Planning a four-year-birthday party may appear to be a daunting undertaking, but we understand how important it is for you and your child to have a particular celebration. From venues to food to gifts, here’s everything you need to know. Prepare for your loved ones’ best four-ever wild birthday celebration!
Party Decorations
A birthday party at your own house is a terrific way to keep costs down while giving you more control over who you invite and how long the party lasts.
Your child will not only be more conscious that it is their birthday at the age of four, but they will also be developing their own interests, which is ideal if you want to throw them a themed party! If they’ve begun to participate in any clubs, such as dancing, football, or swimming, these can be wonderful party themes. Classic themes such as princesses, superheroes, and animals, on the other hand, will work effectively.
You can make or purchase decorations such as bunting and balloons, prepare themed cuisine, and tell your guests to dress appropriately (which could be extremely cute!).
At four years old, your child will be getting increasingly sociable, and they will most likely have formed a small group of friends to invite from nursery, pre-school, or playgroup. They’ll also be more conscious that it’s their birthday this year than in past years, which means they’ll be more enthusiastic – however that doesn’t mean large gatherings won’t be intimidating!
If your child is still hesitant around larger gatherings, having their four-year-old birthday at home in familiar surroundings may be more appealing to them. If you’re searching for a different indoor location, we have many options for all budgets, so why not check out some of our other indoor party possibilities?
Party Games and Activities
At four years old, children will have longer attention spans for focusing on a game, and they’ll be better able to understand rules than when they were younger. Still, it’s a good idea to keep things simple – and make sure to have small prizes on hand so that everyone feels like a winner (losing can still be upsetting at this age!).
Games like passing the parcel and pin the tail on the donkey will be quick and easy to play. And if you have space outside, you could pull out a parachute or host an egg and spoon race, sure to be endless fun!
Food and Drink Ideas
Your child and their guests will be having so much fun at the party that it’s unlikely they’ll be sitting down to eat – so small, bite-sized food is your friend here!
If you’re worried about making sure there’s enough food to go around, fill up a cardboard meal box for each child. That way, you know no one will miss out and they can always take it home if they’re having too much fun for food.
Party foods like mini hot dogs, mini pizzas and finger sandwiches will go down well (and the adults can eat some too!). To sneak some healthy options in there, include some carrot or cucumber sticks and pieces of fruit like melon, banana and strawberries.
For drinks, the healthiest option is to stick to water or milk. If you want to give fruit juice to under-fives, the NHS recommends that you dilute it with 10 parts water to 1 part juice. Older kids can have squash, water or undiluted fruit juice.
The NHS advises against fizzy drinks for children, but if you want to offer them to older kids then do so after the food, so the kids aren’t too full of sugar to eat anything healthy.
Plus, if you’re at home and are worried about damaging furniture or carpets, keep the food and drink in a designated room or the garden.
Birthday Cake Ideas
Depending on how much of a baker you are, there are a plethora of different birthday cake alternatives!
Most supermarkets have themed birthday cakes, or you can call your local cake maker for something more personalized if you’re having a themed party and want the cake to match. Your four-year-old will undoubtedly delight in seeing all of his or her favorite items transformed into frosting!
Buy a supermarket sponge cake and decorate it yourself for a middle-of-the-road option. The kids will have no idea, and it’s a simple method to make something one-of-a-kind for a little cost. Choose from a wide range of themes, like castles, trains, and the classic caterpillar cake, depending on what your four-year-old enjoys the most.
Other than cake, having some finger bits on hand, such as small chocolate pieces (but not too many!) is an excellent idea for extra dessert alternatives. Add sliced fruit such as melon, strawberries, and bananas to ensure that the youngsters get some nutrition as well.
Another popular party treat that the kids will like is jelly and ice cream. Why not try some of our fruity ice cream recipes to make it a little healthier? Alternatively, serve sorbet as a dairy-free option that is popular with children.
Party Invitations
Many children’s favorite day of the year is their birthday. Why not, after all? It’s their day, so invite all of their family and friends!
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Party Favors
Your four-year-old is likely to have been invited to a lot of friends’ and family members’ birthday parties, so they’ll be used to getting a party bag every time, as will their peers! It can be difficult to know what to add at times.
If you’ve thrown your child a themed party, having a theme to stick to for the party bags makes it even easier. For example, you can purchase cute plush animals for an animal theme or princess tiaras.
A lot of plastic toys are only suitable for children aged three and upwards, so bear in mind the age of your younger guests when including these. Safer options are cuddly toys, play-doh, a colouring book or a large bouncy ball for older kids. Oh, and don’t forget the cake!
