Kids' Birthday Parties information, articles and advice

Girls' Party Themes

First birthday party: Baby elephant theme

Staff writers This beautifully themed first birthday party can be tweaked to suit any taste, gender and style but the exquisite décor and Tanya’s attention to detail make this birthday celebration one to remember.

Birthday tears for Richie's daughter

Makeover party

Karaoke rock star dance party

Movie sleepover party

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Boys' Party Themes

A crackin' good construction party

Katie Carlin Tonka Trucks, hammers and some good old fashioned playtime in the dirt combine to make a birthday party to remember.

Space party

Dinosaur party

Olympic sports party

Water party

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Party Preparation

Six years of Suri

Six years ago today recently engaged superstars, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes welcomed their first daughter together, Suri Cruise, into the world.

A birthday party makes the difference

Putting together a perfect party bag!

Tips for a stress-free kids party

Overcoming party shyness

Party Invitations

Girls' first birthday invitations

To start the first birthday celebrations off here is a sweet first birthday invitation for your little angel's big day.

Boys' first birthday invitations

Graffiti party invitations

Fanciful fairy party invitations

Blue pinstripe party invitations

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Party Games

Pirate party games

If you are throwing a pirate themed birthday party for your little adventurer we have the party games covered! From craft ideas to energy zapping games these will keep all their young guests entertained.

Hula Hoop games

Pass the parcel

Celebrity Heads

Chinese Whispers

Marco Polo

Murder winks

Musical chairs

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First Birthday

First Birthday: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Kylie Orr My daughter just turned one and I wanted to celebrate with a theme that was special not just to her and her siblings, but something fun that everyone could share. I was also avoiding princesses and puff like the plague because I know that will be what she starts to request all too soon.

My first children's birthday cake

A first birthday party

Party Food

Mushrooms stuffed with blue cheese and beetroot risotto

Super easy, tasty meal that you can whip up very quickly.

Reader reviews

Reese's Cheesecake Brownies

Tuna and Carrot Pinwheel Sandwiches

Easy rocky road

Tie-dyed cakes in a jar

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Birthday cakes

Show us your party!

Hundreds of you have shared your birthday cake creations and now you can show us the rest of your party too! From the decorations and party food to the games and party favours – if you threw it we want to see it!

Hey, that's my daughter's cake!

We asked you to share your birthday cake photos, and you sent them in by the dozen.

Share your birthday cake photos!

Have you created a baked masterpiece, or perhaps a kitchen disaster, in an effort to celebrate your child's birthday? Share your photos here and see your name up in lights!

Hey, that's my son's cake!

Take a look at these fantastic creations you submitted for the boys.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar party

A creative twist on an old favourite, it's the Very Hungry Caterpillar like you have never seen him before - all decked out on a cake for Amelia's first birthday!