Dressed for the Big One
Baby Birthday & Party Outfits
The outfit is in every photo. Shop first birthday rompers, cake smash sets, party dresses and bow tie suspender sets for baby girls and boys.
Baby's first birthday only happens once. Whether you're planning a full cake smash shoot, a backyard party with the whole family, or a quiet celebration at home, the baby birthday outfit matters – it's in every photo, every video, every memory you'll pull out in ten years.
At Lulu Babe, the birthday collection covers both girls and boys from newborn through to toddler, with styles that photograph well and hold up through a full day of celebrating.
Many of the baby party clothes and birthday outfits in this collection work equally well for christenings, naming days and family gatherings – the bow tie sets and tutu dresses in particular cross over naturally. If you're after something for a specific occasion, the baby girl clothes and baby boy clothes collections are broader starting points.
For the full party look, baby shoes and headbands are stocked separately under baby accessories.
What's in the Collection
For baby girls, the range includes knit first birthday rompers with embroidered "One" details, tutu sets with matching headbands, flutter romper dresses in tulle and lace, and "birthday girl" bodysuits – a simple baby party outfit that still reads as special. Styles run from soft neutrals and blush pink through to ivory, sage and sunflower yellow – so there's something to suit every party palette.
For baby boys, you'll find bow tie and suspender sets in multiple colourways, tuxedo shorts sets for a more formal look, and "My 1st Birthday" suspender sets that come ready to wear. The gentleman-style sets are consistently popular for first birthdays and christenings alike.
Sizes run from newborn through to 3–4 years, so the collection works for 1st birthday outfits through to second birthdays, and half birthdays too – some families do a small smash cake at six months, and there are options here that suit that occasion without being overtly "ONE"-branded.
How to Choose a First Birthday Outfit in Australia
A few practical things worth thinking through before you buy:
The weather. Australian first birthdays happen in every season, and a knit romper that looks stunning in a winter shoot is going to be uncomfortable in a Perth January.
Check the fabric – knit and cord styles suit the cooler months, while cotton and muslin styles handle the heat better.
The photos. Cake smash photographers often prefer solid colours or simple textures over busy prints, since the cake and backdrop do the visual work. If you're booking a professional shoot, it's worth asking your photographer before you order. The knit rompers and tutu sets in this collection tend to photograph particularly well.
The practical stuff. Snap closures at the legs make nappy changes faster when you're mid-party. Sets with separate pieces (bodysuit plus shorts or skirt) give you more flexibility if one part gets cake on it before the photos happen. If the outfit has a headband, test it at home first – some babies tolerate them, some don't.
The timeline. If you're ordering online and have a date locked in, allow enough time for shipping.