Normally how you all celebrate your baby's birthday?

Besides the usual parties, I know parents who make their child's birthday more meaningful by performing a merit/good deed in their child's name. This can include donating to a mosque/church/temple or a non-profit organisation in their child's name. My best friend would take her child to her favourite animal shelter to donate and help out. I know my dad would donate to a mosque each year me and my brothers turn a year older all the way till we secured our own jobs. We have since continued the tradition and I hope to do so for my children as well. It doesn't have to a big amount, it's the thought that counts :)

Whether you're planning an intimate gathering of friends and family or an all-out bash, your baby's first birthday celebration is bound to be special — at least for you and the other adults and older kids in his life! Yes, a first birthday party is really for parents and their guests. Your baby won't remember this party, and may even be overwhelmed by it. But that doesn't mean you can't all have fun. I had buffet by the poolside and not forgetting the theme birthday bash with balloon sculpturing services, face painting, Pinata and magic shows for the kids.

Usually we have a small birthday party for around 10 of his/her closest friends. My kids would choose their 'theme' months ahead and help me select a cake design. I always make their cakes myself from scratch. It is loads of fun and my kids love the outcome. I always have either a tea party or a brunch party. I feel making food for these types of parties are way easier than preparing lunch or dinner. Of course we also make sure there are enough of activities to keep the kids entertained.

For my first child, i did a party for his 1st birthday but i realize that he doesn't really remember anything. So for his 2nd and 3rd birthday, i bake his cake according to the cartoons which he likes. For my 2nd child, he is turning one this friday. So i will be having a family dinner outside while celebrating his birthday. Importantly is the kids are happy and enjoying (:

First birthdays are usually extra special. We had the preparations months before the event and of course, the budget allotted is much bigger. For the succeeding birthdays, we just eat out or go out of town and just bond with the family. I want to build memories as they grow older so I find it more reasonable if we spend on trips instead of just plain party.

If this is your first child, you probably want to throw a big party for your kid. But that just a waste of money. Your baby didn't even remember every single detail of tehir first birthday. I think its better to have mini celebration only with closest family members. Then, when your kid turn 5 above, go throw them some wicked party!

I love to throwing theme parties and baby's birthday is the best opportunity to do so. - I start with selecting a theme first - Only very close friends and family members are invited - Babies love balloons. Whatever the theme is, balloons can fit in. - Create a play place for babies - Don't stress out and ask for help

I threw a big birthday bash for my sons when they turned 1. After that it was more of house parties, but ever since they've become soccer-crazy, The Cage at Kallang is our fave spot to celebrate. Book a soccer pitch, gather their fave boys (and girls), cater some yummy food... and tada!

It's all about the birthday cake for my baby's birthday. Something whimsical and fun to look at, while still delicious to eat. Here's something yummy and timely from Ruby's cakes. And check this article for more ideas: http://ph.theasianparent.com/12-incredible-birthday-cakes-kids/

I love theme parties! So be it a small and intimate or big celebration there will always be some elements of a theme. The theme usually depends on what my kid is fascinated by at that time. Last birthday the theme was princess & ponies