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Kid?s party wwyd

I?m throwing my first kid party (as opposed to just inviting the relatives over like we?ve always done) in a few weeks.  It?s going to be at an establishment that will serve cake and we have a 2 hour play time limit to be there (Backyard Playworld).  
I would love to say ?no gifts? but that would probably be cruel to my newly minted 5 yr old.  On that, what does everyone think about opening gifts at the party vs letting the kids play the entire time and taking the gifts home unopened?  Is it necessary to open gifts in front of their small guests?   Is it just the adults that might be appalled at this?

Am I missing any details that would make a difference in your answer?   Except that, No, I don?t know why I?m obsessing over this little detail.  Just indulge me with your opinion :)

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Re: Kid?s party wwyd

  • Some of those 5-year olds might've helped their mom or dad pick the gift.  I would bet they would be upset if they didn't get to see your kid open them.
  • I know that Maren would be sad if she didn't get to see her friend open their gift at a party. I think that is half the fun for her... getting to see her friend's face when they see the "cool" thing she picked out for them.
    Tied the knot: 6.19.04 Mommy to 3 awesome kids: Maren 3/06, Tommy 12/07 amd Kolbe 8/09
  • We've been to different parties where they've done it both ways.  My kids were really bothered by the ones who didn't open gifts at the party.  I think kids get a kick out of watching others open gifts and to see what they got.

    I know that opening gifts at the party cuts the play time short, but I would just plan for 20 minutes and help your son hurry through the opening of the gifts (don't let him play with each one).

    Mandy -Mommy to Madison Jo 10/11/06 & Macy Lynn 2/26/09 imageimage
  • Ok, so it's just me that doesn't want to sit through it, even though it was inevitable. 

    But I'm glad I asked!  I wouldn't want to disappoint a small group of 3-6 yr olds. 

    Thanks :)

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  • We haven't had a kid party yet, but I would do the opening while the kids are eating cake.  That way it isn't another part of the play time, and the kids that could care less are still doing something, and the kids that want to watch can do that as they eat. 
  • Or why not do it at the tail end of the party when kids should be gathered for ther parents pick them up. 
  • I think opening the gifts is the most fun part of birthday parties.. for the kids, especially!  The giver likes to see the receivers reaction, everyone gets to check the stuff out.. you cant not open gifts, satan!
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  • I used to host kids birthday parties..... Kids expect to watch the gift opening.

     

    Designate an adult or yourself to speed up the process.  

  • Fine.  The things we are forced to endure for our kids.

    I'm kidding!  I'm still learning.

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  • I am totally with you, I haaaate watching anyone (kid, adult, otherwise) open gifts. I agree with the other posters, though, kids do like to watch. I have historically handed out cake/cupcakes & then had him open gifts. I stay there to keep handing gifts up, to keep it moving.
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