Don't Leave Dad & the Kids out of the Baby Shower Festivities; Hold a Co-ed or Family Baby Shower - By: Kathy Barto

Some men may not want to be part of the Baby Shower, and that's okay. But what about those men who really want to be part of the process? Why should they be left out based on an antiquated tradition that men aren't invited?

There are a lot of places to get specific baby shower invitations, as well as places where the new moms and dads can sign up for presents. Yes, sign up for presents. Doesn't that make ideal sense? Register at baby websites or have your shower hostess track who is bring what, so you don't get swamped with same present or presents repeatedly.

Make your happening a surprise for the new parents. Hold the happening at your home or another friend's. Keep everything on the QT and get all the friends and neighbors involved in keeping it secret. Just remember to make sure your invitations indicate that you are giving a surprise shower, or someone will be bound to spill the beans by accident.

If the parents already have children, holding a co-ed or family baby shower with other children present will make them part of the revelry. You might even consider having a special present just for the new big brother and/or big sister. Making them feel special will help ease any potential jealousy over the newborn getting a lot of presents and make the new parents very thankful for your consideration.

Be original with your entertainment. Remember to include the children in the games if they are present. Hold races for the kids, bob for apples, have a scavenger hunt. For adults have word games, pictionary or charades. As hostess you can even get several couples to go together and get specific presents for the new baby.

With a co-ed baby shower you just need to keep in mind to keep it guy-and-kid-friendly; so maybe use less frilly decorations even if the newborn is going to be a girl. Don't turn the guys off; you want them to be thrilled about the big celebration. The same goes for the kids as well.

A perfect present for baby showers are the newest thing in baby shower party decorations – a baby shower diaper cake and/or a baby shower gift baskets. You can even theme the diaper cake and gift basket to match whether you are using a jungle, safari, animal, Mother Goose, or just about theme under the sun.

Having a co-ed baby shower brings a whole new level of anticipation to the celebration. You can host a dinner, a barbecue, and backyard party not only for the parents but their kids. Whether the new parent(s) is single mom, adopting or already has children, a family or co-ed celebration can be just the ticket to having a truly terrific event.

We do suggest however, that as guys and kids will be attending, that you actually have a REAL cake too!

About the Author

Author: Kathy Barto, owner of http://www.FairyliciousDiaperCakes.com, where you can find adorable custom made diaper cakes and matching baby gift baskets in many Baby Shower themes at affordable prices.

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