First Birthday Party Supplies Ireland

First,1st birthday party supplies in five different ranges. A child's first birthday is special and whether you want a large celebration of a quiet family party we have all the partyware and accessories you'll require. First,1st birthday party supplies in five different ranges. A child's first birthday is special and whether you want a large celebration of a quiet family party we have all the partyware and accessories you'll require. First,1st birthday party supplies in five different ranges. A child's first birthday is special and whether you want a large celebration of a quiet family party we have all the partyware and accessories you'll require.
First,1st birthday party supplies in five different ranges. A child's first birthday is special and whether you want a large celebration of a quiet family party we have all the partyware and accessories you'll require. First,1st birthday party supplies in Winnie The Pooh. A child's first birthday is special and whether you want a large celebration of a quiet family party we have all the partyware and accessories you'll require.  
 
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1st birthday parties are really for parents, family and friends and should be organised with that in mind. It does not mean the birthday celebrations should be any less joyous, but consideration should be given to the fact that the party boy/ girl is only a year old and will not have a party theme or guest list in mind.

Choosing a theme for your baby’s 1 st birthday is probably the first thing you should do as this will help you co-ordinate the party invitations, decorations and partyware.

Partyware for babies first birthday is readily available as well as 1 st birthday variations on popular themes such as Winnie the Pooh. BestBirthdays supply all you will require to host a successful 1 st Birthday P arty. Party plates, cups , napkins and decorations as well as a fantastic range of party bag fillers are all available from our fully secure on-line shop.

1st Birthday Party Tips and Hints

Party Size
 If you are hosting a larger party the birthday boy / girl could be overwhelmed and get upset so the key to organising the birthday party is to keep it simple, get help from family and try to keep a quiet space so the star of the day can take a breather. There is absolutely no reason why the guest list should be limited, it just means a little more planning and preparation.

The type of party you hold and the entertainment you provide will very much depend on the composition of the party guest list. Some people like to make a big fuss for a child’s 1st birthday and use it as an excuse to host a party for friends and family while other parents decide to have a special day for mum, dad and baby to spend some time together.

If you are hosting a larger party and catering for guests from 1 to 100 yrs then it is a good idea to spend a bit of time putting a party plan together.

Party Invitations
 After deciding on the guest list and party venue the next thing to do is send invitations. There is a huge selection of party invitations but most people seem to prefer an invitation based on the 1st birthday theme. These invitations are all
similar in design and come in two colours, blue and pink.

Party Games / Entertainment
 On arrival it is best to have an activity planned for the younger party guests. As you will be busy looking after the adults it could be a wise move to oraganise some help from a professional party entertainer. Face painters, and magicians are particularty popular with younger children.

If you can get some willing adult helpers then all the better. Face paints are readily available at prices to suit most budgets and with a bit of supervision this activity can be great fun. Face painting need not involve intricate designs and most face painting packs come with simple instructions.

Having a box of dressing up cloths on hand can add to the excitement of the face painting activity as children love transforming themselves into pirates, princesses , power rangers or other such party characters.

A well planed party activity for the younger guests as they arrive will pay huge dividends as it will keep them occupied as you look after the adult party guests.

After about an hour or so into the party it is usually a good idea to start some of the pre planned party games. Again having some willing adult help is essential and will make the birthday party a success for everyone. Designating a different adult to supervise each party game will ensure no one person misses the chance to catch up with family and friends.

Some of the games that are popular with children at parties include

Pass the Parcel: This game will cater for most children up to the age of five or six.Keep the number of layers down to 5 or 6 and put a small toy between each layer. Childrens party bag presents are perfect and are readily available.

Treasure Hunt: Split the party guests into small groups and give them some pre prepared clues. A pirate / princess themed treasure hunt is always popular and there is a great selection of quality “treasure” available, gold coins, gem rings, telescopes and eye patches make great party treasure.

Obstacle Course: Building an obstacle course to suit all party goers will require a bit of thought but will be well rewarded. Divide the party guests into teams, making sure to have an even split across young and old, boys and girls.

