9 easy birthday party ideas for toddlers

Make finger food fun without losing your mind creating miniature works of art by placing nibbly bites into an ice cube tray. Toddlers will love this beautiful buffet spread. Get more information at jenniferbishopdesign.com

If dinosaurs are an exciting new discovery for your toddler, set out some plastic dino toys and make these super simple dino eggs. Either let tots indulge at the party, or send them home as loot. Get the instructions: messforless.net

Whip up this edible, dye-free playdough with ingredients you likely have on hand. No worries when the inevitable hand goes to the mouth. Get the instructions here

Because, chances are, they'll eat it anyway. This edible finger paint is easy to make and fun to squish and spread across a canvas. Get the instructions at kidscraftroom.com

Blow their little minds with an easy-to-make bubble snake. All you need is a water bottle, scissors, a sock, dish soap and water. Get the instructions at onelittleproject.com

Chubby fingers do well with a similar full-body crayon. Make these easy melts, lay out the craft paper and watch the little Picassos go to work. Have juice boxes on hand in case of meltdowns. Get the instructions here

Keep hands busy with a sensory box of age-appropriate materials. Put everything in a plastic storage bin or separate items into smaller bowls. Get the instructions here

This cake looks fancy and intricate, but our step-by-step guide proves it's not so hard. Throw some paper circles up on the wall, gather some balls and present this cake for a perfectly simple ball-themed party. Get the instructions here

Keep pint-szied guests entertained with these squishy sensory bags. Here's your material list: Ziplock bag, hair gel and sparkles/glitter. So easy. Get the instructions at nurturestore.co.uk

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