baby shower for the second baby
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Baby Shower Gifts
Asked by K.O. from Minneapolis
on June 7, 2007
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I'm going to a baby shower and would like to pass down some of my baby things for gifts instead of buying brand new items. Is this considered bad etiquette? Would you ...
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- I think it would be tacky to bring them as gifts to a shower, but totally fine to offer them as a friend. Just not at the party as gifts to open. But if you have any...
- I think if it is done appropriately it would be just fine, especially if this is a close friend. Are the items things that are still in excellent condition that you f...
- Have to be honest here, I would never give something used as a shower gift. I'd give her the used things before the shower so she is "oh so greatful" for the great ha...
Baby Shower Games
Asked by E.T. from Los Angeles
on March 2, 2011
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Hi moms! Please send me your favorite baby shower games. I'm helping plan a second shower "sprinkle" for a girlfriend and am looking for a few unique, not so common ...
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- 3 games I have seen go well: 1) Twist on the memory game: all those items on a tray, with one guest holding the tray and walking around to show it to everyone. Everyon...
- Look up "mother's blessing" or "blessingway". Its a much more meaningful practice than games and I'm telling you, everyone will enjoy it. Its a traditional way to cele...
- If you have a lot of craft or scrapbook supplies, you set up a "card-making" table. Someone did this for my 2nd baby's shower and I loved it. As the party guests ar...
2Nd Baby Shower?
Asked by S.C. from Scranton
on July 3, 2008
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A good friend is expecting her second child and I would like to give her another baby shower. Her first is a 3 year old girl, and they do not want to know the sex of ...
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- I think it is wonderful. My husbad and I recently were blessed with our 2nd child and we have a3 1/2 year old. It is amazing what you forgot you "need" until you have...
- I don't think it's "wrong" to want to celebrate the birth of your friend's second child, but a second shower (considering her 1st is only 3 yrs old) is a little extrem...
- I just had my second baby and I knew about my shower (my mom never was good with secrets) none of my friends found it wrong or rude that we had one. Each shower is ...
2 Nd Baby Shower
Asked by J.B. from Detroit
on April 26, 2009
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many friends of mine would like to throw me a second baby shower. i am pregnant with triplets and have an alomost 2 year old son. i have never agreed with having a s...
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- Hi J., I would say that you should have the 2nd baby shower, this is different. I understand the fact that you don't want to or feel like since you already had one...
- Triplets! Of course you get a shower. Let them love on you...Party on!
- Typically you get a baby shower for your first child and that is it. However, I have seen it done if there is a large age gap in the children. For example, my daught...
A Few Different Questions About Having a Second Baby
Asked by M.'. from Dallas
on September 15, 2010
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Ok here's the first one. My husband and I have been talking about baby number 2. Our daughter will be 4 in December so more than likely will be on the closer side of 5...
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- I think the age difference and how that works for your family really depends on the kids personalities more than anything. Concerning the shower question I think it...
- I have a daughter who will be 4 in Dec and my second is due in Dec. (another girl) My best friend is throwing ma a baby shower and in our circle of friends and family ...
- My kids are 4 1/2 years apart and it is great! Go for it! I think a shower is fine if you have a friend who really wants to do one. But also hit the consignment sto...
Baby Showers for Second Children
Asked by J.S. from Knoxville
on February 12, 2007
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I am pregnant with our 2nd child, now due in approximately 4 weeks. As a lark, and more becuase I wanted to keep track of things I still needed/wanted - I started a r...
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- i don't know all the "rules" but i was reading an article the other day that said that its ok to have showers with 2nd babies especially if there is a big gap b/t them...
- I am due in 2 weeks with my 2nd one. I had a boy the first time and am now having a girl. I didn't expect any kind of shower either I just didn't think you had them ...
- Hello J., I would say that if someone asks where you are registered, tell them. Is your restistry current? If not, I would try to make it current, so that if someo...
Baby Shower Games.
Asked by J.K. from Pittsburgh
on June 26, 2009
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I was asked to do games for a baby shower for a lady in our church. (she doesn't have family near, so our church is throwing her a shower) Anyways i am sick of the sam...
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- What's in your purse? Here's a link to actually purchase the game (nice game cards already done for you, but you're spending money): http://www.shop.com/_What's_in_y...
- There was a fun game at my baby shower. It was a version of The Price is Right. Someone bought a bunch of little baby things that I would need (bib, rattle, teething r...
- We go a baby doll and newborn baby clothes and then timed those who wnated to participate to see how fast they could dress the baby! Very fun seeing as some women were...
Baby Shower Question...
Asked by T.M. from Dallas
on September 15, 2007
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What is the etiquette on baby showers for a second baby. I'm pregnant with my second little girl. (my girls will only be 21 months apart) My mom is wanting to throw ...
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- We were given a "sip and see." I had never heard of one, but it's basically a shower after the baby is born, so everyone can get together and sip tea and see the baby...
- I don't think it is proper for your own mother to host the shower. Usually the baby #2 showers I attend are diapers, wipes, etc. as gifts. However, the "sip and see"...
- T., I've been to several 2nd baby showers. Some of which were themed parties. ex. Diaper party (coupons, packages of diapers in all size ranges) Book Theme ...
What Do I Really Need for a Second Baby?
Asked by E.L. from Los Angeles
on May 12, 2010
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Prior to being on bed rest I did not want a second baby shower. I was so fortunate to receive so many gifts the first time around! Being on bed rest really changed my ...
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- Girl bedding and all the little things like clothes for ages up to 1yr or even 2 yrs., blankets, pacifiers, storage bags for milk, diapers, anything that needs replaci...
- My friend gave me a Hooter Hider that she was no longer using. It was fabulous for nursing in public. We had a son and then a daughter - we chose not to find out t...
- As for nursing in a carrier, my Moby was difficult to use- the girls always "jack-knifed" in it, but it is possible to make it work. The Ergo is good once they're a b...
Baby Shower Question
Asked by C.Z. from Omaha
on August 7, 2012
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The last question got me thinking. Say you are due with your second child, but the older is say 5 or 6 is it "ok" to have another shower? Or is that still a little tab...
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- Our family--first babies only. Any more appears as a "grab for gifts." People close to you are going to get something for the baby. Don't register (tacky). As ...
- I believe that every child should be celebrated! We did things at the shower that were personal to the child. We made wish blankets where everyone made a wish and tie...
- One shower here,and I'm due with a third and have long since thrown out all my baby stuff. What is less tacky are informal meet the baby gatherings. My mom always ...
