Nursery to Toddler

Who Loves Me? And Personalized Lovie Blanket Set $49.95 Who Loves Me? features the names of family members and friends who love the child, and encourages the child to reach to the sky when asked ‘how much’ each of one of them loves him or her. This beautifully illustrated book reassures the child that he or she is loved ‘so much’ by each person, with melodious rhymes describing the depth of each individual’s love. Written by Jennifer Dewing, with colorful, whimsical illustrations by Maria Carluccio, this hardcover book is a perfect gift for a new baby! The super soft, 100% polyester lovie blanket comes with baby’s name embroidered on the satin trim. We will select a pink blanket for a girl or a blue blanket for a boy

God Loves You! Personalized Book $24.95 The God Loves You! personalized children’s book tells your child just how much God loves them… and that they are God’s special creations! It comes personalized with a child’s name on the cover and throughout the text. God Loves You! features beautiful poetry by award-winning children’s author Jennifer Dewing and colorful, whimsical illustrations by award-winning artist Maria Carluccio. The book is perfect for the birth of a baby, baptism, naming ceremony, first communion, Easter, Passover or everyday occasion. It makes a perfect gift for children of the Christian, Jewish or Muslim faith.

Personalized Bloom Baby Blanket $59 Flower Power Our Personalized Bloom Baby Blanket is soft cuddly and completely adorable Whats more – it boasts your childs name in bold letters making the blanket all hers Featuring a large colorful flower on a soft non-pill polar fleece the blanket is a sure winner Put in your childs name and await our special delivery Additional letters available upon request

Personalized Owl Baby Blanket $59 Snuggle Up with Owl Our Personalized Owl Baby Blanket is soft cuddly and completely adorable Whats more – it boasts your childs name in bold letters making the blanket all hershis Featuring a wise owl perched on a branch – all on a soft non-pill polar fleece the blanket is a sure winner Put in your childs name and await our delivery Additional letters available upon request

Personalized Bunny Baby Blanket $59 Baby Bunny Our Personalized Bunny Baby Blanket is soft cuddly and completely adorable Whats more – it boasts your childs name in bold letters for a personal touch Featuring a large friendly bunny on a soft non-pill polar fleece the blanket is a sure winner Put in your childs name and await our special delivery Additional letters available upon request

Personalized Sheep Baby Blanket $59 Baa Baa Baby Our Personalized Sheep Baby Blanket is soft cuddly and completely adorable Whats more – it boasts your childs name in bold letters for a personal touch Featuring a sweet sheep jumping over the fence on a soft non-pill polar fleece the blanket is a sure winner Put in your childs name and await our special delivery Additional letters available upon request

Personalized Elephant Baby Blanket $59 Friendly Elephant Our Personalized Elephant Blanket is soft cuddly and completely adorable Whats more – it boasts your childs name in bold letters making the blanket all mine Featuring a friendly elephant standing in a patch of grass the blanket is a sure winner Put in your childs name and await our delivery Additional letters available upon request

Personalized Fleece Baby Blanket $29 The perfect baby gift This sumptuous blanket is crafted of the softest fleece and finely finished with a crochet trim Add a monogram to commemorate the special little person who will be using this great gift

The Super, Incredible Big Sister $29.95 The perfect gift for a new big sister! The Super, Incredible Big Sister book from I See Me! comes personalized with big sister’s name and the name of the new baby. The book reassures big sister that she is loved and appreciated… and it rewards her for helping out and being a ‘super star’ with her new sibling. It comes with a coordinating Super Incredible Big Sister award medal with a place on the back of the medal to write the proud sister’s first name! Written by award-winning children’s author Jennifer Dewing and Illustrated by award-winning artist Jill McDonald, this hardcover book is an adorable, whimsical and fun-filled personalized story.

The Super, Incredible Big Brother $29.95 The perfect gift for a new big brother! The Super, Incredible Big Brother book from I See Me! comes personalized with big brother’s name and the name of the new baby. The book reassures big brother that he is loved and appreciated… and it rewards him for helping out and being a ‘super star’ with his new sibling. It comes with a coordinating Super Incredible Big Brother award medal with a place on the back to write the proud big brother’s name! Written by award-winning children’s author Jennifer Dewing and Illustrated by award-winning artist Jill McDonald, this hardcover book is an adorable, whimsical and fun-filled personalized story.

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The First Years Learning Curve Star Teething Blanket $5.99 Your little star is sure to love this star! Our Star Teething Blanket offers multiple teething surfaces?soft terry cloth, crinkly satin, and chewy soft textures?for maximum relief. It’s lightweight, easy-to-grasp and features an attach-a-loop for portability. And for extra fun, there’s a squeaker in one of the points! Recommended Age: birth and up Measures: 11.50″ x 0.50″ x 12.00″…

Taggies Little Taggie – Starry Night $19.95 This portable, fleece snuggle partner is even perfect for newborns. Each Little Taggie has 20 exciting visual and tactile tags around its border offering your little one hours of interactive entertainment and comfort. Measures 12″x 12″. Click “See More Pictures” to the left to see actual fabric swatch….

Taggies Classic Little Taggies Hugs $19.95 Litte Taggies Snuggle Partners keep your little one comfortable and entertained. With its satin tags and fun designs, your child will love this fleece blanket. Each tag is slightly different in colors and texture to help develop your child’s learning experience….

