Time of day for bday party

Re: Time of day for bday party

• TiffanyBerry member

  May 2014

  At that age, I find it hard to judge - nap times get in the way.  My daughter had a late nap at that age (2:30-4:00pm), so we missed a lot of parties.  Now that she's not napping, I prefer the 2pm-ish time frame (after the kids have had lunch, but before dinner too).  Otherwise, I'd aim for mid-day (12:30?)

  
  

  

  

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• ladylisalt member

  May 2014

  Thats whats tricky the nap thing. My son usually naps until 3:30ish. I was thinking a 4oclock party but not sure if thats a drag for most people. I was thinking on a Sat. it wouldnt be too bad but thats why I am asking for opinions. Thanks again.
  

  

  
  

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• jllmb79 member

  May 2014

  I say pick the time that is best for your own kid and their nap. For us a 12 noon party works with lunch then cake and presents. We push there nap back by 1 hr or so and they are fine with that. Most of our guests have kids a few months apart from our kids and they are usually also ok with pushing back nap by an hour.  

  

  
  

  
  

   

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• ashiscute member

  May 2014

  I've had all my kids parties at 4pm after naps but we include dinner.  My kids nap around 1245 so lunch is tough and afternoon is out of the question.  I find most people can make that time work especially since it's family and the parents are staying.  When they get a bit older I think earlier is better but at this age naps trump everything.

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• LSU628 member

  May 2014

  I guess it depends on your area. Around here, especially during the summer, it gets hot. We've been to several birthday  parties that start at 10:30. I kind of like it b/c it's before nap and lunch.
  

  
  
  
  

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• rubber_chicken member

  May 2014

  My DD's 2nd birthday party is 9-12, outside at a park.  We're expecting most people to show up closer to 9:30-10. 
  
  Daycare naps are 12-2ish, and on weekends my DD will often nap later, so I figured she could nap after the party.
  

  

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• junebugrbig member

  May 2014

  theresat858 said:

  I'd go with 10:30 am or 4 pm. Daycare typically does nap from 12-2 around here and many kids nap from 1-3.

  
  

  We've always done this and it has always worked out well.

  
  

  

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• maggiesmom1 member

  May 2014

  As a parent id like as early as possible so I could do something after and it isnt mid day so I have no time to do something before or after. 11 would be best for us... the place I am having my daughters bday party doesnt open till 12.... blah!

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• shannm member

  May 2014

  We always have done 10-12 with lunch and cake. This year, that didn't work out and DS is older so we did 4-6 and that always worked. Honestly, parties between 12 and 3 have always been a pain for us due to naps.

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