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2Nd Baby Shower
Asked by T.L. from St. Louis
on April 13, 2010
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My friend is pregnant with baby #2 (different daddy) and she thinks she should get yet another shower for this child since it is a different daddy. I however feel tha...
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- The part I agree with is that every child is special so I think a baby shower for each child is fine. Of course if I had everything from the first pregnancy I would no...
- Everyone has their own opinion as to whether a 2nd shower for a 2nd baby should take place etiquette-wise. In my opinion, just because it's a different daddy, that doe...
- My whole issue with this is the "she thinks" part. It would be different if someone else took notice that this is a different dad (I'm assuming it's HIS first baby!) ...
Baby Shower for a Mom Who Has Everything
Asked by M.G. from Ocala
on July 6, 2007
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I have a very close coworker who is expecting her first child in september. she had a baby shower a couple of weeks ago that I was unable to attend. She got mostly e...
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- Hello: I was in the same situtation and we threw a diaper party, everyone bring a box of diffrent size diapers and palyed several games and has really nice display ...
- I have had these and attend some. 2 ideas. have it be a diaper/wipe/gift card shower. you know that you can never have too many diapers and wipes but ask people to gi...
- What if everyone chipped in to a post-baby massage? <I know a great one if you need one!> And just make it all about her - make a list of gifts people can get her - li...
Creative Baby Shower Gift
Asked by J.N. from Phoenix
on October 1, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I am looking to put together a creative baby shower gift for a friend who is having her first child. Have you attended a recent shower and thought, "wow t...
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- Since it's a first baby it would be ideal if you give her a "care package" type of gift. I've seen where they use a baby bathtub and fill it with so many things that a...
- Two ideas: A diaper cake. You roll diapers up and tie them together with string so they're in a circle shape. You can do two or three layers, put them on a cardbo...
- Hi J.- My best friend just had her first baby so I thought of a diaper cake. I looked on the internet and found lots of ideas on cakes that cost a fortune. I took t...
Change of Plans
Asked by J.L. from St. Cloud
on February 21, 2012
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I just found out yesterday that I'm pregnant. My husband and I have a 10 month old and were planning on waiting another year before trying. Of course, what's done is...
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- My kids are 16.5 months apart. It took my husband and I almost a year to get pregnant with my son, so after he was 6 months old we started trying again and were pregna...
- my son was only a month older than yours in now when my daughter was born. THey are just over 11 months apart and while the first few months were a little stressful no...
- My children are 20 months apart, and I love it. I think having them close together is wonderful. My children are three and two now they are really sweet together. ...
Help with the Baby Shower Registry
Asked by S. from Dallas
on April 9, 2007
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Ok
Here is my problem.
I have a baby who will be 2 in June and i am expecting my second baby in June ( actually on my DD birthday) So pretty much have all the b...
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- S., How about having a "sip and see" tea party after the baby is born. That way, guests will know the gender. If you have another girl, the hostess can then sugge...
- Just politely tell the person who is throughing your shower that you would greatly accept giftcards but are not in need of anything inparticular since your daughter is...
- I would register for dispensable items. Diapers, baby wipes, desitin, mylicon drops, baby shampoo... You can just drop your boss a note that says something like, "I...
Baby Shower & Registry..
Asked by K.L. from Portland
on January 29, 2007
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Hello~ I am trying to register for my baby shower & figure out all of the necessary items we will be needing for our daughter. Money has been very tight lately, due to...
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- K., Congrats on the new baby girl. Okay here are just a couple of things I thought of that might help you and you need to ask for alot of... DIAPERS, WIPES, and FORMU...
- I see there are a TON of responses on what you should/should not get, so I will respond about your budget: There is a group on Yahoo called Freecycle where you can ...
- Congrats! I just had my first baby in July 2006. It seems everyone always wants to buy the "cutsie" things and not the really practical things. I got so many outfit...
Advice/Suggestion On Baby Shower Gifts
Asked by E. from Dayton
on April 25, 2007
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Hi...My workplace is having a combined baby shower for three women who are expecting this spring. All three are having their first, all are having boys, and all have ...
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- How about a book that was a particular favorite of your son's?
- This was the best present i have given at a baby shower....Baby Detergent and dye/fragrance free dryer sheets. Its not expencive but all mothers now you have to have i...
- I was in the same boat not too long ago. I decided to get a couple of coworkers in on the gift. I wanted to get them a picture package with a local photographer (We us...
Baby Shower Gift Ideas
Asked by J.W. from Boston
on March 9, 2009
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Hi, I'm hoping someone can help me with a creative yet inexpensive gift idea. We've been invited to a shower but had not budgeted for it since originally they weren't...
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- Honestly I would get something off the person's registry. It's nice to get themed gifts if they are from a more personal nature or have sentimental value. Otherwise......
- I like to give things that they hadn't necessarily thought of needing because they won't need them right away like sippy cups and plates and bowls and some of those co...
- Hi Jen, When my daughter in law had her shower she commented to me she wished someone would give her a new nightgown and shower gel for the hospital stay and I tho...
Seeking Great Ideas for a Baby Shower
Asked by K.S. from Sacramento
on May 10, 2008
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I am throwing a baby shower in about 3 weeks. I would love to know your ideas about games, food, rituals etc. It is the mom's 3rd baby, however she has given everyth...
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- At my daughter's shower, the hostess supplied pain white onesies of various sizes and fabric paints. The guests then decorated the onesies as one of the shower activi...
- For my sisters shower a year & a half ago, we had a raffle. As the hostess I bought the baby his first piggy, and the gifts for the raffle (nothing big a couple nice ...
- ooh, I am such the "party planner"! For a large group like that you have to keep it moving... Gift Bingo is always fun. You print-out bingo pages and you have the ...
First Time Mom- Baby Shower- What to Ask For.
Asked by S.B. from Gainesville
on February 13, 2010
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Hello moms ! I am 5 months pregnant, and have no family here. I have had the same job for 4 years, and my supervisor at work is dead set on throwing me a baby shower. ...
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- Register for what you'd like to get for your baby! If people aren't comfortable spending a certain amount, they won't! Make it a wide range of items. High chairs and b...
- First of all, remember regsteng for a baby is alot of fun!!! Put the basic stuff on your registry....bottles, pacifiers, onesies, towels, blankets, hangers, the littl...
- Gift certificates are appropriate. Small items like baby blanket and bath items; and especially items for MOMMY...slippers, bathrobe, a coupon for take-out, a babysit...
