is two years old too young to have a birthday party?

[wheelsonthebus]

is dd going to remember anything about it or should we just take her out for the day, forget rampaging kids around the house, and just spoil her rotten?

People thought that we were funny because we had a little birthday party for my ds when he was only a year old! I invited 3 of my friends around with their children (6 children in total). All we did was put out some food, put on some music and let the kids play with all the toys. We had such a great time.

I think it's just as nice to take them out somewhere for the day though. Whatever you do I'm sure she'll have a lovely time.

My ds was 2 in April. We had a party and invited loads of people and family. Did the same for his 1st birthday. Why not? Doesnt everyone enjoy birthdays what ever age? x

Doubt she'll remember much about it but she'll probably enjoy it at the time just as she would enjoy being taken out and 'spoilt rotten' by you
Do what you want. I'm sure she'll have a great time.

ds understood about birthdays, we coached him beforehand to blow out candle after singing happy birthday and he was so taken by it that he still sings happy birthday anytime anyone offers him cake. I don't know whether he'll remember it, but he had great fun at the time. Don't do the whole party thing if you're not going to enjoy it though, do something the whole family will enjoy because she'll be happy if you're happy. Just remember to take photos, have a great day.

My dd had a massive party for her first bday and a smaller affair at nursery for her second. I know she won't remember it, but it was good fun for her and her 'friends', as well as for the adults!

Taking lots of photos on the day will help you all to remember the special day. I thought it was nice to celebrate my little girl being here, as I was told I would never have children!

You're child's birthday is as much a celebration for you as it is for them. Have a great time!

dd had 4 or 5 little friends and their Mums over, a cake with candles, and loved it. She may not remember the actual day, but she totally learnt about birthdays from it - and spent the next six months playing 'birthday parties' for her cat/doll/teddy nonstop! I don't think she was bothered how many people were there, either - it was the candles, presents, and balloons that caught her attention most.
But I agree with doing whatever you fancy - it may be your last opportunity!! And she will be happy being the Birthday Girl come what may

my ds is only 8 weeks old but i know he will definitely be having a birthday party! there's no way i could let his first birthday go by without a huge celebration but thats just me lol

Ah yes, we had a party for dd's first bday! At a softplay centre The we had food back at our house! For her 2nd bday she had a small party at playgroup as that year we moved house and we were all up in the air. Her 3rd bday was a very small affair at home as I was overdue with ds who was born 3 days after her 3rd b'day. So on ds's bday he had a joint party with dd and hired a bouncy castle etc... ah we all had a great time!! Their bdays are xmas eve and the 27th dec so we had the fun about 2 weeks before their b'days!! I love parties though.. I wouldn't advise to do it if you are going to be stressing or worrying, or if, for example you don't want children in your house. A friend of mine has a bday party for her 5 yr old next week and she is dreading it, I have told her we won't be coming as I won't feel welcome if nobody is allowed inside the house, or if we all have to keep quiet and not yell etc... some people just have a party even when they are not going to enjoy it Throw her a party

nooooo, it's not too young. ds is 2 on 7th Sept and he's having a party - just a little tea party with five of his buddies, few yummy things to eat (inc jelly and ice cream), musical bumps (as he loved playing it at dd's party), cake and candles and glass of bubbly for grown-ups. though (shamefully) I'm working on his actual birthday so we're doing it the next day instead!

dd had parties for both her 1st and 2nd birthdays. She won't remember them but dh & I will and we have some great photos. It's an excuse to get all the family together and a social occasion for dd and her friends. If you want one, go for it!

Sorry, but I don't buy that whole 'too young to remember it' argument. So most kids have no memories before they're three - so are we saying that therefore there is no point giving them any presents (Birthday or Christmas), or treats, or special days out before they are that age, because they won't remember it???

Simply, if you think your child will enjoy herself having a party then go for it, but just bear in mind that it is too much for some children and if they don't enjoy it, then what's the point??? Do something else instead - but if you think your child will enjoy having friends over etc, then go for it!!

We had a really nice party for ds's 2nd b-day. A cook-out with lots of our adult friends and about 4 or 5 kids. He absolutely loved it and talked about it for weeks afterward.

doing it tomorrow ! my ds is 2 tomorrow and we are having a teddy bears picnic although the weather doesnt look to hopeful so now am regretting the 12 invites i have sent out as i need to have it inside instead ( i dont do mess!) but he will enjoy it im sure

I'll definitely be doing one! His 1st bday party was with grandparents, 2 little friends and their mums, and dh and I and was for 2 hours in the afternoon. There was a lot of running about and screeching in excitement, lots of ripping paper, some very funny toddler dancing and clapping to us all singing happy birthday and three very happy babies! Doesn't matter if they don't remember, it's novelty and fun and they love the singing. 2nd birthday will be even better, so I'm definitely in the "yes" camp!