Is it okay to have a second baby shower? my first child is 5 now he will be almost 6 when this one is born.?

Answer 1

i say yes. I had my last baby 20 months ago and i am having a baby shower again for the simple fact of it's a celebration of a new life but at my baby shower we told people that we don't want gifts because we have all of the things we need already but you had your last 5 years ago so i think it is more then appropriate good luck

Answer 2

I think it would be ok, my friend just had her third baby and had a baby shower for all 3. I had my first son at a young age and am trying to have another one now (my son is almost 6 as well). I plan on having a baby shower for the next one. Most people want baby showers just to hang out and talk baby with their friends so I dont see why you shouldn't have one with this baby! Congrats!!

Answer 3

Some people say yes and some say no.....My daughter is 11 months old and I am currently 37 weeks pregnant with another girl... So I didn't have a babyshower.. although if I was having a boy this time, I still wouldn't of had a shower unless someone threw it for me for a surprise....But with your children being so far apart in age, I don't see anything wrong with it...by this time I am sure you need things for the new baby.....In my case, I don't need anything but diapers!!

Answer 4

Considering the time between babies yes it should be considered fine. Usually the reason people dont do them when the kids are close together is because you should still have the majority of baby gear I guess. I had one with my first but didnt when i had my second 2 years later. I saved all teh stuff from my first because I knew I intended to have more. Lucky me they were both girls so I was set in clothes too!!

Answer 5

Yes, but only if someone else (your mom, friend, sister, etc) throws it for you. It is rude to throw a shower for yourself because it's like you are asking for gifts.
The proper etiquitte is that people from the first shower would not be invited with the exception of family and close friends. And really who else would you stay in touch with for 6 years other than close friends and family? :)

Considering the time between your kids I think it would be very helpful!

Answer 6

I didn't have one with my first so I did one with my second. I think its okay if there is a decent age gap like yours but don't expect too many big presents as people will probably assume you already have stuff.

Have a lot of fun! Showers are great!

Answer 7

It is ok to have another because the children are so far apart and things like carseats and many toys will be out of date and possibly unsafe, so it makes sense to have another.
You may want to let people know that you dont need as many things as before (if thats the case). Their are some great babyshower websites that have really good ideas for a second shower.

Answer 8

I'm 15 weeks pregnant with my 2nd and my sister is already planning on having another baby shower for me - my daughter will be 3 by then. If it's a boy, I will definitely need one but if it's a girl I might ask for mostly diapers. Good luck to you!

Answer 9

If your kids were only a year or so apart, I would say no. However, if you still have any of your older child's baby gear, you probably can't use it since it's outdated and has reached its expiration date. So by all means, have another shower. Congratulations!

Answer 10

if people want to throw you a shower than go ahead and let them.. its up to you.. if you dont need stuff then you can have one where all items will be donated to a local womans shelter or something...

its never classy to ask for a shower or plan one yourself...

typically if people cannot afford kids they shouldnt be expecting showers to do the job for them.. as such a baby shower is a luxury NOT a nessecity...