I have heard of men being at the baby shower before so I know that its more common now, but what does everyone think? Is this too weird or a good idea? Has anyone already done this?
2006-11-04 05:59:08 · 14 answers · asked by Chacacon 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
it's a great idea! it enforces the fact that fathers are just as important in a child's life as the mother. just be sure to make the activities interesting for all genders. avoid those lame baby shower games--most women hate them as much as men do, anyway! ^_^
2006-11-04 06:05:37 · answer #1 · answered by woodpecker 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've had a baby shower for each of my children and there was always men at the baby showers, including their father and uncles, even grandfathers. I always thought that it was only fair that the male relatives were aloud to join in because it was a new member of their family as well. I wasn't the only one having the baby, even thought it was coming from my body.
Plus a real big bonus is that if the baby shower is held at a location other than your home, the men are great for carrying everything out and packing it into the car. While they are doing that it gives the girls some time to talk and whatnot without the men. Besides that, the men are probably not going to listen to anything the 'hens' are saying anyway. They will more than likly group together in one part of the room and try talking about things other than babies.
I didn't find it intrusive of odd at all, neither did anyone else that was there.
* Also wanted to add a great suggestion if you decide to go for the all female baby shower. A friend of mine, who was about the be a first time father, threw himself a baby shower and invited all his male friends. He bought a keg of beer, and told them all that in order to come in and join the party, they had to bring either a package of diapers or an outfit for the baby. He made out pretty good for baby stuff and it was just the kind of party they all enjoyed. It doesnt have to be a keg if they are not into that, but you get the idea. Be creative with it.
2006-11-04 14:05:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Well...it is more fun to have an all-female baby shower, since females understand pregnancy better and they all have more fun with it, they also have more ideas when it come to the games and all the shabang you do at a baby shower. It is a little weird having men in the shower. its just a more female-oriented activity for the mother to experience with her friends.
2006-11-04 14:04:41 · answer #3 · answered by BabyGirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its up too you. my sister had a co-ed baby shower but her now finacy had his friends there so it was even on men and women. I think if he does not have that many guy friends then i would not do a co ed but if there will be alot of women and men then it should be ok bc the men will be with the men and the women will be with the women any way so it will not bother any men or women. Go for it if you want too. its your baby shower.
2006-11-04 14:04:32 · answer #4 · answered by knowssignlanguage 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm having my baby shower tomorrow and we are letting some guys come (including my fiance, his brother, and some other male family members, along with some guy friends). We're gong to have a section in one room with a tv and the football game on, so they aren't uncomfortable, haha! But they will participate in the gift opening and all that too. It should be really fun :)
⥠Good luck! â¥
2006-11-04 15:38:13 · answer #5 · answered by Huliganjetta 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that baby showers are women things. It would be just to weird to have a guy play some of the games that you play.
2006-11-04 14:04:58 · answer #6 · answered by Donna 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
True, in the past baby showers were for women only but now I think it's important to include both parents in all the fun and excitement. You aren't going to be the only one who going to be using all the gifts.
2006-11-04 14:20:38 · answer #7 · answered by lady.g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Men should not be at the baby shower it is for women only.
2006-11-04 14:06:24 · answer #8 · answered by gonicki31 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it depends on the guys that come. i had one male at my baby shower - my father. all the women had a good time with him being there! my step-father-in-law and his father left before it started, but my dad stayed and he was a blast! (my husband wasn't there because he had military training at the time)
some guys won't be comfortable staying, if they're not comfortable, they won't be fun. but it is certainly becoming more acceptable for guys to be there.
2006-11-04 14:08:23 · answer #9 · answered by Jenessa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a co-ed baby shower and it was fun but only females is alot more fun
2006-11-04 14:01:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