Slumber Party Tips

Having participated in and hired equipment to hundreds of slumber parties across Melbourne in the last year, it would be fair to say that we have learnt some key elements to hosting a great sleepover party. So here are a few things you should consider BEFORE sending out the invites.....

1. Know the kids that you intend on inviting to the slumber party. Inviting kids that are you are unfamiliar with (and that are unfamiliar with you) can create problems. Some have special requirements, likes, dislikes etc and it pays to know what you are up for. 

2. Set a time for sleep. A room full of over excited youngsters that are jacked up on sugar can stay up all night at a sleepover if left to their own devices. Yes we come across countless slumber parties where kids aged around 10 have stayed awake pretty much all night. Its a lot of fun for the kids BUT they are still quite young and the reality is that if they don't get any sleep they (and their parents) will pay for it for many days after. We find that 8 years olds can have plenty of fun with a sleep time of around 10.30 (with lights out a while prior). You can probably add 30 to 45 mins more for each year older than 8. So for example 12 year olds can probably handle a 12.30 curfew sleep time. 

3. Have a good long think about the right sleepover party size for your circumstances. If there are two parents present then handling 7 to 10 kids is possible - assuming of course that you have the space and mental strength to survive. However if only one parent is present then we recommend keeping the slumber party to no more than 6 kids. Of course age has a lot to do with it. Younger kids need more supervision. 

4. Plan the food supplies to provide the right balance of real food and party food. Yes its a party and an occasion to be liberal on dietary standards but if the kids eat and drink absolute junk from the start to end they won't feel great. Just carefully disperse some healthy options (chocolate strawberries are a winner, watermelon etc) a few minutes before you bring out the less healthy stuff. 

Hopefully these observations will give you something to consider before jumping in. 

Cheers Fi

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This is why we love creating slumber tribe parties

At times every business owner experiences highs and lows.  However, when a customer takes time to pen a thank you - well it makes it all worthwhile. One of the many joys of Slumber Tribe is knowing that we are part of creating so many happy memories for kids and families across Melbourne. This one was very thoughtful so we wanted to share it. 

"Hi Fiona,

If the success of your business was measured in laughter, ear to ear grins, squeals of delight and the joy of a quiet snuggle in your very own tepee you could not have achieved any greater success. As you would know from being a mother, even though you work hard to make every party a success, some just exceed even your own expectations. Not for any reason that is obvious, they are just divine and extra special. Miss 11's Tribal Princess party was just that- the girls were all gorgeous, they completely lost themselves in dreamcatcher making, giggled as they roasted marshmallows to make s’mores and slept beautifully in their own little tepees. Saying ‘Thank you” for your significant contribution to all of the above, doesn’t even come close to being adequate but I’m hoping that as you are a mum you will just get it and know how I am feeling. 

You deserve incredible success and joy from what you have created.

Go girl go!"

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What's in a name?

Nothing says "welcome to my slumber party" better than a custom name plate hanging on our beautifully prepared Slumber Tribe teepee. Our customers are often surprised (delighted) when they open their slumber party hire tub to find name plates for each teepee and a chalk pen. It also allows the host to plan sleeping arrangements in advance which makes everyone feel more welcome and comfortable at the sleepover party. 

Milkshake drinks jars now available

We always find that a good milkshake or hot chocolate (with marshmallows) are a hit at any kids slumber party. So of course we decided to source one of our favourite designs and offer them as a Slumber Tribe sleepover party extra. Check out our sleepover party extras page for pricing as these are great value. For a limited time we are also offering these free for anyone that pays for a slumber party hire setup. Our slumber party hire setup fee is fixed at $10 per teepee. 

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Disco Slumber Party

Casting the spotlight on one of our favourite slumber party hire extras....presenting the Slumber Tribe disco laser light and speaker system. This is a fantastic low cost addition to any kids slumber party event hire for the weekend (see our extras tab for more). It operates with a fully rechargeable internal battery (USB charge) and gets a few hours before running flat. So there are no hassles. Just unpack and select your preferred light mode including cloud effect (or not). We have a bunch of these at Slumber Tribe Melbourne so be sure to lock one in when you make your next slumber party hire booking.

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Yes. We cater for boys slumber party hire in Melbourne as well!

While the prospect of hosting a slumber party for a bunch of juiced up overexcited 7 to 13 year old boys sounds a little daunting, all is not lost. At Slumber Tribe we now cater for boys slumber party hire themes as well. Between our Bear Cub Theme (unisex) and our Sierra Tango Theme (more boy orientated "army" style)  we have some great options for your next sleepover. So check out our prices page for all slumber party theme details and visit the gallery to see some of our Slumber Tribe slumber party hire packages in the wild. 

Auntie to Niece - thank you

We loved this message sent through from a recent Slumber Tribe slumber party host in Melbourne. In this case it was an Aunt that had enjoyed the slumber party teepee experience with her niece.  There is no doubt that glamping appeals all ages. We actually get lots of questions about recommended maximum age limits and we usually find that 14 year olds are the upper level for these glamping slumber parties. The mattresses are 160cm long so they can just accommodate the average 14 year old boy or girl. Of course you can always throw a cushion down the end and extend the mattress relatively easily. Remember if you have any questions about your next slumber party experience you can always contact us at Slumber Tribe and we are happy to help. 

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A Great Day!

It was a great pleasure to attend and contribute to the annual Murdoch Children's Research Institute Kew Mums Garden Party this year. Slumber Tribe is a proud donor to this worthy cause which helps to develop treatments for various childhood conditions. The least we could do was donate a kids slumber party hire voucher for auction and our dolls slumber teepee was a bright addition to the auction table. Mums and kids across Melbourne have been very supportive of our slumber party brand and there is nothing more rewarding than returning the support and helping sick kids.  Lots of mums were thrilled to know that there was a solution to their next slumber party - book a party with slumber tribe! All the best to MCRI and we look forward to helping again next year.