Food Ideas for a First Birthday Party

First birthday parties are special. A first birthday party for a one year old creates treasured memories as a child leaves babyhood and enters into the toddler and preschool years. First birthday party foods add to that celebration and introduce toddlers to the world of party foods. They should be eye-catching to the kids and easy for little fingers and mouths to handle. Bite-sized treats mixed with a offering of food a little more nutritious can assist in turning a one-year-old's first birthday party into a memorable time for everyone.

Birthday cupcakesCupcakes are a good way for a one year old to have birthday cake. They are a little less messy and easier for little fingers to hold. Keep it to basic flavors like vanilla. Use a little less frosting than usual, since frosting can be rich and too thick of a frosting might upset little tummies. Colored frosting will make the cupcakes more attractive to children.

Animal crackersBite sized crackers are perfect, especially if they are in cute animal shapes. Two popular kinds that work well for a first birthday party are those shaped like goldfish and animal crackers. Goldfish crackers are generally cheese flavored crackers while animal crackers are actually little cookies.

Cookie cutter sandwichesSandwiches cut to toddler size with cookie cutters can provide a way to serve something a little healthier at a first birthday party. Nutritious filling suggestions include peanut butter, cheese or egg salad. If unable to use cookie cutters, just trim the crusts and cut a normal-sized sandwich into 4 to 6 mini pieces.

Colorful cerealLittle cups of cereal make a familiar and tasty birthday snack. Most one year olds are already eating cereals as snacks and at mealtimes, so most will welcome little cups of colorful small pieces of cereal at their first birthday party.

Bite-sized candies and cookiesColored candies and cookies add to the festive birthday party atmosphere of celebrating the first year of life plus they taste great. One-year-old babies will enjoy mini gumdrops and frosted shaped cookies