Baby Shower for Second Child but not from a new daddy?

Question

I was talking to my mother in law and she said you are not supposed to have a baby shower for a second child but this our first child together. Does anyone have any advice for me. Its been 4 years since my last and 5 since his. Please someone help!

Answer 1

I think it's perfectly fine to have a baby shower for the new one. You're going to need baby stuff considering your youngest is 4 and the shower is just a celebration! Don't get caught up in all those old fashioned, outdated "rules". Just have fun with it. =]

Answer 2

You can absolutely have another shower, the concept that more than one shower is wrong is outdated information. All of your stuff from your last baby is probably pretty far behind the times, if you even still have any stuff. Also, what if this baby is a different s*x? And not only that, you have a whole new additional set of family members to celebrate. I see nothing wrong with it, a new baby is reason to celebrate. Let those who do see it an incorrect stay home.

Answer 3

Do it! You are the mom and you have the say so. I think that you should have one and let him be involved. Also if it has been five years and or it is not of the same s*x as your last child I think it would be a great idea to get what you need. If you have a friend that wants to throw you one then let them do it. Good luck and congrats on the baby. :)

Answer 4

If it has been several years, it's ok to have another baby shower.  I'd say the 4-5 years you speak of is fine.  It's not customary to have a second baby shower only after 2 or 3 years.  People expect you to have saved your stuff since not much time would have passed.  Congrats!

Answer 5

I think it's appropriate to have a baby shower. Enough time has passed since your previous children. Some people have baby showers for every new baby, whereas some only have one for the first. I think four years is long enough - especially if some of your friends have had more than one shower.

Congrats!

Answer 6

I think throwing a party to celebrate this child is fine, but to call it a shower is a little inappropriate.  I'm having my second child and I'm making sure I'm writing "no gifts please" in the invitations.  If they bring something anyway, that's fine, but I don't want people to feel obligated to bring a gift.

Answer 7

My family and my husbands family gave me a baby shower for every child I had! I have had three and am on my fourth so it is no big deal. The first was a big one where I got the really big stuff and the two after that were more like clothes and diapers and alot of the small stuff you need. I was not expecting any more baby showers after my first but they really surprised me. I hope all works out well with you and the new baby. Good Luck and God Bless!