Baby Shower Power for the Stay-at Home Dad!
November 21, 2007Bring a friend that has recently had a baby to offer tips on what you need, how much you need, and what to avoid.
Pick out as much stuff as you’d like. Gift givers love having lots of baby gift options in lots of price ranges.
Don’t reveal the sex of the baby even if you know. Personally, I think this is really clever, especially for people
Test the items in the store. Try out the stroller. Fiddle with the car seat to make sure it’s easy to operate.
Plan for the future. You’ll eventually need a potty chair and a forward-facing car seat.
Don’t lose the receipts. Even though you’ve registered, it’s possible you’ll wind up with two of the same things. One can always be exchanged for disposable diapers or formula.
Dad, go to the shower. Enjoy being part of it. Help get the giant box with the portable crib out of Aunt Cornelia’s car.
Don’t expect cash. It’s not a birthday or a bar mitzvah.
Keep a detailed list of what you received and who gave it to you. You might want to keep the list of names and addresses in your computer. You can create mailing labels for the thank-you notes, and you’ll have all the names and addresses ready to go when the time comes to send out birth announcements.
Let your baby shower guests know, in no uncertain terms, how very much you appreciate all the gifts and the givers themselves. Besides being caring, generous family and friends, they’ve saved you a bundle!