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10 inspiring themes for your child's birthday party
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Kids birthday parties are notoriously stressful for parents, as there's so much pressure to make sure the party is planned to perfection!
You can read our guide to planning (and surviving) your child's party here.
One way to immediately make sure your child's party will be a hit is to choose a good theme and decorations.
Whether you're having a quiet family gathering, or hiring a hall, a fun and colourful theme is the perfect way to get the party started!
Here are some of our favourite party themes ...
1. Dinosaur
*Dino-themed balloons and bunting that will have the whole room looking amazing
*Great decorations for a Jurassic Park-loving child
*Buy alongside dinosaur themed plates, plastic cups and confetti to complete the party theme
Little ones love all things prehistoric, so this range will create the perfect atmosphere for a dinosaur-themed party. The set comes with two lots of bunting, one which reads "Happy Birthday" and another which features dinosaur cutouts.
On top of this, there are plenty of balloons – all you need to do is blow them up!
2. Unicorn, from £3.49
*Huge range of unicorn-themed party items, we love the piñata the most
*Everything from themed iridescent hats to marble balloons
*Perfect for a baby shower or grown-up birthday party, too!
This iridescent pink party theme is fit for a princess! From shiny confetti to balloons filled with stars, everything in the range is beautiful. There are unicorn shaped side plates for all your treats, cups for drinks and unicorn garlands with tassels.
You can even purchase a unicorn piñata, the perfect fun party game!
3. Pirate set
*Comes with 16 paper plates, napkins and cups as well as balloons and a photo frame
*Also has table covers, so you don't have to worry about sticky food ruining your table
*Design features a boy with a pirate hat on with 'Happy Birthday' on the front
Ship ahoy! This party range includes some cute pirate napkins and fun plates and cups. The set is perfect for a full-blown pirate themed party, or just for setting the table when kids sit down to eat slices of birthday cake – now all you need is a parrot and an eye patch...
4. Fairies
*Perfect for a fairy-themed tea party
*Set comes with mushrooms, fairy signs, a door and butterfly
*Great for creating a magical atmosphere that little ones will love
Create a magical fairy-themed party with this set of fairy decorations. It's perfect for setting up a tea party among the fairies, inside or outdoors.
We love the magical door which can be propped against a tree to look like a gateway into the fairy's home, as well as the signs which read 'Fairies stop here' and 'The fairies fairy land'.
5. Disney Princess Set
*Set comes with eight plastic 200ml cups, eight paper plates, paper napkins and a plastic table cover
*Disney princess-themed, featuring Ariel, Rapunzel, Belle and Cinderella
*Pink background colours are so pretty and will look great if bought with pink balloons
Does your little one dream of being a Disney Princess? This vibrant and colourful range includes pretty princess plates, napkins and cups featuring Disney Princesses Belle, Cinderella, Ariel and Rapunzel on. Everything you need to serve up party food in a setting fit for a little princess!
6. Circus set, £8.99
*Fun theme that can be extended to the whole party, not just the decorations!
*Set of eight plates, napkins, cups and a plastic table cloth
*Red and white stripe design with circus animals and acrobats
Choose a vibrant circus theme if you want a party with a more gender-neutral feel. Not only are these fun dining accessories a great way to incorporate the circus theme, you could also have everyone dress up in their best circus fancy dress, and hire a clown – as long as they don't scare the little ones too much!
7. Jungle Animals Set
*Jungle animal themed dining set, candles, balloons and more
*Set comes with a free pump for the balloons, as well as a table cloth
*16 paper cups, plates and napkins with lion, tiger, zebra, puffin and monkeys on
Transport your little one and their friends into the jungle with this super colourful and vibrant range. You could even get some face paint and have the little ones each painted as a different animal to add to the fun, or how about a cake in the shape of your little one's favourite jungle animal.
8. Fruit, from £4.50
*Unique but pretty party theme that both kids and adult will love
*Collection includes fun fruit glasses which are perfect for selfies
*Other items in the collection include a pineapple piñata, a fruit garland, swizzle sticks and paper plates with various items of fruit from lemons to cherries.
Complete the theme with a fruitcake, fruit salads and more – or have guests dress up as their favourite item of fruit. The whole thing will look so vibrant that you won't want to take the decorations down!
9. Space
*61 piece party pack consists of two banners, 44 different balloons, 5m of roll, one glue point, three foil curtains and one straw
*You can buy a space-print table topper separately to complete the look
*Perfect for little space enthusiasts
Go for this party set for an 'out of this world' celebration!
It comes with all you need to decorate your child's party; from foil curtains, to bunting and a lovely mixture of balloons!
10. Alice in Wonderland, from £3.49
*This range of party decorations has everything from a Wonderland-themed cake stand to teapot bunting
*You can even have a personalised cake to be delivered
*Great fancy dress party theme for Disney film enthusiasts
What a great theme this is! There are so many unique party items in the range, too, from tea party sets to a checkered table runner. It's ideal for parents who like going to town with their parties, and you could even use it for a teenage or grown up fancy dress party, too.
We particularly love the mini cake dome and treat stand, both of which are perfect for displaying cupcakes and other sweet treats. Mmmmm.
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