https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:22:16 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-usually-host-or-go-to-playdates#post-1009492 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 08:22:45 +0000 sslm 1009492@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We do play dates at the park for now! I'm not sure what'll happen once it's no longer park weather! I don't think I can really host, I have no toys! It'd be a boring play date for the older kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-usually-host-or-go-to-playdates#post-1009486 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 08:19:53 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 1009486@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We mix it up. Try to do every other one if we can. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-usually-host-or-go-to-playdates#post-1009381 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 07:29:14 +0000 heffalump 1009381@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Go to. I have a big dog and she's sweet as can be, but kids seem to be scared of her :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-usually-host-or-go-to-playdates#post-1009109 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 00:16:02 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1009109@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just hosted a playdate today! I prefer hosting because then if my kids get tired or fussy it's easy to put them down on my terms. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-usually-host-or-go-to-playdates#post-1009092 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 23:53:03 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1009092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think we will be hosting when LO gets to toddlerhood because our backyard is large and we have the pool (not that I want that risk) and we have the playroom. BUT- I am not looking forward to it at all. I am a neat freak:) and I have rules like: no eating other than at the table. I think I'll be leaning towards playground meetups, if I can get away with it ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-usually-host-or-go-to-playdates#post-1009090 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 23:49:13 +0000 autumnlove 1009090@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rubies: There were 5 crazy toddlers, 2 crawlers and 1 baby at my friend's house. Zzzzzz! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-usually-host-or-go-to-playdates#post-1008837 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 20:26:07 +0000 lemondrop 1008837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually try to meet up somewhere neutral. Our house is small and on the messier side, so we try not to have to work magic on or house all that often. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-usually-host-or-go-to-playdates#post-1008716 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 19:47:45 +0000 Andrea 1008716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We take turns or meet at the playground. I feel like the kids get distracted at the playground and don't play with each other as much but at least there is nothing to clean up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-usually-host-or-go-to-playdates#post-1008683 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 19:28:41 +0000 Rubies 1008683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hosted just as many times as I attended (when I was on mat leave),..But back then the kids were just babies - it was more for the moms. Now? I'm not sure I would host a playdate regularly with more than 1-2 other toddlers. It's tiring! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-usually-host-or-go-to-playdates#post-1008682 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 19:28:17 +0000 MamaBehr 1008682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My circle of mommy friends and I share pretty well. I like hosting, because I like making fun food for the playdate and the mess doesn't bother me. What I get worried about is the mess in my house bothers others.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-usually-host-or-go-to-playdates#post-1008675 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 19:24:21 +0000 autumnlove 1008675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We usually go to play dates! I always feel bad for my friends when the play date is over....kids are messy! </p>