Smackdown: Babies Don't Need Birthday Parties

re: Smackdown: Babies Don't Need Birthday Parties

Sheri — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 01:49:22 GMT

To me, it is more of a personal issue. My kids enjoyed their parties. They ran around and had fun, they got presents and then they ate cake. We didn't do clowns or whatever, each child who came got sidewalk chalk and bubbles and we called it a day.

I'm glad we did it.

re: Smackdown: Babies Don't Need Birthday Parties

Greer's Mum — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:36:54 GMT

I totally agree. I tried to skip the whole first birthday chaos, but finally gave in to my husband's family. They are room rental, get a clown, have a caterer, invite 100 people birthday party folks. Not me. She's not going to have another one until she is 4 or 5. I just don't see the sense in spending the money so that a bunch of people she does not really know can come and give her gifts she does not need. It's not going to happen.

re: Smackdown: Babies Don't Need Birthday Parties

kyraneeds — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:05:07 GMT

I agree...I too have kept the birthdays at home with immediate family. My son was 6 (he's now 10) before having his first "friends" party and my daughter, now 5 will follow in his footsteps this November.

Of interest - after celebrations with go karts, putt-putt, bowling, etc - when my son approached 10, he announced that he really didn't want a big party this year, instead opted for the cash "payout" and one good buddy for a hamburger/ice cream outing with sleepover. Completely on his terms, and yes I was beyond relieved.

Did I mention that my kids birthdays are one week apart?

re: Smackdown: Babies Don't Need Birthday Parties

Dana — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:58:05 GMT

I'm even more of a party pooper...I'm aiming to have the first birthday party when my daughter turns 5 (maybe even 6!). That way, she'll have some true friends to invite (as opposed to just inviting the drooler who's nap statio is next to here), she can be involved in the planning, she can actually appreciate the gifts, and maybe she will actually remember some of it.

Until then, it's just family at home, cupcakes at daycare, and a special outing. Who needs the extra stress and expense these days?

re: Smackdown: Babies Don't Need Birthday Parties

lovedannygansle — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:49:22 GMT

Not crazy, not a party pooper. It's one thing if you love entertaining, and want an excuse to throw a party, otherwise, it ain't necessary. Child will have years of more extensive parties ahead of them. Trust me.