Can my daughter go to a birthday party with no birthday present?

Honestly it will Be nice to get the boy something it’s a birthday party and that’s what they are for too even if it’s just a small gift the dollar store has a good amount of things you can throw in a bag for 10$ try to bring something.

Card and a some money in it I’ll do. I never give just card.

It definitely feels a bit rude to me. Have you got time to run to the supermarket and pick up a colouring book and pens or something little? I wouldn’t let my daughter turn up without something x

I definitely understand others perceiving this as rude but I personally wouldn’t mind. I’d never expect people to bring gifts. You never know someone’s circumstances and just making it to the party may have been a sacrifice. Presence is what matters. ☺️

Get something small and inexpensive and from somewhere that’s convenient like a supermarket or something. You only got invited last minute so she will understand.

I’d throw some money in the card in that case if there’s no time. If you have time to even swing by the supermarket, grab a book or some colouring crayons etc xx

Lmao @ her presence is a present 😂

Can you pick up a gift card?

I had this exact situation, met a neighbour who I barely knew she invited me to her child’s birthday in the park I didn’t have time to buy a gift nor did I know them well enough to know what to get so I got a card and put £10 in, it felt impolite to turn up eat their food and play with the toys without bringing a gift. Just give what you can however small it may be ☺️x

If I don’t the time to get a gift I won’t show up and make an excuse that we can’t make it as it’s so last minute. I mean it has to be somewhere in between and I’m not going to be showing up and stuff with just a card, it’s just not the right etiquette.

The kid won’t care he’s not got a present but the parents might be abit funny so Get your daughter to make a card. Think of what he’s into, superheroes, diggers etc and stick stickers onto a card or cut a pic out of a colouring book and colour it in on a card. Nice personalised touch. Effort has gone into that. Then a bag of sweets if you’re stuck for time and money.

I think it’s rude to give you an invitation the day before the party! I’d just put some money in a card

We were sure so I texted the mum what do we get. She said we don't need to get owt. We ended up making him a card. His mum said he loved it.

Money in a card!

I would suggest just going to idk Argos or any shop and buy a simple toy. It’s not the boys fault that the invitation was late, ☹️💙

I personally wouldn’t mind if your turned up without anything but I also couldn’t be the person that turned up without anything so I’d stop at the supermarket on the way and grab something

You have enough time to get a present

As a parent I would have no issue if someone came to my son’s party with no gift! If you’ve told your child they’re off to a party, please don’t cancel x

Can’t believe these comments!! 100% would not have a mum feeling like she had to buy my kids a present the children come together to play money is not the reason…especially in theses times

If u can't afford it just a card not everyone has spare money should never judge anyone for not been able to give gift turning up with a card is just as good

We are literally just going through this. My husbands family invited us the day before for their 3 year old sons birthday party. I just don't understand late invitations. Anyway we rushed into asda and got a present from there.

My niece had a kid show to her bday party without a card or present She was 5. I'd say get a card at th very least as for a present up to you. Could always put £5 into a card. My sister didn't throw a party for presents. Her LG wanted aunicorn party so she gave her that but I don't think she'll be having another one until she's 10 as they're so expensive

I can’t wrap my head around all these comments! I would never of expected anyone to bring a gift or even give money in a card for her birthday. I planned the party to celebrate with our loved ones and for my daughter to enjoy her day. We were very lucky and appreciative of anything we received but never expected

I wouldn’t expect gifts it’s just the done thing. In the uk you would never dream of going to a dinner party without taking a bottle of wine and a bunch of flowers.. It’s manner?

@Francesca sorry but I disagree it’s a child’s birthday party. So many children will unfortunately miss out on friends birthday parties as their parents are too embarrassed to send them without being able to give a gift. My daughters only 2 so her party consists of close family and friends but as she grows older and gets to school and invites children from families I don’t know on a personal level I would hope that all parents send their child wether they can afford to gift something or not. The thought of a child from a deprived family not attending just because their parents are not in the financial situation to buy my child a gift and being left out breaks my heart!

I also disagree on that statement including the dinner party. I've never taken a bottle of wine to a dinner party. We normally just invite the people back and return the favour. Things have changed over time and people have adapted. Just cos they did that back in the day u can't say its a done thing now. Due to when my birthday is I found loads of kids didn't turn up to my parties when I was younger so I'd rather they turn up then worry about bringing presents. And as a parent I'd rather kids turn up than bring presents. My boy wud rather have lots of kids to play with enjoying himself with them all than lots of presents. I think the present thing is more about the adults and getting approval from other parents rather than thinking about the kids and their enjoyment at the party.

Maybe we have different friends and mix in different social circles. Which is also totally fine. That’s so sad that kids haven’t turned up because they can’t afford a gift :-( - maybe on invites put please no gifts so it’s clear. If I ever had a friend that was in that position then agreed I would want them there over any gift 100% and wouldn’t expect one to be brought.

A lot of us in the comments agree that if you can’t get a present still come. It’s not about the gifts it’s about those who turn up. But unfortunately we can only speak about ourselves. I have heard so many conversations (not my friends because I couldn’t keep friends like that) of others complaining that they invited their loved ones or friends to any kind of event and if they don’t bring a gift they slag them off to everyone. I don’t know the parents of the child who is having the bday party but for the kids sake I’d literally just get anything and get a gift receipt so they can exchange if they want.