When should you bother hosting a birthday party? 1, 2 or 3 years of age?
How exciting it is when a baby reaches 1 year old. For the parents this is a cause for celebration. In my experience a 1 year old does not know or appreciate the significance of a birthday party. Most 1 year olds prefer to play with the wrapping paper, rather than the gift. 1 year olds spend most of their time sleeping and eating, why put yourself through the stress of organising, cleaning and cooking for a party? I recommend parents simply invite a few friends over to celebrate their survival.
Two year olds will appreciate 'party food' like cake or chipies, but not most party activities like; pass-the-parcel, musical chairs etc. Again, for a two year old, I suggest low key - limited kiddy entertainment (if any), some cake, and a few familiar faces to share the successful survival of the parents.
A good age to have a birthday party is 3 years old. 3 year old children have a good appreciation and understanding of what a 'birthday party' is and are likely to enjoy party entertainment and attention. Go all out - bouncing castles, face painting, party food, wiggle music, a petting zoo, slippery slides, the whole hog if you want. They'll love it.
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