21 Comments so far

1. KathyS had this to say about the topic:

   That’s not true anymore. I guess it’s a matter of preference of who is throwing it. Most of the showers I have been to have guys there.

2. harrisni had this to say about the topic:

   We had a couples shower when we had a baby. Both people made the baby and both people are going to be taking care of the baby. Why should just the woman be subjected to that kind of gathering?

3. davidina had this to say about the topic:

   Men are ‘allowed’ to go, but most would rather be shot in the head…

4. trer had this to say about the topic:

   Maybe men just aren’t allowed at your friend’s baby shower. Hey, it’s there baby shower, they can have whoever they want.

5. Aaliyah & Natalie's Mommy had this to say about the topic:

   My fiance was at my baby shower and his best friend’s lady’s baby shower. Men are welcome at baby showers now. Sounds like your friends girlfriend is just rude. Especially about your whole gift thing. And we didn’t talk crap about anybody at my baby shower, so no I don’t think that’s the reason. Most women just assume that men would not have a good time, talking about babies the WHOLE time.

6. mommy2be in march! had this to say about the topic:

   I think most men would rather be shot then caught dead at a baby shower. But for our first baby i would love it if men came too! It would be fun!

7. kittynal had this to say about the topic:

   Generally Men don’t want to go to showers. It’s all a bunch of stuff focusing around a baby. Little clothes, silly games, usually men don’t like that kind of thing.
   However, no days there are many people who do coed baby and or wedding showers. They just need to make sure to advise that it’s coed so the men know they can come.

8. lovinmom had this to say about the topic:

   That’s not true at all. When women have baby showers all they talk about is the baby and past experiences. And men can come if they want to. After I had my son, we threw my husband a MAN SHOWER, and invited all his buddies and did a grill out and everything. So it was a chance for the dad to participate too. Most men feel out of place going to baby showers. But there is nothing wrong with them going.

9. Noggin Mama had this to say about the topic:

   All 3 of my wedding showers and both baby showers all included males. Times have changed, some people are just closed minded.

10. Alongthe had this to say about the topic:

    Some people do throw ‘Jack and Jill’ showers to include husbands/partners. That is what I did for my sister but it was because we had the space at the time for everybody. Usually it is because it just isn’t interesting for most guys. A friend couldn’t make it to my wedding shower and she sent her hubby – poor guy would have been bored out of his mind if my hubby (then fiance) wasn’t there to talk to. So the issue is usually about interest and then space.

11. doodersm had this to say about the topic:

    A man can go if they want. My husband was at our first shower. Men just chose not to. State in the invitation that they can come.

12. Jinkies had this to say about the topic:

    I think its fine..My husbands work place had a baby shower for him also for our first daughter. I don’t think women wanna talk about the guys..I think we kind of assume they just wouldn’t want to sit around with all of us. But I think it’s nice to know there are men who don’t mind hanging out =)

13. luckyduc had this to say about the topic:

    i never knew men WERENT allowed at baby showers.
    nowadays anything goes

14. Angela had this to say about the topic:

    When I had my baby shower, my husband (fiance at the time) was there, and so was his brother. I think you should talk to your friend…it’s not so much a rule anymore…I think most men are uncomfortable at baby showers, and therefore they are happy not to be invited, but if you want to go, ask himi to talk to whoever is throwing the baby shower, and see if he can invite some of his friends as well.
    The only thing is, when the women start going “Oh, how cute, look at the little pink blanket, knitted by Aunt Sally” and start with the baby talk…you can’t roll your eyes and say, “Oh, please! Give me a break.”
    I think if men want to go, they should be more than welcome to attend – just remember that if you go…you have to participate in the shower (just google ‘baby shower games’ and you’ll see what I’m talking about

15. Miriam Z had this to say about the topic:

    They make co-ed baby showers now.

16. ber439_0 had this to say about the topic:

    We had a co-ed baby shower when I was pregnant for my son. The women came at 4, the men at 6. We bought a keg and had a party in the backyard. You had to bring a pack of diapers to drink off the keg. He’s 6 months old and I still have a closet full of diapers, never had to buy a pack yet. best part, you can always exchange them for the sizes and brands youd rather have. I know you said she didnt want to use disposable diapers, but Im guessing after 5 loads of laundry a day, plus the rubber pants to go over them, she’ll end up switching. I tried cloth diapers for my kid and it was the stupidest idea and the biggest mess Ive ever made. I smelled like baby poop 24/7. Now Im Huggies all the way.
    You can always use the cloth diapers as burp cloths.

17. angelont had this to say about the topic:

    That’s not true anymore. The new thing definitely is a co-ed baby shower. I had one 3 years ago and my sister just had one 6 months ago. I’ve been to several, its turned into a family affair. Which it should be, why would you want to leave the daddy out of the baby celebration. I think women only baby showers are old fashion and unfair.

18. go gadget53 had this to say about the topic:

    Man-law #347: Thou shalt not attend (or wish to attend) a baby shower…unless one is gay. In the event said male is gay, then the planning of the baby shower is their responsibility.
    Man-Law #347a: In the event said male is not gay…provide male buddy with a nurse themed stripper party.

19. kate had this to say about the topic:

    It is not a rule, just the preference of some hostesses because most men are not baby friendly.
    Tell the hostess you are interested in coming , and if the new baby momma likes you, you just might be in.

20. hunny_b0 had this to say about the topic:

    Thats not totally the case. Men can be invited to baby showers if the host decide that it will be co-ed.

21. House Mouse had this to say about the topic:

    That dosent hold true anymore but it is just a tradition.