CLAPPILY: 1st Birthday Party Checklist

CLAPPILY: 1st Birthday Party Checklist: Planning a party can be a stressful business! There’s so much to organize and if you leave it until the last-minut e, it’s easy to forget ...

1st Birthday Party Checklist

Planning a party can be a stressful business! There’s so much to organize and if you leave it until the last-minute, it’s easy to forget about important party essentials.

That’s why Clappily – Your Party Planner have put together our free party planning checklist to help you stay organized. We’ve done the stressful bit of making a list of everything you need for your party. 

So, here’s us to listing down all your Kids 1^st Birthday party checklist to help you to make it a memorable one.

1st Birthday Cake 

Here's Your 1^st Birthday Party Checklist ⏬

Four weeks before the party 

•  Select Date: ________________ 
• Determine the time/length of the party (Most parties are 2-3 hours and be sure to select a time that will work best with your baby’s schedule – not during nap time) 
• Compile preliminary guest list & phone numbers 
• Select Party location (home / outdoor)
• Research & determine party theme option    
• Set a Budget
• Book outdoor venue or society club if required

    Three weeks before the party

• Make and deliver an invitation 
• Plan your baby’s outfit (if theme party)
• Have a basic party menu ready
• Reserve any rentals you may need (extra chairs, tables, etc.)
• Download Clappily – Your Party Planner app
• Choose a birthday cake
• Choose a caterer
• Plan your return gift & decoration
• Decide on 2 to 3 party games
• Apply for leave if you are working

   Two weeks before the party

• Order for return gift from Clappily mobile app or website
• Order for other birthday resources from Clappily mobile app or website
• Enlist the help of family & friend 
• Order cake from Clappily mobile app or website
• Review extra furniture, tableware and party supply needs to make sure you have enough for the number of guest coming to the party
• Book entertainment (if applicable) / Tattoo artist from Clappily mobile app or website
• Buy prizes for the party games

    One week before the party

• Get final head count & finalize RSVP’s
• Confirm booking with the venue
• Start packing return gifts and label them
• Keep gifts in a separate sealed bag
• Check camcorder, digital recorder and memory stick
• Check camera and memory card
• Do a surprise check at the party venue (if applicable)
• Shop for a baby’s birthday outfit
• Shop for a baby’s present
• Begin compiling music playlist
• Buy non-perishable menu list
• Create the schedule for activities/entertainment
• Check your orders status on Clappily – Your Party Planner mobile app or website

    One day ahead of the party

• Buy last minute perishable items, including ice
• Set tables and arrange displays
• Choose your outfit and accessories
• Keep older sibling's clothes ready
• Recheck guest list
• Reconfirm your help will be present
• Keep your baby's outfit and shoes ready
• Pack your baby's birthday present
• Set up any large supplies and non-perishable decorations
• Chill drinks
• Pick up flowers and arrange (if applicable)
• Print out a gift tracker sheet
• Recheck order status on Clappily – Your Party Planner mobile app or website
• Sleep on time

    The Big Day

• Start early if visiting a temple/orphanage
• Start preparing food and refreshments
• Set the table and decorations
• Set a separate place for presents
• Keep cameras ready 
• Keep phone lists handy
• Try to take a short nap before the party
• Inflate and arrange balloons early in the morning – waiting until the party day ensures they will float well. Pick up flowers and arrange (if applicable)
• Print out a gift tracker sheet
• Turn on music & party lights
• Don’t worry about Cake & any other product or services ordered from Clappily mobile app or website. It will come on given timing.

     After the party: Hurray!!😊

• Clean up party areas after guest’s leave
• Send birthday thank-you notes – including party photos.