Beer and Diaper Party for men

rhubarb123

Mr&MrsMTA:

1) It is NEVER okay to host your own gift giving event. Therefore, you should not be throwing a party where people are expected to bring anything. If someone offers, that's a different story altogether, but don't ask anyone, hint to anyone, or likewise.

Well thats crazy to say everyone hosts their own kids Bday partys or even their own Bday Partys.....DH and I hosted our own Wedding and those are both gift giving events.

I thought it was cute as this was meant to be casual and I think it has diapers well because its men it makes it easier for them.....well I thought it was a good idea BUT I never said I was going to do it  so relax ghees

Actually, it isnt' crazy.  You should never host your own gift giving event.  Are you aware that it is not "mandatory" for guests to bring gift to a wedding or a birthday party?  Many people never give a gift when they attend a wedding/reception.  I rarely see adults getting gifts at a birthday party and if they do it's never been hosted by themselves.  Kids birthday parties are definitely not in the same category as a shower.  Besides the parents most likely will not be using the gifts the kids get (cars, play doh, etc). 

If someone offers to host a party for your DH and wants to make it a diapers and wipes party then fine.  If you DH's family feels he (or you) should have a shower then someone from his side of the family should host one.

Bride-hilda

Mr&MrsMTA:

Well thats crazy to say everyone hosts their own kids Bday partys or even their own Bday Partys.....DH and I hosted our own Wedding and those are both gift giving events.

A birthday party FOR your kid is different because it's not the kid throwing the birthday party. The parents are the hosts, thusly, it's okay. Weddings traditionally are hosted by parents as well. As for hosting your own birthday party, that happens, but honestly, it'd probably be better if it didn't! I consider my DH's birthdays hosted by me, and my birthdays hosted by him, and likewise for our friends' birthdays.

Anyway, you get someone else to host this party and I'll say it's rather cute, despite my aversion to beer.

Now, in regards to asking for specific gifts... I've been to "spice showers" where you bring spice for the bride-to-be, and stuff like that, and, you know what? They're a pain in the butt and quite tacky. However, I'm a firm believer that we humans cannot live tack-free lives. We have to choose our tacky battles. Is it worth the tackiness to you? Then if you want to say, "Bring diapers," go ahead and risk being written up by the tacky-police. Just do so knowingly. 

RedLipstick69

Super Cute idea

mommommy

Good idea! Yes I heard of this type of party for dads to be! My cousin which is out of state had a coed diaper party. I completely understand you wanting to do something special for the dad especially this being his first. You.didn't ask anyone's opinion on hosting etc but I will give you mines .Why not? It's not your party. But I think you should get together with one of his guy friends and plan together. U can do the prep work front the expenses. But I wouldn't stay for the party. Not that its in bad taste or anything. But yes great idea.

mommommy

I didn't read where u said you put someone out there for having a second shower. But I see u put it on this post. I think maybe that could be the reason why people are critical of the diaper party. They probably think its the same thing or even worst. I don't by the way. I totally get you. But I think it would be kind of rude to put someone out there out there for having a second shower.

notkateanymore

Crap I just realized this was old. Sorry!

 

notkateanymore

Grrr...old post. Sorry!