For years, dads have been left out of the baby shower world. However, as dads become more active in their babies’ lives, they are gradually being included in the showers more and more. In the last 10 years, showers for couples have grown in popularity. They bring the new dads to the celebration. Now men are starting to go one step further with Daddy Shower, also known as the Dad-tchelore Party.

Who can throw a Daddy Shower? Daddy’s shower is usually hosted by an expecting dad’s friend or coworker. If the party is for a group of daddy’s friends, then a good friend may choose to host a male-only baby shower. Daddy showers at the office, or daddy showers for men who no longer have a relationship with their baby’s mother, are more likely to be co-ed and can therefore be thrown by a man or a woman.

Who is a daddy shower for? A daddy shower can be thrown for any man who is expecting a child soon. It could be for a man who is expecting a new baby. Men who are adopting can also be graced with a daddy shower.

Why a daddy shower? Daddy showers are a way to show support for a man who is about to become a father. There are many reasons why you might choose to shower a dad. If the new mom is having a mommy-only baby shower with her girlfriends and female relatives, a daddy shower can be a good way for the new dad’s family men and friends to show their support. A daddy shower is also very appropriate in a workplace. It’s a great way to recognize a man who will soon take on this important new role. Allow coworkers to celebrate with him. At the same time it helps you meet all of your baby’s needs. Another time when the daddy shower becomes even more important is for the new dad who is no longer with the baby’s mom. Sometimes, for one reason or another, parents are not involved in a relationship when a new baby is born. In this situation, the new dad will need all the same supplies that the new mom will need. You will also need all the support that your friends and family can muster. A daddy shower is a great way to make him feel important and supported.

What do we do at a Daddy Shower? Most men are not overly interested in traditional baby games. Instead, options like having a backyard barbecue party, a football party, or just hanging out talking tend to be more popular with men than a traditional-style shower. If games are desired, most men seem to prefer those that make everyone laugh. Snorting bottle, tasting baby food, and dirty diaper play are good play options.

Do we need to bring gifts? What kind of gifts should we bring? The situation of the man and the instructions for the shower will play an important role in the gift you decide to bring. When kids get together to celebrate with dad, they often have no idea what to bring. For that reason, many dad parties specify directly in the invitation that attendees must bring a pack of diapers. This makes it ideal for everyone. Dad gets a lot of diapers for the baby, thus saving a bundle. Many men like this because they know what to bring. Also, no matter what size diapers they bring, they can’t go wrong, sooner or later new parents will surely need them. Also, if the new mom is taking a shower, she will end up with many of the things the couple needs. By bringing diapers, kids won’t have to worry about duplicating gifts. If the invitation doesn’t specify, it’s a great idea to bring fun things that the new dad can do with the baby. Diaper tool boxes and daddy tool belts, books for dad to read to baby, as well as balls and toys tend to be more attractive to the new dad than baby clothes. If the new dad is going to parent separately from the new mom, then he will need a lot more baby treats and therefore gifts like those usually given at baby showers would be much more appropriate.

With the growing role that new dads are taking on in raising their babies, it is time we gave them the opportunity to celebrate and be supported. It’s definitely time for daddy’s shower.