We know how much you love and treasure your adorable baby, so we’ve taken it upon ourselves to prepare you a list of awesomely sweet wishes to commemorate the first year in the life of your little angel.
And, as usual, remember that you can always modify the beautiful lines below to suit your preference as you celebrate that beautiful day.
• Happy 1st Birthday, Baby Girl!
• Happy 1st Birthday, Baby Boy!
• 1st Birthday Wishes for a Sweet Baby!
Happy 1st Birthday, Baby Girl!
• My, oh my! Look who has their first birthday! Happy birthday, big girl!
• Happy birthday to the birthday girl! And, congrats to Mommy and Daddy for surviving the first in a string of years!
• Happy birthday to our dear little one! This first year of life has been such a fabulous introduction to great things to come. I love you!
• The cuteness of 10 tiny fingers and 10 tiny toes has nothing on the sweetness of your great big smile. Happy first birthday to the newest joy in our lives! Let this next year bring even more happiness!
• Roses are red. Violets are blue. No one around is as adorable as you. Happy first birthday!
• Happy happy birthday to a happy happy girl! May today bring you as much joy as you bring to the world each and every day.
• Here’s to you, sweet cheeks! It’s time to celebrate all that you have become in these last 365 days. Happy 1st birthday!
• There’s nothing in this world that can ever give us more happiness than the fact that you are our sweet baby girl. We love you more than we can ever express to you in any language. Happy 1st birthday, dearest little angel. May you forever swoon in good fortune and true happiness.
• To you, dear daughter, on this your first birthday. We are truly blessed each day more and more by having you in our lives. Happy birthday from Mommy and Daddy! We love you!
Happy 1st Birthday, Baby Boy!
• Wishing you a day filled with hugs and kisses, a pile of presents, and a face full of cake. Happy 1st birthday!
• Never before has love been more pure than our love for you. Happy birthday, big boy!
• Happy birthday to your little one who is now ONE! Thank you for allowing us to share in the joy of his big day!
• Happy birthday, sweet baby! This birthday might not be one you will remember, but it sure is one that brings us all great joy!
• Late night cuddles and early morning giggles. We thank God for this wonderful first year with you. Happy birthday, cutie pie!
• Wishing you dreams as tall as a giraffe and as wide as a rhino on this your first birthday! Happy birthday, little one!
• How did you get so big, little man? You are on your way to greatness. Happy birthday to my dear love!
• Happy birthday, little man! The 1st birthday celebration is pretty much like the last. You’re in diapers, with no teeth, and stuffing your face full of cake!
• To our sweet son, happy birthday! Today we celebrate the fun of these last 12 months and excitedly look forward to 1000 more!
• God gave you to us approximately 12 months ago. And in so doing, He made us the happiest parents in the world. Happy 1st birthday to you, our little angel. May you always have a smile on your beautiful face.
• We now thoroughly enjoy every moment of our lives because you are ours today and forever. Happy 1st birthday to our absolutely adorable little darling.
• Sweetie pie, wishing you nothing but total joy on the first big day of your life. We hope you enjoy this special day to your heart’s content.
• In our eyes, there’s nothing in this world that is more precious than you, and that is why we treasure you more than we treasure our lives. On this exceptionally special day, we pray that the good Lord will bestow His immeasurable blessings of happiness on your life. Happy 1st birthday.
• You are our adorable prince, our joy and the sunshine that decorates our skies. As you mark your first year in life, we pray for a blessed and truly happy life for you. Happy 1st birthday, sweetie.
• Yay! Our little miracle turns 1 today! What a joyful occasion it is! Sweetie, as you celebrate turning 1, may love, good health and joy be yours forever. Happy birthday!
• You are the number 1 source of our greatest happiness. Thank you for making our lives lovelier. On the first birthday of your life, we pray that life will always give you countless of reasons to rejoice. Happy 1st birthday!
• Sweetie, congratulations on turning 1 today! May your first year of life mark the beginning of an astonishingly happy life for you. We love you so much.
• No words can describe how proud we are to have you as a son. Have an absolutely beautiful first birthday, darling!
1st Birthday Wishes for a Sweet Baby!
• Happy 1st birthday, sweetheart! Exactly one year ago today, God brought you safely into our lives and you wasted no time in making us the happiest parents on this planet. We can’t thank you enough for that.
• Hurrah! The sweetest baby boy in the entire universe turns amazing 1 today! Our beloved little darling, for all the sunshine and joy you bring us, we say thank you. May you forever be the owner of the happiest heart in the universe.
• Wishing a super duper happy 1st birthday to our precious sweetie pie! Sweetheart, our love for you is eternity itself.
