Daughters birthday river island closed now smyths is next:'(

[Bluebell121]

SO scared ! My daughters birthday is in April 21st I know we cannot do anything for it so that had to be cancelled now river island has closed and something online said smyths is next I'm so upset my little girls going to be 3 and is really looking forward to her birthday she's going to wake up with nothing , everywhere else I had things in my basket from have gone out of stock

My Son is 3 in April. My Daughter was 12 two days ago. My Son doesn't have a clue it's his birthday soon and certainly isn't 'looking forward to it'. My Daughter did have presents bought before things escalated but understands her celebrations are on hold...Honestly, save your money, none of us have any idea what will happen tomorrow let alone in a few weeks!

I've explained to my children. Whose birthday is soon that they might have to forgo presents. But we will still have the most awesome day!!!

Can you not say that to her?

@thelittlefox no one said Facebook I said I got a email!

@Hoggleludo I've explained the birthday party will be on hold but it will happen when everything's ok

@CaptainBrickbeard thankyou I hope so & no ive stayed in I'm really no wanting to go out at all

I can see that cancelling her party must be the most upsetting thing. However smart she is, it’s hard for a (Just turned) 3 year old to understand why this would be necessary. They just about understand about germs and I suppose they might understand that there are some rules that parents have to keep because it’s the law but honestly it’s a lot to ask her to wrap her head around. You probably feel like presents is going to be one of the only ways to make the day special and that’s making you fret.

Try and stay calm. One thing our big supermarkets have is toys. Argos are still working and they do click & collect from Sainsburys. Don’t panic and waste the money you do have on things you don’t really want. I can see why you’re worrying but there’s nothing to do but keep an eye on everything and start googling the specific stuff you want. If there’s a particular toy you’re trying to track down then people on here are really helpful in looking out for it for you.

Cake and food treats will help make it special. Balloons and party hats and special paper plates with a favourite character.....these are all things that 3 year olds really remember. There’ll be lots of little things you can do to make it feel like a special day. You’re just so worried now that it’s hard to think straight.

John Lewis are still delivering

I can't see anything online about Smyths closing down?

We had this the other day. My dd was 6.

We had to cancel her birthday party, couldn't see grandparents or family on the day as that's the rule here in ireland.

I managed to get some bits from smyths though (had to run into the store as no click and collect on those bits🤦🏼‍♀️!).

A lot of online shops or indie stores are doing great sales, and have great stuff.

Could you go to an independent online store? Most have a great selection of toys etc that will last.

Another idea would be to buy vouchers etc and promise her a treat day. That's what I've done.

Also, if she doesn't have a scooter, a micro scooter is great!!!

@Hollyhead thankyou for the heads up I'll check it out now

@0hT00dles oh sorry to hear that! I'm going to try look online again most things I had saved in my baskets have gone out of stock , really wanted to follow guidelines and no go out at all but if I have to I will have to run to the store and grab what I can

OP

People on here will hang on to the same old crap. Forget the river island part... If she's only three there's tons you can do with her.

Get her involved in making her birthday cake and let her decorate it - messy but she'll love it.

Grab her a few small gifts ie plushy toys, her favourite sweets, party bag fillers and do a scavenger hunt. Make her a little map and cut out arrows.

Do her a blanket picnic - blanket on the floor sandwiches, cakes, fruits ect

Make Pom Pom animals

@Moodymagpie yes good idea! Tried getting ingredients for making cakes and cupcakes but unfortunately everything had gone everytine I try , can't really get shopping as it is so that's upsetting

Sorry if I sounded harsh, it has wound me up slightly that River Island thought that telling me I could still buy from them was "Very Important".

Don't worry about your daughter's birthday. No amount of gifts is as valuable to a child as a parent who loves them, and you clearly do. These are overwhelming times, you've got ages to sort something out. Give yourself a break.

@thelittlefox that's fine , it wasn't the river island thing I was worried about that was just a example of what I saw riverisland was first then smyths and another store was next then I got a email from river island to say there closing as of tommorow so I instantly thought since they said smyths is next that's it

Ahh OP...

That sucks.. Still scavenger hunts and blanket picnics are a good idea... Failing that buy a normal Victoria spo ge and let her decorate that with pen icing.. Plenty of cake still in the shops.. Around by me there are anyway. I hope you find something for her... I have 3 girls so I know it's crushing...

People forget that they might not know but you do...

I wish my worries were this small...

Go to Argos tonight or tomorrow. Simple.

@BobbyBlueCat you don't know an absolute thing how childish are you really?! More concentrated on my English , how do you know I'm even ENGLISH this might be the problem , how about you get off this thread and go be horrid somewhere else!

@Vinylsamso not " simple" the stuff I got from there was out of stock so again " not simple" and as of previous post i said I do not get paid till Monday

@BobbyBlueCat not been funny can you think of anything when there's NOTHING left in the stores to even feed yourself with never mind do something " free" come back when you have a solid answer to that you complete idiot

@Moodymagpie you seem to be the only person that understands! Thank you so much

@Pentium85 you wish stupid things then goodbye.

@Pentium85 my child isn't that "little" to me thanks though