Happy 1st Birthday Wishes for Baby Girl or Boy: Examples & Quotes for Cards

The first birthday is a special milestone in a child’s life — it’s a celebration of their first year of growth, development, and precious memories.

The first birthday of a child is always special, and it’s a milestone worth celebrating. Parents often put in a lot of effort to make the day memorable for their little ones (or the adults in attendance, let’s be honest). One of the ways to make the day even more special is to send heartwarming and thoughtful first birthday wishes to the child and parents.

Here is some inspiration for first birthday wishes for both boys and girls, as well as for nieces and nephews and from guests. So, get ready to spread some love and joy on this special occasion!

Happy 1st Birthday For a Girl

Happy 1st birthday to the sweetest little girl in the world! You have brought so much joy and happiness into our lives.
One year ago, you entered this world and stole our hearts. Happy 1st birthday to our little princess.
You may be small, but your presence has had a big impact on our lives. Happy 1st birthday, little girl.
Wishing a very happy 1st birthday to our beautiful baby girl. May all your dreams come true.
You are the apple of our eyes and the joy in our hearts. Happy 1st birthday to our little angel.
Happy 1st birthday to the cutest little girl in the world. You are loved more than you can ever imagine.
It’s hard to believe that a year has already passed since you came into our lives. Happy 1st birthday, little one.
Happy 1st birthday to our little ray of sunshine. May your life always be filled with happiness and love.
You are growing up so fast, but to us, you will always be our little girl. Happy 1st birthday!
You may not remember this day, but we will never forget it. Happy 1st birthday to our little princess.
Today we celebrate the first year of your life, and we can’t wait to see what the next year brings. Happy 1st birthday, sweetheart.

Happy 1st Birthday For a Boy

Happy 1st birthday to the coolest little dude we know. You have brought so much joy and laughter into our lives.
It’s hard to believe that a year has already passed since you entered our lives. Happy 1st birthday to our little prince.
You may be small, but you have a big personality. Happy 1st birthday to our little man.
Wishing a very happy 1st birthday to our handsome baby boy. May your life be filled with love and laughter.
You are the light of our lives and the center of our world. Happy 1st birthday to our little hero.
Happy 1st birthday to the cutest little boy in the world. You are loved more than you can ever imagine.
It seems like just yesterday you were born, and now you’re already a year old. Happy 1st birthday, little one.
Happy 1st birthday to our little ball of energy. May your life always be filled with excitement and adventure.
You may be growing up fast, but to us, you will always be our little boy. Happy 1st birthday!
You have brought so much joy and love into our lives in just one year. Happy 1st birthday, little man.
Today we celebrate the first year of your life, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds. Happy 1st birthday, little dude.

First Birthday Wishes For Your Niece

Happy 1st birthday to my beautiful niece! You have brought so much love and happiness into our lives. You may be small, but you have a big personality.
It’s hard to believe that a year has already passed since you were born. Happy 1st birthday to the sweetest little girl I know.
Happy 1st birthday, sweet niece! You have brought so much joy and happiness into our lives this past year, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things you will accomplish in the years to come.
To my beautiful niece on her first birthday: you are the most precious gift to our family, and we are so grateful for you. Here’s to a lifetime of love and laughter!
Happy first birthday to the little princess who has stolen our hearts! You are the apple of our eye, and we can’t wait to watch you grow and blossom into an amazing young lady.
It’s hard to believe that you’re already one year old, my darling niece. You have brought so much light into our lives, and we look forward to watching you thrive and succeed in all that you do.
Wishing you a very happy 1st birthday, my dear niece! May this year be filled with endless wonder, curiosity, and discovery as you explore the world around you.

