Baby shower advice?

Question

I have a 9 yr old daughter and I am pregnant again. I don't know if it is proper to have another shower. I have almost all of the large items still from my 1st child. So, I would only need the smaller stuff like clothes, diapers, bottles, toys, etc.. So, even if I do have a shower is it proper to put gift instructions in the invitation?

Answer 1

Yes it's proper. Go for it. Each child is a special gift, and I think your family and friends will be thrilled that you are having a shower. And let me tell you, my daughter is a year old, and my sister in law's children are 11 and 15. She tells me all the time how much baby items have improved, from diaper pails, to changing tables, and baby monitors with movie projectors to entertain baby while you change their diaper. I think it would be great for you to receive some updated "large items," and most of your family and friends will be more than excited to help purchase them for you. Therefore, have your shower, request new gifts, and have a great time.

Answer 2

According to Emily Post, "It is all right to give showers the second, or even third, time a couple has a baby. But only when the guest list is limited to close relatives and very close friends, and guests who didn't attend a shower for the first baby."

The shower should be hosted by a close friend of yours or a member of the family. Today people understand that every baby deserves to be celebrated, and that's a step forward from the "old days," when people felt that baby showers were "one to a customer."

Answer 3

You can put in that you have the big ticket items, BUT infant car seats need to be replaced after 6 years because belts can wear out. It is okay to put in there that you would appreciate clothes, or new blankets, diapers. A friend of mine wanted to do cloth diapers so some other friends and I got together and paid for 6 months of a diaper service.

Answer 4

Definitely okay to have another shower (just don't throw it yourself). You can put on the invite to RSVP and then give gift ideas when they call. A lot of new baby things on the market in 9 years, there are probably may things out there, you didn't know you needed.

Answer 5

It is fine to have another shower and to put in the invites some things you need.. And definitely list things you don't need. People will be grateful that you tell them so they don't get you something you already have. Plus from the sounds of it you will be saving people money. Go for it. And congrats on the new baby.

Answer 6

SURE! HAVE A SHOWER!!!

It's been a while since you've had a baby shower and it's time to celebrate!

It's totally acceptable to put instructions on invitations or just file a registry at any store. Wal-Mart even has one!

Congrats!

Answer 7

If a friend arranges a baby shower for you that would be very nice. It is never the proper thing to do to put any sort of gift instructions into invitations unless is to say "no gifts please."

Answer 8

Babies should be given supervised baths, not showers at least until they can stand up on their own. Putting a baby is the shower demonstrates a laziness on the part of the parent.

Answer 9

I have read that if it has been more than 5 years between children or if the new child is a different gender it is appropriate to have a shower. Congratulations and best wishes!

Answer 10

I might point out it once more and say hello a few of my household was once short of the main points at the little one bathe. and notice what she says. If she furnished to throw you one then she will have to be on most sensible of matters. If she is retreating then ask your household to support you with it. Even for those who emerge as making plans your possess it is adequate It's relatively almost getting the stuff you wish to have to your little one proper? Or probably ask your boyfriend to speak to her approximately it considering the fact that it is his mother.