Organizing The First Playdate For Your Toddler? Read This First
Kids grow very quickly. It’s like one second they were in your lap, sleeping soundly. And the next step, they know how to talk and run around the whole house. Generally, by the age of 2, every kid is eager to meet new people and needs regular playdates. Moreover, it is essential for their better physical and mental growth.
However, organizing a playdate is easier said than done. Managing one growing kid is a challenge. Playdate means you need to manage two or more toddlers. While they’ll be having the time of their lives, you’ll be busy taking care of everyone else.
Besides that, you also need to prepare your house for the date. Seems stressful? But don’t worry, we’ve got your back! Scroll down to learn how to organize the perfect first playdate.
- Clean The House So Your Little Guests Feel Comfortable
First things first, you need to prepare your house for the kids. Clean everything up and create a special childproofed area for them. Besides that, you need to do some research. You can talk to the other parents about their kids’ favorite toys, food, and games. It’ll help you arrange everything before the date. And also, ensure that your little guests feel comfortable when they arrive.
Note: Please keep all the sharp objects hidden to ensure the safety of kids.
- Make Sure Your Baby Is Ready For The Date
After making all the arrangements in the house, you need to prepare your toddler for its first date. As we just said, it’s the first date, so your toddler must look fabulous. Keep in mind that the first impression is the last impression. So, make sure you bathe them, use moisturizer and baby balm to keep the skin hydrated and soft, and also if needed you can also go for subtle touch-ups. Also, don’t forget to dress your baby up in the best outfit.
In addition to this, ensure that your toddler has slept well the night before and is not hungry.
- Give Them Time And Space To Bond
Once all the kids arrive, your responsibility is to make sure that nobody fights or gets hurt. Nonetheless, it doesn’t mean that you should stick with them all the time. Instead, give them some time and space so that they can bond. It will help improve the communication and social skills of kids.
However, if you see any kid getting hurt or not playing “nicely,” immediately step into the activity. Take the kids away for a few minutes to calm them down. You can also give them their favorite food to uplift the mood. After a while, everything will automatically get better.
- Evaluate The Good And The Bad
Last but not least, you need to evaluate the date. Did the kids enjoy it? Did somebody get hurt? What games should you repeat for the next event? All these things will help you plan the next date (maybe even better than this one).
At Last,
Remember that it’s the first date. There will be goods and bad. However, you’ll get to learn more about your kid. How good they are at socializing or what they like to play. All these little things will help in the growth of your child. So, you must keep on organizing more dates.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
