When a baby turns 1 should they have a birthday party?

All I did was have family over for cake

I would say a small family gathering, just so you can look back on teh first year, but no fuss or ballons or games, as you say he's a bit small for that. Maybe get the grandparents round for dinner instead.

We threw one for our daughter and she enjoyed herself. She probably won't remember it but I know we will.

Yea, why not. You could invite your family over and have cake and icecream. Im sure even if he doesnt know whats going on he will be able to tell by everyones attitude what a special day it is. Even if he doesnt remember, you will!

I would have a family over and video it

Kids have to have a 1st bday party.. It is important even if it is just your immediate family. As they get older and have to do all their life timelines for school they need the pics.

I have always had a birthday party for my kids when they turned one year old. Even if they don't remember it you will always have the pictures.

Yes they shoul have birthday party to celebrate the occassion

yes i think one should definitely go for it, i had done it in a very great way, i mean it was a grand party, so what if he should remember or not, today is the new technology era and every one makes a movie of such functions and he will see when he will get younger, and also now you are doing this for your happiness and not his.

maybe just family like the parents and nan and pop of kid just few people

If you have a little house why not go to a park with him and family.....a nice picnic area that way...everyone brings a plate of food for a bbq....you supply cake and eeryone has a good time....esc.if other family has kids they can play.. If you go to a playgroup take a cake there and all her little friends can eat some.... childcare same thing.... but I understand about timing for her poor thing....2 out of 3 of my kids are just before xmas one is xmas eve....and the other the 14.....my eldest will be 5 and I have to try and find the time to get a party in before preschool breaks up... what ever you decide just not too long 1-2 hrs tops...

I think you should throw him a B-day party. If u are afraid that he can not remember it maybe you should videotape it. If u don´t have a camera yourself u might be able to borrow from someone =)

i hate when people say that you should do stuff for kids when they are young because they wont remember it...its not about them remembering anything its the fact that as its happening they are enjoying themselves and at that moment it is making them happy! Thats what makes happy kids. Think of if you did nothing fun with a child for the first few years of their life! SO i say heck yea! Throw a party! it doesnt have to be big and expensive but you def want to make a good day for your baby and celebrate their first year of life!

hey pal, first of all congrats..ur son definitely deserves a party... i'm sure he wont remember it but after a few years when he sees the video he ll definitely cherish it.. and who says its a waste of money, after all u r doing it for your son..

yes I think so. a birthday party ! what a great idea,you can celebrate a new life has come to the world!

I would celebrate with family and take lots of pictures... We only have today!

I'd say no. Have a few close friends and family round and cake but I wouldn't throw a party for them. I'd get them a present and that but there not going to remember a party so it is a bit of a waste of money wereas the toy or whatever could become one of their favourites! Besides January the first is new years day so there'll be lots of parties to celebrate the new year anyway :)

I did for both of my kids. I think it is more for the parents at that age but I have pictures to show them as they get older.

sure! why not? it is the first year after all!

sure! why not? it is the first year after all!