Seating babies and children

rociomatinal

Dear brides,

We are drawing our seating plan and I was wondering whether small children and babies (1 to 5 years) should be mentioned in the plan and get their own place cards? We thought it should be obvious that they be seated with their parents, but might the parents feel offended if we leave the kids out of the drawing?

Thanks,

Rocio

kmmssg

I would put them in the drawing for the sake of solving any confusion.  These children are getting their own place at the table, correct?

rociomatinal

Well... Two of them are so small that we think they will not even need a baby chair. Two are about 1 year and will get a baby chair. Two or three are between 3 and 5 and will get a real chair with a cushion. Quite confusing.

kmmssg

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[QUOTE]Well... Two of them are so small that we think they will not even need a baby chair. Two are about 1 year and will get a baby chair. Two or three are between 3 and 5 and will get a real chair with a cushion. Quite confusing.
Posted by rociomatinal[/QUOTE]

<div>The small ones need a place for their stroller or mom and dad have to hold them all night and that is not cool.  Ask them what they will need so that baby doesn't have to held while they eat.</div>

lyndausvi

I would give the 3 and 5 year old their own card.  Not that you have to, but it doesn't take much time and they might feel 'special'.


I agree that all of them need a spot.  If I was sitting at the table I would be annoyed at the tight quarters.    I'm also the one who is annoyed at a lap child on an airplane, so there's that. 

Stackeye210

Definitely make sure they have a spot, a chair would be needed to be the carrier on if that's the way they chose to go.  Or if your venue has high chairs, usually the high chair flips over and it perfectly holds baby carriers safely. 

rociomatinal

Of course they will have their spot to place the baby carrier or whatever. Holding a baby for hours is definitely not an option. Thanks for your opinions, I think I will DIY something different from the adults' place cards for the kids but not include them on the seating plan.