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!
Here are 50 powerful Christian baby shower messages and sayings to give to the mommy-to-be.
#1 The Bible tells us that children are a gift from God. I rejoice with you and praise God for his gift of your baby. My continued prayers are with you as we await the coming of the beautiful gift. May the Lord bless you!
#2 Happy Baby Shower day! It is so incredible to be a part of this special day. We set aside this day to mark the love we have for you and your baby. I pray this day is well documented, so your baby will know that before they were even born, we loved them. God bless you!
#3 Little one, the Lord has engraved you on the palms of his hands. You are his beloved that has been entrusted to our family. We welcome you with much love.
#4 As we join together and celebrate the joyous arrival of your baby, I praise God for the precious blessing headed your way. May his praise ever be on our lips as we remember his abundant graciousness shown to you through your baby.
#5 Children are a gift from God; they are a reward from him. May your new child bring you a lifetime of blessings. Congratulations on the precious addition to your family.
#6 The Lord says that children are our heritage and reward from him. Congratulations on your blessing and reward with the child you are awaiting. May his faithfulness rest upon your child as you bring them into this world.
#7 A precious little one to enjoy and to love, to tend and to care, to raise, and to bless. A sweet gift to your family from heaven above. Congratulations.
#8 "Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be strong! Let all that you do be done in love." May your baby boy be filled with faith, hope, and love. All the best to you and your precious little one.
#9 Your baby girl is more precious than rubies. None of the things you can desire are to be compared to her. Wishing for her safe and healthy arrival.
#11 You are blessed with the coming of your baby. Your baby is already blessed to have awesome parents like you. Welcome to parenthood.
#12 Strength and dignity are your clothing. You laugh at the time to come. Best wishes for a lifetime of happiness, dear baby boy/girl. God loves you.
#13 What a special joy it is to have a baby! This day we celebrate the upcoming arrival of yours with great expectation. My prayer is that this day will be memorable and blessed. May the Lord grant you his peace and strength.
#14 Welcome to the world, little one! May your days be filled with joy, may your nights be filled with peace, and may your life be filled with love and happiness from heaven above. Congratulations.
#15 I join with others at your baby shower to demonstrate my love for you and your precious baby. I am praying for the Lord to send many blessings to you and your new baby. May the Lord keep you in perfect peace as your delivery date approaches.
#16 "When my bones were being formed, carefully put together in my mother’s womb, when I was growing there in secret, you knew that I was there. Your eyes saw me when I was still an unborn child. Every day of my life was recorded in your book before one of them had taken place." May God’s love always be upon your child.
#17 What a blessed joy it is to hold a newborn baby, and very soon, this will be a reality for you and your family. As you prepare to welcome this precious little one into the world, I am praying that your baby's arrival will be a blessed event that will live on in your memories forever.
#18 Here is to love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, and gentleness. May your home be filled with smiles and laughter with the coming of your new baby. Can’t wait to meet him/her!
#19 New beginnings are exciting, and I join with all who are gathered here at your baby shower and celebrate you and your baby. I rejoice at the thought of this precious new life and give God all the glory. With this note, I am offering my congratulations and much love!
#20 Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your special celebration. I offer all my love and best wishes to you for the upcoming arrival of your little bundle of blessing. May the Lord grant you great strength and a smooth delivery.
#21 Soon we will be welcoming your precious gift from God. As we gather today to celebrate their upcoming arrival, we are all anticipating the moment we will see this baby face to face. We pray that the Lord will bless your child with a smooth entry into this world. Congratulations and God bless you!
#22 May the Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. May the blessings of the Lord fill you with overflowing peace, joy, and love. Congratulations on your upcoming bundle of joy.
#23 I gather here at your baby shower with others to acknowledge my love for you and your baby. I am very grateful to be a part of your life and to be able to offer my support for this new chapter. May the Lord bless you and your new baby!
#24 A mother has a wonderful dream for her child. Such beautiful plans and love that never ends. Guess what? God has the same idea for your child: thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give him/her hope and a future. Congratulations on the precious addition to your family.
#25 Soon your baby will be welcomed into our circle of friends. What a blessed day it will be! Until then, I wait with anticipation for their arrival. May be Lord bless you and your baby with his abundant love and grace.
#26 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit especially during this exciting anticipation of the arrival of your baby.
#27 I am praying for the Lord's showers of blessings to rain down upon you and your baby. I celebrate with you and acknowledge that the Lord has indeed done a great thing in your life. May he continue to bless you and your baby richly.
#28 Lots of love and best wishes on the arrival of your new child. May he/she grow and become strong in spirit, be filled with wisdom, and the grace of God is upon him/her.
#29 On this special day, we celebrate the forthcoming arrival of your baby. I pray that the Lord fills you to overflowing with his love and ours as we rejoice in the blessing that is to come.
#30 Jesus said blessed are the little children, and children are indeed a blessing. As your little one is prepared by God to make their grand entrance, I am praying that the Lord will also prepare your heart to receive his precious gift.
#31 May the Lord shine his light on you as he showers you with grace and love through your new bundle of joy. May the Lord bless you and your growing family all the days of your lives.
#32 I feel it is a privilege to be able to share in your joy for the upcoming arrival of your baby. I voice my thanksgiving to God for the blessing he has given you. I pray that the Lord will continue to bless and keep you and your baby safely in his arms.
#33 Your precious gift of joy will soon be with us, and my heart skips a beat when I think about it! So much love and joy encompassed in such a tiny body. I pray that the Lord will bless you and your baby well beyond your wildest dreams.
#34 My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God, my savior, for the Mighty One has done great things for us and holy is his name. Congratulations and blessings on new beginnings.
#35 As we anticipate your baby's debut onto the world stage, I pray that the Lord would grow them in grace and mercy. May they become an instrument in his hand to do amazing things in the name of Christ. God bless you and your baby.
#36 God created each one of us in his own image. May the radiance of God’s love reflected on your newborn child. Congratulations on your precious gift from God.
#37 Your baby is about to arrive! It seems like it was only yesterday that we started this journey together, yet here we are just weeks away from their entrance into the world. May the Lord's face shine on you and bring you the grace, peace, and strength you need to welcome your baby into our lives.
#38 "For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life." Wishing you happiness and new joys in your life with your precious baby.
#39 He/she is fearfully and wonderfully made, knitted together in his/her mother’s womb with the utmost care and love. Congratulations on your little miracle.
#40 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights. Be thankful for your child every day and may you have a long and happy life together as mother and child.
Mark 9:37
Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me, receives not me but him who sent me.
James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.
Psalm 127:3
Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.
Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.
All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children.
3 John 1:4
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Ephesians 2:10
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
1 Samuel 1:27
For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition that I made to him.
Luke 2:40
And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him.
Natalie Regoli is a child of God, devoted wife, and mother of two boys. She has a Masters Degree in Law from The University of Texas. Natalie has been published in several national journals and has been practicing law for 18 years.