To invite kids from nursery

[Littlepeak34]

I’ve just come from a 3rd bday party, there were lots of little toddlers there and it got me thinking about DS (turning 3) in the next few months. Previous DS bday parties have been family based with 2-3 other toddlers. I don’t have many mum friends.

DS goes to nursery 3 days a week and I know he plays with certain individuals there but I have never met their parents (due to different drop off times etc).

Is it odd to invite kids who’s parents I have never met from nursery? It makes me sad that DS won’t have many friends at bday party due to lack of my own friendships.

What is the norm with inviting playmates from nursery. DS hasn’t yet received a bday invitation from any child at nursery (he has been there 6 months now).

I think that is fine. See if the nursery can pop invites in the bags of a few kids she plays with. It will be a chance to get to know the parents.

It’s fine, I did this with my eldest and it worked well - trick is to keep it to two hours so parents don’t have to do small talk for too long! We are going to a 3rd birthday party next month for a child whose parents both work long hours so we’ve never met. Happy to go along and wish her well!

I was wondering the same for my DD. I can't do pick up and drop offs usually but have received an invite to a party tucked into her nursery bag. I say go for it!

Aww that’s good to know. Thanks everyone.