• To us, you are the most wonderful child in the world. We have loved you since the moment we held you in our arms, and we will keep loving you until the end of time. Happy 1st birthday.
• Happy 1st birthday to the only light in our world. Cutie-pie, you are our greatest joy and love. We hope and pray that every day of your life will be as incredibly happy as you make our hearts.
• May your heart overflow with happiness on your first birthday celebration…and always. Happy 1st birthday, our deliciously sweet cutie-pie.
• May the first birthday of your existence bring you love, peace, and most importantly, joy to last a lifetime.
• We, your proud parents, are super elated to wish you your very first happy birthday. Our love for you is as everlasting as the heavens. God bless you, our sweet baby.
• You are the greatest reason why we smile every day. Your mother/father and I can never stop loving and caring for you no matter how much we try. Happy 1st birthday, our everlasting love.
• Little cutie, you bless us with a very precious gift every time we see you smile. On this very special day of your life, we pray that the great happiness you bring into our lives will be multiplied and showered upon you. Happy 1st birthday!
• Today officially makes you the most beautiful one-year-old this world has ever seen. Congratulations! May happiness without limit completely fill every inch of your heart and make you the happiest person in the world today and every blessed day.
• Happy first birthday to our sugar plum who makes us so blessed to be parents. May the choicest of blessings be yours forever.
• As you blow out the candle on your delicious cake, we ask the heavens to bless your life with unlimited joy. True happiness is all we want to see in you because you mean everything to us. Have yourself a fun-filled 1st birthday.
• Happy birthday to the most lovable one-year-old in this world. May this very special day of your life gift you a lifetime of utter joy.
• Congratulations to our little darling on turning 1 today! You are our ultimate inspiration and happiness. Happy birthday!
• Of all the remarkable blessings God has given to us, you are the grandest and most precious. Happy 1st birthday celebration to the apple of our eyes. We love you enormously!
• You have given us more happiness in the one year you’ve been in our life than we’ve had our entire lives. On the occasion of your first anniversary, we pray that you will forever have an unbreakable bond with happiness. Happy 1st birthday!
• Darling child, all we want to do is give you kisses and hugs every day of your life because you’re our angel and we love you so much. Wishing you an incredibly fun first birthday celebration filled with a ton of delicious ice creams, cakes and gifts.
• Wishing an incredibly happy birthday to our one and only sweetie in this world! Our sweet love, we hope your first birthday is an absolutely blessed one that brings you so much happiness and love.
What to Write in a One-Year-Old's Birthday Card
First birthday card wishes are really for the parents to read (unless their one-year-old is some kind of baby genius), so have some fun with what you write. While the birthday kid may read their card eventually, your message should be aimed at pleasing or amusing their parents. Make a joke, say something cute, or poke fun at the parents. Make your card memorable so that it will be saved and read again and again.
Your first birthday wish will probably stand out among all the others if you write something really funny or cute. Feel free to adapt or personalize any of these humorous suggestions.
General First Birthday Messages
These are general examples of first birthday wishes. If you are looking for something funny, skip to the next section for ideas that are laugh-worthy.
• "Your age will no longer be measured in days, weeks, or even months. You are one whole year old!"
• "One year down, and many, many, many more to go."
• "Happy birthday to the cutest little one-year-old I know!"
• "You're growing up fast. It wasn't too long ago that you were just learning how to crawl. Now look at you go."
• "You are one cool little kid. Happy first!"
• "God loves you and knew you before you were even born. Happy first birthday!"
• "Happy birthday to my one-year-old friend who is invited to come over and play with me any time."
• "You are a one-of-a-kind one-year-old!"
Write a message that the birthday-baby's parents will want to save for them to read when they're older.
Funny 1st Birthday Wishes and Jokes
Use one of these funny birthday wishes in a one-year-old's card and you're sure to catch people off guard. And when the little kid grows up, your humor justs might be appreciated again.
• "You have a natural ability to make people smile and laugh. You could probably do stand up if you could keep your balance better."
• "Just think: next time we celebrate your birthday, you'll be twice the age you are now."
• "Don't worry, I'll understand if you like the wrapping paper more than the gift I picked out for you."
• "You may not be feeling old, but if you were a dog, you would be a teenager by now. And you would probably know where to pee."
• "Don't feel too bad that you can't get your driver's license yet, you're already old enough to drive your parents crazy."
• "If you are feeling a little old today, just think of yourself as a newborn baby who happens to have 12 months of experience."
• "I know you wanted a car for your birthday, but I thought it was important that you first learn how to walk, just in case you run out of gas and have to get to the gas station."
