Dad's Diaper Shower... Your Thoughts?

[AKL_Megs]

My DH was invited to a "Diaper Shower" of one of his coworkers. I had never heard of them before, but apparently my DH had.

Apparently, it is a "Dad's Shower", and a pack of diapers "buys" the guys invited a cup for the keg, and a plate for the food. They are gathering at the future dad's house and will be playing poker.

I think it sounds fun, but maybe a little tacky? My DH is now keen on the idea and wants one himself (I'm sure more for the fun than the diapers...)

Have you heard of these? What is your take?

 

[BKMETV]

Sounds like a great way to get Dad's involve...and everyone can always use diapers.

 

[Agri]

I haven't heard of it before, but it sounds like a neat idea to me. Sounds like a nice 'last hurrah' for dad.

 

[npmommie]

Sounds like a great way to get Dad's involve...and everyone can always use diapers.

 

[disneybound2010]

I like it! I wish we had thought of something like this for DH. We ended up doing a big co-ed shower, but it would have been nice for him to have had something on his own, a sort of last blast kind of thing.

 

[Jennasis]

WHY is everyone so hung up an "is this tacky"???

Everyday it seems a new thread crops up asking if some invite or announcement they received is "tacky" "rude" "inappropriate" or whatever. If you don't want to go, DON'T GO. If you don't want to send a gift, DON'T. Why do we put so much stock in whether other people are following Emily Post??

FWIW, I think it's a neat idea.

 

[BCDisneyFanatic]

Have you not learned ANYTHING on the DIS? Asking for diapers at a shower is incredibly tacky! On the other hand, your DH should request children's books in lieu of any cards he might have otherwise received.

 

[krcit]

Have you not learned ANYTHING on the DIS? Asking for diapers at a shower is incredibly tacky! On the other hand, your DH should request children's books in lieu of any cards he might have otherwise received.

 

[VAfamily1998]

I've heard of them. I think they're a cute idea, as long as the Dad to be isn't the one hosting it!

 

[Tinkermommy]

I am for any shower that I don't have to plan, participate or attend.

I think it sounds like a good excuse for the guys to get together before the new dad is totally sleep deprived. And the fact the guys pick up their gift along with beer at the convenience store makes it even easier.

 

[Nancyg56]

I think it is a nice idea! Shoot, I wish tht was the kind of shower I got invited to!

 

[Miniefan]

I think its a great idea. Plus men don't read into things the way women do, to them it's just a great excuse to get their buddies together and hang out, and all they have to do is buy a pack of diapers. Too bad women can't have these, it would sure take the pressure off being untacky and correct, lol.

Kim

 

[PrincessSuzanne]

I think it is pretty common around here, I have severla friends that have had babies and their husbands office's or co-workers or friends have thrown him a diaper shower, now it wasn't exactly what you were talking about with poker, it was just a party.

I think it is a fun idea, because most of the time mom gets other items at her shower.

Suzanne

 

[Barbossa]

Great idea!

 

[anniemae]

I have never heard of this! I think its hysterical! I can just imagine a bunch of guys drinking, eating ribs, playing poker etc. with a pile of baby diapers in the corner.

It is a fun way to honor the dad and hey, you can never have too many diapers!

 

[LuvOrlando]

I like it Anything that anchors a Dad's place in the babies world is all good. If a shower for Mom isn't tacky why would a shower for the Dad be tacky? Does not compute

 

[FlightlessDuck]

Don't you know how society works? When a man announcing his wife is pregant, HE brings a gift to his friends, usually a box of cigars to share.

His friends proceed to clap said father-to-be on the back and make innuendos regarding father-to-be's virility and/or the faithfulness of the wife.

At least that's what I read in my Men's Handbook, dated 1953.

 

[Mrs. Charming]

WHY is everyone so hung up an "is this tacky"???

Everyday it seems a new thread crops up asking if some invite or announcement they received is "tacky" "rude" "inappropriate" or whatever. If you don't want to go, DON'T GO. If you don't want to send a gift, DON'T. Why do we put so much stock in whether other people are following Emily Post??

FWIW, I think it's a neat idea.

LOL it seems like everything is tacky, so might as well do what you want.

I think it sounds fun. Why would it be bad? Dads are so left out of the 'baby' process, it's hardly ever a bad thing to get Dads involved.

 

[Mrs. Charming]

I think it is a nice idea! Shoot, I wish tht was the kind of shower I got invited to!

LMAO, yeah, actually me too. I'm not a big fan of traditional baby showers, they're just not my kind of activity. (I go, bring a gift of course.)

 

[Handbag Lady]

I am a follower of etiquette and I think this is a fun idea.