Although baby showers have evolved significantly over the past few decades – your mother’s baby shower, for instance, was likely very different from your own – coed baby showers remain popular. But how do you put a modern spin on classic couples baby showers? The party-planning experts at BigDotofHappiness.com suggest considering the following five tips:

Tip #1: Select baby shower decorations that balance tradition AND style. Available in pink, blue and neutral green, Big Dot of Happiness’ Silhouette Couples baby shower theme features the silhouettes of two stylish parents-to-be and is detailed with whimsical and modern touches. Click here to view all of the decorations available in this cute coed baby shower theme!

Tip #2: Include specific invitation wording that welcomes male guests.Some of our favorite couples baby shower invitation wording ideas include “To make a baby, it takes two. To have a shower, it takes you! A couples shower in honor of…” or “Guys and gals are both invited to mix at a special shower you just can’t miss! A couples shower in honor of… ” or “We aren’t quite sure if it’s a girl or a boy, but bring your spouse and help celebrate the joy! A Jack and Jill shower in honor of…”

Tip #3: Consider reserving a portion of your party space for only male guests only. If you’re having the baby shower in someone’s home, for instance, direct the men to congregate in the basement or garage for the first hour while the women socialize in a separate area. This will help the guys feel immediately comfortable while allowing the women to get to know one another before games start or food is served).

Tip #4: Include modern baby shower games that the guys can play, too.Everyone will enjoy watching both men and women race to finish the contents of their baby bottle first in the “Bottles Up” baby shower game, while the plastic babies that are included in the “My Water Broke” game can be served frozen in ice cubes just as easily in guy-friendly cocktails as in pretty pink punch.

Tip #5: Plant a few dad-only gifts for the daddy-to-be to open himself.Although it’s traditional for the mommy-to-be and her gal pals to “ooh” and “aah” over onesies, burping cloths and other sweet baby gifts, the dad-to-be will feel extra-special when he unwraps a box to find a gift meant just for him, like this adorable “Daddy’s Diaper Duty Device!”

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