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Showers of Blue

Giving Dads-to-Be a Day of Their Own

By Gina Roberts-Grey, LCSW

If your partner is a sports fanatic, team apparel, logo merchandise and pint-sized athletic gear are the perfect items to add to his gift wish list. Most professional and semi-professional teams offer infant- and toddler-sized items, and many are available online for easy shopping.

A handyman will get a kick out of receiving a tiny tool belt and work boots for when the baby is old enough to follow Dad around the garage or workshop. Whether the dad is a golfer, pilot or Daytona enthusiast, apparel, merchandise or even a certificate for tickets to an event make terrific gifts for a father shower. Remember to encourage guests to shop for gifts the proud papa can share with his child as an infant and a toddler.

Just as a mom-to-be usually has many circles of friends to consider, a future father probably has many friends and associates whose circles may or may not overlap. Although it may be considerate to invite his boss or coworkers, many men prefer to keep their professional and personal lives separate. Consider if his coworkers would feel out of place with his college buddies or if your husband would feel awkward blending different groups of people.

Ultimately, tailoring a day as special as a mother-to-be's baby shower that centers on a soon-to-be dad should be a reflection of the honoree as a man and a father. By blending some creativity and consideration, you'll make sure the special dad knows just how special he truly is!

Want to see more?

• Start a diary!
• What is Dad's Role? A Quiz for Fathers-to-Be
• Putting Yourself in Her Shoes: Sympathy-Building Exercises for the Dad-to-Be
• Talk about it!

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