During the age of social distancing, being able to celebrate your child’s birthday can feel pretty difficult (especially for them).
Birthday celebrations are supposed to be a time of coming together, but with certain regulations in place, it’s necessary to get creative.
And if you want some good quarantine birthday ideas for kids, and ways to make them still feel special on their big day, then I have some tips below.
While certain venues are closed, you can still have fun with a quarantine birthday.
1. Recorded Messages
Compile videos from friends and family sending their birthday wishes to your child on their special day.
It’s such a special gift for them, both on the day of and in the future when they look back at them.
Knowing that they are loved and celebrated by others, even if they can’t be with them right now, is so good for them when they’re stuck at home.
2. Virtual Party
If your child still wants to have a get together, then ask your loved ones to show up for a virtual event.
Have a set time and then start a party with family and friends over Zoom.
This virtual party could include playing games, all eating together, and even singing ‘Happy Birthday’ and cutting the cake.
Honestly, this is one of my favorite quarantine birthday ideas!
3. Decorate With Them
Decorate your home with banners, streamers, balloons, and anything else you can find. And if you don’t have any of these, then you can make cute paper decorations.
Crafting decorations with your child is a great way to get them excited for their big day, and it’s also just a good way to have fun.
4. Have Family Send Presents with Amazon
Thankfully with Amazon, you can still give your child gifts under lockdown. Just create a birthday gift list based off of your kid’s wishlist. Then send it off to the people who would love to surprise them with presents on their special day!
5. Picnic
You don’t always have to stay inside when it comes to celebrating a birthday. And if the weather is nice, you can have a picnic in your front or back yard.
Just have all the usual party foods and drinks, put on some music, and enjoy the beautiful weather.
Birthdays don’t have to be inside the house or at another location. You can still give your child a great birthday by taking it outdoors.
6. Play Their Favorite Games
Party games are always gonna be a great idea for special occasions. And it’s even better when it’s your child’s favorite games.
Just make sure you have the space and materials you need before the big day, and then have fun playing them all throughout the day!
And whether it’s a water balloon fight or a treasure hunt, I know this will only make their birthday so much more special.
7. Go Out Where You Can
If the weather is nice and your child is old enough, they might like to go out for their birthday.
A bike ride or a long walk along a river may be a nice and simple break for them.
You could also spend this time discussing things they might like to do once the lockdown is lifted, or simply enjoy each other’s company in the fresh air.
Grace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.