First Birthday Smash Cake Countdown

Seat the birthday child in a highchair with a bib and a protective covering spread beneath them.

Place the small smash cake directly in front of the child.

Let the child explore the cake freely with their hands, encouraging them if they hesitate.

Guests count down or cheer as the child touches, squishes, or tastes the cake for the first time.

Capture photos throughout, then move straight to bath time once the smashing winds down.