Would you go to another child’s birthday party on your child’s birthday?

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Someone I know from a baby group is holding a birthday party for her son on my DDs birthday. The children are only turning one so it’s more of a party for the adults. I’d like to catch up with the group as haven’t seen most of them since going back to work a few months ago but I feel weird going to another party on my DDs birthday even though she is too young to understand birthdays. We don’t have anything major planned just presents and cake at home and maybe doing something that she likes like taking her swimming or to the zoo. Would you go to the party in this situation?

Yes we do this. We take it in turns to host a party each year and when happy birthday is sung its sug to both of them. Small rural school so less than 10 in the class and everyone knows the deal.

I would go to this party based purely on the fact that you're keen to catch up with the group. When you have young kiddos, especially, it's so important for your own wellbeing to have these social connections and times to relax and catch up. As others have said, your bub won't know the difference. I'm sure you'll be celebrating in a small way, getting photos for them to look back on, etc. Go have fun and don't feel bad - and I wouldn't worry about the host - they shouldn't mind. My son is turning 4 and I have this same question! However, I think it starts to be a bit different when they're older :) 1 is easy. :)

Yes. If you want to go go.
If you already have other plans that mean you can't do both then don't go.

It's really nothing to do with whether she understands or not. Whether this child or another there is a good likely hood of her having friends with a birthday on or close to hers. It would be a shame to miss out on parties because of some idea that the actual day of your birthday has to always be all about you. It's counter productive

It's a solid no from me.

Heck yes.
You can literally have your cake and eat it!

Baby group so I presume all of you have kids born within a few weeks of each other? A clash sounds inevitable really.