That first time around the sun is a special one, which is why we have gathered all the best happy first birthday captions for Instagram for you to share. And if you’re looking for short first birthday sayings for captions, we also have you covered.
Now go ahead and browse through to find your favorite.
First Birthday Captions for Instagram
A first birthday is the perfect excuse to try some cake.
You are a work of art!
Let them eat cake! And let them stay little.
Today we eat CAKE!
Let them eat cake! And let them stay little.
Your first taste of sugar became your first bath of sugar.
Of course, I don’t know how to act my age. I’ve never been this age before!
Have a grate first birthday. Hope that’s not too cheesy.
My one-derful birthday baby, I hope you’re always as happy as you are on this momentous day.
Twinkle, Twinkle little star, one-year-old is what you are.
On your very first birthday, I’m torn between wanting you to stay this little forever, and being so incredibly excited to see how you grow and change as you get older.
He can’t say bath yet, so this is how he asked to play in the tub.
They say the days are long and the years are short, and this first year has certainly gone by in the blink of an eye. Don’t grow up too fast, my love.
Yeti or not, it’s your first birthday.
1? Bring it on.
Sending you s’more first birthday wishes.
Go ahead, cake my day.
Cheers to 1!
Fun fact: you don’t need all of your teeth to eat cake.
I had no idea how much love and happiness could be packed into a single year, until this past one as your mama.
Happy 1st birthday to our lovely son! Your sweet face and playful curiosity make every day.
Well, little princess, your reign over the kingdom of our hearts has reached a full year!
You were all I ever wanted, and I still can’t believe you are mine. I also still can’t believe how loud you are.
Season 1, Episode 1.
I didn’t choose this first birthday, this birthday chose me.
Here’s to the next year of early mornings, big feelings, and wiping butts.
You know, they should really make Happy 1 Year Of Keeping Your Kid Alive hats for parents.
Make a wish. #1
It’s fun to be one, but then again, every day with you is the best day ever.
I had no idea how much love and happiness could be packed into a single year, until this past one as your mama.
You’re our ONE and only (seriously, we’re never doing this again).
It took me one year to get this cute.
No matter how grown up you get, I’ll always think of you as my sweet little baby.
Oh ship, it’s your first!
We can’t wait for the next 364 days!
Your first taste of sugar became your first bath of sugar.
I can’t believe we made it one whole year, and tonight I’m going for this glass of wine like you went for that cake.
When you were born, I thought I couldn’t possibly love you any more than I did in that moment. But I was so wrong, because I’ve loved you more and more every single day since then.
Enjoying life, eating confetti cake.
Say hello to my new favorite one year old.
You take the cake.
Aged to perfection.
One is FUN!
One is oh so sweet.
Hulk Smash? More like CAKE SMASH.
It’s my first birthday and that’s the tea.
Say hello to my new favorite one year old.
No matter how grown up you get, I’ll always think of you as my sweet little baby.
You may not remember today, but I’ll never forget it.
Doughnut crush my vibes on my first birthday.
Here’s to a soup-er first birthday!
So you’re spaghetting older.
Level up. #1
Let’s taco ‘bout your first birthday.
Happy birthday to my baby, who does not even know it’s his birthday and cried all day.
She’s sugar and spice and everything nice, but for today, mostly just sugar.
Happy first birthday. You’re one in a melon.
I can’t keep calm, it’s my first birthday.
Some only dream of birthday cake, and others bake it happen.
Dim-sum body say it’s your first birthday?
A first birthday is the perfect excuse to try some cake.
Stay in your birthday magic.
Finished my first lap around the sun…
Now we start planning for 2!
If you can’t blow out the candles on your own cake, you might as well smash it.
Made it to 1 year old! I know. I’m as surprised as you are.
Celebrating your first is a piece of cake.
Today is a great day cause it’s my first birthday!
To be fair, I want to eat all of my birthday cakes like this, too.
We’ve celebrated your first smile, your first giggle, your first step, and now, we get to celebrate the biggest first of all — your very first birthday.
Today and every day, I love you more than you could ever possibly know.
So this is 1.
You’re the one getting all the presents today, but you’re the greatest gift I could ever ask for.
No gift can come close to what you, our little princess, has been giving us every day, for the past 365 days. Every day with you is a priceless present for us.
Love, kisses, and first birthday wishes.
Today and every day, I love you more than you could ever possibly know.
I’m wearing the smile my first birthday gave me.
Big first birthday energy.
Say hello to the world’s latest one year old.
It’s fun to be one, but then again, every day with you is the best day ever.
Time to par-tea!
Hugs, kisses, and 1st birthday wishes.
You are One-in-a-melon!
Nothing holds a candle to you.
One year ago, you made me a mom. I’m not sure what I did to deserve the incredible honor of raising an angel like you, but I’m so glad that you’re mine.
Honestly, your birthday should be a holiday.
To be fair, I want to eat all of my birthday cakes like this, too.
So that is it for our list of First Birthday Instagram Captions and Sayings. We hope you found the perfect one for you!
For more great ideas, check out our other lists of Short Birthday Captions, Funny Birthday Wishes, Birthday Wishes for Best Friends and Birthday Wishes for Sister.
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About the Author
Laynni Deir
I am Laynni Deir, writer and editor of Purely Lists. There are times when you are looking for inspiration or aren’t sure what to say and I am committed to providing lists of the best quotes, sayings, messages, puns or captions for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a positive quote, a message for a card, a fun saying for a letter board or caption for your next post or story, you will find the perfect option here.
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