Yay, it's Friday... aperitif day for the little ones too!
Your baby is wonderful, full of life, and interested in everything. So, when your friends arrive for the evening, their excitement skyrockets. To avoid frustration and prevent drinks from turning into a nightmare, here are a few practical tips...
The key to a successful aperitif with baby: timing!
First, to prevent your baby from devouring the unpitted olives like a sea turtle on a plastic bag, it's a good idea to curb their hunger before letting them "unleash" the snacks. A helpful tip is to feed them while someone else is serving the guests – Mom or Dad, a sister, a good friend... – that way, no one feels left out. Once your little one is full, everything will be easier to manage. Their meal can be a little different from other days to get them involved in the festive atmosphere; preparing a sort of special baby snack is an excellent idea! Made up of fun snacks that are still age-appropriate, your impromptu baby snack could feature Good Goût Mini Cheese and Rosemary Baguettes , for example. Vegetable dips: these little sticks of cucumber and carrot, or cauliflower florets, to dip in a yogurt sauce are also incredibly simple, healthy, and so much fun to eat! All this, accompanied by a small cup of herbal tea to gently lull him to sleep. Your baby is the king of the party, the king of Ibiza, the resident DJ...
The key to "serenity": the spatial organization of the aperitif
It's not all smooth sailing yet, and since your baby has two tendencies—putting anything and everything in their mouth and having a particular way of managing space and movement—it's best to pay attention to a few details. So, above all, keep red wine glasses away from your little one to avoid a hangover at six months old, and because you're not exactly keen on buying a new sofa just yet. Making a strong, clear reminder to your guests that they should be mindful of their drinks won't hurt either.
Also, since we like our little darling to be healthy, we keep him away from junk food (those chips that turn your fingers orange for two days), as well as "choke food" (a completely made-up term derived from "to choke") like peanuts, cashews, and the like. Instead, offer him small toys that are far removed from all these temptations... Why not take this opportunity to pull out that new musical book you bought while waiting for "the right occasion" to give it to him? The great thing about novelty is that it distracts ;)
The key to a fun time for baby: the social organization of aperitifs
Invite your baby to the party! Aperitifs are a time for sharing, so it would be a shame to deprive them of this joy. Plus, it will prevent them from whining in their room for hours, which isn't exactly conducive to a pleasant atmosphere. In fact, if everyone helps keep an eye on the little one, everyone can enjoy the evening: you can relax a bit, and your baby will become more sociable. Finally, when it's bedtime, they can go around with you to say goodbye to all the guests, and once in their room, you can praise them for their participation and good behavior. They'll fall asleep feeling proud of having done what the grown-ups do. There's no reason to leave your baby out of a party. To ensure everything goes smoothly, you just need to be vigilant, rely on your guests, and offer them some tasty snacks. And for that, you can always count on Good Goût !
