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Rycois
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Re: Children at Baby Shower
Posted by 05mommy09
I dont know...children at a baby shower never bothered me....
THERE IS NOT ALWAYS DAD AND GRANDMA, as someone previously stated...
I agree. I had kids at my shower and loved seeing babies there
And I have a baby shower to attend in March and I do not ahve a sitter available - DH works on weekends, my mom is sitting for DS the weekend before for something and is going away and MIL is away - I may have to skip it
But it's obviously your preference - it's your shower!
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Lizzy
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Re: Children at Baby Shower
We had a similar experience with both my shower and wedding. We asked for adults only and the same person brought their baby to both.
I didn't really notice it since it was just one, though. It was more the principle that ****** me off.
Don't let it ruin your special shower 
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| Posted 1/29/09 1:13 PM |
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stickydust
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Re: Children at Baby Shower
Posted by dooodles
Posted by 05mommy09
I dont know...children at a baby shower never bothered me....
There were a handful of kids at my shower...honestly I didnt even realize they were there....
My son went to 2 showers with me; my SIL's and a close friends... the only person it was a hassle for was me, but I had no other alternative...
THERE IS NOT ALWAYS DAD AND GRANDMA, as someone previously stated...
I think the only time this would bug me, if it was a child old enough to eat and I would have to pay for the extra plate...
Same here, I love having kids at showers. I've always felt a baby shower is fine, that is what having a baby is all about - having family around and I welcome having them around.
But this is YOUR shower, if you want adult only - make that known
I completely agree!!
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| Posted 1/29/09 1:17 PM |
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Lillykat
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Re: Children at Baby Shower
I could be wrong but it doesn't seem like the issue here is should there be children at a shower - but the fact that the OP or the host didn't want children at the shower. So it doesn't matter whether we agree with that or not. I still think that if a child is not invited it is very forward to just bring your child or try to get them invited. In general it is nice to see kids at a shower (but sometimes parents don't watch their children and they run wild so I totally understand why someone wouldn't want children at their shower). While I would love to bring DD to a shower - I would never want to bring her somewhere where she was not wanted. If I didn't have a sitter I would just say no I don't see that as being such a big deal? I'm sure the person throwing it would understand if you don't have alternative care that you might not be able to attend.
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| Posted 1/29/09 1:34 PM |
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angnick
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Re: Children at Baby Shower
I just had my shower this past sunday and we had some children there- it was great.
As long as the mom doesnt mind, it is fine with me!
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| Posted 1/29/09 5:22 PM |
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Violet
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Re: Children at Baby Shower
we didn't ask for an adult only shower, but 3 of my guests has kids so they asked if they can bring their DC, so I had 3 children there all under 3. It did not bother me, until they end up taking all my balloons home 
2 of the 3 kids were very rowdy and their parents didn't do anything to calm them, but all in all a great shower and everyone had fun.
it's your shower, do it the way you want
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| Posted 1/29/09 5:31 PM |
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Candice
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Re: Children at Baby Shower
Posted by MarisaK
IMO there is a difference between a BABY that's going to be held and passed around and oohed and aahed over, and a 3 year old who's going have to be entertained ........
i wouldn't mind the baby, but please leave the crawling, walking, running kids @ home !! -
it's not a kid's birthday party, it's not a BBQ, it's a Baby Shower -
I TOtally agree with uu! You and i are on the same page! Babies are adorable its the sticky fingered crusty lolipop face toddlers who if are not watched can get out of control!! also I blame the mothers who dont watch their children!
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| Posted 1/29/09 7:27 PM |
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Candice
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Re: Children at Baby Shower
Well that someone who stated that was meee! and my name is Candice by the way, and it was just a" for instance"
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| Posted 1/29/09 7:32 PM |
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Re: Children at Baby Shower
Well, if you really don't want her to come, tell her not to bring her child. If it is important for her to be there, then suck it up and deal with it.
I agree with the poster that said there isn't always a Grandma or Dad around to babysit. What if it is a family party and Grandma is attending as well?
I always thought that kids/babies were the norm at baby showers? You are celebrating a baby, other babies do that too.....
Message edited 1/29/2009 7:37:51 PM.
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Re: Children at Baby Shower
Posted by Candice
I TOtally agree with uu! You and i are on the same page! Babies are adorable its the sticky fingered crusty lolipop face toddlers who if are not watched can get out of control!! also I blame the mothers who dont watch their children!
WOW is all I have to say!
I wonder how much your tune will change when you have a "sticky fingered, crusty lolipop face toddler".
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| Posted 1/29/09 7:40 PM |
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saraH
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Re: Children at Baby Shower
I don't think you are wrong. I would just have the host explain that it is an adults only event.
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| Posted 1/29/09 7:40 PM |
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saraH
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Re: Children at Baby Shower
Posted by Candice
Posted by MarisaK
IMO there is a difference between a BABY that's going to be held and passed around and oohed and aahed over, and a 3 year old who's going have to be entertained ........
i wouldn't mind the baby, but please leave the crawling, walking, running kids @ home !! -
it's not a kid's birthday party, it's not a BBQ, it's a Baby Shower -
I TOtally agree with uu! You and i are on the same page! Babies are adorable its the sticky fingered crusty lolipop face toddlers who if are not watched can get out of control!! also I blame the mothers who dont watch their children!
wow.
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| Posted 1/29/09 7:41 PM |
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Candice
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Re: Children at Baby Shower
Posted by KateDevine
Posted by Candice
I TOtally agree with uu! You and i are on the same page! Babies are adorable its the sticky fingered crusty lolipop face toddlers who if are not watched can get out of control!! also I blame the mothers who dont watch their children!
