IS IT RUDE FOR ME TO PUT "NO KIDS PLEASE" ON MY BABY SHOWER INVITATIONS? IM HAVING IT AT MY BOYFRIENDS MOMS BRAND NEW HOUSE AND I JUST KNOW IF I LET PEOPLE BRING THEIR KIDS SOMETHING WILL HAPPEN.
2006-12-19 08:55:18 · 36 answers · asked by NICOLE 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
If you put "Adults only please" it is much better than "NO KIDS"
You will feel differently when you're a parent.
Better yet, have childcare in the garage (a clean new one, or the back yard) and everyone can come. Spread out a blanket and some toys and hire a couple sitters.
2006-12-19 09:03:18 · answer #1 · answered by Sir J 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It depends on how your friends/co workers etc will react. If these people are your friends they shouldn't be too judgmental about this. Better yet, let them know the house your having the shower in isn't baby proofed and your concerned about the kids hurting themselves. It's also YOUR baby shower! If you don't want other peoples children there then that's your choice. I know I wouldn't want other peoples kids at mine. It's probably the last chance you'll get to spend some adult time with your friends before the little one comes along. I say do it, but be careful with the wording on the invites. Some women can be sensitive and take things personally. Congrats BTW! :-)
2006-12-19 09:12:07 · answer #2 · answered by axix9 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to question why you are throwing yourself a baby shower at someones house and yet they are not the one throwing the shower for you it is like organizing your own surprise party it will look like you are just looking for gifts and have no-one who cares enough too throw one for you. As for the no kids thing if you think other peoples kids would be unwelcome in bf's moms house how comfortable of a place is it gonna be for your own kid a yr or two from now? I think you should wait and see what other people have planned for you, as baby showers have a funny way of being kept secret because everyone tends to expect that it is kept that way, kind of a tradition. Like the toilet paper tummy size guessing game and the "mothers hat" decorated with all the bows and ribbon from the presents. Unless you are totally friendless and family-less I would let the party be thrown for you. (feel free to give BF a list of friends names and #'s just in case someone should ask him who they should invite though ;)
PS : He can also be the one to throw the party or at least to start the ball rolling with his mom or your best friend letting her know his mom has offered the house as a place to have the event.
2006-12-19 10:04:05 · answer #3 · answered by sheepish grin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, A baby shower is no place for children. Kids tend to get restless and end up becoming disruptive. Any shower is difficult for an adult to sit through with all the mingling and games and you still haven't opened the gifts yet. First of all it's no fun for the parent to have to say stop, sit down, don't touch that. Secondly it's a distraction to the guest of honor.So tell them to leave the kids at home.
2006-12-19 09:56:58 · answer #4 · answered by mickey's1girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been on both ends of the spectrum. I do not think that is rude at all. Although "adults only" seems more appropriate than "no kids allowed". I mean, this is a baby shower to celebrate YOUR baby. The focus should not be taken off your baby because somebody's child broke a vase or fighting with another child. I didn't take my own kids to my baby shower...if that helps. (A friend insisted on throwing me one, for my baby girl.)
Point blank...it's not rude. It's your party...do as you please. I mean, who cares if no one shows up, right? (lol)
2006-12-19 09:18:00 · answer #5 · answered by dropaline19 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not rude. The baby shower it's for you to enjoy w/ adults, it's not a birthday party. I wouldn't want kids running or making noise during my baby shower.
2006-12-19 10:26:15 · answer #6 · answered by ♥♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its rude for you to be sending out your own baby shower invitations. It is rude to throw a party in your own honor because it looks like a gift grab.
Someone else should be throwing it for you, such as a friend, relative, coworker, etc., or even your boyfriend's Mother. The host of the party (the bf's mother) should send out the invitations in her name and accept the responses, even if you fill them out for her.
As for "no kids please" I think its ironic to not allow kids at a baby shower, and unless your bf's mom insists, I wouldn't do it.
2006-12-19 09:01:44 · answer #7 · answered by EmLa 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It is not rude. I would say "adults only please" If you dont mind the kids being there ask your bf's mother if it is ok with her and then decide kids, or no kids. If you think you will worry to much about her house though def. stick to adults only. You want to be able to relax at your shower.
2006-12-19 09:07:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's your baby shower sweetie-not a birthday party for some kids!! Do what you want too-but by no means feel as this is rude!Hope all works out for you!Good luck!
2006-12-19 09:04:34 · answer #9 · answered by dodlydink 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ask your bf mom first - what she thinks... It's her house so I think she should have a say.
I'm sure it's fine because it's your party. Besides, generally baby shower are for women only (no kids or guys), though I have a couple men attending my baby shower.
2006-12-19 09:02:06 · answer #10 · answered by meetha 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe something a little nicer, lol....like "this shower is for grown ups only"... or something like that. I dont blame yoy for not wanting children to come. I allowed it at mine, but it was at a restraunt. The kids were out of control and their moms didnt really do anything. so i suggest, rude or not...no kids! Good luck!
2006-12-19 09:01:46 · answer #11 · answered by Danielle 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