Help with party time

[Ilovenannyplum]

Planning a 1st birthday party for my DS, nothing massive, just a garden party with some food and I've hired some soft play bits.
Just wondering the best time to hold it and for how long? The oldest child there will be 3 and DS will be the youngest.

Any opinions appreciated I'm new to this whole kids party thing!

[BlueChampagne]

The first couple of parties are for parents, so hold it when you want to! The kids will all be napping at different times, so please yourself while you can.

[Ilovenannyplum]

This is what worries me, but I guess I'll just selfishly plan it round DS nap time

[ThinkIveBeenHacked]

10.30-12.30. Then ds can have a big nap after.

[SummerHouse]

Yes plan around his sleep. Parties are usually about 11 till 1 or 3 till 5 in my experience. Have fun.

[Ilovenannyplum]

I was thinking afternoon, so I could pass off the party food as dinner. Excellent mother that I am.