3 yr old birthday party, what time is best?

[newmumof2]

Whats the best time to hold a 3 yr old birthday party? we're having it at home this year and getting a party entertainer in.

Any tips would be appreciated, this is the first birthday ds1 will know its his birthday!! i'm pretty sure he was still a bit confused at last years party

thanks!

[Littlefish]

Either 11 - 1 or 3.00 - 5.00pm with food in the last half hour.

[Blondeshavemorefun]

guess depends if he still has a sleep in pm

if he does then i would do a lunchtime 11-1ish and then he can go to bed

if he doesnt then 3-5 is a good time as you can sort things out

also depends if he is at nursery,as might be too much to have nursery 9-12 and then party striaght after, so better to wait and have tea time party

[claraqupid]

Lots of his friends will probably have younger siblings even if he doesn't so consider their sleep times.. I would go for 3-5 as safest.

[Blondeshavemorefun]

but if you do a 3-5 then you may have older siblings if mum/nanny hasnt got rid of them

[newmumof2]

thanks! we're having the party on a sunday, so 3-5 probably best, will call the entertainer and book her in, but what time?any suggestions on a party schedule?

thanks!