• "I hope you have a ONE-derful birthday!"
• "You'll discover that the best part of birthdays is eating a lot of cake no matter how messy you are."
• "One more year until your "terrible twos." Stay sweet as long as you can."
• "I'll remind you to remember where babies come from each year on your birthday, so you won't have to ask your parents and have the awkward and embarrassing conversation later. Don't forget where you came from."
• "One of the best things about you at this age is that you have a great sense of humor. You'll laugh at anything silly that I do no matter how many times I do it."
• "Only 12 more years until you can become a disrespectful teenaged brat. Happy first birthday!"
• "Don't be ashamed if you have trouble opening your birthday present, you're still a novice."
• "Don't grow up too fast, because aging can be bad for your health."
• "Congratulations on surviving your first year. It's not all easy from here though. Things will get more complicated."
• "It seems like just a year ago you were zero years old."
One-Year-Old Acrostic Poem
An acrostic poem uses the first letters of a word or phrase. Each of the first letters are used to express details or characteristics.
• Optimistic
• Naughty
• Energetic
• Youthful
• Exuberant
• Ambidextrous
• Rambunctious
• Observant
• Lovable
• Defiant
First Birthday Poem
Here's a first birthday poem you can write in a card. Writing poems is a great way to wish someone a happy birthday.
I'm Turning One
I like the wrapping paper
More than my presents
I have to take a nap
During my own party
Adults are acting strange
So I'll just laugh and smile
My fingers taste very good
The cake isn't bad either
. . .I'm turning one!
Watch These Babies Eat Their First Birthday Cakes
Allu on August 01, 2022:
Happy first birthday to you. Have a rocking day today, and enjoy your cake and ice-cream.”
HAHAHA on March 18, 2022:
Lol, loved it all!
iza on December 09, 2022:
good advice really helped me there for my cousins birthday
from United States on February 03, 2022:
Nataejah,
One-year-olds like corny jokes. Just ask one some time, but keep in mind that "no" sometimes means "yes" for little kids.
nataejah on January 12, 2022:
I think some of these are corny
Birthdays are special occasions that call for a celebration, and first birthdays are all the more special to parents. Your baby may not remember the celebrations, but they can surely read all the wishes you have written for them after they grow up. So, shower as many birthday wishes as you can on the little one.
Whether you want to pen those wishes on a birthday card or put them on a banner, here is a list of beautiful, heart-melting, and even funny 1st birthday wishes.
1st Birthday Wishes For Daughter
Having a baby changes your perspective on life. It brings little joys and sweet moments every day, such as being kissed by your baby or waking up next to a cooing or gurgling baby girl. Here are some first birthday wishes your daughter will cherish once she’s old enough to understand their value:
2. "Our first year with you has been the most special year of our lives. We continue to love you more and more every day."
3. "Well, little princess, your reign over the kingdom of our hearts has reached a full year."
4. "Pink lips, bright eyes and beautiful hair, you already look like a doll! My pretty one, you are going to grow up into a star. Happy 1st birthday!"
5. "Baby girl, we could never give you a gift as great as the one you have given us. We are blessed to have a beautiful daughter."
6. "You may not remember the flavor of your first birthday cake, but you will always feel the warmth and love that your parents put into making it a special one. Happy birthday!"
8. "You have graced our lives for a full year now. Thank you for all that you have given to us. Happy birthday!"
9. "You give us a gift every day. One year with you has meant 365 special gifts for us. Each day with you in our lives is an irreplaceable and priceless present."
10. "Happy birthday to the sweetest one-year-old little girl we have ever known."
11. "It’s been a whole year since we were blessed with a beautiful baby girl. We count those blessings every day."
12. "Enjoy your special day. You deserve a lifetime of happiness."
14. "This is just the first of many "happy birthdays" for you. Have a deliciously fun 1st birthday, little cutie!"
15. Watching you grow day by day is in itself is a pretty sight. I’m sure you’ll grow up into a wonderful person just like your parents. Happy first birthday, my child."
16. "With your unlimited cuteness, you have the power to make anyone do whatever you want. Happy first birthday to the most powerful person in the family right now."
17. "When you blow out your candle today, make a wish for time to stop passing by so quickly."
18. "Our lil princess, you are one year old already? Where did the days fly? We hope to celebrate many more birthdays. Happy birthday, darling."
20. "Roses are red, violets are blue, today you are one, next year you’ll be two! Happy birthday!"
21. "Your first year has flown by so quickly, baby girl. Please try not to grow up too fast!"
22. "May your first year be the first of many more filled with just as much love and happiness."
