We are throwing a baby shower for my sister. Well, we are not planning on having kids under the age of 10 there, at the shower. Although, we do not know how to put it that in the invitations we are sending out. We just don't want to say-No kids allowed, that isn't very nice. So I was wondering if anyone has a nice way to say-No kids under the age of 10 invited??
2007-04-30 13:58:47 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
At the bottom of the invite....in Bold and in a DIFFERENT FONT put ADULTS ONLY, PLEASE. Then make sure you really enforce and stay consistant with this!!
I dont' understand why people think it is okay to drag their children to events like a baby shower....where their kids are not going to be having fun, anyway!! I know that it's about kids....but the thing is IT'S ABOUT THE NEW MOM AND HER CHILD!! Argh!!! Parents would never drag their kids to a cocktail party....why must they take them to a baby shower?? It's an adult function!!!
Anywho....I am glad everytime someone posts this type of question. More people will see it and think before taking their children to the baby shower!!
Good luck and have a great shower!
2007-05-01 20:47:10 · answer #1 · answered by diapercakesbybecca 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would certainly be polite about it, but remember to be firm as well. You don't want anyone to decide you won't *really* mind if they bring their ill-behaved 4 year old.
I would say something like this: "The setting of Jane's baby shower will not be appropriate for children. We ask that you make arrangements with a sitter for children under the age of 10."
I don't blame you for not wanting to be rude. But you should also be prepared to be firm when people start to RSVP. You will get someone for sure who wants to test the waters a little to see if you will give in if they ask you directly. Just repeat that the setting of the baby shower will not be appropriate for children under age 10, and that it would be unfair to those who *did* arrange for a sitter if you make an exception.
Enjoy the baby shower!!
2007-05-01 08:06:01 · answer #2 · answered by Diaper Cakewalk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just write on the card ... this is a mommys only party or just call them and tell them we would rather not have kids at the party. From personal expierence kids RUIN a baby shower. My friend had one and there were about 8 kids all under 10 years old and they would not shut up about wanting to open the gifts and wanted to play with all the toys. My friend almost had a nervous breakdown, it was not a pretty site. Do yourself a favor and have no kids at ur shower!
2007-04-30 17:10:42 · answer #3 · answered by Daniella S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There isn't a polite way to do this....other than on the address/envelope where you can address it to exactly who is invited. For example, "Mrs. Jane Doe" or "Mrs. Jane Doe and Jane Jr." Usually, women don't bring their babies to a shower unless it's a baby-sitter emergency. If you say on the invite "no kids under 10," it's very exclusive sounding and even if they weren't going to bring their young kids to begin with...it will still offend some people. Like one lady said, don't sweat the small stuff. Good luck!
2007-04-30 14:21:32 · answer #4 · answered by emrobs 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hopefully most people would understand that baby showers are boring events for young kids, and will leave their kids at home. However, there's always those parents who can't/don't arrange for childcare and lug their kids everywhere with them.
I would just put a small notice at the bottom of the invitation:
*"Children ages 10 and up are welcome!"*
That sounds welcoming, not restricting. I wouldn't find it offensive at all!
2007-04-30 14:30:41 · answer #5 · answered by sublimekindalife 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
At the end you can say kids under the age of 10 not prohibited or kids under the age of 10 aren't able to attend.
2007-04-30 14:03:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
only address the invitations to people over the age of 10. for example:
Mrs. L. Lewis and Miss Madeleine Lewis
123 Main Street
Smithtown, ME 30919
2007-04-30 17:16:22 · answer #7 · answered by lea 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Baby showers are about kids, I'm guessing most of the people you are inviting are child bearing age and most will have children. Haven't been to a baby shower that didn't allow children and don't think I would. I really think you would upset mothers that already feel like they don't have enough time with their kids.
2007-04-30 14:03:50 · answer #8 · answered by Becky L 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I think its just best to put it as plainly as possible. No one will be offended if they have enough time to arrange for childcare. You could either address the invitation to the exact people you want to invite, or just state "no guests under the age of 10 please."
2007-04-30 14:08:29 · answer #9 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually if you only include the names of the people you are inviting on the outside, that is a big HINT.
Just tell one person and maybe the word will pass like gossip.
2007-04-30 14:02:37 · answer #10 · answered by sep 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