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Best age for slumber party
What is an appropriate age?
Sleepovers work best for kids aged eight to 14. If your child is younger than eight, she and her friends may not be ready to spend the night away from home, so host a pyjama party instead. All the guests can come in their PJs at 6pm, play games, have dinner and be picked up by 8 p.m.
When you do decide that your child is ready for their (and your) first slumber party, keep the guest numbers to two or three so everyone can manage. As the kids get older you can add extra guests to fit in with the space you have available.
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