My child turns 2 soon and a mix of expats and locals with kids between ages 1 and 4 are planning to attend the birthday party. The plan is to have cupcakes and play. On the invite, I told them not to bring presents. (He has enough gifts from family.)
I know party favors are kind of a tradition, but it seems many small things that would fit in a "goody bag" are choking hazards because young kids naturally put stuff in their mouths, and snacks/food might not fit every kid's dietary regimen or taste preference.
Maybe I'm overthinking this. I don't know. I know it's common to skip the presents nowadays, but it seems everybody still gives out party favors.
Would I be committing a major faux pas if I skipped the party favors? I realize kids that age probably won't notice. But what do you, as parents, think?
