kids party?

[holymosquito]

AIBU to plan for a birthday party for DD?

I’d like to do a garden party for DD (7) at the beginning of September. I would have to just invite children from her class bubble. Parents would have to drop and run. Lots of hand washing and SD games (musical statues etc). Made up party food boxes rather than a buffet. Woukd you be happy to send your child to something like this?

We would normally invite friends from outside school - including the neighbours - and I worry that it isn’t fair on the neighbours especially if they see a party I can’t invite them to?

Is this a reasonable plan or should I plan a different birthday celebration for DD (she has always had a party and is really looking forward to it)?

Depends on the number of children really. If your suggesting half a dozen or fewer I think that’s ok.

I would do it with 4 or 5 children in the garden (but what if it rains?)

Otherwise I would plan a fun day out instead for this year

I'd put the money to something else this year. We did a family thing a few days ago. People are in a difficult position whether they say yes or no. I wouldn't put myself through it.

I'm planning similar. Just 3 friends from her class. I'll make them lunch boxes or ask parents to send them with food if they prefer. I'm waiting until last minute due to weather. I was going to keep it short as they might get bored with not playing in the bedroom etc. It will be interesting to hear what others have to say.

Btw she's not expecting a party this year as she understands completely about coronavirus, so anything we do will be a bonus. I've spent more money that usual on decorations and will make an extra effort with the house. She'll still see grandparents. The day out she wanted she can't have either. We've made a lot of promises for "when coronavirus is over", as the kids say all the time!

I hired a bouncy castle just for my own kids and we had a mini tea party. I bought her one of those kids magazines which she always wanted but never allowed. Little treats made it very special without a party.

I have just done this for my dd. Six kids in the garden parents dropped and left. It worked really well (I have a downstairs toilet which helped). I messaged all parents before I confirmed anything and all responses were positive.

Saying that, I live in an area that has not been badly affected by covid, if I lived in a more affected area I wouldn't have done it.

At school they won’t be socially distanced anyway if they are in the same bubble. I would do it, but would only invite a few so if they had to play inside it wouldn’t be too much.

We've just done this for Dd turning 4 (so more friends of the family rather than school or nursery friends). We hired a bouncy castle and staggered arrivals so the most vulnerable cake first and used the castle before anyone else and they left before most of the others arrived. We had a gazebo for rain and lots of hand sani. People only went inside to use the loo. It worked fine and I made it very clear that I wouldn't be offended if anyone wasn't comfortable with it and declined. It was fun and a much needed light relief after not seeing everyone for so long!

Good ideas thanks - we have an area outside undercover if it's wet and will strictly limit numbers and I'll do a separate playdate with cake for the neighbours another day.