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Co-ed shower game ideas

yavrigyavrig
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Hi everyone,

We're having a women only shower with family members and were thinking of a co-ed shower with our friends.

Anyone have game ideas for a co-ed shower?  Most of the guests are over 35, have children, and are not big drinkers.  Obviously, we're having our first child pretty late in the game.

Should we keep the co-ed shower till after the baby comes and have a welcome baby?

Also, is it ok for them to bring their kids with them?

So many questions!

Thanks!

Ida

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Re: Co-ed shower game ideas

  • EastCoastBrideEastCoastBride member
    You should'nt be throwing your own shower, no matter what kind it is.  So, yes, have a "Welcome Baby" party after the baby is here.  That's not about gifts.
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  • yavrigyavrig
    Actually, my mom and sister are throwing us the shower and they wanted us to give them some ideas and a guest list.  Let's be realistic.  Of course a shower is about gifts! and advice and well wishes too.  I won't discount that.  But come on... why else would you have a shower.  I see people say all over this board say that it's not about gifts, but they register anyway.  Good grief, I call it how I see it.  Any kind of shower is all about the gifts.  And if anyone says otherwise, they are hypocrites.
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  • hopefulmomhopefulmom member

    I don't think you understood what EastCoast was trying to say.  She is saying an "Welcome Baby Party" is not about gifts...not that a shower is not about gifts.  Of course a shower is about gifts...that is what it is...showering the new mom-to-be with gifts. 

    You said you were having a family shower...I'm assuming this is the one your mom and sister are hosting?  If that is the case, and you want to do something for your friends...and you're hosting yourself then I would do it after baby arrives and make it a "Welcome Baby Party" and the people can bring their kids if that is your wish.  I don't think I would attempt games...especially if there are lot of people and kids are involved (just hard to do).  If you are all friends then there should be enough activity without having to add games.  Keep in mind that if you DO invite the kiddos - your baby will not be the center of attention (which may or may not be OK with you).  Most people bring gifts to these...but not everyone will...which is OK since it is not "required" as it is with a shower. 

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  • TookMyTimeTookMyTime
    At one shower at my work, we played the dice game Bunco, with baby themed score sheets and prizes for the winner.
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  • EastCoastBrideEastCoastBride member

    Thank you hopeful!  Yes, that is what I was saying.

    If YOU want to throw a party for YOUR friends, then do NOT throw a shower.  A shower is absolutely about gifts, and it's tacky to throw your own.  Which is why I say throw a welcome the baby party, which is NOT about gifts.....

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    ~Benjamin Franklin

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  • yavrigyavrig
    Ah gotcha EastCoast.  Makes total sense!  Will take your advice and do the welcome baby thing with friends and keep things simple.
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