How do i tell the hostess of my baby shower i want a co-ed one? I want the baby's father present. Is this odd or a new fad? Oh and who does the baby shower?
2007-08-03 05:17:28 · 34 answers · asked by *Casey*Ann* 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Generally your mother, mother in law, or best friend. Or all. They do your shower.
just tell those people that if they are thinking of doing a shower for you that you really want a jack and jill party. Those are gaining popularity. Although you'll find that aside from your husband and his close friends no other men will really show up.
:)
2007-08-03 05:20:22 · answer #1 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I realized after my sister sent out the shower invitations that I really wanted a co-ed baby shower. Most of the people who came to my baby shower were from out of town and their husbands/boyfriends had to find something else to do while the shower was going on. I realized that I wanted my husband there too! He was part of making the baby and I wanted to share that moment with him as well. Now, I understand that for a bridal shower it should be strictly women because this is usually a time to pamper the bride with some "dirty" lingerie :)...In the end, my husband came to the shower at the end to help open up the gifts, but if I could go back, I would have had it co-ed. Go for it! :)
2007-08-03 05:24:19 · answer #2 · answered by Hannah's Mama 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always thought it was ok for men to be there. A friend of mine when she had her first child 7or 8 years ago invited men and women. It was really nice. Her parents were divorced and this allowed her dad to be involved. Her husband was there and they did not tell anybody the sex of their baby until the baby shower. So it was really fun and comfortable. I also think that if a baby shower is co-ed you might not want to plan some of the silly games. Its not really a guy thing. Have a BBQ with beer and all the men will show. LOL
2007-08-03 05:27:58 · answer #3 · answered by Wenz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that the co-ed is more fun. Some people like to stick with tradition and just have the woman, which is fine, and also for some people the males in thier family won't enjoy it, but if you make it more of a get together and just all hang out and relax it's so much more fun. It's also much easier to plan. The guys aren't going to want to do all of the games (which I don't want to do anyway) and as long as there is food, they are pretty happy. It just makes the whole thing less formal and more fun I think.
2016-05-17 08:01:03 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am having a co-ed baby shower. I don't really care what anyone thinks, it is our first baby, and my husband should be there. You only get one baby shower, do it how you want to do it.
On my website I posted all the ideas behind my shower to make it a great expierence for both the men, women, and the children.
Also I planned my own shower, but I am really into party planning, if no one offers, plan it yourself! That way you get what you want anyways. My website is www.katiebetler.com/BabyShower.html
2007-08-06 03:26:52 · answer #5 · answered by kaytee1010 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, it is your baby shower...invite whoever you want!!! My mom threw me a baby shower but I did the inviting which turned out co-ed. I think it is better that way! It is always a good Idea to make the hubby/ father apart of the baby shower because he is part of the baby too. I wonder whoever started all female baby showers...I mean sure some men may not be into it but come on a lot of fatehrs are!!!
2007-08-03 05:24:28 · answer #6 · answered by LosersSuck 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My mom-in-law gave us a co-ed baby shower and it was a blast. Just ask the hostess if it could be co-ed, or at least if hubby can join. I suppose it's odd in the respect most baby showers are all-female, but not odd logically- it's his baby too!
2007-08-03 05:42:37 · answer #7 · answered by Sonnet Q 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually close friends and/or family throws the baby shower. Tell your friend that you want the father to be present and maybe some of his friends. Tell you that way no one is excluded and wont feel left out. She shouldnt be upset about it. Its your baby shower, the more peopel the more gifts you will get for the baby, therefore less youhave to buy yourself. She should uinderstand. You can help her with the shower as well, that way its exactly what you want. Good luck
2007-08-03 05:24:06 · answer #8 · answered by Haley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't consider it a new fad, because honestly 9 times out of 10 the father is the only male who actually cares. I certainly wouldn't be going to any of my friends' baby showers.
2007-08-03 05:20:35 · answer #9 · answered by Yogi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the hostess is in charge of the baby shower..INCL. games, invitations, food and all. ANd if u want a co-ed baby shower go ahead and tell the hostess. Im sure its fine.
2007-08-03 07:25:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