First birthday wishes for a friend’s baby

A first birthday is as much about the parents as about the baby: they made it through a whole year. Here are short messages for the little one, words for your friends, and warmer wishes for a card. Copy one, add the name and send.

For the birthday baby

  1. Happy 1st birthday, [name]! Welcome to the cake-eating club.

  2. Happy first birthday, little one! Wishing you a lifetime of giggles.

  3. Happy 1st birthday, [name]! One year of making everyone smile.

  4. Happy first birthday! Hope you enjoy the wrapping paper more than the gifts.

  5. Happy 1st birthday, [name]! Can’t wait to see what year two brings.

For the parents

  1. Happy first birthday to [name], and congratulations to you both on an amazing first year!

  2. One year already! You’re doing a wonderful job. Happy birthday to your little one.

  3. Happy 1st birthday to [name]! And a big hug to the parents who made it through the sleepless nights.

  4. Congratulations on your baby’s first birthday! Enjoy the party — and the cake smash photos.

  5. Can’t believe [name] is one! Sending love to your whole family today.

Warm, for a card

  1. Dear [name], happy first birthday! In just one year you’ve brought so much joy to everyone around you. May your life be full of love, laughter and wonder.

  2. Happy 1st birthday, [name]! You have the best parents and a whole circle of people who love you. Here’s to many happy birthdays to come.

  3. Wishing a very happy first birthday to [name]. May this be the first of many years filled with health, curiosity and happy days.

  4. To [name] on your first birthday: you’ve grown so much, and we’ve loved watching every step, every smile and every new word.

  5. Happy first birthday, sweet [name]! And to your mom and dad: watching you become a family this year has been a joy. Enjoy this special day.

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Never miss their birthday again

Circles remembers your friends’ kids, partners and parents, reminds you before the day and opens a ready greeting like these — in English, Spanish or Russian.

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