- Keep a very watchful eye on the party area for hazards, such as forks or small, easily swallowed objects, and clear them away quickly.
- Make sure you have a willing volunteer to take plenty of photos or unobtrusively wield a camcorder because you’ll be too busy!
- Babies will play alongside each other, not together, so keep a variety of toys available within a large, safe floor space.
- It’s crawling, walking and climbing time, so stair gates and fireguards are essential.
- Provide breastfeeding mums with somewhere quiet and private to feed if they wish.
- Have somewhere clean, handy and well-equipped for nappy changing available.
- Store away precious ornaments and breakables.
- Keep pets well out of the way.