Don't want to be a CF

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Sorry, it's a bit of a boring one, but here goes.

Toddler has been invited to a party, invite is to Toddler and the envelope states 'Toddler and grown up guests'.

As this has been specifically mentioned, does it mean I'm a CF if I take my baby (only a few months old) along?

I wouldn't dream of it if baby was also a toddler or an older child, but not sure of the etiquette with a baby, who would be in a pushchair most of the time, and on my knee for the the other part.

I did attempt to write a message to the parent of the party child, but I just sounded cheeky as and couldn't word it right, and I've never met them (pre school friends), and I doubt I will see them at drop off/pick up.

I can get a sitter for the baby, but would mean a half hour journey in the opposite direction to where we need to be for the party, and the party is a distance away.

Please help, I'm getting a bit panicky that I'm going to look like 'that parent'.

TIA

Honestly you'll be fine. Baby won't be participating in the party - they'll have worded that to ensure that older siblings don't come along who might expect food, party bags etc

That would be fine in my eyes, it’s aimed at those with older children that will use the play facilities and not pay meaning the party parent then has to foot the bill for them!

In my experience, babies are welcome st parties as they don’t eat the food or really take part in the activities! I don’t think you’d be a cf if you just said “we’d love to come, thank you! I’ll have my 5 month old with me if that’s ok, but she won’t cause any trouble! Haha Etc Etc” I think thr reference to grown up guests was to make sure you don’t drop and run!

Oh yes and also that you don’t bring along older siblings and then expect them to take part.

Thank you, you have all said what I thought, but I think I have overthought it, not great when sleep deprived!

I will take bubs, chances are baby will sleep the whole time we are there anyway.

Thank you again, and have a fab easter/bank holiday.

If I'd worded an invite like that, it would have meant 'no siblings that need feeding/party bags'. A young baby is absolutely fine! Message her if it makes you feel more comfortable, but if I was you, I'd just turn up with my baby.