Co-ed baby showers are more like a small party where there is less emphasis on games or the frilly things that usually occurs at a women-only baby shower party. This is usually time when family and friends get together, catching up with one another with food being the focal point, besides celebrating the reason that everyone is there—the baby! The custom co-ed baby shower invitations should clearly reflect that the baby party is co-ed, for men and women.

There are some fun baby shower games that can be played to involve all of the people attending, men and women. These games can also be used as icebreakers so that people relax and get to know each other a little bit. A good co-ed baby shower will have activities throughout to keep things moving and all of the participants entertained.

When planning a co-ed baby shower, it will be important to ensure that there will be plenty of men there for the expectant father so he does not feel like a third-wheel with a bunch of women fawning over the expectant mother. The co-ed baby showers should also be more masculine food and games.

Since it will be a co-ed shower, decorating with less frilly colors, such as pink, (yes, even if it is a girl) will be more guy-friendly. Also encourage the couple to register for baby gifts. This will help everyone to pick out what the expectant parents will need for their new baby. Plus, having a registry will help the guys invited to the co-ed baby shower to pick out something without worrying what to get. Be sure to include where the expectant parents are registered in the personalized co-ed baby shower invitations cards. There are lots of unique baby shower invitations wordings, verses and sayings for co-ed baby showers invitations on many websites.

Baby shower party favors and games are not high on the list of fun things to do for men. Therefore, if playing games is important to the expectant mother, try to think of some games that the guys will have fun playing as well. However, just hanging out and catching up will create a more relaxed party atmosphere, ensuring that everyone will have fun.

When the time comes for the Mom-to-Be to open the gifts, have them take turns or open them together. This will help the expectant father to feel included in the shower party. Nothing will excite the men attending the party more than the party food. Serving food that is appealing to the men as well as to the women is important. For instance, women enjoy salads and quiche, while men would be excited about ribs or steak.

Depending on the time of day and where the co-ed baby shower is being held, the menu should be determined by the host as well as the expectant parents. Having a menu that will appeal to both men and women will be important. Plus if children are invited to attend then serving enticing kid-type food for them will be important.

About the Author: Sarah Porter is Press Agent for several articles including Printed Co-ed Baby Showers Cards, Co-ed Baby Shower Invitations, Co-ed Invitations for Baby Showers, Announcements for Co-ed Baby Showers and more.