https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:17:21 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/play-date-tonight#post-2590118 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 15:59:29 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2590118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would do a check of the room before they come and make sure really small things, markers, blind cords etc are put away. But then let the parents decide. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/play-date-tonight#post-2589969 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 14:21:46 +0000 rattles 2589969@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If the room is child-proof (like another kid's bedroom), I'd be fine for 2 year olds to play independently. I'd check in regularly, of course. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/play-date-tonight#post-2588849 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 14:15:00 +0000 LuLu Mom 2588849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a play date tonight with 2 couples and their kids. The kids are all younger than my oldest but she has fun playing with the one little girl. What age are you comfortable letting the kids play out of parental sight, but within 30 second distance (bedroom?) </p> <p>Normally we let DD who is almost 4 play independently in her room, her friend is 2, so i'm not sure if she's old enough to play independent? Should I just set up an area with toys in the living room? </p>