https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:49:08 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-need-for-a-first-birthday-party-in-a-communal-social-room#post-1115420 Thu, 26 Sep 2013 21:00:47 +0000 travelgirl1 1115420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@californiadreams: :happy: If I could borrow those tiles, that would be great! It dawned on me I have about five weeks to sort it out, which isn't that much really. Just looking for birthday cake recipes : ) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-need-for-a-first-birthday-party-in-a-communal-social-room#post-1115404 Thu, 26 Sep 2013 20:58:18 +0000 californiadreams 1115404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>haha, no worries about posting the planning on here! you got me thinking about my LO's party now and I am also worried about space!! I might just have to follow this thread! I think foam tiles are a good idea. i actually have a set of 4 that don't match the ones in my play area and so we don't use them now if you want to borrow? also, i am sure some of the babies parents who are invited would be happy to bring a few toys along :) no need to buy extra i think. i know i always travel with a few toys to keep LO entertained wherever i am going. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-need-for-a-first-birthday-party-in-a-communal-social-room#post-1113832 Thu, 26 Sep 2013 13:21:05 +0000 DillonLion 1113832@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@katsupgirl: great idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-need-for-a-first-birthday-party-in-a-communal-social-room#post-1113826 Thu, 26 Sep 2013 13:19:41 +0000 dolphin 1113826@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We might have DD's first birthday party in our buildings "party room" too. I'm not planning to do anything special to entertain the kids. I figure this is more for adults anyway, so just food, drinks and birthday cake. Next year I will plan a kid-friendly party when my DD can actually enjoy it too, but this year I'm not going to worry about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-need-for-a-first-birthday-party-in-a-communal-social-room#post-1111801 Wed, 25 Sep 2013 22:31:10 +0000 katsupgirl 1111801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you have some foam tiles you could put down that could help create a nice baby area. I'm trying to do a ball pit ( either the pack and play or a kiddie filled). </p> <p>I think just a designated safe space for babies with a few toys. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-need-for-a-first-birthday-party-in-a-communal-social-room#post-1111774 Wed, 25 Sep 2013 22:15:08 +0000 MusicaV 1111774@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had a big family/friend party that included a few babies - only two of the moms/babies I invited came. I "baby-proofed" a corner - covered outlets, moved some tables and a fake plant, wrapped up the cords for the blinds, and put down a blanket. I brought over a few of LO's toys. I wouldn't overthink it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-need-for-a-first-birthday-party-in-a-communal-social-room#post-1111551 Wed, 25 Sep 2013 20:04:59 +0000 travelgirl1 1111551@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think we're going to hire our building's social room for LO's first birthday party in November. I think we'll invite about eight babies and their parents and the room is fairly big with a pool table, big TV, seating etc. </p> <p>Aside from food and decorations, what would I need to do to make the room fun for the babies/toddlers? Only two of the babies invited are walking, the rest are crawling and into everything, lol. We're trying to keep to a fairly low budget but I'm wondering whether I'd need to buy some extra toys to keep them entertained.... what do you think?</p> <p>PS, To the bees whose babies will be invited; sorry you have to read about the planning here, lol :wink: </p>