My 6yr old wants to have a sleepover for her birthday, how do I?

Question

invite her friends that I've never met, or have never met me. Should I set up a day before the party to meet everyone. She will be hearbroken if no one shows up. And I understand parents being uneasy about letting there kids stay over at peoples houses?? Any ideas?? Thanks!!

Answer 1

I think 6 is too young for a sleepover.  I'm sure some of the girls are only 5 too.  Personally, I wouldn't let my Kindergartener go to any kind of party (where I'm asked to drop her off) without meeting the parent first.  I would have a different kind of party during the day.  I'm sure I'll get some thumbs down for this answer, but that's just how I feel.

Answer 2

get them all together 1 day so everyone can meet then talk to them about the party.

Answer 3

as a Mom of 2 girls who are now 10 and 12 I'm gonna give you my advice 6 is too young for a big sleepover party. If she wants 1 close friend over that would be good - . I Never heard the term- "sleep under party " before but I am a fan of that idea -  But I still think 6/7 is too young someone will definately be crying by 9pm and you will be up all night!  JMHO because I have been there.

Answer 4

yes-you should meet the parents first of course-its makes everyone much more comfortable i did this for my 8 year old. i typed/wrote out a letter introducing myself and explained why i was writing it, then i had my daughter give each one of her friends the paper-(i had my phone number on it but not address....then the parents called-we chatted-met and we all got along fine. try that. or go to her school and meet some of the parents after school.

Answer 5

What you should do is set up a time like maybe a week before the party or at leat a couple days before the party to get to met the parents and talk with them. Then u need to make sure that they know that there kids will be safe and will get everything that they need. And when u do that it would be a perfect time to get to meet some new people. And maybe make a couple new friends! It will make the parents feel happy and safe and your little girl will have a great party!!

Hope this helped!!

Answer 6

How about setting up a park play date with the other moms a week or so before the party.  You will be surprised how many parents just allow there kids to spend the night at peoples houses.

Answer 7

You get their addresses and send out invitations.  SHE knows her friends, if they are her friends then their parents won't be afraid to allow their children to stay at your home.  Sleep overs aren't rocket science, you're making a major issue out of something that isn't a major issue.

Answer 8

Have her friends and their parents come over to meet you. Maybe even for coffee and cookies. Have fun.

Answer 9

Ask them to come over for tea including the parents a bit earlier then the party and tell them your planning on having a party and if they think its a good idea and you are ok with parent and child then.. well it is her birthday its a one off

Answer 10

You will need to meet the parents and the children before hosting a sleepover.  

It would be a wiser decision if you hosted the birthday party in the afternoon inviting any of the mothers to attend with the child.  Invite the best friend to remain for dinner and a sleepover.  At this age, it is a good idea to invite all of the girls in their class at school as it will cause hurt feelings if one or two do not get invited.

Answer 11

What a lot kids do around here (I have two just-turned 8 year olds) is they have "sleep unders".  This is a party that starts around 5-5:30pm and ends at 8:30 or 9pm.  The kids bring their pyjamas and have dinner, watch a movie in sleeping bags, play games, eat popcorn.  It's supposed to feel like a sleepover, with out the sleeping part.  We did sleep unders (still don't do sleepovers...) and the kids had a really good time.  They feel cool staying up so late, and the parents scoop them up right before bed.

Answer 12

maybe set up a lunch or something with the mothers and if you want, the kids too, just so the mothers will be more relaxed knowing your not some sort of child abducter but i dont even know you for all i know you could be