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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have done it with all three of my kids at their first bday. If there is an older sib there (or cousin) we have them "help" open the present with our child. Everyone loves it. But, we also let our kids open the packaging play with the gifts right then and there so the guests can play too. I have never had any issues with kids melting down. The older kids have fun because they essentially get to open the present. But, we also don't have huge attendance. [/quote]

I agree with this suggestion.  We had about 6 kids (friends and cousins) at my son's first birthday and each of them opened a gift for him.  Then, if they wanted to play with it, they did.  It kept the kids entertained and the adults were happy to see the gifts opened (but I have a lot of local family so they were really excited to see the gifts opened).  This is really the only year you will be able to get away with this because next year, your child will want to open their own gifts so I say do it if you want. [/quote]

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