My husband and I are thinking if we should just combine our baby's baptism and first birthday celebration. Do you think that will be fine?

In my opinion, it’s not the practicality. Baptism is the 1st sacrament that your baby needs to receive and it doesn’t have to be a big. It’s like giving thanks because you have been given a strong healthy baby. 1st year birthday party is a celebration of his existence in the world.