No children at Baby Shower?

you could put it nicely saying- since these seats are reserved at a restaurant please no children

I would include a nice piece of paper that simply states

"Adults only, please"

That should suffice and if everyone is aware of the venue they should understand that. I totally agree that the kiddos should be left with someone else that day and I wouldn't risk this great celebration by NOT stating the obvious because someone is bound to bring their sugar-crazed 4 year old to your nice affair.

I, for one, was brought up with the mind set that you leave children at home for adult parties, anyway. The day is about the NEW mommy....NEW mommy doesn't need to see 4 Year Old Johnny gnawing on the table leg, knocking things over and throwing a temper tantrum....NEW mommy needs to be EXCITED about the new baby, she'll get her dose of reality soon enough!

I would specify that this is an adult only gathering. Yes, it is implied on the invite address, but some people won't get that. I think if you have it written some where you won't have to have a dozen awkward conversations with guests about no children being invited.

Maybe on a lil RSVP card you can put "kindly respond by such-and-such date. I/we look forward to spending a fun/relaxing/exciting/etc "adults only"afternoon with you." I don't think you need to sugar coat it, kids are invited, period.

p.s. I also like what Jillian said.

It is fine to put "Adults Only" and include where the shower will be given and most people will realize just from the name of the place if it is a place for only adults. I would definitely give the notice.

i think that it is perfectly fine to specify on there adults only. if it is at a nice restaurant you really don't want to have to deal with children everywhere. you could put on the invite adults only please as we want to give the mom to be some mommy time before she has her hands full. i am sure every mother can understand that. good luck and enjoy the new grand baby

As long as the invites specify who exactly is invited by name, then it should be a given that kids aren't invited. I'd say it's the same as wedding invites. If the kids names aren't on it, most people should realize that they're not invited.

I would just leave it alone MOST women would arrange something for their children or at least I would I never take my children to anything like that unless they say its ok on the invite

Well...it's YOUR shower....YOU are paying...so it will be YOUR way. I agree with you. If they can't find a sitter they should decline. Just label it adults only...all children will be towed away at owners expense...or a cute glib funny or silly saying to make it more light hearted. Congrats BTW. Good luck.

Saying that the party is for grown ups is totally okay. Better safe than sorry. Don't think that it is implied. Never assume that it is implied.