Children’s Happy Birthday Wishes

From grins and sticky fingers to glitter explosions and rogue balloon pops, birthdays are full of exciting times and memorable moments. This year, why not make things even more special with our collection of children’s happy birthday wishes? We’ve got all ages covered, so pick one that works for your little one and pair it with their favourite Nestlé Confectionery treat! From heartfelt to hilarious, we’ve got more messages than a bag full of Jelly Tots®! For more birthday ideas and celebration treats, sign up for our newsletter. 
 

What Makes a Great Birthday Message for Kids  

A birthday message doesn’t have to be long, just heartfelt or funny and age-appropriate. Here’s what to keep in mind.

• Keep it simple. Use easy-to-understand language and short sentences.
• Make it fun and joyful. Birthdays are all about positivity, so bring the uplifting vibes!
• Be personal and sincere. Highlight their interests like dinosaurs, sticker books, football, unicorns or anything else that makes them smile.
• Make them feel special. A few kind words go a long way in boosting confidence and making memories. 
  
   

Classic and Simple Birthday Wishes  

These timeless messages are great for cards, gift tags or notes.

1. Happy Birthday! Hope your day is full of fun and sparkles!
2. Wishing you the happiest birthday ever!
3. Have a magical day full of smiles!
4. Hope your birthday is as awesome as you are!
5. Sending big birthday hugs your way!
6. It's your day to shine! Happy Birthday!
7. Hope you get everything you wished for!
8. Today is all about you, enjoy every minute!
9. Have a blast and make this birthday your best ever!
10. You’re growing up so fast and doing it brilliantly! 
     

Funny and Playful Birthday Messages 

Keep things light with a chuckle-inducing message.

1. Hope your birthday is as magical as a unicorn doing cartwheels on a rainbow!
2. Have a ROAR-some birthday, little dinosaur!
3. Congrats! You’ve levelled up on life now go unlock some fun!
4. Have a purr-fect birthday, you cool cat!
5. Here’s to maximum fun and minimal homework on your special day.  
6. Go bananas, it’s your birthday, monkey man!
7. Celebrate like a football star and party like a rockstar!
8. May your birthday be packed with giggles, sprinkles and dance parties!
9. To our favourite superhero, keep soaring to new heights!
10. Another year older, but still the boss of fun! 

Heartfelt and Sentimental Birthday Wishes

Make this birthday extra warm and meaningful.

1. Watching you grow is life’s sweetest gift. Happy Birthday!
2. You light up our lives every day. Today, we celebrate you.
3. Wishing you a year full of dreams, adventures and cuddles.
4. So proud of the kind, clever and funny person you're becoming.
5. You make every day brighter just by being in it.
6. Happy Birthday to the star of our story.
7. You are loved more than all the sprinkles in the world.
8. Another year of amazing you. We couldn’t be prouder.
9. May your heart stay big, your smile stay wide and your dreams stay wild.
10. To our birthday hero, keep shining and keep smiling. 
    
     

Age-Appropriate Wishes: Toddlers → Teens 

We’ve got children’s happy birthday wishes for all ages and if you need some party inspo to match, explore our collection of Children’s Party Games. 

Ages 1-4 

1. Happy 1st birthday to the tiniest superstar!
2. Two today! Double the fun and double the cuddles!
3. Big hugs for our 3-year-old explorer!
4. Happy 4th birthday to our little rocket!
5. Hip, hip hooray today’s your birthday!
6. Keep giggling, dancing and making our days bright.
7. Let’s party like it’s your birthday!
8. Hope your birthday is filled with songs and squishy hugs!
9. Four candles = four wishes just for you!
10. May your big day be as magical as your favourite fairy! 
     

Ages 5-9 

1. High five! You're FIVE!
2. You're six times cooler than last year!
3. Sensational seven looks amazing on you!
4. You're growing like magic beans. Happy 8th!
5. Here’s to more adventures, more fun and the best day ever!  
6. Keep climbing, dreaming and laughing! Happy Birthday!
7. Nine today? Time flies when you're awesome!
8. You're the best part of every party!
9. Today's forecast: A happy birthday with 100% chance of awesome!
10. Go wild, birthday child! 
     

