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Parties/celebrations

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Would you think I'm tight for not giving a party bag?

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TartyMcFarty · 22/02/2011 12:50

It's DD's first birthday this weekend. On Friday I've asked a bunch of mums and babies to meet us at a soft play place that has a toddler morning. I'd have had them round for coffee and cake at home but we're currently staying with my mum miles from anyone. We're a bit skint and the get-together is costing £2/head for about 16 babies. I'm going to take toddler nibbles as I don't suppose the place sells suitable stuff, and I'll buy everyone a coffee while we're there.

This weekend we went to a couple of parties for babies the same age, and everyone was given a pretty full party bag on the way out. I had no intention of doing this for DD's birthday - apart from anything else, though the stuff in the bags was thoughtful, she hasn't got a clue about it. We can't really afford to do them ourselves anyway - is this mean?!

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Butterbur · 22/02/2011 12:53

No. I think that's fine. I hate this party bag thing that's become the norm, and the competitive filling of bags with tat.

The babies won't know or care either.

nailak · 22/02/2011 12:56

if you want you could do cheap party bags with baloons and crayons and sweets?

omaoma · 22/02/2011 12:56

I would kiss your feet. No point buying or receiving tat which goes in the bin after 10 seconds. And for babies!!!! Butterbur is right - won't know or care.

Bideyin · 22/02/2011 12:57

Babies don't need part bags.

sybilvimes · 22/02/2011 12:57

Most people do give a bag but I doubt anyone will call you on it if you don't. To be honest, most of the time it is stuff that gets thrown away after a couple of day anyway - I'd rather we didn't get it!

Instead of a bag we always buy multipacks of books and give one as a party gift. You can get them from places like school link or redhouse.

I wouldn't worry, its a first party, enjoy!

Sarsaparilllla · 22/02/2011 12:57

I don't think you need to do party bags for a first birthday, most of the kids are too young to know anyway :)

Sbob · 22/02/2011 12:57

No I wouldn't think your tight. When my DD gets a party bag, I either end up throwing away the food or eating it myself.

I think by the end of a bday party she's already eaten enough junk without bringing any home.

going · 22/02/2011 13:00

Babies have no idea about the concept of party bags. SAve your money!

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TartyMcFarty · 22/02/2011 14:40

great, I won't bother Thanks for your time.

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