8 Creative Cake Smash Alternatives
We have to admit that cake smash photos are super fun to do; but we understand that they’re not for everyone. Some babies have food allergies or just aren’t into sweets. No worries, here are some alternative ideas that don’t involve a cake and we can still have a lot of fun!
- Fruit Smash – This is a beautiful and healthy option for summer birthday babies! A big piece of watermelon or a big bowl of fresh fruits (strawberries, kiwi, melons etc) make your images unique.
- Pancake/Waffle Smash – How about celebrating with breakfast food!
- Cookie Smash – A tower of decorated cookies is another good option if your child has allergies or sensitivities.
- Donut Smash – A tower of donuts with different color icing is another popular choice for two or three years old birthday sessions.
- Pumpkin Pie Smash – If your little one’s birthday is in autumn, this is a super fun and healthy option.
- Noodle Smash – Some babies love spaghetti and a spaghetti smash is a fun and delicious way to get sloppy on their big day!
- Cheese Smash – A cheese plate is another unique option if your child loves cheese!
- Veggie Smash – If your child loves veggie, you can create a veggie plate. It will be so fun watching them munch on their favorite veggies!
For your child’s first birthday photo session, you can choose any food that they love! This is a day to celebrate them. Using their favorite food will encourage them to engage immediately and allow your photographer to capture these beautiful images for you and your family to treasure for a lifetime.
Smashing cake has become a big trend for first birthday photo sessions; however, there are many other healthier options that can still achieve these adorable and unique images for your little one(s). If you are not interested in making a huge mess or dealing with the sugar high from the smash cake, you may consider these alternative ideas. For the past couple of years, these ideas have also been used for celebrating two, three, four, and even five years old birthday sessions!
Let us create a unique birthday setup for your little one and capture these special moments for your little one. Contact us to learn more!