Ages 10-13: 

1. Double digits never looked so good!
2. You’re 11 and already a legend!
3. 12 and totally thriving! We’re so proud.
4. Happy 13th to our brand new teenager!
5. Wishing you another year of action, adventure and laughs.
6. Big dreams for a big kid! Go get ‘em!
7. Be bold, be kind, be 13.
8. Another year smarter, stronger and even cooler.
9. Your smile is the best gift we could ever get.
10. Hope your teen years start with epic fun! 
    
     

 Teens (14+): 

1. Fourteen and fearless! Happy Birthday!
2. Here’s to setting the standard for fourteen-year-olds everywhere!  
3. You make growing up look easy.
4. Stay curious, stay kind, stay awesome.
5. Celebrating you and everything you’re becoming.
6. Celebrations today, dreams tomorrow – the future’s yours.
7. Wishing you the confidence to chase your dreams.
8. Another candle, another reason to smile.
9. You're not just older, you're even more amazing.
10. Have a chill and cheerful celebration!

Looking for fun ideas for this year’s celebration? Check out our Children’s Birthday Party Ideas. 

Personalising Messages (Names, Hobbies and Dreams) 

Want to make a message feel extra special? Just sprinkle in a few personal touches.

1. Mention their favourite animal, colour or sport.
2. Use their nickname to make it feel close and familiar.
3. Reference a hobby they love.
4. Share a little wish based on their dreams.

Here are some personalised starters: 

1. Happy Birthday to our future vet/zookeeper/superhero!
2. Hope your dance moves are ready for party mode!
3. Wishing you a dinosaur-sized birthday bash!
4. To our budding artist: keep painting your dreams.
5. Keep being the hero in your own video game!
6. Here’s football, friends and scoring off every free kick!
7. Howzat! It’s your birthday innings, enjoy!  
8. Here’s to you and your next big adventure.
9. From one bookworm to another: read, celebrate, repeat!
10. To the best big sister/brother in the world – enjoy your day! 

Pairing Messages with Gifts, Cards and Party Moments 

These messages aren’t just for cards!

1. Stick them on party bag tags with a bag of  Smarties® or Milkybar® Buttons.
2. Write messages in icing pen on cupcakes or cookies.
3. Inside DIY cards or gift tags for extra sweetness.
4. On colourful banners at your party table.
5. Need a sweet idea for the big day? Discover how to ace your DIY party bags and make this birthday one to remember!  

Sample Messages You Can Use (or Adapt)  

Here’s a handy grab-and-go list.

1. You’re one in a melon. Have a fruity birthday!
2. Hope your birthday is full of belly laughs, great gifts and sweet memories.
3. You’re growing up so fast!  
4. I’ve got a feeling this next year’s going to be your best one yet!
5. Have a day that’s just as lovely as you are.
6. Blow out the candles and make a wish or two or three!
7. You’re pretty dino-mite. Happy birthday!
8. Wishing you giggles, sparkles and one big happy dance.
9. It’s your birthday! Time to be the star of the show.
10. You make every day better, but today is your extra special day!
11. Here comes the confetti and it’s all for you!
12. May your birthday be bursting with magic and laughter!
13. You’re the cherry on top of every day!
14. Wishing you the happiest of birthdays filled with all of your favourite things!
15. You’re a year cooler, funnier and more awesome than ever.
16. Party! Friends! Laughs! Repeat!
17. You sparkle brighter than the candles on your cake.
18. It’s time to party like it’s your birthday!
19. One more year of being completely fabulous.
20. Have a blast, birthday superstar!
21. Here's to a day filled with fun, festivities and silly songs.
22. You make birthdays look good.
23. Happy Birthday to the coolest cucumber we know!
24. So many candles and so many reasons to celebrate you!  
25. You're the reason today is extra special.
26. Have a birthday so fun even the grown-ups get jealous.
27. You’re officially a year more awesome! How do you do it?!
28. Wishing you a birthday jam packed with giggles and glittery chaos!
29. Keep being your amazing self, the world needs more you!
30. Hope your birthday is full of belly laughs, big hugs and your favourite people! 
     

Final Thoughts: Make Their Birthday Shine 

No matter their age or how cool they think they are, a colourful children’s happy birthday wish can light up the day. Write it on a card, stick to a balloon or tuck it into a party bag with their favourite Nestlé Confectionery treats. It is their birthday after all, so make sure they feel the love!  

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