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I think 11-1 is a pretty popular nap window for most kids..
We did 4:30-6:30 for DD's 1st. Served an early dinner.
I voted 3-5.

I'm planning on doing a brunch for DS' 1st at noon. So right after his first nap. (not sure what naps will look like when he's 1, but we'll see) .

I voted 3-5!

I would do after nap to accommodate his nap schedule. Back when i did LO's 1st birthday, we did it around 1:30 because she usually woke up around then. It was after lunch, but i still provided lots of food.

I think 10am is good too because naps won't be until later in the day. But if you have people still on a 2 nap schedule, that may inconvenience them.

We did 1pm based on J's nap schedule. At 12 months he napped from 10-12 and then from 3-4:30. So having a 1pm party was perfect for us.

I would do it based on your LOs nap schedule. If other people can't make it that's ok. Ultimately you want to make sure that his day is good and you, as a family, enjoy it. I think for DD's first we had it late, like 4 or 5. For DS's (it was combined with DD's third birthday) it was 11 to 1. But, mine go down for naps at 2.

Personally, I like birthday parties that are early, that way they are pooped for nap. hahaha

I voted 11-1 but 3-5 could work too. I think most kids have an afternoon nap around 2, so if you're inviting a lot of little ones, it might be good to work around that so that your guests don't leave mid-party.

Ours is starting at 11.

I would basically work around LO's schedule to mitigate any potential meltdowns. LO doesn't necessarily have to be awake when the party starts. I planned it so that she would be awake 30 minutes after people arrive, but it happened that she woke up a little earlier that day and woke up at the start of the party.

I know i said 10am is fine, but you're right, it may be a bit earlier for some guests who don't have kids. I go with 3-5!

Ours will begin at 10:30am. I stressed a little about timing, but I know no matter what time I choose based on her current schedule something will change before party day. Luckily LO is very flexible with naps, so I hope she will just be ok to take a little later nap that day. We'll see

I voted (and were doing) 3-5 or later. We are doing full meal food (BBQ burgers, hotdogs and other BBQ type sides). 3 just worked out best with nap schedules.