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Let’s say baby’s first birthday is fast approaching and you don’t want to offend any of your family and friends, but you also want to limit the number of guests you invite. No matter the reason, it is perfectly acceptable to have a very low- key first birthday party for your kid. However, you may get calls from friends and family who are expecting an invitation or want to be included.
How to handle telling them they have not been invited?
Don’t make it about you, but about the kid. Say something simple like, “We didn’t want to overwhelm darling birthday kid, by having too many people, activities, etc. so we have decided to have a very small celebration this year.” People will understand that it is very easy for a little one to become overwhelmed, so it should be the perfect response…although some people may feel disappointed and say as much. That’s perfectly OK, people have the right to their own reactions.
You may find that people will give your kid gifts in any case. So, be prepared that people outside those who you invite to the celebration will still try and mark the day in a special way.