First Birthday Wishes For Your Nephew

Happy first birthday to the most adorable nephew in the world! You have brought so much joy and happiness into our lives, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things you will achieve in the years to come.
To my sweet nephew on his first birthday: you are a little ball of energy, and we can’t wait to see where life takes you. May your first year be filled with love, laughter, and endless cuddles!
Happy 1st birthday, my dear nephew! You have made such a big impact on our family in just one year, and we can’t wait to see all the wonderful things you will accomplish as you grow up.
It’s hard to believe that you’re already one year old, my little buddy. You have brought so much light and love into our lives, and we look forward to watching you learn, explore, and grow into an amazing young man.
Wishing you a happy first birthday, my precious nephew! May this year be filled with fun, laughter, and lots of messy adventures as you discover the world around you.

First Birthday Wishes From Guests

Happy first birthday to the most adorable little one in the room! You have brought so much love and light into our lives, and we are honored to celebrate this special day with you.
To the birthday boy/girl on their first birthday: may your life be filled with joy, laughter, and lots of cake! Happy birthday, little one!
Wishing you a very happy first birthday! May this year be filled with lots of love, cuddles, and the occasional nap (for both you and your parents)!
It’s hard to believe that you’re already one year old, little one. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you will accomplish in the years to come. Happy birthday!
Happy first birthday, sweet baby! May your day be filled with lots of giggles, hugs, and maybe a little bit of cake smashed all over your face!

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Funny and Witty First Birthday Wishes for Parents

Happy first birthday! Congrats on making it through your first year without losing your mind (well, mostly)!
To the birthday boy/girl who has managed to keep their parents awake for an entire year: well done! May your second year be filled with lots of sleep (for everyone’s sake)!
Wishing you a happy first birthday, little one! May your cake be as messy as your hair, and your presents as exciting as your diaper changes!
Happy 1st birthday to the little one who has already brought so much joy and chaos to our lives! May your first year be just the beginning of many more amazing adventures.
You may be small, but you’ve already made a big impact on everyone around you. Happy first birthday, little superstar!
Congratulations on surviving your first year of parenthood! Oh, and happy 1st birthday to your adorable little sidekick.
Happy first birthday to the one who makes dirty diapers and sleepless nights totally worth it.
You may not remember this day, but we’ll never forget the joy and love you brought into our lives. Happy 1st birthday, little one!
Cheers to one year of surviving on very little sleep and lots of coffee. Happy 1st birthday, little one!
You’re only one, but you’ve already stolen our hearts. Happy first birthday, little charmer!
Happy 1st birthday to the cutest, funniest, and most charming little human we know. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you!
One year down, a lifetime to go. Happy first birthday, little adventurer!
Happy 1st birthday to the one who’s changed our lives in the most amazing way possible. You may be small, but you have a big place in our hearts.
It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year since we first met you. You’ve brought so much joy and laughter into our lives. Happy 1st birthday, little one!
Happy 1st birthday, little one! You may be tiny, but your personality is larger than life. Keep being your adorable, sassy self.
It’s your first birthday, and you’ve already got the whole “cute” thing down pat. Don’t ever lose that charm, kid.
Happy first birthday! You’re one year old and already a master of drooling, crawling, and destroying things. Keep up the good work!
Congrats on completing your first year of life! From here on out, it’s all uphill. Just kidding, it’s all downhill. Enjoy the ride!
Happy birthday to the littlest troublemaker I know. May your mischief-making skills continue to develop with each passing year.
One year down, and a whole lifetime of adventures to go. Let’s make your first birthday celebration one for the books!
Congratulations on surviving your first year of parenthood! Oh, and happy birthday to the little one, too.
It’s hard to believe you’re already one year old. It feels like just yesterday you were a squishy, helpless newborn. Now you’re a squishy, slightly less helpless toddler. Time flies!
Happy birthday, kiddo! You’re now officially too old to be a baby, but don’t worry – being a toddler is way more fun.
You’re one year old today, which means you’re officially old enough to have a favorite color, animal, and food. Choose wisely, my little friend.

Hope these bring a smile to your face!

