I was going to throw the party at 3:30...so my daughter will be fresh up from her nap.
Should i do it earlier or later?
What time do you throw your parties?
We did my 3 yr old's party at 3:00. It worked out perfect. When he got up from his nap. The food was done, the house was decorated and some of my family had arrived. Personally I think it's too hard to get everything done for a morning party unless you are having it somewhere and they do all the work for you.
My only comment with regard to the time is if you have it at a lunch time, please provide lunch. It is so frustrating to go to a party at 11 or 12 and have them only serve cake (or cake and other sugar food). That spoils the children's appetite for lunch and makes for a pretty sugar-hyped kid.
My son is 4 and we've tried both early and morning party times. We always get the best turnout before nap time. We also go to 2-3 parties a month and the best turnouts are in the morning since everyone's schedules are usually busy in the afternoon/evening. Have fun!
I personally would do earlier, my son doesn't take naps anymore which he is also special needs with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sensory Integration Disorder and I knw a lot of kids start going without a nap around age 2-4 so you might want to do 10-12, 11-1. Just a thought.
I hope this helps and Good luck!
M.
I usually do mine around 4 and provide dinner after the fun. It works out great for us. Good luck and have fun!
