my youngest child will be six when the new baby comes and have to start all over with everything.
2007-01-19 06:53:28 · 17 answers · asked by msellie 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Mention it to a close friend, sister, mother, etc and see if one of them will throw you one. Thats what I did. If not, people will definitely buy you something when the baby arrives. Good luck with everything.
2007-01-19 07:22:16 · answer #1 · answered by Andee21 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
yes, traditionally a baby shower is given for the first baby. But as so many things these days, traditions and "rules" of the past have changed so much. Most people i know throw/recieve
showers for every baby, men are usually invited now and many
times they are not suprises anymore. Now if you had 5 or 6 kids, i can see your friends and family saying enough is enough, but otherwise i wouldn't worry too much. People love new babies and every excuse to buy them cute new things. Hinting may not be a good idea, it can be off putting to some people. What i would suggest is to buy your basics, crib, stroller, basic clothes etc.... the stuff you normally buy yourself anyway. If by your 8th month or so you still haven't recieved a shower it will be time to face the fact that you probably wont be getting one and then you'l need to get the rest of it yourself.
2007-01-23 06:33:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Considering there is a 6 year difference in your children, there really isn't anything wrong with having a 2nd shower. For them to tell you that you are selfish for doing so, is rude! Talk to your co-workers or friends and let them know that you don't have the stuff
from the first baby and you would like to have a shower. Ask them if they have any ideas on a theme or a place, once you ask them it will make them think you will be throwing your own shower and then they might take the ball from you. If you have a sister, ask her as well. Most people will not let a pregnant woman throw her own baby shower. They may ask for input but never let you do it alone. Good Luck and Congrats!!
2007-01-19 07:05:19 · answer #3 · answered by deeshair 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
It sounds that anyone close to you would know that you need a baby shower. How far along are you? Are you certain someone hasn't already planned on throwing you one? I would just mention to like your mom, or best friend, sister, etc. that you wish you wouldn't have gotten rid of everything from your first child. I would imagine that would be a real good hint that you need a shower, if they don't already know. Good Luck and congratulations:)
2007-01-19 07:01:15 · answer #4 · answered by **hope/faith**1744 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Mention to friends, family and co-workers that you've sorted through baby things and are stressed to find out that you barely have anything for the new baby. Usually this will trigger someone to throw a shower ;-)
If this doesn't happen you should try to find a second hand baby store in your area - there is an awesome one called "Once Upon a Child" and they really have some great things!
Best of luck!!
2007-01-19 06:57:47 · answer #5 · answered by Jen 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I simply learn approximately a relatively lovable thought, it is referred to as a Sprinkle. Instead of a "bathe" have a "sprinkle". It's a low key variant of the tremendous bathe, only for instances comparable to yours.... What I could do is throw your self a sprinkle, ship out invitations pronouncing anything like "come and have fun the approaching arrival of our little one boy" Maybe have a bbq and inspire every person to deliver an artcile of apparel to outfit your most recent addition. That manner it is transparent what you are wanting and it is extra informal that a complete blown little one bathe. Plus individuals may not have got to spend alot of cash, if they are simply shopping an outfit. I do not believe it is impolite in any respect. Mention your plan to a household member, probably they're going to volunteer to host it for you, if no longer then simply throw it your self :-) Best of good fortune!
2016-09-08 00:42:34 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh my I do not agree with the answer of it being greedy. (Someone elses answer)
babycenter.com and other sites have a baby shower etiquette area.
It has good suggestions on how to ask your friends or family.
My answer is just straight forward and to the point. I would ask my best friend to hold one for me. Because it has been more then 5 years I see nothing wrong with it.
Ok, I am adding more to this after reading more answers.
A baby shower is a celebration. They have been going on for centuries. Villages would get together to celebrate the new baby and bring gifts. Have you ever heard the saying it takes a village to raise a child? The more people that love you that are involved with your baby in life the better the child is.
2007-01-19 07:04:54 · answer #7 · answered by charontheloose 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
The rule of thumb is a baby shower for your first baby. I am sure people will ask you if there is anything you need for this child and when they do tell them exactly what you need.
2007-01-19 07:04:31 · answer #8 · answered by mommie-3 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tell people you wonder if you'll get a shower seeing you have to get everything all over again. Have your boyfriend/husband drop hints as well. I got one for my 1st & 3rd child and at the time they were 3 under 3 and all the same sex. Every childs birth should be celebrated! Best Wishes
2007-01-19 06:59:41 · answer #9 · answered by Got Curves? 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Ycan always register and mention to people that you have registered, maybe they will buy some stuff then. When my sister in law had her second child, me and another sister in law thought it would be nice to giver her a small shower, the baby deserves new things, not just hand me downs, so hopefully someone will realize that for you as well.
2007-01-19 07:06:33 · answer #10 · answered by strtat2 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