First birthday invitation with nap times, allergy notes and a cake smash
A first birthday invitation has to work for babies who nap at fixed times and for parents who want to know what is safe to eat. This page lets you put the start time, the nap-friendly window, the cake smash and food notes in one place, with one link for each family.
Sample first birthday invitation pages
What to put on a first birthday invitation
- Date, start time and when you expect the party to finish, chosen around the baby's nap
- Map link to the venue, with a note on parking or the nearest door for buggies
- Programme: arrival, songs, cake smash at a set time, and when guests can leave
- Food notes: what will be served, that it is nut-free or dairy-free if it is, and what parents can bring
- Allergy and dietary question in the RSVP, so you can plan before the day
- Calendar file and a note on what to bring, such as spare clothes for the cake smash
The page has an RSVP form: guests say yes or no, how many are coming, and anything you ask (allergies, email, phone). You get an email for each reply and a guest list with a CSV export.
When to send it
- 6 weeks before: Pick the date and a start time that fits the baby's nap, then make the page and send the link.
- 3 weeks before: Check the replies and the guest count, and add an extra question about food allergies if you have not yet.
- 1 week before: Confirm the venue on the page, update the programme with the cake smash time, and check the guest list total.
- Day before: Send a short note through your own messages with the final start time and any last changes.
Wording you can use
- โAnna and Daniel invite you to a small party for Mia's first birthday on Saturday 14 June from 2 to 4 pm.โ Use it
- โWe have planned the party around Mia's nap, so please come any time after 2 pm and leave by 4 pm.โ Use it
- โThere will be a cake smash at 3 pm, so please bring a spare outfit for your little one if you would like.โ Use it
- โThe food will be nut-free, and we will have a dairy-free option; please tell us about any allergies on the reply form.โ Use it
- โPlease reply by 1 June so we know how many high chairs and seats to set up.โ Use it
- โParking is on the street outside the hall, and the buggy-friendly entrance is at the side door.โ Use it
- โMia's family would love to see you, but if your little one needs a quiet room, let us know and we will set one up.โ Use it
Questions
- Can I set the party time around a baby's nap?
- Yes. Put the start and finish times on the page and add a note such as a quiet room or a short nap window. You can edit the times later by hand or in the chat if the plan changes.
- How do I collect food allergies from parents?
- Add an extra question to the RSVP, such as 'Any food allergies or dietary needs for your child?'. Each reply comes to your email, and the guest list shows who answered, so you can check the notes before the party.
- Can guests pay or buy tickets through the page?
- No. The page has no payments or ticketing. Guests reply yes or no, give the number of people coming and can add a note. If you collect gifts or money, you will need to arrange that separately.
- How do I plan for a small guest list?
- Each reply shows the number of guests, and the host sees the total on the guest list. You can export it as a CSV file to check numbers for food, seating and the cake smash before the day.
- Do guests need an account to open the invitation?
- No. Each family opens one link in a browser and replies without signing up. You get an email for each reply.
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