our ideas for a successful party!

As every time it takes a year longer, you oscillate between joy, happiness, nostalgia and memories. Yesterday, he was just a little baby and now he is going to celebrate his 3 years. At this age, a child already does a lot of things like a grown-up and if you’ve made the decision to throw a birthday party for them, they’ll probably want to get actively involved in the preparation. When they are small (and also large for that matter), the organization of this tea party can sometimes be synonymous with stress and apprehension, both in terms of preparation and management of the guests.

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Depending on the date of birth, at 3 years old, your child may have recently started school or is about to do so. He therefore does not yet know many other children of his age, except those he met at the nursery or who are part of his family. Anyway, during this birthday party, you will be in charge of entertaining all these pretty little people. In order not to be caught off guard, it is better to organize this party one or two weeks in advance, in order to take the time to think of everything and anticipate potential obstacles. Make a list of everything you will need for the decoration (balloons, plates, glasses, candles, garland …), for food (cake, sweets, drinks, surprise bag for the guests …), entertainment (games, activities …), your child’s gift, invitation cards, etc.

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How many children should I invite to my child’s birthday party?

At 3 years old, even if they are adorable, the children, once in a group, can quickly transform into cute little monsters. Also, do not be afraid to seek the help of other parents or your family / friends, so that everyone can have fun in peace and safety. Always with a view to anticipation, write a list with the children who will be present (by age), in order to provide different activities for each.

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How long should my child’s birthday party last?

At this age, many children still take a nap. There is therefore no question of organizing a birthday party that will last 4 hours. Toddlers find it difficult to stay focused for very long, so you will need to change activities regularly (which for you may be sport). In addition, when they are in groups, children are all the more restless and energetic. So leave on a 2-hour basis, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., for example, believe us, that will be enough.

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Should I choose a birthday theme?

Choosing a theme is obviously not an obligation and a spontaneous birthday party can also be a success. However, by the age of 3, a child already disguises himself and is fully able to participate in the activities and the choice of the theme, so why not choose one? Depending on his areas of predilection, the decision may be made effortlessly (princess, superheroes, pirates, fantastic animal …), if this is not the case, talk to him to determine which universe would please him for his birthday. To really immerse yourself in the theme, ask the children to come in disguise, the party will be all the more beautiful, and the photos too!

Some ideas of birthday themes for a 3 year old child …

What decoration for the birthday of a 3 year old child?

This point should be fun if you have an artistic flair. For decorating to be a success, you don’t have to overdo it, just stick to the theme (if you picked one) or bring in colors, if you don’t have one. A big “Happy Birthday” garland, lots of balloons, a pretty, well-set table and you’re done!
For a unicorn-themed birthday party, for example, plan unicorn-shaped balloons and pastel colors. To taste it, opt for a unicorn cake, as well as plates and cups in accordance with the theme. In the surprise pockets, slip small elements reminiscent of the unicorn theme, with different colors, for girls and boys.

Some decorating ideas for the birthday of a 3 year old child …

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What activities to plan?

First of all, and depending on your child’s date of birth and where you live, you need to determine whether this birthday party will be held indoors or outdoors. If it’s in summer, maybe the sun will come to brighten the day, and if it’s winter, don’t panic, it’s entirely possible to organize a memorable birthday party indoors!

For children the same age as yours, namely 3 years old, think simple. Here is a list of some fun activities:

• Turns everything upside down
• Line fishing
• Manual activities workshop (sheets, glitter, stickers, colored pencils, etc.)
• Musical chairs
• Mimes
• Object finding games can be coordinated with the chosen theme. (Ex: look for small pirate figurines hidden all over the house)
• Blow bubbles and let the kids pop them
• The statue game

Know that at the age of 3, girl and boy, simplicity makes everyone happy. Don’t put all of your energy into developing overly complex activities. To set the mood and make children want to waddle around, consider planning a playlist of the songs they know (Pirouettes Peanuts, The Green Mouse, The Crocodiles, Baby Shark…).

Some ideas of activities for the birthday of a 3 year old child …

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What food to offer for my child’s birthday party?

Again, don’t plan too big, because children come primarily to play together and not to eat. They will stay at the table for 10 minutes, at most… Also, think simple and good! The classic yogurt cake or chocolate cake is generally everyone’s agreement. How about pancakes? With several colorful toppings that children can choose for themselves. Do not forget to plan candles to plant on the cake and to invite all the children when it comes time to blow them out.

On the table, in bowls, arrange crisps and sweets in small quantities, you will find that the children will probably pounce on them in the first half hour. When confirming the presence of the children, remember to ask the parents if their little one suffers from any allergy. For drinks, fruit juices or classic sodas will do the trick, controlling the amount consumed for each child of course, just like the rest of the treats.

Some cake ideas for the birthday of a 3 year old child …

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The children’s departure gift

One of the best memories that we keep of birthdays in which we attended younger is the departure gift or the surprise bag to take home. Inside: mini-games, candies, cake, toys, personalized card… Anything that can end in style a pleasant birthday party with friends. For this, small objects and gadgets will be in the spotlight. In all, a surprise bag should cost you between 4 to 5 euros per child, don’t break the bank! Some ideas…

• Small plant to water and grow quickly
• Stickers
• Mini coloring
• Bracelets
• Packets of smarties
• Spinning tops
• Pens
• Yo-yo
• Glow in the dark keyring

As for your child’s gift, and even if you’ve organized a themed party, those given by guests don’t have to be around that theme, unless your child requests it. If not, be sure to share it with parents of children who are invited to the party or loved ones, as a themed birthday party can sometimes be confusing. It would be a shame to end up with 10 unicorn or dinosaur stuffed animals …

Which invitation card to send to children?

The invitation card usually marks the start of preparations and alerts other children that a birthday party is coming soon. For the decoration or the form, there is no rule … However, if you have chosen a theme, the invitation card must still be in accordance with it. You can choose to print ready-made ones, or customize them. By the age of 3, a child cannot read or write, but will probably be happy to draw a little something next to the text, which will strengthen the personality of the message.

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On the invitation card, we put: the date, start and end times of the party, the exact address (code, floor …), phone number and if there is a theme, the dress code to respect.

Do not hesitate to put a response time at the end of your text (ex: thank you for confirming your presence before June 20), in order to give yourself time to organize yourself by counting the exact number of children. You can also ask for the parents’ phone number, just in case. Finally, don’t forget to bring an extra card to keep it as a souvenir, your child will surely be very happy to read it again when they are a little older.

Some birthday card ideas for the birthday of a 3 year old child …

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