Photo Gifts as Party Favors for a Baby's First Birthday

A baby's first birthday party is one of the most exciting events of her early life. It celebrates dozens of milestones, from the first smile to the first steps, that have turned your child from the helpless newborn she was a year ago the independent toddler she is today. One excellent way to mark this celebration is by distributing photo gifts as souvenirs and party favors for the grown-ups who attend the party.

Chances are high that your baby's extended family and friends are constantly requesting snapshots of her, but many parents simply can't find the time to have photos printed or made into gifts. By giving photo gifts out at the baby's first birthday party, you can multitask: all the people who might want photos will have them, and these simple, inexpensive souvenirs double as meaningful party favors.

Photo gifts as birthday party favors can be bought in a variety of forms. One simple, inexpensive method is to order basic prints of a recent, flattering photograph of your baby, and place each one of them in a simple, standing frame. They can be decorated and personalized for each guest or used as they are, and they look great as party decorations, especially when arranged near the cake or under set of balloons. For variety, you can print a few different photos and allow guests to each choose the snapshot they like best.

A variation on this simple theme involves magnetic picture frames, which can be purchased at roughly the same price as free-standing frames. Basic plastic frames are available with strong magnets attached to their backs, ready to be placed on a refrigerator or metal stove. Guests of your baby's first birthday party might prefer these party favors if they have limited shelf-space or simply enjoy refrigerator magnets.

Additionally, many businesses that offer photo printing also sell personalized magnets with your baby's photograph already printed directly onto them. These vary in price and may be cheaper than a print and frame, and they are a more interesting novelty than a traditional photo-and-frame party favor. Your friends and family will enjoy having such a unique souvenir to bring home from your baby's first birthday party.

While other personalized photo gifts, like clocks, tee-shirts, and coffee mugs, are significantly more expensive than basic prints and magnets, they are sure to please your guests. Imagine a dozen candy-filled coffee mugs with colorful balloons attached to each-- with your baby's precious image on every one! While nominally pricier than simpler party favors, these are a joy for party-goers, friends, and relatives.

Photo gifts can make perfect souvenirs for your friends and family members to take home from your baby's first birthday party, and they will make the experience charming and unforgettable. Parents who are seeking unique, meaningful, and decorative party favors should contact any local business offering photo printing for rates and fees associated with these memorable gifts.