2006-07-08 00:41:21 · 17 answers · asked by chimpsrcute 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
My niece is due in Aug with her second child. First one was a girl this one is a boy. I am old school and feel that she is asking for gifts to set her new child up with all the things she should supply herself. I feel it is a grab for gifts as Peter said.
2006-07-08 00:54:57 · update #1
How far apart are the babies? If it's a year, then people might not be as eager to participate.. if it's been two or more years.. why not? People don't have to bring you big expensive gifts if you still have alot of the original items you used for your first child. You can even state on the invites that gifts are to be $15.00 or less. Register somewhere. .like a Target store and only choose lesser priced items. Have fun, this is a way to celebrate with your friends.
2006-07-08 00:47:18 · answer #1 · answered by CG234 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In this day and age, younger parents are now continuing to have baby showers after their 1st child. I am also old school, and think this in inappropriate as the children are close in age.
Baby showers are generally for newly expecting parents of their 1st child. Just as housewarming parties go - this is generally for newlyweds, in their 1st home. Because it's expected that they take their stuff with them, onto their new house.
If it's been several years since their last child, then a baby shower wouldn't be such a bad idea. I would consider 4 years to be a good difference in age, that would make more sense.
I have children - 5 right now. My coworkers & friends gave me an impromptu baby shower, it wasn't a big party. They did this on their own. And I was glad, it was a nice touch. I didn't have any other party, because I felt it inappropriate.
Now that I'm expecting twins, 5 years later - I am still not having another baby shower. It was my idea to have another child, it was my idea to budget for another child - therefore I am not going to hope that someone gives me a baby shower. I know of no one who is expecting a 2nd child, to have another baby shower.
My family & my friends always bring "welcome baby" presents when they meet my babies for the first time. This is something that I never ask for, but it is still a tradition in my family. This, I feel is appropriate for when someone wishes to send a gift. I always bring presents with me when I see friends' or families' babies, but this again, is on my own accord.
2006-07-08 03:11:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every child is special... every child is an individual and deserves that special day of a baby shower just for them... I think it is completely appropriate to have a baby shower for a second child.
Also, depending on the time difference between children, the parents will probably need new things for the new baby.
2006-07-08 00:52:28 · answer #3 · answered by michiganmom41 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had baby showers for all 3 of my children, BUT I didn't coordinate them or "throw" them for myself. My friends and family arranged everything, meaning I didn't ask for the showers. It was done out of kindness. With my third pregnancy I was working at the time and my employer threw a surprise shower for me at work and had everyone bring a covered dish for a lunch buffet. That was so nice and food is always a good thing to a pregnant woman! :)
2006-07-08 01:42:40 · answer #4 · answered by aliza1999 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This was a good question. My mother is against it. My friend is pregnant with her second child after 6 years. She wants a baby shower. I don't know what to think.
I do however disagree with parent's planning their own shower. I think that crazy.
2006-07-08 04:20:34 · answer #5 · answered by JulyBaby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES it is OK to have a baby shower for any of your babies and I say this because each and every child is different and should be treated as such. I had a second shower and so did one of my girlfriends.
2006-07-08 00:47:45 · answer #6 · answered by soul candee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it appropriate for children tohave seperate birthdays and to celebrate their birthdays year after year. let them only have one birthday...all the children on one day. And a shower can just be to show the mom that you are excited with her. No matter how many kids it is...its still an exciting time in her life.
2006-07-08 04:46:55 · answer #7 · answered by optimistic_dr3am3r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think so. The shower is for the Mom, not the baby. The Mom already had one and I think its rather greedy to want another one.
2006-07-08 01:19:31 · answer #8 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the baby is known to be the other sex, or if there are several years between children then yes it is ok.
2006-07-08 00:46:42 · answer #9 · answered by elec_tro_lux 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had a baby shower with my second child. they are 3 years apart and diff sex.
2006-07-10 22:07:16 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