How to Throw a Co Ed Baby Shower

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Pre-planning.

   If you are the Mom-to-be (mtb), or the designated party-planner, make sure Dad-to-be (dtb) can and will attend.
   
   If he is not interested (and excited), it will be very difficult, if not impossible, to entice the other guys to show up.
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   Step 2: for some reason

   Preferably, choose someone who will be excited about the party, will actively participate in planning, and who you know will really encourage male guests to show up and have a great time. , What are his tastes? Also, what he would definitely NOT like.
   
   If he won't like it, the other men probably won't either. ,, If purchasing invitations look specifically for couples or co-ed baby shower invitations which feature graphics and text that clearly indicate that couples are invited.
   
   If DIY, be sure to clearly indicate that it's a couples shower and that the dtb will be attending.
   
   Address the envelopes to both the male and female guests to make it clear who is invited. ,, Don't go too crazy with lacy, loopy, flowery decorations, invitations, and gift bags; even if baby's a girl! Keep things simpler than you normally would. , Keep Mom-to-be's restricted diet in mind, but don't expect the guys to be happy with fresh fruit and punch.
   
   Again, dtb's opinion is a big help here! , Nothing makes some guys catch 'baby shower flu' faster than the threat he'll be caught up in potentially embarrassing games.
   
   Instead, have a diaper raffle (every guest brings a bag of diaper bags and gets a raffle ticket), and make sure the prizes are guy-friendly; or other male-appropriate activities.
   
   You may have to clarify with the men ahead of time that there won't be games, to help raise their comfort-level.
   
   Dtb can be very helpful with this. , Instead, provide a place for hasty retreat where the guys can hang, and avoid feeling uncomfortable.
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   Step 3: there is no

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   Step 4: "dad" available to help out with planning and advice

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   Step 5: One should designate a special male friend or family member.

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   Step 6: Talk to him about what he would want/like for the shower.

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   Step 7: If it's a surprise shower

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   Step 8: definitely get dtb involved in the planning as much as possible.

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   Step 9: Send out "Couples Baby Shower" invitations!

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    Step 10: Make sure dtb knows all the important information off the top of his head (he will be asked): Date

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    Step 11: time and specific location of shower; where the gift registry(s) is/are; etc.

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    Step 12: Plan your decorating scheme with the guys in mind.

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    Step 13: Include man-friendly foods in your menu.

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    Step 14: "Baby Shower Games."

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    Step 15: If you must have games

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    Step 16: don't make the men feel they must participate.

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