https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:17:06 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-bring-a-baby-to-a-baby-shower#post-2776453 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 02:56:28 +0000 Pebbles 2776453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think small kids are okay at a baby shower but not a bridal shower. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-bring-a-baby-to-a-baby-shower#post-2775327 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 12:02:34 +0000 Alba4 2775327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd ask. My youngest (was @10 months at the time)wasn't invited to my cousin's shower because my aunt didn't want him to disrupt the shower?! Although the mom-to-be's nieces were there (toddlers). So I didn't go. I'd check. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-bring-a-baby-to-a-baby-shower#post-2775287 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 10:09:10 +0000 snowjewelz 2775287@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would ask but I have brought mine before. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-bring-a-baby-to-a-baby-shower#post-2775101 Sat, 23 Sep 2017 21:28:12 +0000 ottilie 2775101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did once when my son was about 3 months old, but it was one of my best friends and I'd checked it with her. We also brought my son (at age 2) to a shower but that's because both my husband and I were invited. The mom to be made sure we knew we could bring him. There were several other kids there and they were all very distracting so ended up going outside to play. I'd say babies are fine but maybe double check with the guest of honor first. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-bring-a-baby-to-a-baby-shower#post-2775010 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 20:14:02 +0000 babypugs 2775010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FancyGem: Oh yeah, leaving the older one home for sure! "Okay" or not, that kiddo would be way too distracting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-bring-a-baby-to-a-baby-shower#post-2775002 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 19:46:19 +0000 FancyGem 2775002@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babypugs: I think that most people are understanding of breast fed or smaller babies going to events. I was hesitant to let older kids attend my shower, because they can't sit still for long. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-bring-a-baby-to-a-baby-shower#post-2775000 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 19:44:39 +0000 babypugs 2775000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FancyGem: Indeed...pretty sure I waaay over thought this one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-bring-a-baby-to-a-baby-shower#post-2774998 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 19:39:32 +0000 FancyGem 2774998@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babypugs: That's good. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-bring-a-baby-to-a-baby-shower#post-2774995 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 19:25:17 +0000 babypugs 2774995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bravely (ha) texted the hostess--no problems at all. Phew! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-bring-a-baby-to-a-baby-shower#post-2774989 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 18:45:29 +0000 Foodnerd81 2774989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What @JerricaBenton: said. I think it's generally just fine but there are some people who prefer not, and I think often you can get the sense when they respond if they mean it or just feel obligated. Or sometimes it's just at a place that isn't really baby friendly, like a restaurant with a long sit down meal. But I made a point of telling my friends with babies I wanted them there! (And none came, for logistical reasons). she </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-bring-a-baby-to-a-baby-shower#post-2774980 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 17:37:37 +0000 JerricaBenton 2774980@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would ask. I asked once when lo was an infant and the hostess was very reluctant in her 'ok.' I ended up not going. I can kinda see both sides' opinions so I'd always ask if your child isn't on the invitation.</p> <p>ETA I'm positive in some families/circles kids are always welcome but there are definitely people who want the mother-to-be to be the center of attention or just a more formal feel. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-bring-a-baby-to-a-baby-shower#post-2774979 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 17:16:12 +0000 MrsRoo 2774979@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always ask first, but have brought my girls to every baby shower I've been invited to since I've had them. The moms to be have always at least acted happy to have them there. It's been my understanding and my experience that baby showers are kid friendly events. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-bring-a-baby-to-a-baby-shower#post-2774970 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 16:37:27 +0000 erinbaderin 2774970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was at a baby shower this weekend that had three four year olds. I think a baby would be fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-bring-a-baby-to-a-baby-shower#post-2774969 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 16:31:38 +0000 Synchronicity 2774969@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There have been babies at all of the baby showers I've been at recently, including my own! I don't think it's an issue :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-bring-a-baby-to-a-baby-shower#post-2774965 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 16:10:16 +0000 Raspberry 2774965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've always attended baby showers where at least some guests are mothers of babies/young children and no one has ever batted an eye at them being present. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-bring-a-baby-to-a-baby-shower#post-2774964 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 15:59:58 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2774964@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babypugs: I would think as long as baby isn't mobile (or otherwise requiring a ton of attention the entire time) she's probably going to be ok with an 8 month old. It's not like you're introducing your brand new baby to everyone. That's the one I think people usually feel obligated to say yes to but secretly dislike.. at least from reading babycenter. 😂 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-bring-a-baby-to-a-baby-shower#post-2774963 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 15:52:10 +0000 youboots 2774963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd ask- but I expect that babies that are not walkers are welcome at technically adult events. The term I hear is "lap baby" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-bring-a-baby-to-a-baby-shower#post-2774960 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 15:47:40 +0000 cheesetomywhine 2774960@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babypugs: I've brought mine before. Didn't occur to me that it may be a problem. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-bring-a-baby-to-a-baby-shower#post-2774959 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 15:42:52 +0000 babypugs 2774959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2littlepumpkins: @MaryM: @agold: @Beehive: Thanks, ladies. I wanted to get a read on your opinions before asking because I'm scared that if I ask she'll feel obligated. Baby is 8 months old. I think she'd be fine with dad but he feels otherwise, ha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-bring-a-baby-to-a-baby-shower#post-2774958 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 15:33:29 +0000 Beehive 2774958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd also ask, but I always thought of baby showers as very baby-friendly events (they are celebrating babies, after all!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-bring-a-baby-to-a-baby-shower#post-2774952 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 15:17:08 +0000 MaryM 2774952@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd just ask. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-bring-a-baby-to-a-baby-shower#post-2774951 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 15:06:55 +0000 agold 2774951@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How old is the baby? I'd clear it with the mom-to-be. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-bring-a-baby-to-a-baby-shower#post-2774950 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 15:04:25 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2774950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think a sprinkle would be more likely ok, but I would ask as a courtesy. How long is the shower? I might just risk it and leave your lo with dad but that's just me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-bring-a-baby-to-a-baby-shower#post-2774947 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 15:00:29 +0000 babypugs 2774947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm going to a friend's sprinkle this weekend. My LO doesn't take a bottle well from dad and I'm afraid things will go badly if I leave both kids with him. I feel like I've heard that bringing a baby to a baby shower is rude and I definitely don't want to possibly draw attention away from the mom, but I'm not really sure what the standard is here. Is it considered bad etiquite to bring a baby to a baby shower? FWIW, the mom is super chill. </p>