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To invite nursery babies to my daughter's first birthday

42 replies

PTTG · 01/12/2012 02:33

hi all,

My daughter will soon be turning one and I wanted to arrange a nice baby sensory party for her. Since I don't know too many people with babies in that age group do you think it will be a good idea to invite other babies from her nursery?even though we don't know the parents personally. We would like to invite the parents as well to get to know each other...should I hand out invitation to the nursery staff mentioning the plan for the baby sensory party and snacks and drinks for the parents? What do you think the invite should surely highlight?....appreciate any help and advice

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AgentZigzag · 01/12/2012 02:41

It'd be a great opportunity to get to know other parents, if that's your cup of tea.

The party sounds lovely, and including snacks and drinks for the parents will definitely make them feel included.

You'll have a brilliant time Smile

Original poster
PTTG · 01/12/2012 04:02

Thanks AgentZigzag... Appreciate your response!

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smupcakes · 01/12/2012 06:47

Of course! After all your children may play together for years to come. I'm sure there are lots who would like to meet the other parents / socialise too..

EMS23 · 01/12/2012 07:02

My DD was recently invited to the 2nd b'day party of one of her nursery friends.
The mum left the invite on DD's peg. I was really chuffed to be invited as I don't know many people so was a good chance to meet other parents.
Go for it!

MrsJamin · 01/12/2012 07:04

For a one year old I personally would just invite family - it's not until they're at least 2 that they will really remember and engage with others that they know. But each to their own!

Gillyweed001 · 01/12/2012 07:19

I would use it as an opportunity to meet and get to know the parents. Yes, the babies won't remember it, but it may give you the foundation to make new friends.

Purpleprickles · 01/12/2012 07:33

Invite them, it's a really nice idea and like you say a way to get to know the parents. At ds nursery party invites are left in letter pouches. We had a big party for ds first birthday with family and nct friends (some of which we hadn't seen for over 6 months). I know ds will never remember it and was certainly too young to appreciate it but I felt I wanted to mark the occasion and celebrate his first year with us Smile

TheDoctrineOfSnatch · 01/12/2012 07:34

YANBU I had a first birthday party for DS1 specifically to nee other nursery parents.

TwinklingWonderland · 01/12/2012 08:36

Yanbu sounds like a great opportunity to meet the other parents - not sure the babies will be bothered though.

splashymcsplash · 01/12/2012 09:01

Good opportunity to meet other parents. At this age the babies won't care too much about each other though!

YellowDinosaur · 01/12/2012 09:05

Another 'go for it' vote here too!

We had parties for both our boys first birthdays and invited nursery friends among others. For sure the babies won't remember but it's a big day for you too do nothing seeing with celebrating! And an excellent way to meet other parents.

Original poster
PTTG · 01/12/2012 09:57

Thanks all for your wonderful response! It gives me great confidence. I wanted to do something special for my daughter that I can keep in photos and videos for her to see. Also, to make new friends with parents as well. It will be a party with babies in mind so short, simple and fun :).... Once again thanks all!

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sue52 · 01/12/2012 09:58

Invite the babies and use it as an opportunity to get to know some other parents. When my DDs were babies, I welcomed any chance to get out and socialise with other mothers.

Mrsjay · 01/12/2012 10:00

ID invite the babies and it doesn't matter if you dont know the parents most parents dont know each other and it is only through things like this that they meet,

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PTTG · 01/12/2012 11:17

Thanks for your response ladies!

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Lovecat · 01/12/2012 11:24

I was just about to say that DD loves looking back at pics of her first birthday party (lots of nursery and NCT babies, of whom she sees precisely one now on a regular basis) - she's seven now.

It sounds like a great idea - have fun! :)

nannyl · 01/12/2012 11:46

I vote go for it

I would go with my baby if we were free that day!

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PTTG · 01/12/2012 12:11

Thanks Lovecat and nannyl

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Whatwhatwhat · 01/12/2012 15:19

What's a sensory party?

insancerre · 01/12/2012 15:26

I work in a nursery and I think it's a lovely idea. Your babies will be playing together for years to come and it is a really nice way to meet the other parents and will help the babies form bonds with each other and the other parents too.

Mrsjay · 01/12/2012 15:28

What's a sensory party?

it has lights tough sound textures that sort of thinng some of the companies just have the lights (fibre optic)

Mrsjay · 01/12/2012 15:28

thing*

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PTTG · 01/12/2012 19:00

Thanks all once again :) sensory party is just half an hour thing where the instructor (a very sweet lady I know here) runs series of games for babies. The mums sit in a circle with babies on their lap and play with them. I used to take my DD to these classes once a week and they organise it at parties as well. The sensory word is used as the games are supposed to enhance babies visual, touch and other senses.

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otchayaniye · 01/12/2012 20:44

do these babies grow up better at touching and seeing?

GhostShip · 01/12/2012 20:47

I think thats a really nice idea!! I volunteer at a local mother and baby group and the sensory classes are amazing, everyone enjoys! A great way to make friends and entertain the babies at the same time!

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