Daddy Showers – Host a Baby Shower for a New Dad

For years, dads have been left out of the world of baby showers. However, as dads become more active in their babies’ lives, they are gradually being included more and more in showers. Over the past 10 years, couples showers have grown in popularity. They bring the new dads to the celebration. Now men are starting to go one step further with the Daddy Shower, also known as the Dad-tchelore Party.

Who can do a Daddy Shower? A dad shower is usually hosted by a friend or co-worker of the expecting dad. If the party is for a group of dad’s friends, then a good friend may choose to host a male-only baby shower. Office daddy showers, or daddy showers that are thrown for men who are no longer in a relationship with the mother of their baby, are more likely to be co-ed and therefore can be hosted by either a man or a woman.

Who is a Daddy Shower for? A daddy shower can be arranged for any man who is expecting a child soon. It could be for a man who is expecting a new baby. Men who are adopting can also be graced with a Daddy Shower.

Why a dad shower? Daddy showers are a way to show support for a man who is about to become a father. There are many reasons why you might choose to host a daddy shower. If the new mom is having a mom-only baby shower with her female friends and relatives, a daddy baby shower can be a great way for the new dad’s male family and friends to show her support. A dad shower is also very appropriate in a workplace. It’s a great way to recognize a man who will soon be taking on this important new role. Let coworkers celebrate with him. While helping you meet all those new baby needs. Another time when a daddy shower becomes even more important is for the new daddy who is no longer with the baby’s mommy. Sometimes, for one reason or another, parents are not involved in a relationship when a new baby is born. In this situation, the new dad will need all the same supplies that the new mom will need. He, too, will need all the support his friends and family can muster. A dad shower is a great way to make him feel important and supported.

What do we do at a Daddy Shower? Most men are not too into traditional baby games. Instead, options like having a backyard cookout, a soccer party, or just hanging out talking tend to be more popular with men than a traditional-style shower. If games are desired, most men seem to prefer the ones that make everyone laugh. Drinking bottles, tasting baby food and dirty diaper game are good game options.

Do we have to bring gifts? What kind of gifts should we bring? The situation of the man and the instructions for the shower will play an important role in the gift you decide to bring. When kids get together to celebrate with dad, they often have no idea what to bring. For this reason, many daddy showers specify in the invitation that attendees bring a pack of diapers. This makes it great for everyone. The dad gets a lot of diapers for the baby, thus saving a bundle. Many men like this because they know what to wear. Also, no matter what size diapers they bring, they can’t go wrong, sooner or later new parents will surely need them. Also, if the new mom is taking a shower, she will end up with a lot of the things the couple needs. By bringing diapers, the boys won’t have to worry about double the gifts. If the invitation doesn’t specify it, it’s a great idea to bring fun things for the new dad to do with the baby. Toolboxes and tool belts for dad’s diapers, books for dad to read to the baby, as well as balls and toys tend to appeal more to the new dad than baby clothes. If the new dad is going to be a separate parent from the new mom, he will need a lot more baby treats and therefore gifts like those usually given at baby showers would be much more appropriate.

With the increasing role new dads are taking on in raising their babies, it’s time we gave them a chance to celebrate and be supported. It’s definitely time for daddy’s shower.