The birthday of a two-year-old child is, first of all, a holiday for parents. They rejoice at every new day of the baby, and his birthday becomes a significant event, so on this holiday parents need to make special efforts. The child will be happy with the big delicious cake on the table and the bright colors around it. So what do mom and dad need to do to make their birthday memorable?
On the second anniversary, more options appear to diversify the holiday. The child already understands some things, there are different interests, which means that it becomes easier to entertain him. A special point in the celebration are friends, who may appear in the circle of other parents from the yard, or friends and acquaintances have children. The child will be much more comfortable and have more fun with other children.
2 years is already a serious date, so you should approach it responsibly. However, this does not mean that the goal is impossible. You can achieve what you want if you have an idea and options for celebrating. Parents are advised to divide the birthday into two parts. One of them will be to decorate the festive table, decorate the house and gather guests. The second will be related to the preparation of the holiday script.
Children love beautiful cakes. Photo: youngtexanmama.com
Where to mark
Nowadays you can find many entertainment spaces for children. There, a child and his friends can have fun playing attractions. It is better to book the room in advance so that there are no extra people. Also, such organizations provide clients with animators who will ensure that children have a good time. In this case, parents will not have to think about the scenario. But we must not forget about the sweet table, which can be organized at home or in the entertainment center.
When choosing animators, and especially their costumes, you should be more careful. The hero can evoke negative emotions in children, even if he seemed quite cute. The children will be unhappy and start hysterics, as a result of which the holiday will be disrupted.
The option at home is more suitable. You may have to work on it, but the child will feel comfortable and it is unlikely that the children will not like anything. The advantages of spending holidays at home are the presence of the child’s favorite toys, a sweet table and the presence of parents and friends nearby. Adults will not have to travel anywhere, taking with them bags of food and other things for competitions.
Before guests arrive, be sure to take care of cleanliness, and also try to remove all objects that children could drop or that could injure themselves.
It's best to celebrate at home. Photo: youngtexanmama.com
Who to call
You should invite, first of all, your closest people. These could be grandparents, uncles, aunts, or just good friends, especially if they also have small children. In general, there should be at least 1-2 children at a birthday party so that the birthday person does not get bored.
A birthday is a holiday for the whole family. Photo: welcometothemousehouse.com
Invitation
The festive mood should appear not only at home. If parents have the opportunity to hand out beautiful invitation cards to future guests, then this should definitely be done. Even adults will be pleased to remember their childhood years. When receiving an invitation in the form of a postcard, it is unlikely that anyone will be able to refuse and not attend the holiday. Don't forget about holiday caps. You need to purchase them for everyone and hand them over at the entrance to the house.
Create a festive mood. Photo: pixnio.com
Photo zone for a children's album
Every parent tries to take as many pictures of their baby as possible in order to make a large memorable album. As a rule, first birthdays are something that you want to remember for many years to come. Therefore, it is important to agree in advance with a photographer who can do not only photography, but also create a full-fledged film report from the baby’s 2nd birthday celebration.
Before taking photos, it is important to prepare your child. It is necessary to take into account not only the appearance and choice of suit, dress, but also prepare the child mentally. At this age, children are very often distracted by surrounding factors, so it is necessary to concentrate their attention on photography. Try to entice her with her favorite game, music or other trick.
The format of the photo zone can be different: from typical decoration with balloons to detailed thematic decoration. An experienced photographer will advise you before the start of shooting how to complement or diversify the scenery so that it looks harmonious in the photo.
Also keep in mind that a photo session can be done not only for a child, but also for the family as a whole, and you can also involve friends in the photos. Therefore, choose the decoration in such a way that it suits all participants in the photo shoot.
Birthday ideas
At the holiday, you can make children happy by transporting them to a fairy tale or movie. To do this, you will need to choose a holiday idea. You can choose from famous fairy tales or film projects. One of the interesting options for a boy is a holiday in the costumes of pirates, heroes from Marvel or DC superhero films, Smeshariki, etc. For girls, ideas with beautiful dresses are more suitable. Common options are related to the princess ball, characters from the cartoon Monster High, Ever After High, etc.
