Baby's First Birthday Party 101

As a first time mom I know what it is like to want to share the joy and excitement of the culmination of that first year with a baby.   You want to tell the world , " Here's my child! Isn't she beautiful?" as well as, "Here I am, I have made it through this year!".  You want to invite all your friends, all your relatives, heck even that mom you dont get along quite well from your Tuesday mornings play group.  However, beware!  Remember that although your child is turning one she is still a baby and babies do not react quite well to over stimulation with many people over a long period of time.  Below are a few tips that will have you and your baby (and the rest of your guests) all giggles by the end of the day.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT LOCATION
Chuck-e-Cheese may be a four year old's dream place for a birthday party but not for a one year old.  Nothing against Chuch-e-Cheese but all the great games and exciting sounds that make a kindergardner squeal are really too much stimulation for a baby.  An outdoor park, a church's hall, or a community center are probably more suitable locations since they offer more choice in terms of entertainment because you bring it to the room.  You may say "but I am not that creative!", no worries, see below.