I have a 15 month old daughter and am 4.5 months pregnant with another little girl. I have been told that it is not proper to have another baby shower.
2007-01-13 08:23:10 · 24 answers · asked by Adrienne H 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
It's perfectly fine. Maybe just put on the invitations not to bring gifts or something, especially if you still have all the baby stuff you'll need. But there's no reason not to celebrate the impending birth.
2007-01-13 08:27:25 · answer #1 · answered by alimagmel 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as your not throwing the shower for yourself, I think it is o.k. Would any of your family or friends who would be there worry about the "proper" thing? Each child is a new blessing and in my opinion should be welcomed as such. It is irritating though, when a mom gets rids of all her baby stuff, knowing full well that she is going to have another baby and then expects that everyone will buy her new things. But other than that, I don't see the problem with a friend throwing you a shower.
2007-01-13 08:33:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't now if it's proper or not, but around here (the south) we give a shower for every baby.
As far as ettiquette goes, it is not proper unless the new baby is the opposite sex of the first baby (for giving clothes) or if it has been a very long time between babies (and all the baby stuff has been given away). Also, if there is a reason such as a financial need for help w/diapers , formula, etc.
2007-01-13 08:28:16 · answer #3 · answered by boysmom 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was told not to have a second shower. Especially since they will only be a couple of years apart and are the same sex. You should have most of the things you need from your first child. The baby can wear hand-me downs and use her big sisters old crib, changing table, toys, ect. If people want to get you things that is ok but to ask for the same things that you just asked for two years ago is somewhat selfish.
2007-01-13 08:34:08 · answer #4 · answered by lynnabugg 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My friend had boys 15 months apart and I threw her a "Mommy Shower". I hired a nail tech and massage therapist and bought facial masks. All the gifts were centered around Mom. I thought it was a great way to honor her and her new baby. Especially since she didn't need any baby items. She was so happy. She admitted she was a little depressed because she had so much showering for the first and there was nothing for the second. So, she ended up getting a little pampering and nice photos for his baby book.
Just a little different spin. Congrats and good luck!
2007-01-13 08:31:52 · answer #5 · answered by Jean R 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can do whatever you want. Just understand that some people might not come since you had your last shower less than two years ago. Showers are mostly for first time moms who need everything. However if you want another shower, then have one. Good luck and congratulations on your second child.
2007-01-13 08:28:39 · answer #6 · answered by Swim Mom 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think if you were having a boy you should have a shower thrown for you, but since baby is going to be another girl than you should already have everything!
2007-01-13 08:30:22 · answer #7 · answered by mcm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If someone wants to throw you one then that's fine, but since your first baby is so young and the same sex I would say people would think you should already have everything you need. That's not to say your friends and family won't buy you gifts anyway. It all depends on the people around you. Will they feel obligated to buy you a gift even though they feel you don't need anything? Or are they wating to do this for you?
2007-01-13 08:29:14 · answer #8 · answered by Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is perfectly fine to have a second shower--a shower is for celebrating a new life & you are celebrating a new life when your new baby gets here.
if you dont need anything for baby--you can put that on the invites.
or something that a lot of people do--is have a baby 'sprinkle' :-)
with diapers and wipes and just the very basic stuff
2007-01-13 08:27:52 · answer #9 · answered by Shellberry 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
EVERY baby deservews a shower. You have LOTS of options to make it "not tacky" in the eyes of others. (forgive my typos-NAK)
What a great excuse to do a THEME SHOWER!!!
Do a MEET THE BABY SHOWER after the baby is born. State in the invite "no gifts expected"
What works well alone or with the previous idea is a SCRAPBOOKING SHOWER. Have each guest make a scrapbook page for your child. They can do this at home and send it to you if they can't make it to the shower, have a scrapbooking table set up, (if doing with above idea--have someone take a picture of the baby with each guest for them to add to their page!!)
DIAPER RAFFLE: State in the invite that each guest that brings a bag of diapers get his/her name put into a bowl (once for each bag of diapers) and there will be a drawing for a prize (prize value should be at least worth the price of 1 pack of diapers) Draw a name at the end of the shower and give the winning guest their gift. (Ideas: Bath Set, Movie Tickets, Gift Card for dinner out, ect) You might enjoy having a few smaller gifts to draw for too, just for fun (bottle of lotion, $5 gift cards, bag of candy ect)
BOOK SHOWER: Ask guest to brig a book(s) as a gift.
BABY SPRINKLE: Only gifts under $5 are allowed
RUN OUT SHOWER: Gifts you "run out of" like diapers, wipes, baby wash, lotion, ect
HTH and congrats on the baby!!
2007-01-13 09:37:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