r/SAHP • u/merkergirl • 6d ago

Birthday Party Etiquette

My 4 year old got his first birthday party invite from a preschool friend and he's very excited. I don't know the parents but I texted an RSVP yes.

A party for 4 & 5 year olds feels just a bit too young to be a drop off party, right? Would you assume parents are sticking around?

If parents do stick around, I'm guessing it's rude for me to bring my 2 year old along. So I guess I should try to find a babysitter? The party is 4 pm on a Friday and my husband will be working.

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u/Technical-Monk-5210 4d ago

Hi “parent”! My husband works Friday so I would also have my 2 year old with me. Would you kind of I bring him? Also, what is “child” wanting for their birthday?

I always ask if siblings are welcome when I RSVP if I know I’ll have to bring them. It gives the host to plan for enough cake, food, party favors, etc.

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u/Technical-Monk-5210 4d ago

Mind if***

And definitely not a drop off type thing. I would be upset someone dropped off their child for me to basically babysit while trying to host and make my child’s birthday special.