A Dad-chelor Party. Man Shower. Ready-To-Pop Party. The Pre-Papa soirée.
Call it what you want, but more and more baby daddy’s are choosing this new type of celebration in anticipation of the new baby.
It is standard practice in the US to have a baby shower with girly mates and family members ‘showering’ your future newbie with adorable clothes and served up with pretty tea-cakes, balloons and glitter.
Any excuse for glitter.
Here, it is becoming really popular. When I had my children it wasn’t really in vogue (ok now I sound ancient but this was only two years ago) I wouldn’t have minded being the centre of attention for an afternoon of girly chats and being gifted prettily wrapped parcels.
But for many, baby showers are simply an indulgent fuss and unnecessary. Often people are concerned that celebrating the baby before it arrives is ‘tempting fate’.
How Irish of us.
Our readers had a lot to say on the matter when we asked them if Dad’s should be involved. Most wanted to include them in a joint affair:
“Why shouldn’t men come to a baby shower? My partner came to mine and we had a great time.” – Lorna
“Leaving them out perpetuates the idea of children being ‘woman’s work’ – Jen_Lately
“I wouldn’t dream of having my baby shower without my husband – it’s his celebration too” – Emily
But for the issue of having their own ‘beer and babes’ celebration? That is another matter. Some felt it would be an excuse for a lads weekend away while others thought it was an excellent male bonding opportunity.
Somehow we can’t picture our partners sitting around giggling over cake, gooing over onesie and playing ‘pin the baby to the carriage’
But we are fully open to that idea…
We would love to know what you think dear readers? Would YOUR man jump at the chance for a papa party?
