ideas for 2nd birthday party

[talllikejerryhall]

Hi there,

I am throwing my little girl's second birthday party on Saturday and haven't got beyond planning for sandwiches! She's only a toddler so not old enough for party games and has about four friends coming over (with their parents - them I know how to entertain, hello Prosecco!)

It's only two hours bbut can anyone give me any hints, tips or general running schedule so everyone has a nice time - most of all, the kids?

Thank you so much in advance

Keep food simple and not a lot. I’ve got 3 DD and I Alway always do too much food. Cater for 2 sandwiches each, 5 cocktail sausages, lots of crisps, punnet of berries, grapes and some top hats.

They could play pass the parcel with parents joining in. Musical bumps, musical animals. Bubble machine. Get them doing a craft with their parent - making crowns, butterflies, icing biscuits. Sing song with nursery rhymes & action songs like you would do at toddler group or bookbugs in the library. Dancing. Hope that helps.

Oh you are lovely, thank you so much! That’s really helpful x

Recently threw a little birthday party for dd who was turning 2. I did a little buffet of sandwiches and cakes. The kiddies did lots of dancing (to a Mr Tumble/Justin party CD I found which DD loved). Also did pass the parcel which I was a bit dubious about whether a group of toddlers would do but was surprised that they actually all joined in and really enjoyed it. I also picked up a little parachute from Tesco for 5 quid and did some songs under there which the children loved. Made up a party bag each with a tub of bubbles and cake in them. DD had a brilliant time.

Thank you so much - excellent party bag idea 🙏