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Kid's Birthday Parties

Hosting a kids birthday can be a stressful time if you're not prepared. Here are a few ideas that will help make your childs party fun, memorable and above all stress free!

Party Planning Tips

Create a party planning checklist of jobs that need to be done prior to the party and on the day of the party. This will ensure that you are fully organised, which will hopefully allow for a fun and stress free party!!

  1. Invitations
  2. Party Essentials
  3. Decorations
  4. Food and Cake
  5. Games and Activities
  6. Lolly Bags and Prizes
  7. Presents
  8. Thank Yous

Invitations

When it comes to invitations you can be as simple or creative as you like. Remember not to over commit yourself or go overboard if you really don't have the time. There is so much information to cram onto a small invite so heres some of the essentials:

  • The Guest List

    No one expects you to invite everyone your child knows to the party but just ensure that your child is aware of other peoples feelings. Though kids generally accept that they won't be invited to every party they don't want to be the only one to miss out. Flashing around the invites to kids that aren't invited isn't very nice. 

  • Parents and Siblings

Parents are very protective of young children and like to know exactly what their child will be doing at the party. Remember to include as much information as possible on the invite without going too overboard. Make sure you provide a phone number so you can be contacted if they have any questions. Remember that parents often want to stay and watch their child, bringing with them other small children - have tea and coffee prepared and some spare goody bags just in case.

  • Time and Place

This is really going to depend on what you have planned. Try and have the party somewhere where you feel comfortable and will be easy to supervise and control all of your guests. If you are changing locations make sure you specify where they the guests need to be dropped off at and picked up from. Try and have the party at a time where you don't have to supply a main meal (just small snacks). Be aware of nap times so you don't have a group of sleepy kids to try and entertain.

  • Party Duration

The length of the party will vary depending on the age of the children and what activities you have planned. Most younger kids parties generally last for no more then two hours as children get bored quickly, tired and start to miss their parents.

  • Themes and Costume

If you are having a themed party be sure to specify what the theme is. Make sure it is obvious that you want your guests to come in fancy dress and make some suggestions of cheap costume alternatives. Be aware that some kids might not want to dress up, forget to dress up or their families simply can't afford it. Have some spare costume accesories put aside just in case. Furthermore if your guests are dressing up make sure that the games and activities you have planned are suitable to be played safely in costume.

  • RSVP's

These days people tend to be a bit slack when it comes to the RSVP department. It is important that you know exactly who is coming so you can prepare accordingly. Don't feel embarrased to chase RSVP's as the party date draws nearer. Remember that chidlren who say they are coming sometimes don't show up while others who say that they can't make it suddenly appear.

Party Essentials

  • camera - make sure its charged or you have spare batteries
  • video camera - make sure its charged or you have spare batteries
  • candles and matches
  • knife to cut the cake
  • plates, cups, knives and forks
  • contact details for your guests parents
  • emergency service contact details (ie. poison information centre)
  • first aid kit

Decorations

When it comes to decorating your house you can be as simple or creative as you like. Basic decorations include:

  • balloons
  • streamers
  • happy birthday sign
  • party poppers
  • party hats
  • party whistles
  • party banners

If you already have a specific party theme in mind be sure to check out our party theme section for theme specific decorations.

Food and Cake

Check out our party food and cake ideas segments for delicious food and cake tips. There is tips for preparing a hassle free feast and ideas for hot food and pastries, sandwiches, healthy snacks, sweet treats, drinks and basic and deluxe cakes.

Games and Activities

If there is one thing children love to do at parties it's play games. Before planning ... be sure to consider the age of your guests, the number of guests attending, your budget for supplies and prizes and  how much time you are going to devote to games and activities. If you are unsure of what games to play be sure to check out our party games section under the main parties heading or if you have a more specific theme in mind under our themes section.

Lolly Bags and Prizes

  • Try to include a range of gifts, prizes & treats
  • Make sure everyone feels like a winner and gets at least one prize
  • Always have a few spare prizes and goodie bags just in case unexpected guests arrive to join in the fun
  • Be mindful of the age of your guests
  • Don't include any potentially dangerous items

Presents

 

Make your child's birthday morning special with our present opening ideas.

Let us help make your child's birthday a happy one.  Organise a gift registry for your child's birthday.

Advantages of a birthday gift registry??

  • You as a parent can ensure your child is receiving toys that will be of educational value to them
  • High quality and well priced products that can suit any of your guest's budgets
  • Great range of products for all ages to choose from
  • Help keep that toy-box clutter free by avoiding double-ups of toys and build up of toys that will never be used

For more information checkout our gift registry section - coming soon

Thankyous

 It is always nice to say thankyou to any helpers and for the gifts you recieve. Show how appreciative you are by making simple thankyou notes for your guests (which can be put inside their lolly bags) and little gifts for your helpers.