9 Iconic First Birthday Themes

• Play on words and classic first birthday themes are popular party ideas.

• Impress your guests with creative and unique party supplies.

• Explore popular themes with the Ultimate Party Super Store.

So your baby is about to become a toddler! First birthdays are a big deal, and most babies aren’t very outspoken about favorite things yet, so parents get to decide the theme. You’ll want a first birthday theme that’s cute, fun, and clever! With Ultimate Party’s help, you can impress your guests and throw a party you’ll fondly look back on for years to come. Here are some of the most popular and fun first birthday party ideas around.

The Big One

For those parents who love to fish and can’t wait to teach their child about this passion, The Big One is the perfect first birthday theme. Use fishing-themed party decor and supplies. Games like magnetic toy fishing sets and bath toys with small nets are activities that one-year-olds can handle. If you can’t find fish balloons, go with shades of blue latex balloons and mylar letter balloons that spell out “The Big One”.

One-der the Sea

This is a whimsical first birthday theme in which you can transform your party space into an underwater wonderland. For a little girl’s birthday, make finding matching decorations easy on yourself by running with Disney’s The Little Mermaid party supplies. Use plenty of blue balloons and sea creature balloon decor for a big impression. Foil fringe curtains hung on walls or across doorways add a shimmering touch. 

First Bee-Day

A bee-day first birthday theme lets you get creative with all the party supplies and decor you can find in yellow, black, and white. Think streamers, balloons, yellow table covers with black runners, and mix-and-match color tableware. Also, you can incorporate hexagon-shaped items into your party decor. When children turn one, doctors recommend introducing them to their first taste of honey in moderation. Be careful with any guests under the age of one, as honey should be avoided.

Winter One-derland

Winter birthdays can be tough, especially if you live in an area with a cold climate. We say run with winter one-derland as your first birthday theme and embrace the magic of snow! Sourcing your decorations before Christmas will make it easier to find snowflake-themed party supplies. Look for items like silver tinsel garland, mini frosted pine trees, and white lace tablecovers. Coconut-covered cupcakes are a simple treat idea for a frosty first birthday party.

Wild One

Nobody knows better than you how wild your soon-to-be-toddler can be! You can run with the ‘Wild One’ first birthday party idea in a few different ways. You could style your decor around Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak, or you could keep it simple with jungle and animal decor. If your child has a favorite animal, it sure would be adorable to dress them in a costume!

Alice in One-derland

What could be more classic than Alice in one-derland with an adorable tea party setting? Cupcakes, tea sandwiches, and finger food bites are just right for serving to any age guest. Using a long table, create your most whimsical setting for a Mad Hatter tea party! 

Dino-Mite

Almost every kid can get down with pretending to be a roaring, stomping dinosaur! For some first birthday party activity ideas, you could hide dinosaur bones in a sand pit for little ones to dig up. If you’re worried about tiny tots eating the sand, take it to a smaller scale with bins or Tupperware filled with crushed graham crackers as the ‘dirt’ and hide dinosaur-shaped cookies or crackers inside. Grab some dinosaur party supplies to set the scene.

First Rodeo

A rustic western theme for a first birthday works for all little cowboys and cowgirls! Set your party scene with western-themed decorations and a photo booth with fun props like cowboy hats, bandanas, and stuffed horses. Make sure your little one has the perfect cowboy or cowgirl costume for the big day, and ask guests to wear western wear, such as jeans, boots, and plaid. 

Fairy Forest

This first birthday theme combines magic and wonder with the whimsy of nature. Fairies, of course, will be key in your decor, but you can also bring in natural elements like flowers, ferns, and branches with fairy lights. We love this collection of fairy forest party supplies that features pastel hues, butterflies, and flowers. 

Our party store can help bring your first birthday party ideas to life! First birthdays only come around once, so create something special that will live in your memories for a lifetime. Explore our birthday balloons, themed party supplies collections, and costumes now! Or, use the easy search bar on the Ultimate Party Super Store website to find truly unique party supplies.