40 Epic First Birthday High Chair Decoration Ideas

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Our baby's first birthday is a major deal, there's no denying that. For one, it's their first lap around the sun. For another, they have probably encountered several firsts during that year. Oh, the memories we've made! And their first birthday is another memory and first in itself. It really is the time to celebrate. The perfect way to do so? With a first birthday high chair decoration that turns their high chair into a stunning piece of art/throne fit for a king or queen. An epically decorated high chair is a staple for celebrating first birthdays, no matter the theme or style of the event. The baby will be the center of attention — and rightfully so.

Decorating a baby's high chair for their first birthday, where they'll taste their birthday cake, is one of the sweetest moments of celebrating their initial year of life. We're sure to remember it and hopefully, they will too! (Although they're 1-year-old, so maybe not!)

For those of us who had our high chairs decorated when we turned 1, doing it for our own baby is nostalgic in a way. Remember when our lockers used to be decorated for our birthdays in middle school? Or when our parents would send us an extra yummy care package for our first birthday in college? It's kind of like that.

Of course, if we want to decorate the birthday boy or girl's high chair, we probably don't want it to look like every other tricked-out high chair in the world. We've scoured the Internet to find 40 totally epic first birthday high chair decoration ideas to draw inspiration from!

Balloons Everywhere

The baby pink and white colors are enough for anyone to go, "Aww," but the archway of balloons really takes the cake.

Mickey Mouse

We think Micky Mouse would definitely approve of this first birthday high chair decoration. Who would have thought the back of a chair so closely resembled a Micky motif?

Elmo

How fun is this Elmo-inspired first birthday high chair decoration set from Etsy? It's perfect for the Sesame Street-loving baby.

Luau-Inspired

Life As Mama Bear's first birthday high chair decorations are transporting us to a tropical place! We also adore the pineapple-inspired cupcake!

Pretty in Pink

Who says less is more? This pink explosion of first birthday high chair decorations will make any baby or adult smile!

Monochromatic

This monochrome first birthday high chair decoration is oh-so elegant, we love the foliage hanging on the wall.

Mermaid Tulle

Tulle, tulle, and more tulle completes these mermaid-inspired first birthday high chair decorations. We are definitely getting under-the-sea vibes from this one.

Under the Sea

Is the baby more into being in the water or at the beach than being on land? Then this super cute ocean-inspired high chair is the one!

Rainbow

What's more fun and vibrant than a rainbow-themed first birthday party? The answer is a rainbow-decorated first birthday high chair! These streamers are easy to assemble but make such a statement.

Monster

This monster-dressed high chair by The Crafter Life is absolutely adorable! We love the paper feet and eyes, which just really complete the package.

Garland Extravaganza

The gold garland really makes a statement with these stunning first birthday high chair decorations! Does this baby know how elegant it looks?

Lacy

This lace tipi-decorated first birthday high chair is perfect for a whimsical woodland-inspired party! We love the antler details, too.

Rustic

This first birthday high chair uses a rustic panel to pay tribute to the adorable baby. We love the use of gold, white, and pink, too.

Clowning Around

Looking for something vibrant and a little goofy? Try turning the first birthday high chair into a baggy pair of clown pants, complete with clown shoes!

Ladybug

From the red tutu to the adorable wings and the grassy mat below, we love everything about these ladybug-inspired high chair decorations!

Uno

Who doesn't love the card game Uno? The rainbow-colored cards could also be a great party theme!

Elegant Balloon

This Haus of Ours wins for most epic first birthday high chair balloon ever! We love how the balloon ribbon was beautified with leaves and roses.

Turquoise & Pink

We love this DIY turquoise-colored tipi and the fun balloons at the bottom of the table. These decorations look high-effort but are actually relatively low key and great for a low budget,

DIY Backdrop

We're huge fans of this DIY backdrop, which isn't too complicated to make but makes a big statement behind a pretty and quirky high chair!

Dangling Florals

This decoration of hanging floral garlands is incredibly ethereal and perfect for any baby wanting to channel a whimsical fairy for their birthday.

Trash Bag Monster

Forget the tulle and garland, this trash bag monster is the perfect DIY first birthday high chair decoration for the parents with a more humorous side!

Outdoorsy

For the lumberjack-aspiring baby, this outdoorsy first birthday high chair is the way to go! We love the hints of flannel and snow-tipped pine tree.

Seashell

We think Ariel would approve of this seashell-inspired first birthday high chair decoration. Remember that opening scene when she's supposed to pop out of that big clamshell. Recreate that moment with this!

'Monsters, Inc.'

Mike Wazowski is the perfect buddy for our baby's first birthday high chair! Monsters, Inc. truly does inspire the cutest theme colors.

Sailor

How whimsical is this sailor-inspired first birthday high chair decoration idea? We love the netting and sailboat motifs!

Airplane

For the baby who is ready to take off and seize life, this is the perfect first high chair decoration! It's also totally easy to DIY.

Barnyard

This barnyard party is made extra cute and fun with the blue ribbon and cow-patterned balloon details.

For the babies who are going to be total cookie monsters as they get older, this adorable Sesame Street-themed first birthday high chair decoration is the way to go.