HOW TO CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY DURING CORONAVIRUS

Imagine that the so awaited day has arrived, the birthday of someone very dear, and that day you can’t hug them and wish them the best.

You can’t greet anyone at the party, you can’t use the same toys, you can’t be in the same closed room, amongst other things.

Today this is the situation we live in. Parties in particular, because they create moments with lots of physical contact, they offer the risk of infection with the new coronavirus and, therefore, it is ideal to think about postponing the party.

Canceling the party because of coronavirus?

Parties go the exact opposite way to expert recommendation for prevention of spreading the virus: keeping your distance from people and avoiding physical contact with them.

And if we transfer the party outside?

The idea is great, but it is prohibited and still has its risks.

An outdoor event with more space between guests, to keep a safe distance, doesn’t guarantee safety.

Total isolation between people would end up creating a sad and uncomfortable atmosphere at the party. Lack of safety would give as a result people having mutual contact amongst themselves or contact in places or objects that could be infected.

Are ‘closed’ family parties the solution?

No! In a party just for close relatives, you could feel a certain security since you know the people attending. However, this presents a lesser risk, a risk still exists that people from many social groups are in contact.

Remember that asymptomatic people can transfer the virus to other members of their family. Lets not think of them as the villains of the story, but they could be.

How to postpone a party?

We have created an image to help you out in this moment, you can send to your guests: ‘party postponement notice’, you can also post this in your social media, you decide how to use this better.

I have hired third party services, now what?

What happens if I have found food caterers, decorations, entertainment and even a buffet? What to do?

If you wish to cancel or postpone a party, try to negotiate first with the company and try to reach an agreement. “We are immerse in an overwhelming force situation which no one has cause, no one is guilty”.

If there is no consensus between both parts, legal measures and judicial measures must be used.

Now that we have understood why we can’t have a birthday party, but, how do we explain it to children?

During the whole year children wait for their birthday to arrive, they dream, plan, think of the theme and even the guests! Telling them that this year it wont be possible to celebrate their birthday with their friends, because it is necessary to stay at home can be very sad. We leave you these idea to celebrate and make of this an unforgettable and special day, even in the middle of this quarantine.

1.- Special breakfast at bed: for their unique and special day, change that typical homemade breakfast for a special basket adapting your child’s taste decorate with our Breakfast kit printing decoration with the little one’s favorite theme, add some balloons and their favorite stuffed animal, it will be fantastic.

2.- You can prepare the cake together. It is a great idea to fight boredom and also they would be very pleased with making their own birthday cake.

3.- Video chats: making them happy in these moments is as simple as contacting your friends and family through WhatsApp, Telegram or email, ask and agree a time so through that platform that allows group video calls, they can say hello and celebrate your child on their birthday.

It will surely be an unforgettable moment for everyone.

4.- Games and family activities: our child’s birthday is a special moment and family is a fundamental part of that day, so it would be great to celebrate it by playing different games and family activities!

Here are some ideas.

As you have seen, there are many alternatives to spend a fun birthday without having to go out.

Explain to your child that celebrating a birthday in quarantine is not a misfortune, but the contrary because they have the luck of celebrating it in a super special way.