Stuffed Animal

If you can recall your memory of childhood, I am sure you would still remember how you carried that favorite teddy of yours everywhere that you went. Whether it was to play or going for a long drive, your companion was always with you. And now you can see your kids doing the same, reminding you of your childhood time. This companionship has come a long way and moves on.

There is no doubt that a child shares an everlasting bond with his or her toys especially if it is a stuffed animal toy. In fact, the toy becomes your child’s best buddy.  You will often notice your child sharing almost all his activities with the toy. He shares all his happy and sad moments. In other words, this toy becomes an extension of his emotions because the toy acts as a witness to each and every thing that the child experiences. This results in an extremely strong emotional bond and a deep sense of companionship with the stuffed animal.

There is another one reason that I strongly feel why a child should have a toy companion. It is most likely the feeling of security and sense of confidence the child gets while having his so called friend along with him/her. Also according to psychologists, petting the stuffed animal toy can be quite a soothing experience for the child. Kids are often seen treating their toy as if they were real beings. Kids not only talk and share all their feelings, but they also keep their toy cuddled with them even when they go to sleep. After all, these toys are mute spectators of everything the child wants to convey without complaining about anything.

For all these reasons, a stuffed toy is also a wonderful gift and a child will always cherish playing with it throughout his or her childhood. In fact some kids don’t leave their toys even after they have grown up. The bond that they share with the toy is full of their secrets and joyful cuddles. Isn’t that exactly the reason why you still remember your toy till date?

Planning your baby’s first birthday can be both exciting and stressful at the same time! It is a time to celebrate the year that you have had with your child, as well as showing her off to friends and family. From decorations to cakes, I am going to give you some tips and guidelines that will help while planning a stress free birthday party.

We all know how easy it is for a baby to become cranky! To prevent the fussiness, schedule the party around her usual nap time and keep it to a maximum of two hours! This will ensure the happiness of your baby throughout the whole party. Also, make sure and schedule the party at a convenient time for your guests. Saturday mornings are always promising.

If you are having trouble with your invitee list, try keeping it at a minimum and only inviting close friends and family. Too much commotion can create a stressful atmosphere for your child which can lead to a fussy attitude. After all, this is a party for the adults in your child’s life! Try not to invite too many young children that could make it too much for you and the guests to handle. We want to keep things simple, but enjoyable!

The most memorable moment of a first birthday party is when the baby gets to dig into the cake! Bake a special but small birthday cake just for her, set it in the wooden high chair and stand back to avoid the flying icing. Make sure and have your camera ready because this will be a sight that you won’t want to forget.

Now that we have scheduled the party, created a guest list and designed a cake, we need to have a theme! Here are 3 simple first birthday party theme ideas.

1. Mickey and Minnie Mouse Clubhouse: from the invitations to the decorations, there is an endless amount of party supplies that you can find with a Disney character on them!

2. Rainbow: just focus on picking out a whole variety of colors, shapes and patterns and it will be sure to turn out awesome!

3. Zoo/Jungle: think about your baby’s favorite stuffed animal and try to purchase decorations that resemble it. You will get to see their eyes light up like never before.

A disaster theme to avoid… clowns! Although clowns are stereotypically a great birthday theme, the truth is that kids are mostly scared of them.

Finally, ask someone who is attending the party to take pictures with your camera. Since you are the host of this magnificent event, you shouldn’t have to think about snapping the best photos. Trust me, this will make life easier.

-Harmony