Birthday Party Dos and Don'ts

The Dos and Don'ts of Birthday Parties

February 10, 2010

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If mommy's wish is to have a worry free birthday party for her tot and guests to enjoy, there are a few easy dos and don'ts that will help her along the way. Make stains a nonissue, memories a sure thing, and meltdowns minimal. Check out our tips and let us know what you would add to the list.

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9 Comments

3 years 13 weeks

This is hysterical, what a boring party. I went through a phase when I was a child when I would only eat white colored foods (mashed potatoes, rice, bread, vanilla ice cream with whipped cream), and my family thought I was nuts. I would think the same if someone served me these food suggestions at their child's birthday party :)

inlove23 3 years 14 weeks

Haha. I love the comments more than the slides. I was wondering about the vanilla situation.

Bettye Wayne 3 years 14 weeks

Only hire tame herbivores, right? The way this slideshow presents it, I think the kids are the wild animals.

3 years 14 weeks

Yeah, the monkey might kill the clown.

3 years 14 weeks

OMG THEY TOTALLY FORGOT ANOTHER ONE: DON'T HIRE WILD ANIMALS FOR ENTERTAINMENT. SERIOUSLY.

3 years 14 weeks

I agree, Anon3. If I went to a party with a group of toddlers and there was vanilla cake with vanilla frosting and vanilla ice cream, I'd wonder why the person bothered having a party if they were that uptight about stains. Through five kids and numerous parties with colorful icing, chocolate ice cream, and a variety of juice colors, I've never had a single stain. The kids sit at the table and eat.

3 years 14 weeks

Why do they keep saying things will get all over everything? Personally, I don't let kids run all over my house with food no matter what day it is. They can sit at the table and eat cake and chocolate ice cream. Why assume the kids are little monsters? I've had plenty of parties and I've never had a problem.

3 years 14 weeks

I also think most of the food do and don'ts are ridiculous. Have fun, it's one day a year. Glitter most certainly does vacuum up, and if you don't want staining, have it in an area where spills don't matter, or put down some drop clothes.

3 years 14 weeks

I say don't schedule during YOUR child's naptime, and leave it at that. I think it's ridiculous to schedule around a bunch of guests' naps as well. If it's a bad time for them they can decline the invite. There's nothing wrong with saying you're unable to attend.