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Wondering what to put in party bags? Here are a few of our favourite suggestions that are bound to please even the pickiest party-goers.
Article by thortful.com
A cone full of sweet treats
Keep costs down and customise the treats that go in your kid’s party bags with a cone of sweets – you can buy penny sweets or pick ‘n’ mix sweets in bulk rather than spending lots on pre-made treat bags!
You can buy pre-made cellophane cones, which are great if you want to stick to a colour theme since you can see the sweets through the cone – pick blue sweets for an underwater theme party, or pinks and purples for a princess birthday.
Alternatively, you can make your own snack cones out of paper for a more eco-friendly alternative – choose an appropriate paper for the party theme, or write the recipient’s name on it in your best handwriting.
How to make an easy cone out of paper
Cut out a wide triangle with one long side and two short sides of equal length
Roll the corners of the paper into the middle, so that one edge is touching the middle of the triangle.
Roll the other corner across the top so it wraps around to make a cone shape.
Fold the loose edges down into the opening of the cone
Secure with tape on the inside and outside of the cone.
A personalised journal and a set of coloured pencils
This is a super wholesome gift that’s perfect for slightly older kids. Give them each a personalised journal and a set of pencils that they can use to record their thoughts and feelings. Even young kids have been swept up in the bullet journaling trend, so include some pretty stickers or stencils so they can use to make the pages look even prettier.
Polaroid photo from the party
Go a bit retro and snap a classic Polaroid photo of the party as a gift for the kids party bags! Parents and kids will love this party favour idea, and it’s a lovely keepsake memento that they can keep. Snap candid photos throughout the party, and get one of each child – make sure you write the occasion and date on the bottom. Then slip it into their party bag to admire on the way home, along with a cute novelty fridge magnet so it can be displayed in pride of place on the fridge at home!
Party bag filler ideas
Just need some party bag filler ideas, quickly? We know parents are busy planning five million things, and your kid’s birthday party is a whole list on its own. You’ve got to plan the kid’s party games, buy the food, decorate the house, buy the presents, hang the bunting / balloons / streamers… look, we get it. You’ve got a lot going on.
So let us help with the party bag fillers – if you don’t have time to put together thoughtful single gifts, then here’s a big ol’ list of ideas that you can easily pick up and put in your goodie bags to keep all of the kids happy.
Kid’s sunglasses
Bouncy balls
Sticker sheet
Temporary tattoos
Paper hats
Glittery pencil
Cute shaped rubbers
Mini notebook
Pen toppers
Glitter gel pen
Chalk
Mini jigsaw
Bubbles
Hair bobbles
Hair clips
Chalk
Individually wrapped sweets like Love Hearts, Parma Violets, Dip Dabs, Freddos
Candy necklaces and watches
Chocolate coins
Mini packs of Haribo
Cupcakes
Cookies
Top tips for kids party bag ideas:
Here are a few essential tips to remember when it’s time to fill up your party bags.
You don’t have to over-fill the party bags
Rather than putting a dozen small cheap plastic party bag fillers in each bag, pick a few nicer items or home-made pieces. It’s better to have two or three nice items rather than a whole handful of pieces of plastic that won’t even get played with!
Choose safe toys
Obviously, avoid small items that a smaller child might chew or swallow that could pose a choking risk, and make sure you know about any allergies before you put any food items in the party bags!
Avoid anything noisy
If you value your peace and quiet, don’t include anything in a party bag that can make a load of noise. It might be all well and good giving them kazoos or party horns as they’re leaving your house.
Think twice about toy weapons
Whether it’s toy guns, swords, or any kind of projectile designed to be thrown, you run the risk of someone getting hurt – not to mention, some families don’t like toy weapons. If you do want to give things like water pistols, then make sure everyone knows the safe way to play and set boundaries while they’re still at the party.
There you have it – everything you need to make some perfect kids party bags that will be the stuff of playground legend. For more great tips, check out our
There you have it – everything you need to make some perfect kids party bags.
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