20 First Birthday Party Ideas That Feel So Special (Plus How to Pull Them Off!)I’ll never forget planning my first-ever kid birthday party as a mom … and falling down the rabbit hole of first birthday party ideas. At the time, we were reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar on repeat in our house, and I went all in: cookie versions of the caterpillar’s favorite snacks, an enviable balloon arch, a full soft-play and ball-pit setup, and, yes, overspending on just about everything.
Katy B. Olson
Apr 29, 2026
