My sister in-law wants to give me a baby shower and this is my 3rd child and last one!! i really dont want a shower because i dont know what to ask for. dont want anything really expensive because when i am done using it i am going to give it away. i dont want to hurt any feelings but she insists on doing it for me. i didnt even have a shower for my 2nd child. only the first baby i have had. any ideas???
2007-07-26 16:34:12 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Just ask for basic things you'll need on a day to day basis. Dippers, undershirts, bottles, clothes, wipes, and anythings else you might use. Maybe even add something you need for the other children. They don't have to know its for them. Good Luck! Hope this helps.
2007-07-26 16:44:39 · answer #1 · answered by SWAY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go ahead with the shower. The diaper shower is an a good idea. I have also read somewhere about a rubber duckie shower and the lady that wrote the comment also mention that it was her last baby and her sister wrote on the cake "You Lucky Duck."
If you still have a lot of things from your first two children... then do the diaper shower. Everyone will bring wet wipes, diaper omit, and different size diapers and you will be set for a few months.
Overall, I would go ahead and have one. 2nd Baby showers are becoming more popular. Plus it is a good way to get people together.
2007-07-26 17:26:30 · answer #2 · answered by hot47qt 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about a themed shower like a picture book party or a clothing shower? Everyone could bring a picture book for the new baby's library or a cute outfit.
Personally, I like to throw showers for my friend's second and third babies. It is more of a celebration of a new life and less about preparing all of the big items a first time mom will need. And if it is a fun themer, people will enjoy buying the gifts. I like picking out a cute outfit way more than bottle brushes and burp cloths.
2007-07-26 16:56:07 · answer #3 · answered by MissM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am also pregnant, with my 3rd girl(pray for me)! lol
My mom wanted to have a little shower since my youngest daughter just turned 8 and my oldest is gonna be 10.
(Don't ask what I was thinking!!! lol)
I had one for my oldest daughter and got EVERYTHING! After she grew out of the clothes I gave them to my cousin, who ended up giving me everything back when I found out I was pregnant with my second daughter. I still had the big items so I didn't need anything. Once she grew out of everything I gave almost everything away.
I am not crazy about the whole 2nd or 3rd shower idea, I always thought it was kinda tacky but I figured as long as everyone knows that I already have the big items (playpen, stroller, craddle) they won't be spending as much money. I'm still trying to avoid it but the way my family is, they'd end up buying the baby a little outfit or something anyway!
Besides when someone sees that you have a big heart by giving ur stuff away and asking nothing in return, it makes them want to give to you!
Enjoy all the blessings that come ur way!
2007-07-26 17:57:34 · answer #4 · answered by Mia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a diaper shower. You can always use diapers and instead of calling it a shower, just call it a get together. You can also ask her to wait till after the baby is born and have a meet the baby party. Im having my third also and even though I didnt have a shower with my second since this one is a girl, my mom wants to have a meet the baby party for family and close friends.
2007-07-26 16:44:06 · answer #5 · answered by Kristin L 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I like the idea of a diaper shower (idea from above). What about telling guests to only spend $10.00 on the present and have a contest that who brings the best gift gets a prize. Make it more of a get-together to celebrate you being pregnant and that you just want to visit with everyone and you don't have to do all the games. Get fabric paint and have everyone decorate a onesie or burp cloth. You can't have too many of those. Have fun!
2007-07-26 16:42:24 · answer #6 · answered by Precious 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just tell her that your thankful that she was doing that shower for you , but tell her in a calm nice way that you dont want any part of it and you dont want anybody to get hurt. Since its your last baby, or you could just let her do it since shes the one spending money on the shower and not you .
2007-07-26 16:46:50 · answer #7 · answered by mary 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a party because every child should be celebrated. Have in the invitation that instead of gifts ask them to make a donation to a local shelter. Or they can bring baby items to be donated. That way you don't have to feel guilty about having a party
2007-07-26 18:50:31 · answer #8 · answered by kila537 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister is throwing a baby shower for my second baby (second boy!) I also felt a bit uncomfortable "expecting" gifts from my guests.
So she is hosting a casserole shower :) Instead of gifts, each guest brings a homemade casserole in a freezer container so I can have quick meals for my family when we bring the new baby home. :) I think it's a GREAT idea!
2007-07-26 16:44:09 · answer #9 · answered by western b 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
my family is doing a baby" sprinkle "'for me. we are doing it after the baby is born and the most they can spend is twenty dollars or gift card in twenty dollar vaule. i also did this for my cousin and we all just got her diapers wipes and gift cards to babies r us but its a chance for everyone to see the baby and you.
2007-07-26 18:03:04 · answer #10 · answered by stephanie s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