Since frosting mishaps are guaranteed, you’re tempted to cover the table in paper. But retro-style cotton cloths are worth a little extra laundry.

Available at homealamode.com, $37.

Adios, donkeys. This time around, let sweets fly from pinatas in the shapes of birds, whales, and pigs. If you don’t have the heart to take a swing at the cute creatures, request one with pull strings.

Available at wunderlandhome.com, $55-$100.

He’s captain for the day in nautical stripes. The roomy fit means he can wiggle into his special T-shirt through the year ahead, too.

Available at splendidavenue.com, $34.

A more sophisticated goodie bag. Tuck surprises into envelopes inscribed with messages in French. After all, it’s never too early to sneak a few foreign words into your enfant’s petite vocabulary.

Available at shopminikin.com, $9.50.

An occasion this big deserves to be celebrated a few times. This tube filled with a felt crown, candle, and other essentials provides everything you need for spur-of-the-moment shindigs.

Available at acmepartybox.com, $21.

Stock goodie bags with fancy lollipops molded into filigree numbers. Impress tiny revelers (or their parents) with flavors like horchata, marshmallow, and citrus blossom.

Available at etsy.com, $9.75.

First word? Check. First step? Almost there. Mark the milestone of her first bite of chocolate cake with vintage silverware stamped with custom messages.

Available at etsy.com, $9 and up.

Order giant custom balloons decked in frills and streamers and fill with helium upon arrival. You’ll wish these beauties would never pop.

Available at geronimoballoons.com, $65 and up.

She delights in shoveling dessert with her hands, but other guests get a kick out of the wooden cutlery decorated with festive polka dots and stripes.

Available at shop.pommenyc.com, $9-$11.

She may be your princess, but getting her to wear a crown can bring out her inner monster. Soft ribbons and elasticized bands lessen the chances of a royal fit.

Available at thumbeline.com, $64-$72.

Invitations with giraffes, elephants, and bears fit the bill for your little party animal. If saving the environment factors into your reason for sending Evites, know that these are printed on Forest Stewardship Council-certified paper stock.

Available at riflepaperco.com, $20.

What could possibly match your guest of honor’s shine? Banners and hats loaded with sparkles and vintage frippery, of course.

Available at etsy.com, $22.50-$52.

Send them on the road with treats in personalized favor bags. The muslin pouches make for a perfect place to stash toys and trinkets long after the party is over.

Available at etsy.com, $15-$19.50.