Pirate scenarios and competitions for children 2 years old
Birthday in princess style. Photo: pixabay.com
It is recommended to choose a style based on the child’s preferences. You just have to watch which cartoons or fairy tales he likes best. It’s better to be careful with your choice in order to please the birthday boy’s preferences. It is also necessary to warn guests with children so that they prepare in advance for the chosen style.
Cakes for little princesses
Checklist for preparing to celebrate your daughter’s second birthday
Before you start organizing a holiday, plan your actions. It is best to use a checklist that will detail your actions and plans.
For your daughter's 2nd birthday, the checklist might look like this:
- decide on the theme of the party;
- decide on the number of guests and invite them;
- choose an outfit for the baby;
- order the decoration of the premises and do it yourself;
- negotiate with the photographer;
- think over an entertainment program;
- decide on the menu and prepare dishes;
- order a candy bar and cake;
- the day before the holiday, check the guest list;
- check all the design and readiness of the program for the holiday;
- and finally, have fun celebrating your birthday.
Design ideas
For the arrival of guests, it is necessary to prepare and decorate not only the child’s room, but also the entire house or apartment. For this you will need balloons, garlands, colorful ribbons, etc. You can also prepare posters with printed photographs of the birthday person. They can be drawn up on whatman paper, pasting a photo there, and writing the number two in the center.
There should be balls throughout the apartment. Photo: pexels.com
Photozone
The child's birthday must be captured in photographs. You can do them throughout the event. Children can be injured in competitions, games or simply eating at the table. These moments are ideal for capturing on camera. The saved photographs can be shown to your child in a few years, and parents will also remember how they prepared a celebration for him in honor of his birthday. Also, all invited guests will be pleased to receive photos from the holiday.
Cakes for 2 year old boy
"Attention! The police are looking for them!”
Once the guest list has been compiled, approved and documented, you need to start making invitation cards. Of course, you can simply buy standard holiday cards, write the text of the invitation there and send it to the recipients. But guests will be much more pleased to receive unique invitations created individually. You can take some nice template for a graphic editor as a template, include photos of the birthday boy (and, if available, photos of the guest), create stylish headings and add text. It will turn out especially elegant if you are planning a holiday based on a thematic scenario.
For example, for the scenario “Cowboy Tournament” - based on Westerns about the Wild West, you can make invitation cards in the style of “Wanted” posters with a photo of the guest and the caption “Urgently wanted (name of invitee) to participate in a cowboy tournament in honor of the birthday boy (name of inviter).”
Read: Scenario for the birthday of a two-year-old child - “Madagascar Island”
Also, when creating it, it would be appropriate not only to introduce intrigue, but also to actively use humor.
Choosing a costume for the baby
Clothing is one of the main colors of the event. You can choose an outfit for your child based on both his preferences and the chosen style.
To the boy
For a boy, you can choose a classic suit with a bow tie around his neck. Classics are always in fashion, and they look especially beautiful on kids. You can also choose a themed costume. It can display a character from a cartoon, movie or fairy tale. You can purchase them on various websites or in children's stores. You can also buy paraphernalia for costumes (magic wands, daggers for pirates, etc.). One of the highlights of the boy's appearance is his hairstyle. If he has long and medium hair, then you can fill it with hairspray or gel, making any hairstyle.
Little vampire. Photo: trendyhalloween.com
To a girl
You can dress up a girl in a beautiful and fluffy dress. Don't forget about the princess's hairstyle. One common option is curls. You can also use hairspray and special glitter. This way, the girl will be the center of attention and look like a real princess.
Every princess is a future queen. Photo: pinkprincess.com
General recommendations
For the convenience of the parents of the birthday boy, the celebration of the child’s first and second birthday does not need to be stretched out too much in time.
