27 unique and cute birthday theme ideas for your toddler!
Are you looking for a theme for your child’s birthday? You’ve come to the right place! Here are 27 theme suggestions, each as fun as the next!
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Before I introduce you to the birthday themes, I want to tell you that you don’t have to go all out to be a good parent. These parties can easily become very expensive, and you don’t have to spend thousands of dollars to have a great day. Don’t hesitate to take inspiration from these themes and use items you already have at home! Some companies also offer item rentals, which can be a great option if you don’t want to end up with a ton of useless items later on!
Now that it’s said, let’s jump in!
Peach (one sweet peach)
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The theme can be applied to any fruit, but I really like peaches. It’s delicate and a beautiful color. In fact, it’s the theme I chose for my daughter’s first birthday – as you can see from the first and last photos.
Barnyard
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For this theme, you can really choose the animals you want. You can include all the farm animals or just your child’s favorite, and adapt the colors as you see fit.
Lemonade/Lemon
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I fell in love with this theme the second I saw it! I love the colors and the lemonade stands, it’s so cute! Perfect for a summer birthday.
Groovy one/Two groovy/Young, wild and three
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This theme is so colorful and it’s perfect for your child’s first, second or third birthday. Neutral and/or vibrant colors, a lot of flowers, a westfalia, peace signs, everything for a successful retro look worthy of the 70s.
Bluey
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Bluey is the ultimate classic, and if your child is obsessed with it, you’re sure to make someone happy. You can make a beautiful pastel decor and there’s so much you can do to exploit this theme like an “Adopt you Floppy Bunny” wall.
Cookies and milk/One sweet cookie
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Flower market
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This theme gives free rein to the imagination. You can choose the flowers you like and match the colors of the décor to the flowers. You can also make a flower stand to add a little extra to your décor.
Safari
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This is another classic theme, but you can really adapt it to suit your tastes. You can go with earth tones, but also for shades of blue or pink. You can also opt for the animals of your choice, whether several or just one. You can also play with animal motifs in all sorts of ways.
Two sweet
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This theme is really fun and is perfect for sweet-toothed kids (which means any kid haha). You can explore pastel colors or go for a more vibrant look. I also really like the idea of ice cream cones made with balloons!
Daisy
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I love this soft, feminine theme and that’s why it’s the one I’ve chosen for my daughter’s 2nd birthday, which is fast approaching.
Football (First year down)
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Any football fans here? Why not use this theme for your child? Pssst… keep an eye out near the Superbowl, you’ll be able to find a ton of useful items!
Berries (Berry first birthday/Berry sweet to be (age))
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Another cute theme with fruits! Of course, you can use any berry you like, but I think strawberry is a good one, since you’ll probably find it easier to find decorations.
Under the sea/Mermaids/It’s a Shellebration
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Make this shellebration day a day under the sea! Pastel colors, glitter, shells, mermaids, starfish, coral – everything you need for a successful decor.
Toy story (Two infinity and beyond)
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I love the use of “Two infinity and beyond”, I think it’s really cute! And there are so many ways to exploit this theme, whether with colors, characters or patterns.
Hey bear sensory
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My daughter used to love looking at these dancing fruits while I did a few chores. If it’s the same for your child, why not use them for the birthday party?
One happy dude/baby
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This theme is so cute and I love how edgy it is. You can either go with a black and white, blue or pink version!
Watermelon (One in a melon)
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An absolutely perfect theme if your child is born in summer! It’s fresh, easy to make and as cute as can be.
Baby shark
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I had no choice but to include this theme! I think it really has potential and can be made cute very easily. A few pastel colors and you’re done! And what about the cute shark-shaped cake pops? I just love them!
Surf (The big one)
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Another great theme for a summer birthday party! A kid’s version of a beach party.
Two the moon/First trip around the sun or moon
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Once again, this theme lets you use your imagination. You can opt for stars, moons, rockets, astronauts, clouds – anything that reminds you of the sky. Celebrate your child’s new trip around the moon with this magnificent party theme.
What a ONEderful world
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A great theme for travel enthusiasts! Decorate your space with globes, suitcases, planes, clouds and even hot-air balloons.
Barbie
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Okay, this theme isn’t exactly unique. But you can’t blame me for including it with all the popularity it’s had lately! Throw a Barbie party and let your imagination run wild!
Teddy bear (Beary first birthday)
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A soft and neutral theme for your sweet baby. You can make bear cupcakes, bear gift bags and display teddy bears all over the place.
First rodeo/This isn’t my first rodeo (it’s my second)
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Any country music fans here? I love this birthday theme that you can really have fun with! Use cowboy hats and boots, cow prints and horses for a successful decor!
Two fast
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A classic theme, but effective! The addition of the grid pattern makes all the difference and can be used in many different ways. You can add cars and racetracks to your decor.
Princess/Disney
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I have a feeling that most little girls (and why not little boys?) will have a princess-themed party in their lives. There are so many possibilities with this theme! You can choose one princess in particular, all the princesses, or just princesses in general with crowns and castles!
Coco Melon
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I have no choice but to finish with this ultimate classic. It seems that all children love Coco Melon at one time or another, so why not please them?
I hope these ideas have inspired you for your children’s birthday theme!
Now, if you’re looking for gift ideas, check out this list of aesthetic and neutral baby toys!
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