Child's birthday: how to congratulate, what to give, where to go

How to invite

Invitations - this time. Of course, you can do without them, as well as without a cake with candles, without gifts and guests. But we are talking about a holiday that should become one of the happiest moments of childhood! Therefore, invitations are a must. Depending on the age of the child and the capabilities of the parents, these can be special cards drawn by hand, printed in a printing house and signed by the child.

In addition to the aesthetic, invitations also have a practical function: they save you from having to explain organizational issues ten times (gathering place, time, etc.).

By the way, about the number of guests. Psychologists say that up to 10 years of age, the number of people at a children’s birthday party that is comfortable for a birthday person can be calculated using the following formula: child’s age +1. Mom and dad don't count.

Gift options by age

The main criterion in choosing a good gift is, of course, age. They start giving something in the first year of a baby’s life, although at first it will be more of a gift for the parents. But still there are options here too.

Newborns

If you don’t know anything about products for newborns, then just donate money. Young parents themselves will buy everything they need to suit their taste. Or you can ask for advice from a salesperson in a store, he will select products that suit you in terms of quality and cost.

Among the most popular options:

• A set of diapers (you can decorate them beautifully in the form of a cake).
• Various cosmetics - for bathing, creams, massage oils.
• Rattles and toys that develop fine motor skills.
• Radio or video baby monitor.
• Sun loungers.
• Sets of clothes.
• Slings for mom, backpacks, carriers.
• Bedding for a crib.

One year old babies

Although the little birthday boy will not yet be able to appreciate and remember the holiday itself, he will nevertheless be interested in the gift. What could it be?

• Various books (for the bath, with music).
• Children's musical instruments.
• Rocking chairs in the form of different animals.
• Kinetic sand.
• Bathroom play sets.
• Walkers.
• Chair for babies.
• Musical educational mat.
• Children's dishes.
• Busyboard.
• Finger paint.
• Height meter.
• Hygiene products, in particular for teeth.
• Swing.
• Rolling toys or strollers for dolls.

In general, there is a very large choice here, and the baby will like a lot. The main thing is that these are bright, beautiful toys, possibly talking or singing. They will attract his attention and develop sound perception.

Children from 3 years old

At this age, most children can already formulate their preferences and wishes. Often, they ask for a variety of toys or means of transportation, for example, a scooter. Suitable here:

• Dolls, houses for them, clothes, dishes.
• Cars, including large rolling cars.
• Railroad or racing tracks.
• Sandbox kits.
• Radio-controlled toys.
• Stuffed Toys.
• Designers.
• Puzzles.
• Play sets (shop, hospital, etc.).
• Bicycle, electric motorcycle or electric car.
• Robots.
• Sled.

Schoolchildren

When a child begins to go to school, socialize, and communicate with peers, his tastes change. There is a clearer division of interests between boys and girls. They begin to focus on each other, and the child may well ask for the same thing as a gift as a classmate. Or something that is actively advertised on TV.

If parents want their child to develop physically and be active, they should choose gifts in the sporting goods department. These are skates, rollerblades, skis, skateboards, snowboards, bicycles, balls, dumbbells. Provided, of course, that the child is not categorically against such a present.

What are the gift options for a schoolgirl?

• Kits for creativity, making soap, candles.
• Hair decorations, jewelry.
• Children's cosmetics, perfume.
• Craft kits.
• Popular dolls.

A boy can choose something for creativity if he has a craving for it. Or use universal gifts:

• Radio-controlled cars, tanks, helicopters.
• Kits for young researchers (young physicist, archaeologist).
• Various cars.
• Computer games.
• Figures of cartoon (movie) characters.
• Modeling kits.
• Blasters.
• Quadcopter.

These options are suitable for children up to 11 years old. Then in high school, when they begin to grow up, their demands will increase. And parents' spending will increase.

