When throwing a party for your child, preparing a party bag becomes a big deal. Three-year-olds are avid observers, and their likes have increased over time. Plus, with the high demand and creativity storming the internet today, pleasing these kids has become as competitive as sports. Parents look to trump previous parties’ ideas to maintain the kids and their friends’ wow factor.
It may seem like a lot of work for the average mom or dad, but the reverse is the case. When making party bag ideas for your child’s birthday, there are some basic rules you must stick to. These rules make sure you never have to break the bank, drain yourself of precious life force, or overcompensate, to dazzle the guests. When planning to make party bags, keep the following in mind;
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Top Party Bag Ideas for 3-Year-Olds
1. Consider the Age Group
Whatever you plan to buy, make sure it is recommended for your guests’ age. Toy and accessories are fun and all, but it would seem improper on your part if you include those that are not suitable for kids their age.
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2. Keep it Simple, Yet Useful
Go for items you can easily purchase from the store, but make sure they’re things children will love. Not only will you shop under budget, but also the kids will enjoy the goodies as well.
3. Make it Colourful
The primary element that attracts kids to a party bag is bright colours. So, make sure to add up items of varying primary and secondary hues in the mix.
4. Boost with Snacks
No party bag is incomplete without munchies. It is an unspoken, yet fundamental taboo if your party bags lack tasty treaties. Avoid using excessive candy, though. Rather, opt for chocolate, cupcakes, cookies, crackers and fruity snacks.
5. Consider Allergies
You might have guests who are lactose intolerant, or allergic to certain items. So, if your party bag must contain food, bear these in mind.
6. Avoid Plastic Bags
You can use paper bags to cut costs, or fabric bags to make them more presentable. Plus, fabric bags are more durable and will withstand the swinging and running of excited kids.
7. Indicate Girl Bags from Boy Bags
This proves helpful when you have items and toys that are gender-specific. To make it easier, use deeper colours like red, blue and green for the boys, while the party bag s for girls will be of brighter colours like pink, yellow, and purple.
Now, check out these party bag ideas that will have your children and their friends in awe long after the fun has concluded;
7. Puzzles
This option is one of the most interactive yet fun options to add to a party bag. 3-year olds are in a constant state of mental activity, and puzzles greatly encourage this. Long after the party is over, kids will still be busy solving them. It could be a jigsaw, crossword, or any other type.
8. Colouring Pages
Just as mentally engaging as puzzles, colouring books also make a great interactive addition to party bags for 3-year olds. To make it more presentable, look for books with lots of illustrations to work with. It also helps if the pages are large, and the patterns allow for multiple combinations of colours and patterns.
9. Hot Wheel Cars
This idea is a huge hit, especially among boys, as hot wheel mini cars never run out of style. The best part is you can maintain this idea beyond this year, and repeat it for up to 2 or 3 more birthdays, so kids look forward to adding another car to their collection.
10. Rag Dolls
Ragdolls are small, fluffy, squeezable, huggable and very affordable. You can buy them in batches, and share among the girls at the party. And because of their high preferences, this idea can be repeated for up to 3 more birthdays!
11. Face Paint
Kids love face painting, which makes this a fun idea. And, it would get the parents involved with their kids afterwards. You can give a more sensitive impression by adding glitter to the ones meant for girls.
12. Story Books
You can also purchase a bunch of mini storybooks for your kiddie party bags. They could be of varying authors or stories, but it’s best to shop for one book in bulk, to save cost. Also, make sure the stories are more illustrations than words, so the page count is lesser.
13. Bracelets
This party bag idea can work for both genders, making it a very hand option to consider. They could also be made of plastics, rubber or metal, depending on your preferences and compatibility with 3-year olds. Or, to make it more fun, buy bracelet-making craft materials, and have them design one for themselves.
14. Make-Your-Own T-Shirt
If you have an art-based party, you could purchase white t-shirts in bulk, some art supplies; paint, markers and other stuff. Then, set up a station, have each child design a t-shirt, and add it to their favour bags at the end of the party!
15. Note Pads
Thoughtful, useful and can extend beyond the holidays and party moods. Notepads prove useful to kids during class sessions when they feel like scribbling or doodling, and if they happen to have a flair for writing.
16. Party Masks
This idea is as old as time itself and is a favourite among many kids. Hardly would you find a party bag lacking fun masks of different designs. The best part about it is they can choose to wear it even before the party is over and add to the already booming vibe of excitement on the ground.
17. Tattoos and Stickers
A simple and evergreen option for all kids; these items have always seen favour in party bags for 3-year olds. If shared earlier, they get to draw patterns and shapes on their skins and feel even more excited. And if taken home, they get to design their notebooks and bed frames with fancy stickers.
18. Mini Kaleidoscope
For many of them, this would be a first-time experience, so win-win. Kaleidoscopes are fun toys, and are also durable, giving kids something to pass the time with.
19. Glow Sticks
Glow sticks are always a fun option for party bag ideas and span across kids of all ages. 3-year olds are most especially fascinated with them, as they tend to come in varying colours of blue, green, red, yellow, and even pink.
20. Mini Slinkys
These stringy toys are fun every time, so having them in the party bag is going to be a hit. You can get these toys in packs of up to 50 items, at very affordable prices.
21. Bead Kit
Instead of purchasing ready-made beads, you could buy a bunch of bead kits instead. This is a valuable addition to party bags and gives them lots of flexibility and creativity space.
22. Colouring Pencils
If you feel crayons will be too messy, you can always opt for colouring pencils. They feel more mature and fit well with the age group. Plus, unlike crayons, they don’t break easily, so last longer.
23. Finger Paint
Keep the little ones active all week long with a tub or palette of finger paint added to their party bag collection. To make them more excited about it, you can go for the edible kind.
24. Fridge Magnet
Now, this option is one that will be appreciated by both kids and their parents. Common examples include shapes of fruits and animals, but for a more fun idea, but magnet packs containing letters and numbers.
25. Cute Stationery
You can also fill the bags with stationery designed with cute images. Examples include pencils and erasers with heart patterns, animal shapes, starts and moon illustrations. Funny shaped sharpeners and erasers are also great ideas.
26. Sock Puppets
Make them giggle with excitement by adding a sock puppet to the party bags. This option will see extensive use, long after the party, and they can use it for play dates whenever they meet.
