The celebration of the unborn birth is a very old ritual in many countries. In the United States, the Navajo Indians, for example, made it a real rite of passage. Less spiritual, the baby shower that we all know exploded in the United States after World War II, during the baby boom.

In France, the phenomenon does not have the same scale as in the United States, but is becoming more and more popular. Slowly but surely. The daddy shower is more marginal, even if it is also gaining ground, following the American example.

Becoming a parent is one of the indelible moments of a life, which is well worth a celebration. It can be organized for the first child as well as for the following ones. After all, this status change is a perfect excuse to party.

Why have a daddy shower?

The mission of a daddy shower is to celebrate the future dad, share his joy, deliver (for those who have already been there) expert advice, allay any fears. Many also take the opportunity to place bets on the baby’s first name or gender. Besides, it may be a moment to reveal whether you are expecting a baby boy or a baby girl.

It is generally organized one to two months before the arrival of the divine child. But some prefer to party after birth, especially those who are superstitious. It can be organized by the dad or be a surprise that his relatives, friends, colleagues, or family give him. If it’s a surprise, it is better to let the mother-to-be in the know.

The party can be small, unpretentious, or be organized according to the rules of the art, with great pomp. And therefore requires more or less preparation. Some even organize a weekend with friends on the other side of the world for this occasion.

Choice of theme 

You have to start by choosing a theme. The joliebabyshower.com site gives a thousand and one examples:

• Bambi;
• Little Prince ;
• Princess ;
• Theme with colors: white and gold, mint and purple, etc. ;
• Snow and flakes, clouds and stars, etc. 

Room for decoration

Once the theme has been chosen, the decoration will be planned accordingly. Plan balloons, lots of balloons. “It’s a girl” or “It’s a boy” garlands, pacifiers, lanterns, blue or pink confetti… Be creative.

The buffet for the event

Of course, there will be something to snack on. Often the sweet (stock up on candies, cupcakes) and the salty side with cheese or cold meats platters are always easy to prepare and effective. Ditto for a barbecue. It is also necessary to provide drinks, so that no one ends up dehydrated.

Is the daddy shower prohibited for women?

No rules, it’s up to you. Finally, do not forget the camera, to immortalize these moments.

We come to a daddy shower to have fun. No question of taking yourself too seriously.

The best activity? “Change a doll’s diaper as quickly as possible”. Good training for the months to come. It is obviously not recommended for a pregnant woman to play basketball, but it’s perfect for the future dad. It’s a good, fun workout for all those dirty diaper throws in the trash that you’ll need to get over the next few months.

Other popular games

Fill baby bottles with water or fruit juice. The first person to empty their bottle wins. Or organize a stroller race with your eyes closed, or throw it in wet diapers. You can also ask each guest to bring back a photo of him or her little one. The future dad will then have to find who is who.

A daddy shower is obviously an opportunity to shower the future dad with gifts. There are many sites that offer ideas, loved ones lacking inspiration will find a thousand and one ideas for presents.

Here is an example of a gift that it is possible to find “Survival kit for the future dad”, in which you are invited to slip many surprises “to help him be patient: handkerchiefs, something to nibble on, crosswords , change for the coffee machine, paracetamol… ”To stay more classic, you can also offer clothes for the baby. For his part, the future dad can also thank his guests for coming with a small gift.