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teddybear1082 · 10-13-11, 09:06 PM

How would you word it on the invite that it is not a drop off party? I am only having a small playdate for 5-6 of dd's friends for her birthday, it will be at the end of her family party so her cousins can stay for that part too.
This is what I have for the invite so far...

You are invited to a Playdate for
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Erin’s 4^thBirthday!

When: November 13, 2011

1:30-2:30 PM

Where:

If the weather permits, we will be playing outside.

Snacks and cupcakes will be served.

Please accompany your child to the playdate.

RSVP:

2babygirls · 10-13-11, 09:10 PM

Ummm I always stayed for parties when my kids were that young and I don't think I had any unattended guests.

Maybe just put "Parents are welcome to stay."

rudolphia · 10-13-11, 09:53 PM

If it's only an hour, I think parents will assume they're intended to stay. Even if they live 10 minutes away, they could barely put away a load of laundry before they had to turn around and come back.

Our friend party for Marek (5) was two hours, and I put "Parents are welcome" on the invitation to make it clear that I wasn't inviting siblings. Parents assumed they were to stay, but I gave them the option to leave if they wanted, and they all did leave (most seemed surprised that I didn't mind).

3Princes · 10-13-11, 10:11 PM

I've never had a parent leave their kid at a bday party. What you have sounds great though!

savannah33 · 10-14-11, 08:28 AM

Good advice so far, that is what I normally do.