Beers for Diapers Party???

usmcrenegde01 · June 2015

So 10 years ago when I had my daughter this type of party was not around. Anyone else's hubby/bf/man having one of these? It kinda sounds fun. I like the idea that he can have an afternoon/night to have a last guys night before baby gets here. I know we both have been overwhelmed and stressed on this unexpected pregnancy and having a hard time trying to figure everything out. Anyone else having one? If so when are you planning on having it? A month before due date? Or what? Is it something the we put together for him?

wassuphoes · June 2015

My personal opinion is that I don't care for these kinds of parties. If your husband wants to have the guys over before the baby comes he certainly can, I just wouldn't ask them to bring diapers. It comes across as rude to me.

christina4436 · June 2015

Agreed with PP

smlowe9311 · June 2015

I don't see any issue with it. Dh was supposed to have one thrown by his bf with dd1 but it ended up falling through. It isn't something I would plan myself as it seems too similar to a shower to me but maybe a close friend or relative could plan it.

MirandaC1984 · June 2015

These types of parties are very popular and considered normal where my husband is from in Michigan. Traditionally a friend or close relative will host on behalf of the father to be just like a baby shower. Timing is generally closer to the end of the pregnancy like month 7 or 8. Unfortunately, they are not commonplace where we live in North Carolina so we will not have one.

morganabyrd · June 2015

In our group of friends we always do a diaper party for the expecting parents; I think it's great! One couple volunteers to host and they get a keg or a few coolers stocked with beer, and everyone else brings a side dish/appetizer and a package of diapers. It's pretty typical for our group to get together "potluck style" like this at least once per month, so it's very casual for us.

I personally think you/your hubby hosting for yourselves, though, isn't appropriate. That falls under the "hosting your own shower" category to me, which I consider a no-no.

floyd1rl · June 2015

With two mommies there are just too many people to invite to the quaint little shower that my sister is throwing for us. So my wife and I are hosting a Baby-Q.

This will be for friends, coworkers, and the guys who wouldn't want to come to the shower. This wil be more of a diaper party and we plan to have adult beverages available. I see no issue with us hosting this for ourselves. I don't think there is anything wrong with that. We're also from Michigan where these types of parties are becoming pretty common.

MrsN092714 · June 2015

Big fan of the diaper parties! Awesome way to get the boys involved and a good reason for a get together! A for the beers, I wouldnt expect them not to drink. It's a boys night and kind of one last hurrah before the baby.

MrsFaust1432 · June 2015

My husband coaches middle school baseball and his team wanted to throw us a shower. I felt uncomfortable with that since I had never met any of the parents before, but my husband suggested the "huggies and chuggies" party instead that will go along with their end of season party. I haven't heard much about it since the season ended 3 weeks ago, so it may not work out... But I still think it's a fun idea!

MamaOwl15 · June 2015

I don't think these parties are very common where I live, but I don't see any problem with it. It's like a guys' version of the baby shower, so I think hosting your own would violate traditional etiquette, but if your SO's close friend is offering to host? No problem.

FrozenMommy · June 2015

My husband doesn't drink, but even if he did, I just can't see him having a man-shower, which is what it is lol. We did a co-ed shower for my first, and I think that was all he could take, ever!

bashley3 · June 2015

As tacky as it is, I've mentioned it to my husband's best friend. My husband doesn't drink either, but I figured a day on the golf course or a night of pick up hockey would be good for him... especially since he's been sleeping on the couch in my hospital room. Neither of us are fans of coed showers, so I thought this would be a good option for him to be recognized.

shantyrae · June 2015

One of hubby's best friends is hosting this type of party during my ladies only shower hosted by my friend. It works out perfect because the guys can have something to do! He's got so many friends that are SO supportive and excited, we're considering ourselves very lucky that they want to help!

jenspeake · June 2015

I have a friend who wanted to throw us a shower so she's having our group of friends over after we have the baby because we normally throw a Halloween party every year but aren't this year with the baby. Huggies & chuggies in the garage with the guys and a girl shower inside.

kaitlynn80 · June 2015

My husband plans on having one. His friend had one last year and it was great from what they say... they had enough diapers for all throughout newborn stage and had left overs even... so... I think my husband plans on having his beer and diaper party and he plans on grilling some wings too. This is a way for him to get out of having a joint baby shower.

loveleighmami · June 2015

They're common where I'm from although I don't think hubby's having one for him. He's not a big drinker but he has been to other's

usmcrenegde01 · June 2015

Well I hadn't heard of it before until after it was brought up to the hubby from a coworker...he asked me my opinion and had to look it up...ALOT of different versions of it...but yes sounds fun for the guys....

tate62610 · June 2015

We've been to something like this. But the couple was getting rid of all their booze. You brought diapers, you got to drink/take home their alcohol. Some of it was expensive too.

I have found the "huggies & chuggies" parties to be more common up north.

tate62610 · June 2015

I took home most of a bottle of Woodford Reserve for a box of Pampers. #Win

Sbrouwer0706 · June 2015

If someone else offers to host it then it could definitely be a fun alternative for the guys. I just don't think it's the best to host it for yourself.

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