Experiences of young children's birthday parties?

kpea

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Latest post on 26 September 2013 - 09:22

My DS is turning 4 very shortly and I haven't yet planned any party for him. He didn't have one last year and I know he'd love one this year....He just started FS1 at a new nursery so I don't think has made 'friends' yet. I'd really appreciate knowing from any of you who invited the whole class to a birthday party - what proportion RSVPed and turned up? I'd prefer to do something relaxed/simple at home - is that just crazy? Can you rely on parents/carers watching their children or would I have to hire in additional help? I haven't organised a kid's party before so have absolutely no idea what I can expect - any advice/experiences much appreciated! Thank you.

kpea

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 26 September 2013 - 19:07

Great - thanks so much for the feedback, very useful. Guess worst comes to the worst it's all over in a couple of hours!

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Mollydxb

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Latest post on 26 September 2013 - 15:01

I've just had DD 4th Birthday Party. Invited a few from her nursery and the kids on our road. We had 12 in the end and the number was perfect. Food - 2 x Pizza, Chicken Nuggets, Fries, Ice Cream, Jelly, Brownies, Dips and Vegetables for mums, juice and squash. Entertainment - Large snakes and ladders board (xmas pressie), Bubble Machine (xmas pressie), Face Painter (recommended on here) 200Dhs , DD bedroom full of toys, Pass the Parcel (used Carrefour for the gifts) Party Bags - Went to Carrefour in the party section and bought silly nik naks (balloons, balls, happy clappers etc...) Cake - Ordered from Park & Shop 120Dhs Decoration - Happy Birthday sign and a few balloons The kids were busy for the whole 2 hours just playing together. They were up and down the stairs like yoyo's. We did have musical statues to play too but they weren't bothered. They were having too much fun together. I was quite well prepared for it so managed to relax throughout the whole party. It was great and the kids had a really good time. I spent between 1000-1200Dhs all in all

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Daza

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Latest post on 26 September 2013 - 14:14

Hi kpea For that age I always do parties at home and invite the whole class.Generally about half rsvp but there are always a couple who don't rsvp but come anyway so make a few extra party bags. Of those that rsvp there is normally one or two who can't make it on the day due to illness etc. It is too young for drop off and you'll be too busy to supervise other people's children so parent(s)/nannies will need to be there and should be responsible for their own children. As it isn't drop off, I always invite siblings and write on the invitations 'Siblings are invited but please let me know how many are coming so I can cater for them'. I get [url=http://www.cheekylittleevents.com/parties/'>Cheeky Monkey Parties[/url'> to do the entertainment, they are great and it means I can relax and spend time with the adult guests. A bouncy castle goes down well with that age group and keeps them entertained if you don't have party entertainers. Pizza, pasta, vegetable sticks and fruit are always good party food, you can order in or make yourself. I make the cake but if that's not your thing there are plenty of recommendations on here if you do a search. For finger food for the adults I generally do arabic bread, vegetables, dips, mini savouries etc. Party bags I try to keep simple and not just have a bag of plastic rubbish and sweets. Last party I did giant bubble wands and a lollipop. It's totally up to you have big or small you make it. As long as there is a nice cake,some food, a few games and a little something for the children to take home then it will be a success.

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