Two Birthday Parties in the Same Day..

For parties, anything goes. Most kids don't eat that much at parties anyway - I usually help clear the table after and most plates have plenty of cake and ice cream left on them. I wouldn't worry about it.

Life is too short. Let him have fun!

I would say it's one weekend, let 'im rip.

I don't know how old your son is, but... I'd let him do his thing. If there's a particular item you'd rather he didn't have, make it the soda; it's easier for a party guest to say no to soda than to cake (although you *could* mention to him before the weekend that he'll see some kids enjoying small portions rather than stuffing their faces). By the time your boy is done with three birthday parties he may not want to go near a cake for another six months.

Yes to cake at both parties. Limit the candy and soda overall. Max of one soda (or half a cup at each party) and just one or two pieces of candy at each. You don't want him to be left out, but you don't want him to overdo it either.

My kids don't have any sugar sensitivity, and when they are at parties they never finish the cake, so I would just let them eat what they eat.

Well, just call me "Mom Of The Year", because for us, all bets are off when it comes to kid's parties, special occasions, and vacations. I don't think many kids self regulate when it comes to sweets/sugar, and I guess I think that's okay in moderation, every once in a while.

"Let him eat cake... and drink a soda!!"... is what I say!! Please don't be "that mom". I usually feel bad for the kids of "that mom", honestly. I am a firm believer in not making things forbidden. You do that, and you risk your kid overdoing it when you're not around, which WILL happen, eventually.

If you're that worried, can't you cut a party out? I mean, does he really HAVE to go to all 3? Why not one each day? That's what I would probably do, because the 2 that are one hour apart is way too close of a time frame to be enjoyable.

I would probably do half at both. Half a cake, half a soda, half he candy, etc. That way, he is only getting one party's worth by the end of the day. I know what you mean about sugar, my son has a big sensitivity to it. (Actually, I think it's all the other processed stuff in with the sugar.) Anyway, you might just have to ration!!

If you son is anything like mine, he'll be busy. I know mine leaves most of it on the plate. I don't typically worry about how much he consumes at parties, for that reason.

I would say no on the soda for all three and yes on the cake - but SMALL pieces only!!! No to any candy!!!

Too much drama over one D.'s diet--unless he is diabetic.

If the parties are at activity-based places like PumpItUp then go for the interaction and let the hostess know ahead of time that you'll be skipping the food portion of the event. If all three are full-time food access then make it clear to your kiddo that it's water and veggies only at the middle party so you can break up the sugar bombing. For cake/dessert you could decline for yourself and then beg off your kiddo's cake to get "just a taste" and lessen the sugar load. Chicken tenders or some other protein for the car ride between venues will help prevent sugar gorging too... Good luck!

I don't let my daughter have soda, so that would be no. And I'd probably have her share a piece of cake with me, depending on how big they cut the pieces. And honestly, 2 days of sugar aren't going to make that big a difference if he generally eats healthy.

My kids are not allowed to have soda - at any time. Not until they are older (they are 4,6). Kids get plenty of sugar from ice cream, candy and cake via restaurants, parties, holidays etc. They don't need soda as a regular drinking option. This rule stands, even for parties. As for cake and ice cream, i just let them have it. You could ask they server for smaller portions at each party I suppose if it's that big a deal. Just know that your kid willbe on a sugar high and will become grumpy and crash at home later on. Perhaps plan tv time for shortly after you get home. That often calms kids down and sometimes (if you are lucky) they will fall asleep and take a nap. Let him enjoy the party. Good luck to you.

My daughter just left a sleep over party and I picked her to take her to the next party. She was hungry, so she ate the cheese and crackers, ate the cupcake, and brought me the bag of candy.