We’ve done so many sleepovers. Initially I wasn’t much for sleepovers at all, till my parents and my sister and her family came over from the Netherlands. We had a full house for sure. My niece made friends with the girl next door who begged if she could join us. i said yes and was overboard. I became often that mum who would invite multiple friends over for a sleepover. Some kids are more clingy indeed and it’s always good to leave the possibility open to be picked up; no fuss, no pressure

I think I was more nervous then my daughter was to be honest but one thing I would suggest as I learnt the hard way as forgot to ask my daughter friend parents if the child had any food allergies or allergies in general and if they are taking any medication as the child who had come over for a sleepover had an allergy to egg and unfortunately I make dinner not knowing with eggs lucky for me it wasn’t a serious allergy but the poor child still did rash up

How old is your child ? The first thing I noted when reading your question is that you say that your child is super excited but you’re the one who is nervous. Be careful showing the fact that you’re nervous to your child and really try to relax in this this. I would have a wee chat with the parent of her friend and say that when your child gets nervous or upset you’re a phone call away and happy to pick her up.

It really depends on the child. If your daughter is already of an attitude where she is excited, she may be fine and not even think about you once she is dropped off. If she has all her things to comfort her and the security that she can call if she feels she needs to go home, I’m sure it will be a great experience for her.

I would say to just tell her she’ll have a wonderful time, but if she needs you at any point during the night you’ll be there. Sleepovers are such a fun part of being a kid, and chances are this will be a great experience for her and go really well