How to congratulate

Congratulations are two. Of course, you need to manage to forget to congratulate your beloved offspring on his birthday, but we are not talking about the banal Happy Birthday in the morning and a kiss on a sleepy cheek. Regardless of whether you have a special event planned with fireworks, with congratulations from the President of Uruguay and a visit from Justin Bieber, do not forget to arrange the morning awakening of the birthday person properly.

True, for this you will have to work hard at night. There will be bright balls and streamers! And also a wall newspaper that perpetuates the main achievements of the birthday boy, and a whole range of other activities. Such, for example, as:

• Quests. On specialized portals it is quite easy to find ready-made scripts that you can adapt to your needs.
• Directions for finding gifts. Hide gifts in different places in the apartment, let arrows printed on a printer on a sheet of A4 paper lead to them. Just don’t overdo it; your neighbors are unlikely to thank you if your child takes down the wall separating you from them.
• Riddle jokes about those rooms in the apartment where you hid gifts. Don’t strain your poetic gift—the Internet will help you find what you need.

We start congratulations in the morning. Top 3 cool ideas

It is very important for children to organize a holiday so that the feeling of miracle is preserved for as long as possible, both during the day and from year to year. To make the holiday a success, start it from the moment your baby wakes up. It is important to arrange a worthwhile surprise to please the child. Options could be:

• Buy or rent costumes of your child’s favorite characters and wake him up in the morning wearing them. Say congratulations and give a small gift;
• In the evening, while the child is sleeping, decorate his room and in the morning wake up the birthday boy with music and balloons. It is important to prepare something special that the baby really loves;
• If a child loves a cartoon or a TV show, you can organize it in life, come up with a scenario for an interplanetary flight, or saving the universe, for example, so that the child is part of the plan with you, and in the end receives congratulations and gifts.

What to gift

Gifts are three. And do not rush to accuse the author of banality. This means gifts, not multi-colored bills in an envelope. No, if a child is saving up for a laptop, then a couple of crisp pieces of paper will please him, but not as much as if you also supplemented them with small souvenirs. Pleasant surprises will appeal to even the most inveterate materialists. Therefore, if you plan to shower your child with silver and gold, if your guests (consciously or forcedly) join in, at least take the time to buy a couple of inexpensive keepsakes.

Here are just a few ideas:

• A thermos mug with a humorous personalized greeting.

• A book about a child. You can make it yourself and print it in a photo workshop. Before you order, don’t forget to look at portals that distribute discount coupons left and right (for example, NetPrint). As a rule, you can find a lot of profitable offers from similar companies there.

• Inexpensive jewelry for girls and brutal jewelry for boys: bandanas, leather bracelets and other “hooligan” paraphernalia.

• Various printed products such as a letter to the best son (brother, grandson, nephew) in the world, an invitation to Hogwarts, and the aforementioned congratulations from the president.

Primary problems before choosing a gift

Before moving on to choosing the gift itself, you will have to face a number of difficulties. These are the primary tasks that need to be solved if there is a desire to really please the birthday person.

• The first thing you need to understand is what the child’s character is like, find out his interests, wishes, and cherished dreams. According to their temperament, some people will like active games, while others will prefer to assemble a construction set alone in silence. Of course, everything is easier with your child. When we are talking about the child of acquaintances or distant relatives with whom you rarely see, you will have to communicate with his parents in advance. Or use universal options that correspond to the age of the hero of the occasion.
• The second task is to decide on a budget. Clearly indicate the amount you are willing to spend. And then focus your choice on it.
• Next, it’s worth designating the location of the celebration - whether it will be a home gathering with family and friends, or a trip to a cafe or other public place. Perhaps just visiting an interesting establishment will be a gift. Here it’s worth thinking carefully about which option the birthday boy will like.
• And lastly, what is more important to give? Directly some thing, a material gift, or simply pleasant emotions from the holiday itself. After all, it is the latter that leaves an indelible mark on our hearts and remains in our memory for a long time.

