First Birthday in December
Making a holiday-season first birthday feel special, not lost.


Comfortable, safe costumes for play. Read more

Asking guests and labeling food. Read more

Sanitizing, supervision and age guidelines. Read more

Bounce houses are built for bigger kids. For toddlers and preschoolers, soft play is safer, calmer and more fun. Here is why parents of little ones choose it. Read more

A canopy gives a backyard party shade and a roof, and it also brings poles, stakes and a sail that catches wind. Here is what to know about types, anchoring, toddler-safe edges and weather. Read more

Spring flowers make a party table feel finished, but toddlers pull, pluck and taste. Here is how to choose lower-risk blooms, place them out of reach and keep arrangements simple. Read more

Before the first outdoor party of the year, walk your yard the way a toddler would see it. Here is what to check, from gate latches and soft ground to plants, sheds and dead branches. Read more

Party decor can introduce hazards toddlers find instantly. Here is a room-by-room look at candles, cords, tablecloths, batteries and other risks hosts can avoid. Read more

Supervision is the most important safety step at any kids’ party. Here is how to plan who watches the play area, when and how, without anyone missing the fun. Read more

Balloons are a party staple, but they pose real risks for young children. Here is how to decorate with balloons thoughtfully and keep little guests safe. Read more
Making a holiday-season first birthday feel special, not lost.
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