Popsugar Family Birthday Parties Best First Birthday Themes 21 Baby's 1st Birthday Themes That Will Completely Ensure a "Wow!" From All Your Guests March 27, 2019 by Murphy Moroney View this post on Instagram A post shared by Woo'em (@wooemdesign) on Feb 21, 2019 at 10:33am PST Holy moly! Your little bundle of joy is turning 1! Talk about a milestone. Now it's time to batten down the hatches and start planning your baby's first birthday party. But where exactly do you begin? With an incredible theme, of course. Although there's something to be said for keeping the shindig low-key, it's also nice for the entire soirée to have the same look and feel. Feeling stuck in the mud when it comes to getting started with the planning? Whether you plan to go the "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" route or want to dive into a sweet circus party, there's no shortage of adorable options for your baby's big day. Read through to get a look at some of our favorite themes, and prepare to get inspired! Related: Party Time! 45 Creative Ideas For First Birthdays 1 Sun and Moon View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rhi’s Treats 🍬 (@creativeeventspage) on Feb 21, 2019 at 2:38am PST A clean take on this celestial theme is calm enough to put your little one to sleep. We're loving the gold accents that add a pop of color. 1 / 21 2 Disney View this post on Instagram A post shared by Naomi Estephan (@naomiestephanweddingsandevents) on Mar 13, 2019 at 3:51am PDT Yes, you can throw your baby a Disney party without splashing Mickey's face everywhere. This subtle take on all things Disney is perfect for your mini me's big day. 2 / 21 3 Teddy Bears View this post on Instagram A post shared by Opulent Treasures (@opulenttreasures) on Mar 1, 2019 at 7:06am PST There's just something soothing about your kiddo's favorite stuffed animal. And the most classic spin on your son or daughter's new BFF? A teddy bear, of course! 3 / 21 4 Hot Air Balloons View this post on Instagram A post shared by MEAPS (@meapsaustralia) on Mar 13, 2019 at 7:12am PDT Up, up, and away is the name of the game with this whimsical theme. Use white and blue balloons to make the "sky" that the balloons float through. 4 / 21 5 Sesame Street View this post on Instagram A post shared by Affairs To Remember By Julia (@affairs2remember) on Mar 13, 2019 at 6:50am PDT If your baby can't get enough of Elmo, Cookie Monster, or Oscar the Grouch, throw them a colorful Sesame Street party that honors their favorite show. 5 / 21 6 Unicorns View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andrea Leitón -MiaEmmaLove (@miaemmalove) on Mar 12, 2019 at 8:00pm PDT Surprise, surprise, this mystical trend isn't going anywhere! Add pastel balloons and a horn to the cake to really drive the theme home. 6 / 21 7 Winnie the Pooh View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ayse Aktaş (@kurabiyedendusler) on May 22, 2016 at 5:23am PDT Which way to the 100-acre wood? Celebrate your child's special day with his best friends by his side. Don't forget the honey! 7 / 21 8 Where the Wild Things Are View this post on Instagram A post shared by cynthiaaa ♥️ (@cyndeeful) on Mar 12, 2019 at 7:53am PDT Where the Wild Things Are has been a favorite for generations, and frankly, it makes an amazing theme for a first birthday party. Adding a little greenery takes the tablescape up a notch, don't you think? 8 / 21 9 Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🌸Seraphine Gunadi🌸 (@littleseraphine) on Mar 12, 2019 at 3:43am PDT Yes, lullabies can be transformed into party themes! This gorgeous "Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star" lets you take the color scheme in any direction, and we can't knock on that type of flexibility. 9 / 21 10 Circus View this post on Instagram A post shared by Flour Fairy (@flourfairyasr) on Mar 13, 2019 at 1:57am PDT A playful circus theme chock-full of sweet animals and bright colors will certainly make your photos pop. 10 / 21 11 Camping View this post on Instagram A post shared by GABRIELA GANDARA (@gabbygandara) on Feb 4, 2019 at 10:00pm PST Just because your infant can't quite pitch a tent yet doesn't mean they can't live it up during a camping-themed shindig. We're loving how these hosts used logs for seating. 11 / 21 12 Mermaids View this post on Instagram A post shared by Balloon Delivery Your UK Party (@yourukparty) on Mar 14, 2019 at 6:53am PDT Can't get enough for this sea-dwelling creature? Throw your little princess a mermaid party before she can actually swim. 12 / 21 13 Jungle View this post on Instagram A post shared by DIYstyle (@diystylebris) on Mar 14, 2019 at 3:06am PDT Lions and monkeys, oh my! This sweet first birthday theme is full of wild animals and hopefully delicious desserts. 13 / 21 14 Dinosaurs View this post on Instagram A post shared by Danger + Moon | Invitations (@dangerandmoon) on Mar 14, 2019 at 2:55am PDT Take a walk on the wild side with a theme that's sure to earn a roar or two. We're loving how life-like the dino head is and the ferns are arguably the perfect touch. 14 / 21 15 Renaissance View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saadiyah Ahmed (@debonair_confections) on Mar 13, 2019 at 10:39pm PDT Go back in time to a period where knights, kings, and queens reigned with a royal-themed party that's sure to wow. All you need is a suit of armor. 15 / 21 16 Flamingoes View this post on Instagram A post shared by Celebration Peak Bandung Ind (@celebration.peak_bandung) on Mar 13, 2019 at 8:28pm PDT This over-the-top pink party theme is perfect for mamas who want to kick back and relax. 16 / 21 17 Dumbo View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rosa's Kreations (@rosaskreations) on Jan 28, 2019 at 9:52am PST The latest Dumbo remake is sure to draw tons of people to the theater. Why not capitalize on the moment by doing your child's first birthday in the same theme? 17 / 21 18 Alice in Wonderland View this post on Instagram A post shared by NOTORiOUS KiDS (@notorious_kids) on Mar 14, 2019 at 1:44am PDT This sweet Alice in Wonderland party is pretty with a touch of crazy thanks to the Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts. 18 / 21 19 Cacti View this post on Instagram A post shared by Doris | Love Lettering (@lovelettering_doriswai) on Oct 14, 2018 at 8:38am PDT This prickly theme is great for celebrating your baby's big day. Plus, the plant makes for supercute party favors once the soirèe wraps up! 19 / 21 20 Clouds View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mundo Pink (@mundopink3) on Mar 5, 2019 at 10:27am PST Talk about light and fluffy! This sweet theme is great for little ones who would rather be napping than at their own party. 20 / 21 21 Baby Shark View this post on Instagram A post shared by Woo'em (@wooemdesign) on Feb 21, 2019 at 10:33am PST Because you might as well lean into the trend no matter how much the song irks you, right?! 21 / 21 Birthday PartiesBabies