Where to go

Entertainment is four. Here, every family has its own traditions: some prefer a narrow circle, others invite all their friends, acquaintances, and neighbors. Here are just a few ideas on where to organize a party and how to entertain the children:

• laser tag
• bowling
• aquapark
• play a game of Mafia
• city ​​quest
• ice rink
• quiz
• entertainment centers with slot machines
• cities of professions and other entertainment centers
• trampoline park.

By the way, the last point - a trampoline park - is a very fashionable entertainment now. Even an hour of continuous fun with jumping and somersaults is enough to completely tire the most hyperactive children. Their parents will thank you.

If there is no such park in the city, then look for trampolines in children's rooms - pay attention to this if you choose a shopping center as a holiday destination.

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TOP 15 necessary gadgets and electronic devices

Gadgets are universal birthday gifts for children:

1. The electronic designer is well suited for training skills in working with electronic devices; can be used from 5-6 years. The set includes elements for mini-experiments and assembly work. The kit helps you master the selection of the necessary lamps.
2. The construction robot can rotate 270° and move horizontally and vertically. The model can be transformed; The product runs on batteries.
3. 3D drawing pen. The device is connected to the charger, then the required shade is selected. Allows you to draw on a special surface, master the skills of depicting geometric shapes, and improve artistic creativity.
4. The portable microscope has a display and magnifies and reduces the image. A special zoom allows you to see small details. You can transfer the image to a computer or portable recording device (Micro SD card). The built-in microphone records comments on images.
5. The LeapFrog Epic tablet is designed for use up to 8 years of age. The device is resistant to mechanical damage and has a durable case that can withstand falls. Screen diameter is 7 inches. Processor power requires loading games, applications, maps.
6. A versatile birthday gift, the Parrot Airborne Night quadcopter can be used indoors or outdoors. The device is controlled using an application on a smartphone; The degree of illumination can be adjusted. The duration of the aerial photography mode reaches 9 minutes.
7. The modern Lego Dimensions model includes characters from cartoons, games, films (Batman, Gandalf, etc.) and collapsible structures. The set is intended for use for 7-14 years.
8. A virtual reality mask creates a three-dimensional video image on top of the picture. The gadget is controlled using a smartphone. The kit includes gloves, glasses, a strap, and disks with virtual games.
9. The Dash and Dot educational robot allows you to play melodies that are activated and configured through a special application on your smartphone.
10. A compact USB microscope with high image sharpness, which is suitable for studying plants, coins, and insects, is a universal gift idea for boys. You can transfer data to a computer or laptop. The device has a backlight consisting of LED indicators. Video recording is carried out in 5 MP format.
11. Devices that are controlled by remote control (helicopters, cars, airplanes).
12. A digital photo frame allows you to select photo collages, replacing pictures on the required topics.
13. An e-book (book reader) will become a popular gift for high school students, because... provides access to electronic libraries and allows you to save publications.
14. Illuminated sneakers will be an original gift for teenagers.
15. The BB-8 by Sphero robot ball is equipped with magnets, returns to its original position when rocked, and can be controlled from a smartphone. The gadget recognizes voice messages.

What to cook

The treat is five. Leave complex dishes from the “delight of a gourmet-aesthete” series for another occasion. Here, banal buns with sausage, French fries, sandwiches and sweets are more suitable. Yes, nutritionists are already fainting, because “in our time, smoking is healthier than sausages,” but once a year, this definitely won’t hurt healthy children.

To ease your conscience, of course, you should make sure that there are plenty of fruits and vegetables on the table, but be prepared that they will remain untouched. By the way, hot dishes, in my experience, are also not suitable for a holiday - they will quickly cool down and become unpleasantly greasy.

Another thing is painted gingerbread or cupcakes. If you can’t make them yourself, find a craftswoman who can bring your idea to life. Today, many housewives have retrained as confectioners - and for a very affordable fee they offer their help in creating delicious masterpieces.