WOW is all I have to say!
I wonder how much your tune will change when you have a "sticky fingered, crusty lolipop face toddler".
You may have not ever had an event ruined and disrupted ! For example the grandma to be is trying to make a speech to her daughter but cant not because kids are running wild and interupting her! I love all children and its not their fault they are just being kids, thats why some people feel like adults only is better!
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| Posted 1/29/09 7:53 PM |
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Diana712
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Re: Children at Baby Shower
I think this is more about children who want to run and play and really distract the other guests.. I know I do not want kids at my baby shower.. And I dont feel guilty one bit about it.. I especially get the most irritated with the Mothers who think thats ok.. Its just not.. IMO.. Candice I AGREE 100%.. you are just being honest.. And its up to the person who is having the shower.. So if you dont want the kids there you should be respected..
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| Posted 1/29/09 7:55 PM |
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Candice
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Re: Children at Baby Shower
Posted by dilb712
I think this is more about children who want to run and play and really distract the other guests.. I know I do not want kids at my baby shower.. And I dont feel guilty one bit about it.. I especially get the most irritated with the Mothers who think thats ok.. Its just not.. IMO.. Candice I AGREE 100%.. you are just being honest.. And its up to the person who is having the shower.. So if you dont want the kids there you should be respected..
I hope I didnt offend anyone who has a sticky lolipop toddler! oops ! Chill Ladies just carry a wet nap!
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| Posted 1/29/09 7:59 PM |
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butterfly20
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Re: Children at Baby Shower
i think it depends on the child... i would have been fine with my niece being at my bridal shower at 2 years old- but my sis decided not to bring her....
if the child behaves ok- then i dont see any problem with it
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| Posted 1/29/09 7:59 PM |
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sweetie101
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Re: Children at Baby Shower
i think its fine to having a child at a babyshower in my perfernce
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| Posted 1/29/09 8:00 PM |
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pinkandblue
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Re: Children at Baby Shower
Posted by Candice
Babies are adorable its the sticky fingered crusty lolipop face toddlers who if are not watched can get out of control!! also I blame the mothers who dont watch their children!
um, you DO realize that babies grow up right?
this was the most ridiculous comment I have heard in a while 
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| Posted 1/29/09 8:01 PM |
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Candice
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Re: Children at Baby Shower
Posted by Mikismom
Posted by Candice
Babies are adorable its the sticky fingered crusty lolipop face toddlers who if are not watched can get out of control!! also I blame the mothers who dont watch their children!
um, you DO realize that babies grow up right?
this was the most ridiculous comment I have heard in a while
Ummmmm, Yes I am aware of that and it was a umm joke hahah get it ! I guess not, sorry
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| Posted 1/29/09 8:05 PM |
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saraH
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Re: Children at Baby Shower
Posted by Candice
Posted by Mikismom
Posted by Candice
Babies are adorable its the sticky fingered crusty lolipop face toddlers who if are not watched can get out of control!! also I blame the mothers who dont watch their children!
um, you DO realize that babies grow up right?
this was the most ridiculous comment I have heard in a while
Ummmmm, Yes I am aware of that and it was a umm joke hahah get it ! I guess not, sorry
really, really bad joke.
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| Posted 1/29/09 8:07 PM |
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pinkandblue
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Re: Children at Baby Shower
Posted by Candice
Posted by Mikismom
Posted by Candice
Babies are adorable its the sticky fingered crusty lolipop face toddlers who if are not watched can get out of control!! also I blame the mothers who dont watch their children!
um, you DO realize that babies grow up right?
this was the most ridiculous comment I have heard in a while
Ummmmm, Yes I am aware of that and it was a umm joke hahah get it ! I guess not, sorry
you sense of humor sucks.....
oh, yeah and welcome to LIF.
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| Posted 1/29/09 8:07 PM |
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saraH
happy birthday sweet kate!
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Re: Children at Baby Shower
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| Posted 1/29/09 8:08 PM |
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pinkandblue
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Re: Children at Baby Shower
Posted by saraH
Posted by Candice
Posted by Mikismom
Posted by Candice
Babies are adorable its the sticky fingered crusty lolipop face toddlers who if are not watched can get out of control!! also I blame the mothers who dont watch their children!
um, you DO realize that babies grow up right?
this was the most ridiculous comment I have heard in a while
Ummmmm, Yes I am aware of that and it was a umm joke hahah get it ! I guess not, sorry
really, really bad joke.
I have a feeling it was not meant to be a joke. Back peddle much?
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| Posted 1/29/09 8:08 PM |
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saraH
happy birthday sweet kate!
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Re: Children at Baby Shower
Nah. Never on LIF.
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| Posted 1/29/09 8:10 PM |
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Candice
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Re: Children at Baby Shower
Posted by Mikismom
Posted by saraH
Posted by Candice
Posted by Mikismom
Posted by Candice
Babies are adorable its the sticky fingered crusty lolipop face toddlers who if are not watched can get out of control!! also I blame the mothers who dont watch their children!
um, you DO realize that babies grow up right?
this was the most ridiculous comment I have heard in a while
Ummmmm, Yes I am aware of that and it was a umm joke hahah get it ! I guess not, sorry
really, really bad joke.
I have a feeling it was not meant to be a joke. Back peddle much?
Were not on the same page and obviously you and I dont have the same sense of humor! so nevermind that and have a lovely evening, theres no need to be rude!
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