To not worry about the older kids who might come to my sons 1st bday party?

[itwillbegrandsure]

So, we're going to do exactly what we did for our daughters 1st bday party for our sons 1st - hire the same function room, same soft play, finger food etc.

Should I be worrying about accommodating the older children who may come along? As it's a 1 year olds party, I don't really feel I should. The soft play is more tailored to under 3's really but what I'm hoping is that the older kids will be happy to play with each other/entertain themselves.

Appreciate your thoughts or advice on past experiences please!
We didn't really have this issue with our daughter as the kids were mostly around her age (most were under 3 at the time) and they all had a blast.

Balloons and bubbles. Cheap and will entertain all ages.

Colour books aren't going to cut it for ages 5-8 my 8 year old would be bored senseless. Sometimes you can get DJ package with soft play and would cater for both age ranges. I have to agree with grumpy I don't get why people book a hall for a 1st birthday they don't know what's going on.

Would the older kids even be allowed in the baby's soft play area??

Can you buy some cheap games for them like mini table tennis net and bats; magic tricks, cupcake / biscuit decorating, balloon modelling?

If they are just siblings of younger children then no you shouldn't have to accommodate them.