Personalized Items for Kids' Birthday Parties

Children love having toys and other items with their name plastered on them. Kids develop a sense of ownership and responsibility when they see their name on a toy or other item such as a suitcase. Birthday parties help a child feel special, because family and friends are recognizing the day of their birth with a celebration that is all about them. Having a party with personalized items will make the occasion even more personal and exciting for the child.

  1. Banners and Party Bags

    • Just imagine the look on your little girl's face when she walks in the door and sees a huge banner that says, "Happy Birthday, Bethany"! You can also fill party bags full of items with your child's name on each one, making them that much more meaningful. Give each child who attends the party a bag full of magnets, stickers, notepads, and toys with your child's name on them. If you cherish names and want to make your child feel very loved, then personalize her party. See resources below to buy personalized items for your child's party.

    Balloons

    • Balloons with your son or daughter's name on them can also make the party feel even more special. You can even have your child's picture printed on the balloons. Choose either standard latex or foil balloons.

    Cake

    • Bake or buy a cake that says something about your little boy or girl. Select the kind cake based on what the child likes. There are many kinds to choose from. For instance, you can pick an ice cream cake, a cookie cake or a regular frosted cake, a chocolate cake or a lemon cake. The type of frosting, from chocolate to strawberry or cream cheese frosting, should also reflect the child's taste. If you buy the cake, have the baker write the child's name and age on top. If you bake it yourself, either write this yourself using tubes of different-colored frosting, or buy sugar letters and numbers to affix to the cake.

    Prizes

    • Prizes are essential for any party. Wrap each item with tissue paper according to the theme of the party. Most parents choose to coordinate the theme with their child's favorite color. For instance, if your little girl loves pink and purple, wrap each prize in pink and purple tissue paper, and tie it with a ribbon that has her name printed on it.

    Outfits

    • If you want to go all the way, you can design outfits for all the kids at the party to wear. This is really fun for little kids ages two to five. If the theme is trains, you can make striped outfits that say, "Happy Birthday, (Name of child)." Check out references below to read about a mother who did this.

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