Safe Birthday Party Ideas

Baby

Extra precautions should be taken with a birthday party for a baby. After all, the star of the event does not really know what is going on. Put small toys away and keep balloons out of reach. Decorate the area in the chosen theme, but try to keep the activities simple. The guest is still too little to safely participate. Avoid foods that carry choking hazards, such as grapes and hot dogs, and make sure all the kids sit down while eating.

A birthday party for a child can be more eventful and still safe. For toddlers, do not serve snack food like raisins or peanuts. These present a choking hazard while the kids are running, and peanuts may be a grave danger to kids with allergies. Also, keep games such as pin the tail on the donkey safe with tape instead of tacks. If you're having the party inside, try to keep it to one room. Outside, make sure there are enough adults to supervise the children and keep them away from streets.

Even though the birthday girl is on the cusp of adulthood, the party should still be kept safe, though in different ways and from different things. For a teen birthday party, set the rules and make sure the rules are followed. Let the teens know absolutely no alcoholic beverages, tobacco or drugs are allowed. Also set a rule that if a teen leaves the party, he cannot come back. An adult should be present, but does not have to be in the mix. Limit the amount of people if it is in your house. If in a public place, make it clear that all party members must stay together.

Adults make their own decisions and most know when to stay out of trouble. However, there are still some precautions you can take for your birthday party.

If the party is in your home, make the rules known. Keep it isolated to one area of the house and establish whether or not you want alcoholic beverages or tobacco products in your home. For parties with alcohol, take the car keys of people who choose to drink but do not have a designated driver. For the parties at a bar, choose a designated driver. The women at the party should not leave drinks unattended, accept drinks from other people or go anywhere without a friend.