If you child's first birthday is upcoming are you having a party?

[Anonymous]

Whatever would be most fun for you. Personally, we held off on parties until our kids asked for them (4 and 5). 2 year old hasn’t made any requests yet so no party for 3.

[Anonymous]

Even before COVID, our 1 year old parties consisted of our family, local grandparents, DH's two sisters, one brother in law, and nephews. That's it. Homemade box mix cake. We start parties with friends at age 3.

[Anonymous]

My son turned 2 at the beginning of May (so no 1st bday a year ago in the thick of it) but we decided to have a backyard bagels and mimosa party (mostly to see friends and celebrate being vaccinated and back outside after a long summer. I am happy we did it but my son had a really hard time sharing his yard/toys with a bunch of kids. I feel a little bad for not realizing it might not be so fun for him, especially given how isolated we’ve been for the past 8 months. Just something to think about, but also probably won’t be the same for a 1 year old.

[Anonymous]

We had a 1st bday party a few weeks ago. It was immediate family and two close friends, the adults were fully vaccinated and the kids mostly played outside. We had tacos/nachos catered and all drinks were in closed containers to minimize accidental sharing potential. Everyone had a great time! And no resulting covid cases!

[Anonymous]

I had a 1st birthday party for DD last month. It was an informal BBQ at our house, with some immediate and extended family who live in the area. We tried to keep the activities outside as much as possible; luckily, the weather was nice. We also did a happy birthday singalong via Zoom for friends to attend.

[Anonymous]

Do it! But based on the sentiments here, expect some people to say no. Whatever makes you happy. Outside + Vaccinated adults = low risk. (and 1yo is not a baby, so stop it PPs above.)

[Anonymous]

Do what works best for you.

Our older two kids' first birthday parties were huge; talking at a banquet room with about 200 people. Yes, it's a cultural thing and no, we didn't pay, or else wouldn't have bothered.
Daughter turns one at the end of June and definitely having a backyard party for her but on a much smaller scale, about 50 guests, who are all four grandparents, aunts, uncles, first cousins from both sides (DH has 3 siblings and I have 5), and a couple close friends with their families. At this point, every adult who we've invited has been vaccinated but even before that, we've attended plenty of outdoor gatherings since last Summer with no issue, so I'm even less worried at this point.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do what works best for you.

Our older two kids' first birthday parties were huge; talking at a banquet room with about 200 people. Yes, it's a cultural thing and no, we didn't pay, or else wouldn't have bothered.
Daughter turns one at the end of June and definitely having a backyard party for her but on a much smaller scale, about 50 guests, who are all four grandparents, aunts, uncles, first cousins from both sides (DH has 3 siblings and I have 5), and a couple close friends with their families. At this point, every adult who we've invited has been vaccinated but even before that, we've attended plenty of outdoor gatherings since last Summer with no issue, so I'm even less worried at this point.

So gross.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do what works best for you.

Our older two kids' first birthday parties were huge; talking at a banquet room with about 200 people. Yes, it's a cultural thing and no, we didn't pay, or else wouldn't have bothered.
Daughter turns one at the end of June and definitely having a backyard party for her but on a much smaller scale, about 50 guests, who are all four grandparents, aunts, uncles, first cousins from both sides (DH has 3 siblings and I have 5), and a couple close friends with their families. At this point, every adult who we've invited has been vaccinated but even before that, we've attended plenty of outdoor gatherings since last Summer with no issue, so I'm even less worried at this point.

So gross.

NP- no one's inviting you pp so I think you'll be okay. At this point, the prior poster is following the science and good to go, so mind your business.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do what works best for you.

Our older two kids' first birthday parties were huge; talking at a banquet room with about 200 people. Yes, it's a cultural thing and no, we didn't pay, or else wouldn't have bothered.
Daughter turns one at the end of June and definitely having a backyard party for her but on a much smaller scale, about 50 guests, who are all four grandparents, aunts, uncles, first cousins from both sides (DH has 3 siblings and I have 5), and a couple close friends with their families. At this point, every adult who we've invited has been vaccinated but even before that, we've attended plenty of outdoor gatherings since last Summer with no issue, so I'm even less worried at this point.

The small version of my baby's birthday gets to 23 people with us, local grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and godparents + kids. Seriously ANY of these people would be insulted if they were not invited over to celebrate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do what works best for you.

Our older two kids' first birthday parties were huge; talking at a banquet room with about 200 people. Yes, it's a cultural thing and no, we didn't pay, or else wouldn't have bothered.
Daughter turns one at the end of June and definitely having a backyard party for her but on a much smaller scale, about 50 guests, who are all four grandparents, aunts, uncles, first cousins from both sides (DH has 3 siblings and I have 5), and a couple close friends with their families. At this point, every adult who we've invited has been vaccinated but even before that, we've attended plenty of outdoor gatherings since last Summer with no issue, so I'm even less worried at this point.

The small version of my baby's birthday gets to 23 people with us, local grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and godparents + kids. Seriously ANY of these people would be insulted if they were not invited over to celebrate.

PP you're responding to. Same here. Both of our families are local so family gatherings are never truly "small." I'm just super grateful that we've all been on the same page as far as getting vaccinated and other Pandemic issues for the most part.