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Laurie · Joined: 02 Nov 2004 Posts: 2 Location: New York

I haven't been to a baby shower yet. Does anyone out there know if you typically only have a baby shower for the first child?

mamabeanie · Joined: 02 Nov 2004 Posts: 2

Baby showers in my experience can be for anyone who is having a baby especially if the mother has not had a child in awhile. For example my daughter just had a baby and the other granddaughter is 7 yrs old so she had nothing left. Its a chance to fill in the blanks (if you've had one and have things) or let people show how much they care by just gettting together and having a party. If you don't want/need gifts you can have a shower and let them know the gifts will be donated to a charity. Its fun to play some games, share some food and stories and have a ladies afternoon out. It can also be a couples thing if the father is an active participant. If the father wants his own shower like party the cost to participate can be a pkg of diapers or a can of formula, etc. The guys did that one and all went fishing.

LizMed · Joined: 28 Nov 2004 Posts: 3 Location: Deland, FL

We just had a baby shower for my niece (2nd baby). She was hesitant since this was her second (her first is 4 years old). All her friends her age told her that each child should be "showered" with equal excitement! Since her needs were very specific, we decided to create a money tree for her. We used a real (small) tree and loaded it with cute "stuff" (pacifiers, tiny bottles, diaper pins, etc.) everyone hung their cards on the tree with tiny clothes pins. It was a big hit - easy for the guests and much appreciated by the mom-to-be.

alejandro · Joined: 08 Jan 2005 Posts: 1 Location: Cancun

Dear Laurie

You should definitely have a baby shower for each child.

It is always so pleasant to share the joys of life and birth that to have a party to celebrate the arrival of a baby is always something to remeber.

Also, it allows the people who most love you to show their caring and have fun with games that will bring laughter to everyone.

In Mexico, baby showers are also held to symbolize that the baby is coming into a family which welcomes the new member with TLC and gifts.

Best wishes too you and your baby.

Aleajndro

nikkidomeafavor · Joined: 08 Mar 2005 Posts: 2 Location: New York

I wish someone would have thrown me a baby shower after my daughte was born. I have a 3year old son so nothing that i had for him really works for her. it would have been nice for someone to plan a little something so I would have "girly" items.

so I agree with everyone.. each baby should be showered!!! it doesn't have to be extravagant just a little something special!

mamagabes · Joined: 29 Apr 2005 Posts: 1

Showers should be given for everyone. It doesn't have to be as big for the second child, but should still happen. Products and taste change from one kid to the next -- even if it is ONLY a few years between them. Very Happy

Melody5 · Joined: 28 Feb 2008 Posts: 1

Baby showers should be for everyone. Whether they are having their second, third, fourth and so on baby. I have four children and I had a baby shower for each one of my children. I am in the process of planning a baby shower for my daughter. I think I am more excited than she is.

lisaestevan · Joined: 01 Mar 2008 Posts: 2

Back in the day it was "tradition" to have a Baby Shower for the 1st Baby only. But now a days Baby Showers are given for each birth. Some of my friends have had multiple children and had showers for each one. Times are constantly changing with new and improved children's items. And I also think each child should be celebrated.

lisaestevan · Joined: 01 Mar 2008 Posts: 2

Back in the day it was "tradition" to have a Baby Shower for the 1st Baby only. But now a days Baby Showers are given for each birth. Some of my friends have had multiple children and had showers for each one. Times are constantly changing with new and improved children's items. And I also think each child should be celebrated.

debparker · Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 1

My sister is having her second baby after 7 years of having her first. I have decided to have a baby shower for her since this one is a girl and the other was a boy. Any really neat ideas. It will be at my house.

katherinethomps · Joined: 13 Mar 2008 Posts: 1

You can do a sip and see for a second child--no gifts necessary unless people want to. That way people can meet the baby

starpassion6 · Joined: 31 Mar 2008 Posts: 1

In my experience, you typically DO have one for each child. I know a family member or friend usually throws one for you. Actually, I know lots of people who have had more than one babby shower for the one baby. It starts all of the memories off for the photo album! =)

gimikada · Joined: 27 Jan 2008 Posts: 23

Yes, I agree with the others that each child deserves a baby shower. I have gone to only one baby shower and i found it really nice and fun. all the family and friends were there to welcome the child and utter support for the mother. There were lots of games and gifts for the mother-to-be. The food was also great.