

I have a large family as well and know where you're coming from.  If not everyone gets along, that's not your fault.  Don't have 3 parties.  If they can't be mature enough to get along for a few hours, then they shouldn't attend.  

If you can't have the party at your house, I would rent a hall (VFW type).  Get entertainment for the kids (DJ or magician).  Sometimes you can even fit an inflatable moon bounce inside these places.  Good luck and have fun!

Answer 5

For all of our kids 1st birthday we had a spagetti dinner at home and a cake and we only invited the grandparents and god parents.  It allowed the kids to not feel overwhelmed and everyone got to play with them.  Before the party we would have a family get together at the park and cook hotdogs and have chips and that was when all the aunts, uncles and cousins had their turn.  Maybe instead of one big party you could have the dinner with the grandparents and then have an open house with a list of times that the others could split up into groups and stop by.

Answer 6

a stripper. JKJK.

if you can do it outside, you could have a picnic, and have a sing a long and play games appropriate for a 1 year old. inside, you could do the same thing, minus the picnic

Answer 7

I do it outside(where do you live) depending on the weather. I have my kids parties at the local park, its free lots of people can come. The kids can play and the mess is not so bad. Or rent a hall and find a few simple games for the kids that will be there such as twister or pin the tail on what ever. We did Thomas the Train for our first sons party and Nemo for the second.

Answer 8

Under the circumstances, husbands job, family dynamics, etc...I would have a small party at home with only your immediate family if you can get away with it. Big crowds can be so overwhelming for a one year old. It's his birthday and it should be about him. Cake on the face, ice cream, mom, dad, siblings, a few toys. Take lots of pictures.

Answer 9

give him a cake to play in! AND they will have to get along for your son's sake.Try not to worry much about them but make it the best for your son.

GOOD LUCK ;)

Answer 10

I would do a weekend thing out of it.Make it a 2 day party.That way you wouldnt have to have everyone at once and then hubby could stay for the 2 days and not have to make 2 trips.Plan a outting one day have a cookout and general fun day and then have cake the next or something like that.In my family most people wouldnt be able to come both days but it gives everyone a chance.