Happy 1st Birthday Wishes to a Little Boy or Girl Born Premature or Faced Obstacles Early in Life

Happy 1st birthday, little fighter! You have already shown incredible strength and resilience in your short time on earth. We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see all the amazing things you will accomplish.
Happy 1st birthday to the bravest little girl we know! You have overcome so much already and we know you will continue to thrive and amaze us all.
You may be small, but you have the heart of a lion, sweet girl. Happy 1st birthday to our little fighter who has already proven that anything is possible with determination and love.
Happy 1st birthday to our little miracle boy! You have come so far and we are so grateful for every day we get to spend with you.
It’s hard to believe you were born premature, little man, because you are already such a strong and determined little guy. Happy 1st birthday and here’s to many more healthy, happy years!
Happy 1st birthday to the bravest little boy we know! You have overcome so much already and we can’t wait to see all the incredible things you will do in the future.

First Birthday Messages From Guests

When a child celebrates their first birthday, it’s a momentous occasion for the family and friends, and whether you’re attending the birthday party or unable to make it, a special message can make all the difference. Check out these examples of first birthday wishes from guests; these messages can be sent via text, social media, or written in a card.

Happy first birthday to the little one who has stolen our hearts. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you!
Congratulations on surviving your first year, kiddo! We can’t wait to watch you grow and learn.
You may be small, but you have made a big impact on our lives in just one year. Happy first birthday, sweetie!
A year ago, you came into our lives and made them so much better. We can’t wait to see what you do next. Happy first birthday!
You are the cutest one-year-old we know! Keep being adorable and making everyone smile. Happy first birthday!
It’s amazing how much you have grown and changed in just one year. Happy first birthday, and here’s to many more!
You have brought so much joy and love into our lives in just one year. Happy first birthday to the little one who means the world to us!
Happy first birthday to the little one who has stolen the show! You are already a star, and we can’t wait to see where life takes you.
One year ago, you entered our lives and filled them with so much happiness. Happy first birthday, and may your life be filled with love, joy, and blessings.
Happy first birthday to the little one who has made us laugh, cry, and love more than we ever thought possible. You are the best gift anyone could ask for!

First Birthday Quotes to Write on Captions, Social Media, or in Cards

“You are the cutest one-year-old I know! Wishing you the happiest first birthday!”
“A year has passed and you have already stolen so many hearts. Happy first birthday sweetie!”
“Wishing you all the joy and laughter in the world on your very first birthday!”
“Happy 1st birthday to a very special little person who has brought so much joy into our lives.”
“It’s hard to believe that you’re already one year old! May your life be filled with love, laughter, and happiness!”
“Happy first birthday to the little one who has stolen our hearts with just one smile!”
“May your first birthday be the start of a lifetime of laughter, love, and adventure!”
“A year ago, you came into our lives and changed everything for the better. Happy first birthday, little angel!”
“Happy birthday to the little one who has made our lives so much brighter in just one year!
“One year down, a lifetime to go! Happy 1st birthday, little one! 🎉🎂”
“Cake, presents, and lots of fun – it’s your first birthday, let’s get it done! 🎁🎉”
“You may be small, but you’re already the biggest blessing in our lives. Happy 1st birthday, sweetheart! ❤️🎂”
“From your very first cry to your very first step, we’ve loved every moment with you. Happy 1st birthday, baby! 👶🎉”
“One year of love, laughter, and joy – and it’s only just begun! Happy 1st birthday, little one! 😍🎂”
“To the sweetest, silliest, and most adorable one-year-old we know – happy birthday! 🎉🎁”
“It’s hard to believe that a whole year has gone by since you came into our lives. We love you more every day. Happy 1st birthday! ❤️🎂”
“The past year has been full of firsts – first words, first steps, and first smiles. We can’t wait to see what the next year brings. Happy 1st birthday! 🎉👶”
“We’re celebrating one whole year of snuggles, giggles, and lots of love. Happy 1st birthday, little one! 🎁😘”
“It’s been an incredible year watching you grow and learn. Here’s to many more! Happy 1st birthday, sweet baby! 🎂👶”

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