How to nicely say "adults only" baby shower

[wristwatch24]

Anyone have suggestions as to how to politely say "adults only" for a baby shower on the invitation?

It's not that I don't like kids - I love kids! - I just want my shower to be a peaceful calm before the storm type party where I can see my friends and family one-on-one without them having to chase kids around.

The comments I don't want on this post are how it's "tacky" or "backwards" to not want kids at a baby shower, but all of my friends with kids are married and I just don't see why dad can't be a dad for a few hours and watch the children. All I want are some suggestions for wording.

And I know people will say some won't come if their children aren't invited, and that's fine with me. If people can't be understanding that I want a little adult time, then they are more than welcome to decline.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Princess Lou]

I would just what you have said. Calm-before-the-storm. Adult one-on-one.

At the end of the day, it's your shower and if your friends can't appreciate that then it's their problem.

 

[laila 44]

I agree! It just turns into a circus otherwise. I have an almost 2 yr old dd and I would never bring her to a shower until she's old enough to sit still. I think it's a great idea. Not sure how to word it though I think maybe just outright say it?

 

[wristwatch24]

Sorry I should've been more clear, I want to know specifically how to word it on an invitation!

 

[BubsMom17]

Hmmm... instead of saying "No kids" on the invitation, maybe you could say something like, it's a day for "mommies only?" Like try to make is seem like a ladies/mommies only lunch? Like it's a women and mommy bonding time party? Does that make any sense?

My pregnancy brain is having a hard time forming coherent sentences... der...

 

[wristwatch24]

Hmmm... instead of saying "No kids" on the invitation, maybe you could say something like, it's a day for "mommies only?" Like try to make is seem like a ladies/mommies only lunch? Like it's a women and mommy bonding time party? Does that make any sense?

My pregnancy brain is having a hard time forming coherent sentences... der...

lol! I thought about that, but not everyone on my list are mommies, so I would feel rude saying that. I wanted to say "ladies only" but that could imply female children lol.

 

[BubsMom17]

Hmmm... instead of saying "No kids" on the invitation, maybe you could say something like, it's a day for "mommies only?" Like try to make is seem like a ladies/mommies only lunch? Like it's a women and mommy bonding time party? Does that make any sense?

My pregnancy brain is having a hard time forming coherent sentences... der...

lol! I thought about that, but not everyone on my list are mommies, so I would feel rude saying that. I wanted to say "ladies only" but that could imply female children lol.

LOL... have a friend do the invitations for you and have her figure it out! That's really what I would do. Pass that buck right along to one of my lovely, supportive friends.

 

[Dream.dream]

Simply put adults only on the invitation .

I've seen them say that or women only before its not offensive , of anyone asks just say you want a peaceful adult event .

 

[Vegas_baby]

Have it in a bar, haha!

X

 

[bassdesire]

Simple most people write adults only, ladies only, no children, please

 

[karenh24]

my sister is organizing my shower and done it as an event on facebook, when i had my bridal shower we just casually said it was an adult event still people brought their children i ended up with a house full of kids who i hadnt catered for and they were running around screaming the place down.i love kids otherwise i wouldn't be having one but it was meant to be a time for adults and it wasn't.so my sister has put that she doesn't want to offend anyone but its an adults only event no children allowed because of what happened previously.people should understand that its ur time

 

[fairsinger]

I would just say, "adults only, please" on the invitation. I have done this before, and I usually put it near the RSVP information.

 

[wristwatch24]

Thanks everyone! My mom is doing all of this stuff but she asked about kids and I said she should find a nice way to say it and I said I'd ask here.

 

[momto3kiddies]

I used my good old friend google and found these lol:

"hey moms take an afternoon for yourself and leave the kiddies at home".

Please join us for a ladies Only Afternoon Event Honoring _______________ and the impending arrival of baby ___________.

"Space is limited. Please make other arrangements for your little ones"

its mommies last party with no kiddies

"sshhh baby is sleeping, no children please"

 

[kimmym]

I like the "shh baby is sleeping.no children please" it gets the point across,but is cute/gentle at the same time : )

 

[fairsinger]

I like the "shh baby is sleeping.no children please" it gets the point across,but is cute/gentle at the same time : )

I love this one, too! Still sounds sweet while making it very clear that this is for adults only.

 

[Lilahs Mum]

Baby showers (here anyway) are 'traditionally' for women. It's only recently that they've kind of become co-ed. Mine was my female friends and family only and on the invite I just put the name of my friend on it (no hubby/partner or kids names). I didn't need to specify further. Wouldn't they get the idea by you doing that or would they assume their name also means their kids?

 

[Mrs.Mcguin]

I like the "shh baby is sleeping.no children please" it gets the point across,but is cute/gentle at the same time : )

I love this one, too! Still sounds sweet while making it very clear that this is for adults only.

I completely agree!! Love the way this is put.

And don't think anyone would judge you for not wanting kids there...at least I don't...I wouldn't want kids at my baby shower either as much as I love the little rascals

 

[wristwatch24]

Baby showers (here anyway) are 'traditionally' for women. It's only recently that they've kind of become co-ed. Mine was my female friends and family only and on the invite I just put the name of my friend on it (no hubby/partner or kids names). I didn't need to specify further. Wouldn't they get the idea by you doing that or would they assume their name also means their kids?

Assuming at my wedding it specifically said "Adult-only reception" and people called and asked if they could bring their kids, I do think people need to be specifically told or they'll just assume. You SHOULD only need to put the name on the envelope but people definitely don't pick up on that hint.

 

[HappyBump25]

I used my good old friend google and found these lol:

"hey moms take an afternoon for yourself and leave the kiddies at home".

Please join us for a ladies Only Afternoon Event Honoring _______________ and the impending arrival of baby ___________.

"Space is limited. Please make other arrangements for your little ones"

its mommies last party with no kiddies

"sshhh baby is sleeping, no children please"

These are cute. But, I also agree that I don't think it's rude to just simply say "adults only, please."

Anytime I get an invite, I usually just ask if I can bring my child before I assume it's ok! Unless it's a family event. My family would look at me like I was nuts if i asked if my kids were invited. lol, but that's just how my family is.