https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:13:05 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-time-was-your-los-first-birthday-party#post-756135 Thu, 02 May 2013 09:17:15 +0000 chopsuey 756135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had it from 4pm-6pm.<br /> Right after her second nap </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-time-was-your-los-first-birthday-party#post-756114 Thu, 02 May 2013 09:08:53 +0000 SugarplumsMom 756114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're thinking 4:00 pm because it'll give us time for prep without stressing and the weather's usually *fingers crossed* so nice during the evening that time of the year (sun doesn't go down until late at night). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-time-was-your-los-first-birthday-party#post-756111 Thu, 02 May 2013 09:07:49 +0000 regberadaisy 756111@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: nope! When we do family BBQs it's usually around 3-4pm. Old people like to eat early. :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-time-was-your-los-first-birthday-party#post-756107 Thu, 02 May 2013 09:05:26 +0000 Weagle 756107@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: Maybe you could do lighter fare instead? We're also doing 3, but we'll have snack type foods mostly. Veggies, fruit, dips, finger sandwiches, and cake. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-time-was-your-los-first-birthday-party#post-756077 Thu, 02 May 2013 08:51:56 +0000 mediagirl 756077@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm considering doing 3pm but, is that an awkward time for eating? We're doing a cookout with burgers, dogs, sausages and all the sides. Is that too much for that time of day or will people adjust as needed? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-time-was-your-los-first-birthday-party#post-753284 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:54:30 +0000 yin 753284@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We scheduled for 11, and it worked out perfectly. He woke up from his nap as guests started to arrive. He did get over tired towards the end and took his second nap while a few guests were still around. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-time-was-your-los-first-birthday-party#post-753252 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:36:23 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 753252@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1:30 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-time-was-your-los-first-birthday-party#post-753023 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:11:32 +0000 BananaPancakes 753023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>4 pm. We scheduled it so that he'd have been awake from his 2nd nap for at least 30 min and so that it would be over by bedtime. It worked out perfectly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-time-was-your-los-first-birthday-party#post-752971 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:56:06 +0000 mrsjazz 752971@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>4 p.m. because that's the time the venue was available. I was worried because LO is usually asleep at that time but she was barely slept that day. The time worked out well for us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-time-was-your-los-first-birthday-party#post-752928 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:41:57 +0000 Mrsjets 752928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>11 - we're doing a Sunday brunch party, but I wanted him to have finished his first nap (he goes down at 9). I hope it works! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-time-was-your-los-first-birthday-party#post-752697 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:16:31 +0000 littlek 752697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are having ours at 3. Same reason as @Weagle and @winniebee </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-time-was-your-los-first-birthday-party#post-752667 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:03:15 +0000 Weagle 752667@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're having ours at 3. After everyone naps, and to wear them out for bedtime. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-time-was-your-los-first-birthday-party#post-752653 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:00:09 +0000 heffalump 752653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>11. If I could do it again I would have changed it.... she was transitioning from two naps to one, but I didn't know that until after the invites were sent out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-time-was-your-los-first-birthday-party#post-752649 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:58:23 +0000 autumnlove 752649@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>6pm because of our family member's work schedules. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-time-was-your-los-first-birthday-party#post-752643 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:56:07 +0000 Sammyfab 752643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ours was at 4pm because my LO usually woke up from his nap at 3:30/4. I didn't want a midday party because I didn't like the idea of putting him down for a nap while everyone was still there. Putting him down for bedtime in the middle of commotion is way easier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-time-was-your-los-first-birthday-party#post-752642 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:56:07 +0000 regberadaisy 752642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: bc a lot of our babies are the same age!</p> <p>1pm. :) Bc she typically afternoon naps around 2 so I thought she can mingle beforehand and take a nap while everyone is eating. In retrospect she did not nap at all so it didn't matter! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-time-was-your-los-first-birthday-party#post-752620 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:50:44 +0000 tequiero21 752620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>11:30, so I voted 11....</p> <p>Edit: yup, the timing was perfect. Although my son didn't nap, but it didn't affect his sleep later on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-time-was-your-los-first-birthday-party#post-752594 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:40:07 +0000 winniebee 752594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are doing it at 3 because:</p> <p>- my son naps 9-10:30 and 2-3 (give or take)</p> <p>- he goes to bed at 7:30</p> <p>- we are having it at my sister's. her kids nap 12-2 ish. also, we have toddler friends who nap 1-3ish. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-time-was-your-los-first-birthday-party#post-752591 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:39:59 +0000 Freckles 752591@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1:30pm. I know all of the babies who were coming would be fine with this time since we've had get togethers at that time. LO usually woke up from her nap before 2pm, so i kept that in mind.</p> <p>I offered lunch, and i think this time worked because most left by 4pm. I liked doing it in the afternoon because LO was in a great mood! Plus, the morning gave me time to get a lot of stuff done. I'd be more stressed if i had it in the morning. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-time-was-your-los-first-birthday-party#post-752586 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:39:05 +0000 tysonja 752586@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we haven't had the party yet (just extended family invited), but LO is up between 11:30 and 3pm these days, so we are inviting everyone over around then for lunch, cake, and hanging out :)<br /> we live in a tiny place, so it'll be nice and crowded, just the way a party should be :). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-time-was-your-los-first-birthday-party#post-752582 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:36:18 +0000 mediagirl 752582@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know there are a ton of questions on here about first birthday party times so please don't shoot me for another one. :) I'm just curious what time your lo's party was or what time it is planned for. If it has already passed, did the time work for you/your lo? What would you do differently with timing? </p> <p>The poll allows you to vote more than once in case you had more than one party! </p>