https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:30:35 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/two-year-old-birthday-celebration-ideaquestion#post-2879025 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 19:26:43 +0000 misolee 2879025@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I vote family party. When my LO2 was turning two, (i was also 8 months pregnant) we went out to eat with my parents, came home and had cake and opened presents. He had no idea. He just turned three and we had a home party with 3 friends and their moms. It was also super simple and he kind of knows about birthdays but it still wasn’t something he was looking forward to or anything. One of those three year old had a complete meltdown where he was pitching a fit and made himself throw up :meh: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/two-year-old-birthday-celebration-ideaquestion#post-2879010 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 15:51:19 +0000 jhd 2879010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have only done family parties so far: our parents and siblings and LO’s cousins. I would totally stick to the easy family party, especially if you’re pregnant! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/two-year-old-birthday-celebration-ideaquestion#post-2879008 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 15:43:21 +0000 nana87 2879008@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For lo1, I did a daycare-class party starting at age 2, partly because she's in a mixed-age group so I wanted to reciprocate invites for families in the class. But, it def wasn't necessary and she was actually pretty overwhelmed that year by it. I was going to do a joint-party this year for my los, ages 2 and 5, but couldn't find a venue big enough (NYC problems haha), so we ended up making the party just for the 5yo, and skipping lo2's party (we had cake and presents at home). She's still so young that she didn't notice at all! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/two-year-old-birthday-celebration-ideaquestion#post-2878990 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 14:17:10 +0000 Mrsbells 2878990@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cake2017: we go against the grain and skip parties for the 1st and 2nd birthdays. They are too unpredictable at that age for a structured party with friends and cake etc. More often than not kids of that age either fall asleep or have meltdowns at key moments in the party. My oldest had her 1st real party at age 3. And my middle and youngest will have their 1st party at age 3 also. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/two-year-old-birthday-celebration-ideaquestion#post-2878987 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 14:00:28 +0000 ElbieKay 2878987@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did not invite the entire class until about a month ago when my son turned five. But I did go into his daycare classroom and read a book to celebrate turning two. And we had a party at home with family and friends, but I don't think we invited anyone from daycare.</p> <p>We only invited friends with kids who our son actually knew. (The prior year, for his first birthday, we invited EVERYONE. But that party was really for me, not for him!)</p> <p>We hosted his first four birthdays at home, and each year they got smaller. His fourth birthday was basically a big playdate with about 5-6 kids, brunch food, and a ton of balloons. Then for his fifth birthday we chose a venue and invited his entire preschool class (14 kids including my son) plus two other friends from outside school. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/two-year-old-birthday-celebration-ideaquestion#post-2878986 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 13:48:30 +0000 cake2017 2878986@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: No haha, he’s not “expecting” a party! We would do it on an alternative weekend if we go the party route. However, I’m just thinking family and will bring cupcakes to his classroom w/ goodie bags. Thanks for your feedback though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/two-year-old-birthday-celebration-ideaquestion#post-2878958 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 09:39:49 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2878958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For two years straight I attended DH’s coworker’s kid’s birthday party on Father’s Day and it was miserable. Unless it’s just family you ultimately choose to celebrate with please host the party on an alternative weekend. Is your LO looking forward to an actual party? If not, skip until he does. Just do something super manageable for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/two-year-old-birthday-celebration-ideaquestion#post-2878947 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 08:51:21 +0000 graceandjoy 2878947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My kids are 4 and 2 and we've yet to have a classmates party. Both girls have been super happy with just celebrating at home/family. My 2 year old is clingy and was not that happy at the last birthday party she attended, so do what's best for your kids! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/two-year-old-birthday-celebration-ideaquestion#post-2878946 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 08:49:46 +0000 cake2017 2878946@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: Very true! Thank you!@bhbee: Thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/two-year-old-birthday-celebration-ideaquestion#post-2878945 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 08:48:58 +0000 cake2017 2878945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@josina: It was stress free and also he had fun(not really knowing what was going on)! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/two-year-old-birthday-celebration-ideaquestion#post-2878942 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 08:41:01 +0000 Foodnerd81 2878942@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think most two year olds would be more overwhelmed with a big party. I would do family only. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/two-year-old-birthday-celebration-ideaquestion#post-2878937 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 08:18:44 +0000 bhbee 2878937@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep same as above ... do what makes you happy. My kids basically got only their two cousins until 5th bday, like just pizza and cake at home. If you do decide to do something, maybe try for a park playground, not at mealtime. Then entertainment is provided, you can just give out bubble wands and snacks and call it good. But I think a day where LO just gets special focus and cake is equally good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/two-year-old-birthday-celebration-ideaquestion#post-2878935 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 08:15:10 +0000 josina 2878935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just plan on doing immediate family until my LO's are in school and old enough for drop-off only parties.<br /> At 2 LO will be happy with anything I think! I'd do what is easiest for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/two-year-old-birthday-celebration-ideaquestion#post-2878933 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 07:59:07 +0000 cake2017 2878933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO is turning 2 in June. His birthday is right around Father’s Day. I’m debating whether to have a BBQ party for him and immediate family or invite his classmates? It would be 1.5/2 hours either way after his nap. Is this a birthday where we should have a big celebration? His One BD it was just immediate family at our home with cake and pizza it was stress free and great. I’m expecting #2 in August and would prefer no worrying or stress but I wouldn’t mind having alittle party 🎈....any ideas or thoughts? </p> <p>Thank you! </p>