Let’s face it, a first birthday party is really for the parents more than the child – they’re never going to actually remember it. But this mum’s unique requests for her daughter’s first birthday have really taken the cake!

Mum of two, Rachel Gibbs, who has more that 200,000 TikTok followers, posted a video titled, ‘Unusual Things I’m Doing At My Daughter’s First Birthday Party’. The party is Harry Potter-themed, as Rachel is a big HP fan, and her daughter is named Hazel Paige. But that’s about as fancy as it gets. Rachel says she didn’t do these things for her son’s first birthday party, and admits the requests are a little ‘not normal’.

Let’s start with the timing of the party. Rachel says she made it clear on the invitation that the party is from 9.30am until 11am.

“I want you all to know I don’t want you at my house all day,” Rachel said. “I’m giving you your day. I do not expect you to sacrifice your entire Saturday for a child’s birthday party who’s not even gonna remember it.

“And the end time? Please leave my house. My child needs to nap, and anybody who’s coming to a one-year-old’s birthday party is already up at 9.30am., or they can suck it up for one day because it’s over at 11. You have your entire day.”

Rachel continued on with her unique requests, saying there won’t be a meal served at the party.

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“Please eat breakfast before you come. I will have some snacks and that’s it.”

The party will also be game-free, with Rachel saying there will be a ball pit and some climbing toys set up for the kids.

“I’m not doing anything really. This is going to be a very 90s vibe birthday party. I am not spending money on this. And I am an excessive shopper. This headband cost $75. Ok? I’m not spending money on this.”

But Rachel’s most controversial request involves a ‘no presents’ rule. Instead of asking for gifts, the mum asked for money towards a backyard renovation.

“I specifically, very clearly, put on the invitations, ‘Please, do not bring gifts.’ And then I said, ‘If you feel inclined to bring something, consider $5, because we’re trying to remodel, redo our yard. Our backyard is a train wreck. Bring us five bucks to help us redo our backyard. That’s what we’re asking. But she does not need anything.”

As expected, many of the comments on the video were brutal, with many saying she should just forgo a party altogether. But some of the comments went too far, pushing Rachel to do a teary follow up video saying she was having a break from social media.  

So, what do you think? Is this your type of party or do you go all out? Let us know in the comments below.