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We're having my son's 4th birthday party soon, and I'm not sure if we have to have favor or not. The party will be at a great gymnastics gym where they will have time with coaches, and there will also be cupcake decorating. We're spending quite a lot for the event--is the activity there enough of a "wow", or do we also need to do party favors? Help!
Thanks, Moms, for all your advice! We decided that the party venue and activity was a 'favor' in itself, so didn't have extra party favors. The kids had a great time, and we sent them all off with the balloons that had decorated the party room--and they seemed thrilled! I appreciate everyone's responses!
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Nope! I did them for my daughter for her 4th birthday, but that was mostly because we had her party at a park and I wanted the kids to have something else to do besides playing on the playset. They definitely weren't needed, weren't expected, and most of the stuff wasn't played with for very long. I'd go with a balloon or a piece of candy instead of a bag of favors. It sounds like the kids will definitely be busy enough and have a ton of fun! Enjoy your party!
No, but some kids might ask you or your son is there are goodie bags, so be prepared for that. Ask the gym if they give anything out. Some places will have a few things, like a flier with their info, coupons to come and try a class, stickers, coloring sheets, etc.
S.
no favors are a waste...whether young or old completely not necessary. esp for kids, they dont care!!
Not necessary, but can be nice depending on what you give. Have you considered just giving everyone a helium baloon to take home???? At 4, kids LOVES baloons. Plus, you could use them for a little decoration at the gym (at the tables where you will be having the cupcakes) and then just send one home with each kid.
Hi J.! I never do party favors. We buy a BUNCH of helium balloons and give one out to each kid. So, decorations double as party favors!
Enjoy your party!
No! Most party favors are forgotten 5 minutes after they are received. At age 4, the cake or cupcake is the highlight! A gym party sounds great!
J.
No you donot need party favors. My daughter rarely get's party favors at the parties she attends.
J.,
Great question. You are doing a TON for your son's birthday. Kids should be thrilled with that. I say, no favors. In fact, I hate them as a parent - they seem wasteful to me, since the kids rarely play with them, don't care about them for more than 5 minutes, and they (in our house anyway) end up getting thrown away.
J.
