What are some good ideas for a first birthday party?

What are some good ideas for a first birthday party?
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Age approprotate for who? The birthday party is for the parents and family. The baby is too young to know what is going on. Just have family over, bake a cake, have some ice cream, open some gifts. Or, if you want it to be a big party with more substance, have it catered, full meal, and then the cake and ice cream.
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