Planning: Tween
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Baby Shower for a Minor
Asked by C.D. from Indianapolis
on August 26, 2008
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I have a request to do a baby shower for a 14 year old. I'm not to quick on this idea I don't want to come off as the mother that I am, but what does a 14 year old nee...
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- Well, she is already pregnant, so you're not helping anything by not participating. If she is planning to parent this baby, then she probably does need to have a baby...
- Tough call. Problem is if this is a business for you are you able to say no to someone without the fear of being sued for discrimination. Fourteen year old mothers n...
- C., I did a baby shower for my husband's 16 yr. old daughter who will be having a baby the end of next month. We too did not want to glorify, but wanted her to have t...
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...
Shower for a Second Baby?
Asked by A.G. from Minneapolis
on August 27, 2008
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My sister-in-law is having a baby girl in a few months, she has a 3 year old boy, is it tacky to throw a shower or do you do something after the baby is born?
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- Definitely give her one. I would have felt awful if no one had thrown me a 2nd shower. The second child is just as wonderful as the 1st and you should celebrate it!
- Hi A., No, I don't think it's tacky at all... Especially since this is one is a girl;-) It would be fun to throw her a shower so that she can get some cute, girly s...
- Maybe it depends. Most of my best friends now were not around 5 years ago when I had my first child, and want to throw me a shower. They also know that i donated ALL o...
?'S About More than One Baby Shower
Asked by T.G. from Philadelphia
on May 21, 2007
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OK. I wanted to know if it is ok to have a baby shower with each child. I was always told that you don't unless there's a huge gap between children or if it's a differ...
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- If someone throws it for you it is fine! Now a day everyone around that I see preg is getting a shower ,even if they already had one!
- T. You do whatever you want to do! It's okay to have another shower...because you lose things along the way with the first...and maybe you could just ask for cloth...
- I personally think that another typical chocolate bars in diapers baby shower is not in the best of taste since they are so close together. I had a boy and girl 21 mon...
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...
Would You Take Your Preteens to a Baby Shower? WWYD
Asked by N.N. from Detroit
on September 28, 2011
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My niece is having a baby shower. She is 19 and not married to the child's father but than again neither was I when I had my first born at her age and had a shower! b...
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- If it was for a 14 year old then no... but for an older girl who is family then yes.
- It's unlikely that your girls will even think about the age of your niece. Just continue to let them know that school and college are their focus during their teen ye...
- I think you are just showing them you are supportive. Just because you are there for someone doesn't mean you agree with their choices.And I'd explain that to them. I ...
Baby Shower Gift for Teen Mom
Asked by L.M. from New York
on October 17, 2011
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My daughters (ages 14 and 16) have been invited to a baby shower for their friiend. What would you recommend as a gift?
No, she is not registered. My girls do not...
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- OK--looks like you're looking for some ideas for practical gifts, not personal opinions on teen moms. Sooooooo..... •Diapers (size One or Two for later) •Bath a...
- Things I NEEDED - Butt cream was a big one. Probably some nice baby lotion too since it's almost winter and baby skin can get so dry. Diapers ( I would get size 3....
- Sleepers, blankets, Hoodie Bath towel with tub, assorted bibs. Is she registered? If so something off of the registry..
Do You Think It Would Be Ok to Bring My Girls to a Baby Shower?
Asked by M.. from Detroit
on March 29, 2012
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My neighbors baby shower is Sunday at a cute restaurant. The person that sent me the invitation doesnt know me. My husbands only day off is Sunday and he has some st...
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- If the baby is still nursing, then definitely bring her and don't even ask about it. (just my opinion) but definitely ask about the 7 year old. It is rude to bring u...
- I would not bring any invited guests to any event. Hubs needs to deal. And possibly change his plans a bit, if needed. Or get someone to watch the kids. No way wou...
- If you're able to contact them, I would. You can offer to pay for any food and drinks for the girls as well. Try calling first. I'm sure it would be fine, just be thou...
13 Year Old Birthday
Asked by M.K. from Tampa
on June 21, 2007
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hello,
i have a friend that is planning her Daughters 13 year old birthday party. and was wondering if any one had any creative ideas. her daughter wants to do som...
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- We just had a bowling party for my daughter in March and it was awesome. They take care of everything. Not sure of the area you are in, but we are in Sarasota and we...
- I think an early evening beach themed b'day party would be fun. And what better state to do it! I would pick a more quiet and private beach (like Sunset Beach) for t...
- I recommend checking out http://www.birthdaypartyideas.com . There are soooooo many unique ideas on there that have been tried by other parents. I've used it many ti...
Bridal Shower Delima
Asked by L.A. from Austin
on April 24, 2011
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We have a young Cousin who will be married in June! This is the first wedding in our family in a long time, so we are all excited.
She lives out of town, so ll of ...
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- Who made your cousin the Queen of Everything? This is not her wedding. This is not her party. Children have no place at a shower anyway, usually. Let her know (ni...
- No, it's her choice to bring her kids when it's not a children's event. Bridal showers aren't intended for kids and you all are going above and beyond in allowing them...
- People that are like this crack me up & pi$$ me off :) To answer your question: no. Ask her if she would like to host the shower instead? If she says no, just tell her...
