2nd Birthday Party Ideas

2nd Birthday Party Ideas

The 2nd birthday is special because unlike the 1st birthday your child knows this party is about him or her! It's fun to observe the birthday child as they realize it's all about them and have an opportunity to interact with family and friends.

If your 2 year old is going through the clingy stage then don't overwhelm him or her with to many people or unfamiliar faces. Instead invite a few close relatives and keep it small. If your child is more adventurous when it comes to people and loves attention, then invite family and friends. And be sure to invite the children your child sees regularly at play dates.

When decorating for a 2nd birthday party one way to go is to focus on the #2. There are tons of #2 Party Supplies. Such as these fun options:

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Picking a theme can also be based around your child's likes and dislikes. If the birthday child has a favorite cartoon character, storybook or movie character then basing the party around the character is a great idea. Some other good ideas for a 2 year old party are Barnyard Animal Party, Elmo Party or a Train Party. Best of all, just ask your 2 year old, they have defined interests and can tell you what they want whether it's a car, train or pincess party.

For a 2nd birthday party there is no need to rent a location. Having a party at home is familiar for you 2 year old and your child is sure to be more comfortable. Save those expensive rentals for a later birthday, it is wasted on a 2 year old.

The length of the party should be no more than 2 hours. And plan the party around your childs nap time so they are as happy and comfortable as possible. If your child naps at 4 then have the part for 1 to 3pm. As an alternative, morning parties are great for young children.

Favor party bags (or goody bags as they are sometimes called) are always a welcome treat. There is no need to spend alot of money on these. A few trinkets and snacks is all you need. If you have chosen a theme then toys along the lines of your theme are always a good idea. Consider, Bounce Balls, Plastic Animals, Stickers and Coloring Books as a few ideas.

This age is still too young for most party games. One option is to put out a few toys for the toddlers to have free play and provide space for them to run around. That's pretty much all they need in terms of entertainment. But, remember at this age 2 year olds are not social yet and probably have not mastered the art of sharing so be sure to have enough toys for everyone. And unless you want a crying birthday boy or girl on your hands don't put out the birthday child's favorite toys! Another tip for keeping the peace is to have enough supervision.

If you want to try some activities then simple activities such as story time, dress up cloths, balloons (be sure to remove any balloons that pop, they are a choking hazard), and music and dancing work well at this age.

As you know 2 year olds are picky eaters! The food should be colorful, fun and small portions. Big hits are animal shaped food, bug shaped food and bright colors.

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