Birthday party/nap time advice

We're having a birthday party for both of our boys, ages 9 and 1. at a local splash pad. The party starts at 10am (it was the only time available for that day). My soon to be 1yr old usually wakes up at 6:30 and is down for his first nap around 9. The issue with that is we have to leave no later then 9:30 😩 I want him to have a good time and not be super sleepy and fussy right time we get there. Would you wake him up earlier so he can get a nap in before leaving? Or should I just let it play out however it happens? I'm probably overthinking it but my anxiety is in overdrive right now with this party planning for two 🥹 Tia!

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You are definitely not overthinking this. Naps are important for your baby’s growth and health. Especially at 1.
I would try get him to nap earlier if possible. We had this same issue and we just shifted our schedules back 1 hour and had our kids nap before. Worked perfectly and everyone had a good time.

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