with having a co-ed baby shower? MY husband and I are expecting our first child in April and my sister is throwing my shower. My husband wants to be there and I want him there so I told her we were going to do a co-ed shower and she freaked saying that men aren't allowed at baby showers (what is this 1920?). She said showers are for the mom...I told her no it's for SHOWERING THE BABY...isn't the co-ed baby shower a new trend? not that I am trying to be trendy I just want to share it with my husband...thoughts?
2007-11-07 02:41:57 · 33 answers · asked by Notagain 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I'm not sure how many other men would attend besides your husband! But i personally think its a great idea for your husband to be there! He can help you open gifts and it can also give you a chance to chat with the ladies!
Often showers are boring and long and busy, so if he is there to help you it would be fantastic. Also I think the ladies would appreciate his reaction to the gifts as well!
2007-11-07 02:58:09 · answer #1 · answered by Cassandra C 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No one only invites women to there baby shower. A baby shower id suppose to be celebrated between parents. Its nice to have that companion there to help open all your gifts and take pics and just have a good time. Tell your sister that she is still in 1920 co ed baby showers are the only baby showers that I have ever attended. I have never been to a baby shower that had only women. That sounds boring. Good Luck Its your day ( and your hubbies) so you guys should get want you want.
2007-11-07 03:04:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that since it takes 2 to make a baby, everyone should be involved. For my shower last April, it was co-ed. We invited everyone over for a BBQ and it was incredible. We didn't play the typical baby shower games. It was merely a gathering and everyone got to see the baby bump. Also, the men were entertained by playing Poker...but just to make sure they didn't forget about the shower, I had a deck of cards specially made with our 3D ultrasound image on the back. It was cute!
2007-11-07 02:49:03 · answer #3 · answered by Astragalo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think a co-ed shower is a great idea, so many times the father is left out of the pregnancy, why not include him, after all everyone says a father needs to be involved from start to finish so why cant he have the fun of the shower
2007-11-07 02:46:51 · answer #4 · answered by snickers 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do not know it is Trend or not but my Husband was at main along with both Grandfathers and Grata Grandfathers. They where just so happy to come and see some of the things we got for the baby.
They put to gather most of the stuff we got right away for me. (We had the shower at are home so every one could see the baby room)
It was a good day, I want into labor two day's after the baby shower I was glad they put everything together after the baby was born.
2007-11-07 02:51:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
hey, ive been to two baby showers in the past 2 months ad they were both co ed. i think its becoming more popular. they were great!!! 1. more presents!! 2. you know what your men are doing!! 3. it was great to share it with them and then it gives a chance for the guys to get togther also. just becare where you have the shower..make sure theres either a bar or a tv for them to watch the game!! but i think a co ed shower is great its alot of fun..... good luck !! and congratulations to you and your sis
2007-11-07 02:52:25 · answer #6 · answered by fashionladyy8 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My best friend had a co-ed shower and it was actually more fun having the men involved! Most had never been and were excited and new to the whole ordeal!
I saw go for it! It is YOUR and YOUR HUSBAND's shower for YOUR child.
Congrats!
2007-11-07 02:47:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Co-ed showers are newer and not as widely accepted, but they are becoming more and more popular. I was going to do a co-ed baby shower and people reacted like I was crazy too. There are games out there that can involve guys too. It will be fun, enjoy it!!
2007-11-07 02:45:30 · answer #8 · answered by julez 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Im 33 and I had my husband at our baby shower (our son is now 15 years old) so you can imagine back then how many people told me that men werent suppose to be at baby showers...,but all our friends came with their husbands...I think if the father wants to be included then they should be...I never understood the whole idea "only women" are allowed to go to a baby shower...I say go for it its your baby!!!
2007-11-07 02:45:41 · answer #9 · answered by Army♥Wife 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
WHile usually women attend these events, My Husband and I also had co-ed baby showers with both of our kids.... this is HIS baby just as much as yours! There's NOTHING wrong with him being there to share in the joy and celebration and gifts for HIS OWN BABY. People are dumb sometimes and want to stick with "tradition" but if you husband wants to be there, count yourself lucky, because he's wanting to involve himself with the pregnancy and baby as much as he can, and I wouldn't be the one to discourage him. As much as you love your sister, and thank her for throwing you the shower... but it IS FOR THE BABY, and YOU and your HUSBAND, (not your sister) made that baby, and he has just as much right to be there as you do! Congrats on your little one!
2007-11-07 02:50:16 · answer #10 · answered by Corgis4Life 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