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Easy First Birthday Themes to Build Your Baby’s Party Around

You can plan a stress free party by choosing first birthday themes that are easy to prepare and built around simple things that your baby loves such as a favorite color, special toy, or television character. Although your child’s first birthday is important to you, they are not going to remember the celebration, no matter how expensive or extravagant it may be. To make your little one happy, you do not have to spend weeks planning the event of the year. After all, birthdays should be about creating memories and spending time with the guest of honor. So, keep the food and decorations basic and the activities to a minimum so that you can relax, visit with guests, snap lots of photos, and truly enjoy your baby’s special day.

Television Character Parties

Babies love familiarity and enjoy T.V. themed parties because they can easily recognize and identify their favorite characters. Fill your home with giant Bob the Builder balloons, hang a colorful Dora pinata, or plan a personal visit from Big Bird and watch your child’s delight as popular shows come to life right before their eyes.

Elmo Party: Cut Elmo shaped faces from red paper, add a couple of squiggly eyes and a red pom pom nose, and you have the perfect invitation for your Sesame Street party. You can purchase Elmo patterned napkins, plates, and tablecloths, or simply use plain red and accent with decorations in bright primary colors. Hang a “Welcome to Sesame Street” banner and attach giant alphabet letters to the walls. Keep the little ones entertained by playing a game of Pin the Nose on Elmo, tossing beanbags into Oscar’s garbage can, or dancing and singing to some of the shows most popular songs while following a leader around a Big Bird footprint maze. After all the excitement, re-energize with mini cupcakes topped with red icing or Elmo faces.

Winnie-the-Pooh: Simple invitations can be made by printing the party details onto colorful tags and attaching them to small stuffed characters from this classic story. Decorate with red and yellow streamers, balloons, and tableware and use a large honey pot as a centerpiece. Play Pin the Tail on Eeyore, put on music and have all the children bounce like Tigger, then enjoy story time in the 100 Acre Woods. Food such as peanut butter and ‘honey’ sandwiches, pigs in a blanket, or bear shaped jello jigglers is easy to prepare and will please every guest.

Hello Kitty: Pink, pink, and more pink – with a little green and white thrown in, will help create the purr-fect atmosphere for your Hello Kitty party. Give each little one a kitty ear headband, draw whiskers on their cheeks and then line them all up for an adorable photo shoot. Play Pin the Bow on Kitty, try bowling with large pink foam balls, blow cat shaped bubbles, then finish the day off with a huge Hello Kitty pinata. Cupcakes topped with Hello Kitty rings will look great and provide a fun keepsake for all the guests.

Favorite Toy Parties

Building a party around a favorite toy will delight your child and make planning easier since you probably already have a lot of theme related items that can be used for decorations and entertainment.

Thomas the Tank Engine: Create boarding pass invitations that invite all guests to come take a trip to the magical Island of Sodor. Design a masking tape railway track that will lead children to the party room, washroom, or food table. Decorate with red, blue, and white balloons and streamers and purchase Thomas themed tableware or use plain appropriate colored plates and napkins. Play Pin the Smokestack on Thomas, toss black beanbags into a ‘coal car’, or make rail cars from cardboard boxes and let the children be the conductors of their favorite character engines. Of course, you could keep it really simple by watching a favorite Thomas the Tank Engine episode or setting up the wooden tracks and cars and letting the little ones spend some time playing. For something extra special, you can even purchase engineer hats and whistles for a reasonable price at online stores.

Teddy Bear Picnic: Almost every child has a favorite teddy bear, so why not host a first birthday teddy bear picnic? Make an invitation using a picture of your baby holding their special friend, or attach the party details to little teddies purchased at the dollar store. Continue the theme by decorating with stuffed bears wearing party hats, cover the walls and floor with paw prints, and create a bear’s cave using a large cardboard box. Give each guest bear ears to wear and then gather the little cubs together for a picnic lunch of bear shaped sandwiches and teddy grahams. Go on a teddy bear hunt, have a bear dance, or keep with the picnic theme and play outside on the swings and slides.

Color Themed Parties

Babies love bright colors, so when planning a first birthday party it is a good idea to keep it cheerful and colorful.

Rainbow theme: From the rainbow shaped invites to the bright streamers and balloons, your baby will be fascinated with all the vibrant colors. Cover tables with plain paper and let the children show off their artistic skills, or use a variety of bright colored tableware to create a rainbow effect. Color rainbows outside using sidewalk chalk, build towers from multi-colored blocks, or have a crawling relay to deliver gold nuggets to a pot at the end of the rainbow. Allow the babies time to play with colorful balloons then enjoy cupcakes on rainbow shaped placemats.

Green Tractor theme: Use a tractor pattern to create an invitation from green paper and attach the wheels with fasteners so that they actually turn. You may even want to glue a picture of your baby in the driver’s seat. If you want something a little easier to prepare, purchase small plastic or metal tractors and attach the party information. Decorate with green streamers and balloons, hang a few farm themed posters, and pile some barnyard animals together to build a fun centerpiece. Give each child a John Deere hat (or a plain green cap), play Pin the Wheel on the tractor, enjoy a game of hot potato using a stuffed animal, or go on a tractor treasure hunt. For an outdoor party you could even include a wagon ride or spend some time climbing bales of hay. Of course, a tractor shaped cake would complete the day perfectly.

First birthday themes should be easy and simple to prepare so that you can plan a party that will thrill your child without creating a lot of stress or expense. By using favorite toys or things that are important to your child, you can make this milestone day extra special and fun for everyone.

About the Author

Suzanne Daykin is an event manager and mum of two little ones who shares a variety of first birthday themes and party ideas. Celebrate your child’s first birthday with help from www.1st-birthday-party-ideas.com