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First birthday party ideas

Discussion in 'General Chat Forum' started by hollren, Aug 27, 2009.

  1. hollren

    hollren New Member

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    Looking for ideas for first birthday party. Will have several adults and about 6-8 kids between 2-8.
     
    hollren, Aug 27, 2009
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  2. luftinarr

    luftinarr Member

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    Just have a get together for the adults, let the kids play on their own (playroom? craft table? something like that). Have cake and sing to the baby and then everyone leaves after cake. Don't even try to have your baby open presents. They'll be cranky with everyone there and it just prolongs the party into an awkward "ooo-ing" and "aahh-ing" over baby presents (kinda like being stuck at a baby shower). Open the presents after everyone leaves when your 1 year will be a little more comfortable.

    Remember - you are the one looking for the memories. Your baby isn't going to remember a thing so don't spend a lot of time or money on it. Relax and just enjoy the day your baby begins their toddlerhood.
     
    luftinarr, Aug 28, 2009
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  3. Ozgood

    Ozgood Not a space alien

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    Excellent advice!

    No scary clowns :scaredeyes:
    No "forcing" the baby to do stuff
    Limiting sensory overload
    No "awkward" moments for the adults

    First Birthday party ideas? Adults sitting around drinking coffee, watching the babies play, while the adults ***** about raising kids! Quality time!!:clap:
     
    Ozgood, Aug 28, 2009
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  4. Sunny

    Sunny Chief Advisor

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    Personally, I had a kegger for my kid's first party. Call me old-fashioned.
     
    Sunny, Aug 28, 2009
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  5. Chsalas

    Chsalas Active Member

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    yes, that's a good idea. We only had a beer bong at mine.
     
    Chsalas, Aug 29, 2009
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  6. redon1

    redon1 aka Aphioni

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    i let my in laws run with The Boy's frst b-day party and they went all out with a magician, catering, a fancy cake and 100 guests. The Boy napped through most of it, did the tradtional hand in cake, cake on face thing, aaand back to sleep he went!

    BUT- all of the adults and older cousins had a ball. So- I'd say plan the party around the interests/ages of the people you intend to invite!
     
    redon1, Aug 29, 2009
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