23. "Happy birthday my sugar plum! May your special day and every other day bring you as much happiness as you bring to all of us!"
24. "We pray that your life continues to be a blessing to your family and that your family continues to be a blessing to you. With lots of love, Happy first birthday!"
26. "The warmest birthday greetings to my cute little princess! May this carefree happiness and joy of your first birthday continue for many years to come!"
27. "Life will have its twists and turns, ups and downs, but your innocent smile will always wipe off our frowns……happy first birthday!"
28. "My little darling, may every year of your life be as happy-go-lucky as your first one. Happy first birthday!"
29. "I want to give you a big hug, my precious little bug. Happy birthday to an incredibly great-looking one-year-old."
30. "Hoping you have a great start in life, my precious, little darling. May it begin with your first birthday!"
32. "You might not be able to blow out the candles on your cake. But your love is like the light of a million candles that brightens up our lives in a way that no one can explain. Happy birthday my dear girl."
33. "Your angelic smile and your innocent eyes support my belief that life is worth living despite all the troubles. Happy birthday, my daughter."
34. "Whether you turn one, thirteen or eighteen, you will always be my life’s reigning queen. Happy first birthday."
1st Birthday Wishes For Son
Birthdays give parents a wonderful opportunity to express their love for their little boys. Here are some unique first birthday wishes for sons:
35. "You may be just a toddler and may not really care, but we promise to celebrate your birthday with pomp and flair. Happy first birthday!"
37. "Hope you get spoiled on your first birthday. You are an awesome kid and deserve the best things in your life. Enjoy your first special day, little prince!"
38. "Have an awesome day today! You might not remember it, but we all will because it is a special day – the first of many birthdays to come."
39. "It is your big day today, little boy! We wish you a very special birthday because you only turn one once."
40. "You are one today, and this is a very special day. You might not know it yet, but you are loved by all. Have a great first birthday!"
41. "Happy first birthday! You are going to be a big boy, and we all look forward to seeing you continue to grow."
43. "Hey kiddo, we wish you a great day and hope you receive some great presents."
44. "Happy first birthday to you. Have a rocking day today, and enjoy your cake and ice-cream."
45. "Are you ready to turn one? Ready or not, you are now one! All the best to you, we love you."
46. "Nothing can explain how proud we are of you and how blessed we are to know you. Have a great birthday today."
47. "Many great wishes to you on your first birthday. I wish you nothing but happiness today."
49. "In only twelve more years, you will become a rebellious teenager who will not like being given hugs and kisses. Until then, let me cuddle you to my heart’s content. Wish you a happy first birthday."
50. "We can’t believe you are now one! Have a joyful day today and always. Bless you!"
51. "We have the best son in the world, and we love you very much. Enjoy your day today."
52. "Happy first birthday to the best boy ever. You’re loved by everyone around you, and you are going to have an awesome day today."
54. "Are you really one today? Wow, time has gone by fast. You are the best son anyone could have. Enjoy your first birthday."
55. "Many great wishes to you on your first birthday ever. I want to wish you nothing but happiness today."
56. "You are a great son, an awesome nephew, and a great brother, and you are only one! We look forward to celebrating your birthday today."
57. "You may only be turning one, but you have already made a huge impact in our world. Have a good birthday."
58. "Dear birthday boy, when you came into this world, you made everyone around you happier. We all gratefully look forward to another year of joy as we watch you grow."
60. "You have a natural ability to make people smile and laugh. You could probably do standup comedy, if only you could keep your balance better."
61. "You’re not just one year old. You are 12 months old. That makes you sound a lot older. Happy first birthday anyway!"
62. "One year ago you came into our life and brought with you so much sunshine and joy! Happy birthday, little darling. Let me give you a huge hug!"
63. "You are so little right now but you have brought unimaginably large amounts of happiness into our lives. Happy birthday son."
64. "You seem to have miraculous powers, little one. You can’t walk or talk but the entire household functions as per your demands. Happy birthday."
66. "Who knew that one tiny little ball of sweetness (YOU) could improve the lives of so many? Happy Birthday to our little miracle."
67. "Don’t worry if you don’t understand what is happening around you. First birthdays are understood and enjoyed only in hindsight in the form of cute selfies taken by mommy and daddy. Happy birthday little one."
First Birthday Wishes For A Niece
Nieces hold a special place in the hearts of their aunts and uncles. They are pampered, spoilt and doted upon. Your niece’s first birthday gives you yet another opportunity to shower all your love and affection. Here are some first birthday wishes to show your love:
68. "Happy first birthday! Remember that there’s more to life than birthday cake, balloons, and presents. There’s also ice cream. Whether your mom likes it or not, you will always be spoilt by me. Happy birthday to my lovely niece."
