Baby shower invitation wording

How can I word my baby shower invitation?

At the moment, I can't decide whether it's a morning or afternoon thing... but I'll get there.

We don't have a huge back yard. So mum suggested asking not to bring kids to the baby shower (yet there will probably be my ds, DH's friend - to keep him company - is bringing his little girl, and my niece and nephew...)

also, we wanted to ask no stuffed toys. MIL suggest no toys in general coz DS has heaps.

How would I go about wording these so as not to offend?

MIL suggests a list of things we need so it makes it easier on the guest, but I think that it comes off a bit presumptuous (for lack of a better word).

People might have to bring a chair, coz omg the list is long! How would I put that on there too?

What did your invitation say?

*bump* :bump:

Mine said

She's looking fabulous and feeling great
A baby's on it's way and we can't wait.


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When I was having DD#1 we added an extra little note with present ideas, such as the specific sling I wanted and a few little things a lot of people wouldn't think of, you could do much the same and add a foot note that your son is kindly handing his toys down to his baby sibling, hence why we have not requested toys..... Or something to the effect of. :D

One idea my friend suggested was a book to replace a card. A personal note was made on the inside cover.

I've been to a few showers with a baby shower register at a baby store or even a friend had a list of suggestions and guests could email / phone that person for ideas.

I like Tiff's suggestion of toys being passed down.

Oooo yes, my friend did the book thing too!!!! I thought it was a wonderful idea!!!!