https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 09 May 2026 08:23:27 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-shower#post-1119898 Sun, 29 Sep 2013 13:54:41 +0000 blackbird 1119898@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just went to a joint co-ed shower last night for two couples. It was awesome. There was bbq, beer, and presents. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-shower#post-1119872 Sun, 29 Sep 2013 13:30:36 +0000 kjpugs 1119872@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both of our showers were really casual, BBQ style, co-ed. However both were out of state so we wanted to see our friends/family.</p> <p>DH is a cook, and last night some of his coworkers asked him to go out for drinks after work. Turns out they were planning a "diaper shower" of sorts! Just guys from work bringing diapers to the bar, lol. But SO SWEET, since it's hard to do work showers when all your coworkers don't share the same days off and you can't do a shower at lunch time or something like that at a more corporate job. So fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-shower#post-1119869 Sun, 29 Sep 2013 13:22:42 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1119869@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love the Daddy Diaper Shower idea. I don't think guys really need games. But, if I had to do a game it would be Daddy Knows Best trivia. Guests would try to answer 5-7 baby/ parenting trivia questions the way the dad to be did (multiple choice). The guest with the most correct would win a six pack of beer or soemthing. DH would enjoy a beer tasting event or just watching a football game. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-shower#post-1119786 Sun, 29 Sep 2013 11:38:54 +0000 TheSwissWifeStyle 1119786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cute idea! I like the beer and diapers thing. One fun game could be (and this may be a bit wasteful...) but some sort of diapering, changing, making "baskets" with the dirty diapers challenge or relay. Ya know? Could be funny. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-shower#post-1119331 Sat, 28 Sep 2013 20:50:17 +0000 BananaPancakes 1119331@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our group of friends do diaper parties for new dads. They can be every thing from a simple bbq party to poker to fishing tournaments (like my husbands). The last one my husband threw was a nighttime golf game. Basically they just all get together, drink beer, and hang out. Each guy brings a pack of diapers and its pretty informal and thrown together easily. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-shower#post-1119305 Sat, 28 Sep 2013 20:29:07 +0000 MamaBehr 1119305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My friends and I threw a "diaper" shower for a male co-worker. We all met at the bar we attended happy hour at, and brought diapers. I suppose it wasn't technically a shower, but there was beer and diapers!</p> <p>I know that work threw DH a "shower" for our last baby. When he came home we had a huge amount on a gift card to BRU, two big bottles of Dreft, a balloon, and maybe an outfit. I'm not sure what they did, but I know it involved cake hahaha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-shower#post-1119299 Sat, 28 Sep 2013 20:25:07 +0000 ALV91711 1119299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: this is what I was going to suggest. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-shower#post-1119257 Sat, 28 Sep 2013 20:08:33 +0000 Mrs Hedgehog 1119257@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH had a beer and diaper party. All the guys had to bring a box of diapers and a six pack. They hung out, drank, posted some games. Nothing major but DH loved it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-shower#post-1119250 Sat, 28 Sep 2013 19:54:22 +0000 artsyfartsy 1119250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: That's a great idea!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-shower#post-1119214 Sat, 28 Sep 2013 19:31:01 +0000 runsyellowlites 1119214@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Danizaur: I know some parents that were cloth diapering that did a diaper shower for dad setting up a poker game, a cd was the "buy in". :) Maybe a regular box of dipes could be the buy in?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-shower#post-1119203 Sat, 28 Sep 2013 19:26:39 +0000 travelingnanny 1119203@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about something more informal, like a BBQ. That way he might be included to invite some of his guy friends. They can still drink beer and eat yummy food. Football can be on too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-shower#post-1119195 Sat, 28 Sep 2013 19:22:55 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1119195@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH didn't have a shower but, when he came back to work (I week PP), his employees had planned a catered lunch and gave him gifts. It was like a "congratulations and welcome back lunch".<br /> We in turn, brought in gourmet cupcakes &amp; birth announcement cards the next week as a "thank you". </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-shower#post-1119182 Sat, 28 Sep 2013 19:18:29 +0000 californiadreams 1119182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>my DH's job gave him a full on shower. i don't think they played games but they had a diaper cake, tons of gifts, a generous BRU gift card, cake and food. it was pretty awesome and he definitely enjoyed it! i am pretty sure most guys are not into shower games, so probably just having a regular party in his honor would be enough, and his friends can bring a few gifts. i am sure there are funny dad-related gifts they could get as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-shower#post-1119172 Sat, 28 Sep 2013 19:07:34 +0000 MarieJ 1119172@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband's job threw him a diaper shower. I don't think he would've gone for a full on shower. He only participated in the diaper shower because it was a surprise. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-shower#post-1119167 Sat, 28 Sep 2013 19:03:06 +0000 Beehive 1119167@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had a girls' shower, and during the shower DH and his guy friends went out to play pool and probably watch some sort of sport-type game at a bar during the shower, which was perfect. Fun for everyone! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-shower#post-1119163 Sat, 28 Sep 2013 18:59:32 +0000 artsyfartsy 1119163@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MapleMoose: We did a coed shower for our wedding and only a few came. My area is still kind of old fashioned. I figured this will probably be more fun for him anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-shower#post-1119156 Sat, 28 Sep 2013 18:53:42 +0000 MapleMoose 1119156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm no help, we had a co-ed shower and guys showed up. It was fun. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-shower#post-1119149 Sat, 28 Sep 2013 18:48:06 +0000 artsyfartsy 1119149@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMcD: We are still considering having it at home at the same time as the baby shower...but the baby shower will be at 3 or so and that's kind of early. If we have it later then I will be coming home to a dude party with no where else to go. Lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-shower#post-1119147 Sat, 28 Sep 2013 18:45:15 +0000 deactivated_account 1119147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have seen the "dad shower" invitations you are talking about on etsy. I think it's so cute. I imagine just having the guys at home with pizza and booze. I don't know that guys really enjoy games. I am actually just coming home from a co-ed baby shower. One fun game was beer in a bottle. Whoever drank it all first wins. It was pretty funny. Best of luck planning. I can't wait to see what you come up with! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-shower#post-1119142 Sat, 28 Sep 2013 18:38:38 +0000 artsyfartsy 1119142@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Did anyone have a Dad shower for their SO? I found the idea via Etsy and DH and I think it'll be fun. I don't want him to be left out at our shower...my sister attempted to host a co-ed shower and her husband was the only one that came. It wasn't very co-ed friendly either.<br /> It's just going to be a casual thing for DH to have his guy friends over to eat pizza and drink beer and bring a pack of diapers in lieu of a gift. </p> <p>I'm kinda stumped on what to do. DH's best friend will be running the show, but I want to come up with some ideas for games or something just to keep them entertained. We have a facility rented all day, so after my shower ends, the guys will take over so they won't be at home (no mess! Woo)</p> <p>If you had a dad shower, did they play any games or do anything special? Or just hung out and drank beer?<br /> Even if not...got any ideas? </p>