69. "Cuddle-coo, sweetie-shoo, pretty-poo – I want to wish you a happy first birthday, but I just can’t get over how cute you are!"
70. "Everyone says you have gotten my looks! Well, then you are definitely beautiful my little girl. Happy birthday my beautiful niece!"
72. "Happy first birthday to my favorite rolly-polly of love, my honey bunch of joy."
73. "The cutest selfies ever, are the ones taken with you. Happy first birthday."
74. "Turning one year old is AWESOME! You get to smash cake all over the place, spit it back out on your Mom. If anyone gets mad at you, just cry a lot, and they’ll forgive you. Have a happy birthday, kiddo!"
75. "You have the sweetest laugh and the sweetest cry. I can’t stop loving you no matter how much I try. Happy birthday!"
76. "You are the family’s little wonder. Today is your day to steal the thunder. Happy first birthday!"
First Birthday Wishes For A Nephew
The bond between nephews and uncles/aunts is momentous. Nephews hold a special place in our hearts and give us another excuse to go overboard. Here are some special first birthday wishes for your nephew:
78. "We are lucky to have you as a nephew, and we want to say happy birthday to you."
79. "I thank God you are my nephew, and pray you will have a blessed day today. Happy first birthday to you."
80. "Are you sure that you haven’t learned how to write yet? Because you carved your name all over my heart on the very day you were born. Happy first birthday."
81. "Happy first birthday to the cutest little scamp I’ve ever known!"
82. "You are going to melt my heart and empty my pockets because I just can’t resist pampering you with gifts again and again. Happy birthday!"
84. "Happy birthday to a magical one-year-old who has me under his spell. It’s so much fun when you turn one. Happy first birthday, my little sweetheart! Enjoy every moment!"
First Birthday Wishes From Guests
One-year-olds cannot read, so you should focus on choosing a message that the mom and dad can appreciate. You can choose birthday messages that describe how adorable the baby is, or you can inject a little humor into your messages by making light fun of how the baby has turned their parents’ worlds upside down.
Here are some first birthday wishes that can give you the right amount of inspiration:
85. "Finding the perfect gift for a baby, who has already received the wonderful gift of perfect genes, is not easy. Happy first birthday to the little one and best wishes to the proud mommy and daddy!"
86. "Happy first birthday to a super-cute bundle of joy so full of energy. Lots and lots of energy from all of us!"
87. "We want to be the first ones to wish "happy first birthday" to the first baby in the family and the proud parents."
88. "Happy first birthday! At your age, life is full of so many opportunities…to throw food at grown-ups."
90. "One is more Onederful than you ever Onedered. Happy first birthday!"
91. "Congratulations, your parents have managed to tolerate you, and you have managed to tolerate your parents for one whole year. Only about two more decades to go before you move out. Happy first birthday."
92. "Happy first birthday to you! We love you like your parents do and hope you receive many amazing presents that you enjoy playing with."
93. "Your parents are lucky to have you, as you are to have them! Such a perfect family! Happy birthday little one."
94. "Forget the latest iPhone. YOU are the latest obsession of the entire family. Happy 1st birthday."
Funny First Birthday Wishes
And what’s a birthday without a little bit of fun? In fact, birthdays mean fun, frolic, and food. Here are some funny first birthday wishes that can tickle your funny bones.
96. "A first birthday is special because it‘s the only time when you can eat your birthday cake with your hands, face or feet! Happy bday!"
97. "Never underestimate the power that one-year-olds possess. From constant squeals to dirty nappies, they make everyone dance on their tiny fingers. Happy birthday."
98. "On your first birthday, we want to celebrate the miracle of your birth and new life by stuffing our faces in front of you. Yum! Happy first birthday!"
99. "Let’s toast to a year of sleepless nights and immeasurable joy! You turned one!"
100. "Wishing you a Onederful birthday, full of Oneder."
102. "Turning one means never having to say you’re sorry. Just cry and only stop when your mom and dad have forgiven you. Enjoy the good times, while they last!"
103. "Hoping you shake, rattle and roll every second of your first birthday!"
104. "Unwrapping gifts, blowing candles, playing games, eating cake and having fun. There is so much work to do, and you are just one. Happy birthday!"
105. "Don’t be upset if you can’t blow all your candles in one go. It only means that you still have a lot to grow. Happy first birthday!"
The best wishes are ones that come from the heart. Use these as they are or as inspiration for your own. With the showering of your kind wishes and those from others, we hope your baby has a wonderful first birthday. A very happy day to him/her and congratulations to you on surviving the first year!