Or will it take the focus away from the mom-to-be? I don't want to be rude, but I also need to have my 5 month old with me (breastfeeding).
2006-08-17 09:34:02 · 25 answers · asked by jwelsh79 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
If the invitation specifically states "no children" then children are not allowed.
If the invitation does not specify that - then children are allowed. And besides, the person sending you an invitation knows that you have a child!
If you're still unsure, call. I have been invited to parties where only adults were welcome. Baby showers were never one of these. And of the parties that didn't want kids there - I never went to those.
2006-08-17 16:25:37 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. There was a new mom and baby at my baby shower and it just made the time even sweeter. But just to be on the safe side, tell the mom-to-be or the host beforehand that you will be bringing the baby. I don't know if I would "ask" if it's ok...I mean, if it isn't ok for you to bring your sweet baby to a BABY shower, then why are we having the shower in the first place? Isn't that what it's about? lol I'm sure the mom-to-be will be fine with it and will want the chance to hold yours. I know I felt that way at my shower. Besides you don't want to have to pump and feed your baby a bottle if you don't have to. If you're not welcome to the shower with your baby in tow, then I would respectfully decline and just send a gift. Period. :-)
2006-08-17 17:42:24 · answer #2 · answered by peachy78 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't think of a single baby shower that I have been to where there was not a baby! It will not take the focus away, I think it gives more excitement of what is to be for the new and upcoming Mom!
2006-08-17 23:04:09 · answer #3 · answered by 10 pts for me? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think it would be rude. I have saw it happen before and unlike people said it didnt take away from the mom-to-be. You are breastfeeding so its understandable. (Not every baby will take a bottle of breastmilk just to let some of you out there know)
2006-08-17 16:55:22 · answer #4 · answered by LilBrEeZii 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is perfectly fine to bring along your little one. I would hope the mother-to-be wouldn't be offended, since afterall, soon she will too have to go places and take along her infant. If she does, you can ask her which she would prefer: You arriving at the shower with your child or not arriving at all. I'm sure she would rather you come than not.
I had two baby showers (and since my friends and I have been getting pregnant around the same times, there were many infants at my showers) So don't worry about it. I'm sure your being there for her is all she wants.
2006-08-17 16:48:05 · answer #5 · answered by pixiedustplease 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not rude, especially if you are nursing. I had two babies at my baby shower and I took my baby, after I had her, to a baby shower. It helps the Mom to be, if it's her first child, to see how a baby should properly be handled, fed, changed, etc. Let the Mom to be watch you and hold your baby. She will thank you for bringing your little one.
2006-08-17 16:59:44 · answer #6 · answered by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you watch baby shows on TV?
I have seen so many of them! They show baby showers and every single one that I have seen, people bring their kids of all ages.
It's a time for friends & family to be together. Have a cook out, let all the kids play together and have fun.
I found this online:
THE PURPOSE OF A BABY SHOWER
A baby shower definitely is a joyous occasion, when family and friends gather together to congratulate the mother-to-be, play games and eat. But, the purpose of a baby shower goes deeper than just fun and games. It is an opportunity for famliy members and friends to offer advice and support to the often nervous soon-to-be mother (and father).
Hence the first sentence (A baby shower definitely is a joyous occasion, when family and friends gather together). I don't think kids should be left out of something like this. They will have to get use to kids being around and it not always being about just them.
2006-08-17 16:54:42 · answer #7 · answered by tigergirl301 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Ask the person who sent the invites if it is okay to bring children, if they say yes then bring your baby, the mom-to-be will love to see a newborn. You are breastfeeding your child needs to be with you!
2006-08-17 17:14:38 · answer #8 · answered by rye252000 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hope someone brings a baby to MY shower! What a great gift to show up with! Take your baby. It is appropriate.
2006-08-17 17:25:06 · answer #9 · answered by Sleek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was invited to a baby shower right after i had my son and i was breastfeeding and i took my son with me and come to find out i was not the only one to bring my child it is perfectly acceptable to bring your baby with you just be sure to pump a bottle to take with you it is a little more descrete and will not require you to leave the room to feed
2006-08-17 16:53:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