NWMR-Toddler Birthday Party

wychets · December 2013

Hi. The birthday party board is pretty dead and I need so quick advice please.

DD 2nd birthday party will be held at my Mom's in home daycare that is equipped for children ages 5 and under. How do I tell people that on the invite without coming off rude? I want every one to feel welcomed, but some of my friends have children who's ages rage from 1yo-15yo. Honestly there will be nothing for children that old to do at a 2yo's party.

So my question is can I place a note in the invite saying "Every one is welcome, however the party is only equipped for children ages 1-5yo" is that too rude? I am open to suggestions. TIA!

mommymegan831 · December 2013

It just comes across as odd and I wouldn't know what to make of it. It's not a gym, so it's not like they're too heavy or big, it's just that they may not be interested in the toys right? If I had a 3, 5, and 8 year old, I would assume my older one would enjoy playing with the younger kids or that they could play their video game, or just hang out with the other kids there age. I couldn't imagine leaving the 8 year old and just bringing the other 2, that doesn't seem right at all.

jasminelorraine20 · December 2013

I wouldn't add that in the invitation. If it's a 2 yo birthday party, the older children probably wouldn't even want to attend. I know when I was 15 I opted to not go to children birthday parties. Like a PP said, if the older children do go they will most likely enjoy playing with the little kids or helping them. Plus, it puts the parent in a weird position if they have one child in the 1-5 age range and another that's older that needs to go with her.

jf198400 · December 2013

I agree. I think if you are going to a 2yr old bday, it's obvious that the party is meant for young children. No need to say anything.

wychets · December 2013

mommymegan831 said:

It just comes across as odd and I wouldn't know what to make of it. It's not a gym, so it's not like they're too heavy or big, it's just that they may not be interested in the toys right? If I had a 3, 5, and 8 year old, I would assume my older one would enjoy playing with the younger kids or that they could play their video game, or just hang out with the other kids there age. I couldn't imagine leaving the 8 year old and just bringing the other 2, that doesn't seem right at all.

I understand that, that why I wanted to run it by other people so I wouldn't come off as rude at all. The center has play kitchens, little tables and chairs, paint, building blocks, and so on. Just things if I was 3yo I would have a blast but 12 or 13yo I would be bored.

wychets · December 2013

jasminelorraine20 said:

I wouldn't add that in the invitation. If it's a 2 yo birthday party, the older children probably wouldn't even want to attend. I know when I was 15 I opted to not go to children birthday parties. Like a PP said, if the older children do go they will most likely enjoy playing with the little kids or helping them. Plus, it puts the parent in a weird position if they have one child in the 1-5 age range and another that's older that needs to go with her.

Thank you. I will be leaving it out because I want every one to feel welcome. If I had children of different age ranges it would make me wonder if we could all go and that's not how I want to make someone feel.

wychets · December 2013

jf198400 said:

I agree. I think if you are going to a 2yr old bday, it's obvious that the party is meant for young children. No need to say anything.

jschmidt6 · December 2013

Just say something like "come enjoy activities for the little ones" or something descriptive like that.

ccam · December 2013

I feel like people would assume that a 2nd birthday party would have activities for a younger crowd. No need to add anything to the invite.

wychets · December 2013

Thanks Everyone. I didn't add anything descriptive other than the party being for a 2yo.

Mustardseed2007 · December 2013

Not to hijack this post, but DS was invited to a birthday party at Gymboree and the invite DID say that the equipment was designed for children 6 and under and that parents are required by the facility to be present. I was glad to have the info, and it was part of the invitation they got from Gymboree when they booked the party.

We're having DS's party at Gymboree in January as well. Should I not include that part of the invitation? Or do you think the location (gym vs. a daycare facility) makes a difference?

mexicolombiana · December 2013

I get that it's implied but we have gone to parties at bouncy house places for a 2 year old and VERY big an obnoxious 8/9 year olds were jumping inside the bouncy houses knocking all the little kids over and it was horrible. So, if some of the parents you're inviting have younger kids AND older siblings I would make sure the invite is just for the younger kid?

I don't know how how to tactfully do this, but some parents don't use common sense and let the bigger kids ruin a party for very small children.

Also this happens all the time at my daughter's gymnastics class. She's not even 2 and the class is for 1-2 year olds. These ass-hole parents bring their 2 year old AND the older 5 year old sibling who jumps all over everything and almost knocks kids over. It's really annoying.

wychets · December 2013

Mustardseed2007 said:

Not to hijack this post, but DS was invited to a birthday party at Gymboree and the invite DID say that the equipment was designed for children 6 and under and that parents are required by the facility to be present. I was glad to have the info, and it was part of the invitation they got from Gymboree when they booked the party.

We're having DS's party at Gymboree in January as well. Should I not include that part of the invitation? Or do you think the location (gym vs. a daycare facility) makes a difference?

I would stick with what they advise. The location makes a huge difference imo. May be a liability issue or something.

wychets · December 2013

mexicolombiana said:

I get that it's implied but we have gone to parties at bouncy house places for a 2 year old and VERY big an obnoxious 8/9 year olds were jumping inside the bouncy houses knocking all the little kids over and it was horrible. So, if some of the parents you're inviting have younger kids AND older siblings I would make sure the invite is just for the younger kid?

I don't know how how to tactfully do this, but some parents don't use common sense and let the bigger kids ruin a party for very small children.

Also this happens all the time at my daughter's gymnastics class. She's not even 2 and the class is for 1-2 year olds. These ass-hole parents bring their 2 year old AND the older 5 year old sibling who jumps all over everything and almost knocks kids over. It's really annoying.

THIS is what I was afraid of sighssssss. Luckily I only invited family and really close friends so if their child gets too wild I have no issue asking their parent to calm them down. That is downright annoying!

emberlee3 · December 2013

Mustardseed2007 said:

Not to hijack this post, but DS was invited to a birthday party at Gymboree and the invite DID say that the equipment was designed for children 6 and under and that parents are required by the facility to be present. I was glad to have the info, and it was part of the invitation they got from Gymboree when they booked the party.

We're having DS's party at Gymboree in January as well. Should I not include that part of the invitation? Or do you think the location (gym vs. a daycare facility) makes a difference?

DS's birthday party was at a bouncy place. I copied the official verbiage onto my own invitations, so that parents would know what to expect. I didn't want any kids showing up without socks and getting turned away, you know?

mexicolombiana · December 2013

wychets said:

mexicolombiana said:

I get that it's implied but we have gone to parties at bouncy house places for a 2 year old and VERY big an obnoxious 8/9 year olds were jumping inside the bouncy houses knocking all the little kids over and it was horrible. So, if some of the parents you're inviting have younger kids AND older siblings I would make sure the invite is just for the younger kid?

I don't know how how to tactfully do this, but some parents don't use common sense and let the bigger kids ruin a party for very small children.

Also this happens all the time at my daughter's gymnastics class. She's not even 2 and the class is for 1-2 year olds. These ass-hole parents bring their 2 year old AND the older 5 year old sibling who jumps all over everything and almost knocks kids over. It's really annoying.
THIS is what I was afraid of sighssssss. Luckily I only invited family and really close friends so if their child gets too wild I have no issue asking their parent to calm them down. That is downright annoying!

yup. Hopefully your friends will be cool

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