Are you supposed to have a baby shower for every child you have or just your first child?
2006-10-02 03:52:15 · 20 answers · asked by haljenn 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
You are really just supposed to have one for the first. But it is ok to have another one, especially if there is a big gap between your kids and you don't still have all the baby stuff at home. If you have all the big items and you still want to have a party then have a "diaper shower". It can be lots of fun because you still want to celebrate the new baby.
2006-10-02 04:21:49 · answer #1 · answered by kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This has been asked before, so check out those others answers, I remember reading some good ones. I got a best answer for one - I said for each additional child, how about getting the parents something they would need for each other child - maybe a new picture frame or photo album for the new arrival. I know some people expressed that only the first baby should get a shower, while others said they all should. I think getting something special for the new arrival would be nice - like I said, a new photo frame, picture album, something they would need.
2006-10-02 11:38:32 · answer #2 · answered by Cookie On My Mind 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tradition and etiquette pretty much say that you get a shower for your first child, and a second only if the kids are several (4+) years apart.
however, there are more and more exceptions. obviously, an big age difference might mean you need to restock on major items... but people are also throwing showers for a "new" gender in the family, or if the second baby has a different daddy who might not have had a shower before (celebrate with the new family)
if you do have a second shower many people or nicknaming them "baths" or "drizzles"... my favorite is "sprinkle".
2006-10-02 11:10:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is usually not expected to have a shower for a second baby. An exception to that may be if there are a number of years between the 2 children. The purpose of a baby shower is to help the new mom and dad get some of the things they need for a baby. With baby #2, most of those things are still usable such as crib, stroller, high chair, onesies, bottles, sleepers, etc. I usually give a gift of an outfit when another new baby is born, especially if baby #2 is of the opposite sex of baby #1. I think it is a little presumptuous to think another shower is needed for each baby.
2006-10-02 11:05:33 · answer #4 · answered by sevenofus 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should only have a baby shower for the next child if the children are atleast 3 yrs apart
2006-10-02 11:00:20 · answer #5 · answered by hottie25p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess it is a personal choice, but honestly, people can get sick of going to multiple showers for one person-I guess it can depend on how far apart your children are-are they different sexes...I have been in a situation on more then one occasion where a women is having stair step kids and sending out invitations for each pregnancy-moms talk ya know-and it starts to get around an be slightly irritating. But another side to the story is that your kids are 5= years apart and you got rid of alot of stuff-or you weren't expecting to have any more kids so you got rid of stuff or your first was a girl and know you are having a boy...
2006-10-02 11:07:40 · answer #6 · answered by Jep 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For my sister and brother in law's second child, we threw diaper and baby wipes parties instead of the traditional shower. The guys did the diaper party....a keg of beer and guests had to bring a package of diapers to get a cup. Us women did the diaper wipe party....a refill package of wipes got you dinner and champagne. It was really fun and had a nice turnout.
2006-10-02 11:02:43 · answer #7 · answered by Melissa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is entirely up to you as the mommy. It also depends on whether or not you have still got stuff from the previous birth and if so what is the condition of the equipment I say go for it. I did for all 3 of mine. Its a good way to catch up with friends and have a good time.
2006-10-02 10:56:43 · answer #8 · answered by bammbamm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am preggo with my 2nd, and it comes across rude to have one for the 2nd one. If you live out of area from family etc you can register online at babies r us or target and when someone asks u if u need anything or what to get u can tell them you are registerd. other wise u kinda look selfish and greedy. i mean most family and close friends will buy u gifts anyways! so make it a big deal and "make" them feel like they have to?
2006-10-02 11:36:48 · answer #9 · answered by jennnnnn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is supposed to be for each child, rather than only the first.
2006-10-02 10:55:28 · answer #10 · answered by Debbie M 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