This game need not be confined to the children. Adults can also participate and it is sure to raise a laugh before the party food is served.

For a less energetic party game why not try pin the tail or pin the purse. Variations on the traditional pin the tail are avialable in Spiderman and Pirate party themes.

Party Refreshments
Throughout all the party activities having a ready supply of drinks for the younger party guests is very important. This can be arranged by buying a selection of small juice cartons.

However some children can find it difficult to un wrap the straw and put it into the carton. As an alternative try setting up
a low table with small jugs of juice and paper party cups. Putting the table in a quiet corner or outside if the weather permits means the adults are not disturbed too frequently. Party cups can be purchased in a wide range of themes including Power Rangers, Disney Princess or in the 1st Birthday theme. Party tablecovers are also a good idea as not only do they soak up any spills but also add to the party atmosphere.

Party Decorations
Setting up other party decorations is relatively easy as there is a huge range of party balloons, banners and table confetti that is sure to enhance the birthday celebrations.

Grouping balloons into large bunches and tieing them together with coloured ribbon looks great. Party balloons are available in all shapes and colours as well as a range specifically for 1st birthdays. Giving each child a balloon on a balloon stick as they arrive will also give them something to play with as they arrive.

To complement the balloons a few party banners hanging in the main party room will normally be more than enough to give your house a party atmosphere.

Party Food and Cake
 After all the party games and celebrations the party food should be served. The birthday cake will be the focal point of the celebrations. It is totally up to yourself what type of cake you make or buy. As with the rest of the party, your arrangements for the birthday cake will be influenced by the composition of the party guest list.

A big choclate birthday cake normally appeals to both young and old but be carefull with the ingredients as some children have nut allergies.

For the children at the birthday party handling all the food can be a big problem especially if you are serving food buffet style. To get over this problem using party food boxes is a great solution.

Party food boxes come in standard colours and sizes as well as themed Pirate and Bob the Builder food boxes. You can prepare the food boxes the evening before the birthday party and just add sausages or other hot food on the day itself.

By using party food boxes you do not have to worry about extra table spaces for the children but having a designated area where they can eat their food can be a sensible idea. If the weather is fine an outdoor area for the childrens party food is perfect.

Concluding Activities
After the party food has been served and the candles have been blown out there is normally time for one last party game. Pinatas are perfect and can be played either indoors or outdoors. It is also a party game that adults will enjoy as well.

Pinatas are made of cardboard, decorated with crepe paper and come in a wide selection of designs. Dragon, Donkey and Pirate pinatas are just a few of the designs that are available.

The Pinatas are hollow in the middle and can be filled with sweets and party favours of your choice. The Pinata is hung / dangled from the ceiling and then the real partyfun begins.

In turn each party guest is blindfolded and with the Pinata basher has to try and break open the Pinata. The cardboard is strong, so encourage all the party guests to give it a good “whack”.

Blindfolding the party guests and spinning them around a few times makes the game a little harder but adds to the sense of fun.

The game ends when the Pinata is broken and the contents spill to the floor for the guests to grab.

Party / Loot Bags

When the party comes to an end and the guests are leaving, having a party bag for the younger guests is a nice idea. To continue with the 1st Birthday party theme, party bags can be pruchased in our on-line shop as well as a fantastic range of party bag fillers such as jumping beans, pop up frogs and glow sticks. Other items that are popular withparty goers are blowcopters, crayons, parachute men and spin tops.

As you can see hosting a 1st Birthday party can be great fun but best of all there is plenty of help available

I hope you found the 1st Birthday party tips useful and will visit our on-line shop. In our shop you will find all you require for your childs party . BestBirthdays is based in Belfast and offers a fast and reliable service throughout Ireland using selected couriers. As an Irish company focused on supplying Irish customers I am confident that you will be very happy with my product range and level of service.

To help other parents in your area why not contact us with details of suitable party venues and entertainers in your area. I can then put there details on the Bestbirthdays site so other parents in your locality can save a bit of time.

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