How To Organise A Covid-Safe Playdate

Shradha Mehra Virani give you handy tips to ensure your tot a fun time while keeping her safe

- Shradha Mehra Virani

As a parent, you are always worrying about your child’s safety—COVID and pre-COVID times! But at this point, when we are still finding the reins to our somewhat normal life, we all want to enjoy the company of our loved ones, including our babies. Thankfully, we’re slowly limping our way back to normal. Which means, play dates, kiddie birthdays, classes, etc. can very much be on the agenda, with precaution. I am very strict with the COVID protocols, especially since our own tryst with this deadly virus. But that doesn’t mean I don’t allow my kids to have some fun. Here are some of the tips and tricks we follow when it comes to organising playdates at home

1 First things first, keep it minimal. Less is more right now for sure. Call just a bunch of children. Stick to a ‘bubble’—ensure that this particular group of friends only socialise within the group.