“I always like to set up a separate kids’ food station so that children have their own area and can dive into the food on their own. I always like to put out organic applesauce packets, pre-cut bite-sized fruit, bowls of dried cereals with a scoop, and mini finger sandwiches. “It’s always a good idea to ask your guests if their children have any allergies and then avoid those foods altogether. I also like to keep anything sugary or sweet away from the kids until the main meal has been served, since they will likely want to forego anything healthy and dive right into the sweets. Parents have likely had their fill of kid food, so always put out some food for the adults that is more hearty. I like doing assorted sandwich sliders, a lovely cold salad, and some bite-sized snacks that they can easily eat while chasing their kids around.” — Gina Wade, entertaining and lifestyle expert and special events planner, Gina Wade Creative, Los Angeles, California “Pick up some small sandwiches or sliders that adults and kids alike crave. Make sure to get some veggie sandwiches and gluten-free wraps to accommodate a variety of dietary needs. [Or] create a children’s buffet (especially if there will be older children in attendance) and a separate adult’s buffet. The children’s buffet can have a kids’ take on more adult dishes (i.e., grilled chicken breasts with a tomato-basil salsa for the grown-ups and chicken fingers with ketchup for the kids).” — Kristen Koly Blanks, owner of PartyEase, Columbus, Ohio
title: “Food Ideas For Baby S First Birthday Party” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-02” author: “Melissa Fisher”
“I always like to set up a separate kids’ food station so that children have their own area and can dive into the food on their own. I always like to put out organic applesauce packets, pre-cut bite-sized fruit, bowls of dried cereals with a scoop, and mini finger sandwiches. “It’s always a good idea to ask your guests if their children have any allergies and then avoid those foods altogether. I also like to keep anything sugary or sweet away from the kids until the main meal has been served, since they will likely want to forego anything healthy and dive right into the sweets. Parents have likely had their fill of kid food, so always put out some food for the adults that is more hearty. I like doing assorted sandwich sliders, a lovely cold salad, and some bite-sized snacks that they can easily eat while chasing their kids around.” — Gina Wade, entertaining and lifestyle expert and special events planner, Gina Wade Creative, Los Angeles, California “Pick up some small sandwiches or sliders that adults and kids alike crave. Make sure to get some veggie sandwiches and gluten-free wraps to accommodate a variety of dietary needs. [Or] create a children’s buffet (especially if there will be older children in attendance) and a separate adult’s buffet. The children’s buffet can have a kids’ take on more adult dishes (i.e., grilled chicken breasts with a tomato-basil salsa for the grown-ups and chicken fingers with ketchup for the kids).” — Kristen Koly Blanks, owner of PartyEase, Columbus, Ohio
