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Baby Shower invitations and no children invited
Baby shower invitations were mailed stating "no children under the age of 12 please" per the expectant mother's request. I just recieved a call from one of the guests asking if she could bring her newborn due to nursing issues. There are several other new mommies invited that have young kids. It is a tea party theme; lots of china and grown up food. How do I handle this without offending this guest and the other Moms that will be here but have not asked if their little ones can come.
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It's the expected mothers request for no children under the age of 12. She obviously knows that several guests have children that fall into this category, so it's a polite way of saying no children! To state the obvious, the mother-to-be must likes children if she's having her own, but think about it through her eyes:
She wants to celebrate this exciting event with her friends...not their crying babies! It's a time to get to talk to her friends, get advice, share stories, etc. which would be hard with several newborns.
Don't these guests have a breast pump? Baby showers are typically on Sundays, so Dad will be home from work, so him or a babysitter should be able to handle feeding for a few hours. The mothers and guests deserve a little break away from the kids for this special celebration!
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that is a very hard one to deal with. maybe tell her no becuase its going to be a mom only thing. or ask the lady having the shower if she minds. if she doesnt then allow it. sometimes babys come 1st and at a shower i think all the ladies will understand plus maybe the new mommy to be would like to get some practice who knows good luck : )
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I agree with the answer before mine.
The baby is a newborn, so it's not like he/she will be able to get into things. Plus, when breastfeeding, it is important to keep on a schedule. I'm sure your other guest will understand, especially since the lil one is a newborn and breastfeeding.
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In my opinion, your best defence is no defence at all. A 'young kid' is not a newborn, and it's not so terribly irrational to make an exception for a breast feeding infant (they are generally too small to seriously threaten the china).
If all your other guests have kids who can move, crawl or walk then you owe them no explanation. If others have immobile newborns on strict feeding schedules, you might consider extending the same courtesy to them. If any mother of a toddler with busy hands and feet complains (which would be hideously rude of them) say firmly with a smile that Yes, an exception was made for babes in arms. You no sooner have to justify the exception to the rule, then you needed to justify the request in the first place.
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