Children under 3 years old usually quickly get tired of noise, a large number of guests, and increased attention.
Therefore, such holidays are recommended to be held within 2-3 hours before lunch, or in the afternoon, to give the child the opportunity to sleep during the day.
If the atmosphere of a children's party is light and unobtrusive, this event will remain in the memory of all its participants for a long time!
Please watch one interesting video about how exciting it was to celebrate the second birthday of one little girl:
Games and competitions
For fun, you can prepare competitions in which children and adults can participate.
Sounds of animals and nature
To carry out the competition, you will need to download sounds of nature and animals from the Internet. The point of the competition is to guess every sound. You can also diversify the game and set a rule to physically respond to sounds. For example, at the sound of a bird, fly like a bird, and when it rains, take shelter under an umbrella. There are many options, so the only thing that matters here is the number of sounds.
Wave
This competition requires fabric 3-4 meters long. The fun of the competition is that two adults hold the fabric, then suddenly lift it up. Children must run in a certain period of time. The one who didn't have time lost. This game will whet the children's appetite, after which they will willingly eat.
Dancing with toys
In children's stores you can find balloons in the shape of cartoon characters. They are inexpensive and kids can dance with them. All you need to do is turn on children's music and start dancing.
Choosing an item
The competition presents the cathedral with the choice of an item that is used most by only one of the family members. You need to put the personal belongings of dad, mom, grandma, grandpa, etc. in the box. You can also add those items that everyone uses (remote control, spoons, combs, etc.). The child must take an item out of the box and give it to the person whose item it is. It is especially interesting to watch the reaction if all family members use the item. We must not forget about cheerful music and the child’s praise.
Mom's ponytail
The competition will require two mothers. On each of them you need to hang a ribbon at waist level, which will hang down to the floor. Children must run after the “tail”. It is advisable for mothers to show artistry and pretend to be cats.
Tasks in socks
If children are tired of wild fun and want mystery, then this competition is ideal. To do this, you will need to put the leaves with the tasks into colored socks. Children need to take a sock and complete the task that is in it.
What kind of tasks can you write:
- duckling dance;
- humming your favorite song;
- show a given animal.
Theater
If your house or relatives have toys from popular cartoons (“Kolobok”, “Little Red Riding Hood”, “The Three Little Pigs”, etc.), then they will definitely come in handy. The point of theater is to stage a cartoon. Here adults will have to try to become as similar as possible to the cartoon characters. Children will love the live theater!
Briefly about the main thing
- A children's holiday is a significant event for parents and relatives.
- Decorate a house or apartment;
- Prepare dishes and sweets;
- Make invitations for each guest, and also distribute a cap;
- Capture interesting moments with your camera;
- Play games and hold competitions;
- Buy an original cake.
One of the problems that can arise at a birthday party is breakup. Children may start to get cranky because the day is coming to an end and everyone needs to go home. This can be avoided by allowing the birthday boy and his friends to walk outside. There they will get some fresh air, and there will be no problems with going home.
It is recommended to work on the holiday so that it is memorable for parents and children. You can even record a movie on a video camera to watch in the future. A responsible approach to preparing the event will ensure a good mood for all guests and the traitor.
From the art of photography to the heights of cinema
A very common practice at children's birthday parties is a photo shoot. It can be organized by inviting a professional photographer, or you can do it yourself. In the latter case, you will have to work a little to create a stylish and original photo zone - a special space against which photography will be taken. For these purposes, you can use ready-made frames, open umbrellas and paper forfeits (fans), hanging lanterns, green bushes, decorated fragments of a fence, a dense network of ribbons or garlands, balloons, photo booths, etc.
If you plan to film a video, then it is better to entrust this task to a person who has real camera experience - then the film will turn out great, and editing will be easier. Home movies are especially interesting to watch if the holiday was held according to the script - then these are not just warm memories, but also a fascinating spectacle.
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