Can I do a second babyshower? I still need some more things..?

Question

I had my first child almost two years ago. I am due in early October with my second. My mother says that's too soon, but there a few things I need. Thanks!!

Answer 1

If you mean a first baby shower, for your second child, then yes! I think you should go for it.

But yes, I agree with some above posts, a shower is a celebration, not a party purely to gain baby goods.

Answer 2

i would say that 2 years in kind of close together! You could definitely celebrate the new baby, but to register for gifts may make people dread the invite.  

Answer 3

Just needing things doesn't seem the best reason to have a shower.  If you have a second shower, make it about celebrating the baby; some people will want to give you things and you can have whoever organizes the shower tell them what you need if they really want to.  However, I wouldn't necessarily expect gifts or plan a shower just to get them. I ended up spending more on my shower (family/friends couldn't afford the site and food) than I got in gifts.  I was just happy to celebrate my new baby with all my friends and family.  :)

Answer 4

Sure why not. This is a different pregnancy. Im sure everyone has a baby shower for the 2nd and 3rd kid they have..Congrads

Answer 5

OK,,I'm old school and the practice was not to have another baby shower after the first child was around.  Looks to me that things have changed.  I'll be upfront and say it sounds a little greedy.

Answer 6

Yes, you can have a 2nd shower, but I agree with a prior poster - I think you may be going about it for the wrong reasons.  You should make sure that people know it is because you are wanting to celebrate this baby.  I would recommend saying that gifts are optional -most likely most people will want to give to this baby as well.

Answer 7

yes, and if it is a different gender  you will need a lot of new things.. maybe instead of calling it a baby shower call it a "baby celebration" and do a co-ed type thing, a bring your kids type thing so people are more comfy and its a little different then your last one. With each child you should get a shower in my opinion not everything is reusable! I see no problem with it at all.. maybe have someone other than your mother throw it

Answer 8

If you're having a second baby, you can throw a second baby shower... but a baby shower is a celebration, not just to get stuff...

Answer 9

as others have said a baby shower is about celebrating with friends and they should not feel obligated to buy you things if you still need a few things cant you buy them?

i mean when the baby is born im sure people will gie you stuff even if its not what you need you should consider yourself lucky that there are pople around who care and want to share this special time with you

Answer 10

For a second baby it is usually called a baby sprinkle not a shower.  Google Baby Sprinkle and you can find soem cute poems to put in the invitations.  

Answer 11

Im due early October and Im having my baby shower in the first week of september.

And yeah, you can definitely do a second baby shower, I dont see why not. As long as someone is willing to throw one for you. =)

Answer 12

I don't think it is right to throw yourself a baby shower.  Generally, there are showers for the first baby only  

I had a special case.  I had a showers for my first child.  When I was pregnant with my second my husband lost his job.  My family and my church both gave us showers, mostly necessities like money for formula and diapers, not as much clothes.

No matter what, when a new baby is born, people will come to see the baby and bring a gift.

Answer 13

I asked this same question earlier and got mixed responses.  Then I posted it on a parenting board and just about everyone said it was fine.  I personally think it's ok if someone wants to host one for you.  Each baby deserves to be celebrated.

For mine I am going to say that gifts aren't necessary.  I did register but only for small things.  Some things need to be replaced with each baby.

Each baby is special and deserves to be treated as so.  Enjoy your shower!

Answer 14

My first was born last year, and I am also due in October, and I'm having a very small 2nd shower.  People who are close to you want to give you things for the baby anyway.

Answer 15

Yes, of course, every child deserves a celebration, HOWEVER…

“I still need some more things” – that is exactly why so many people dread baby showers! Baby showers sadly are less about celebrating and more about obligatory gifts. No wonder so many people moan when they receive an invitation. So if that is your intention, spare your guests.

Answer 16

It really isn't up to you whether you have a shower or not.  If someone throws one for you, that is one thing, but simply requesting one because you need more stuff?  That is kinda tacky.  If you need a few things, why not go out and buy them?

Answer 17

I agree with others, this is why I fear almost going to baby showers (and wedding showers)...  I an on my second baby and did have a small shower, I did register for things, but I put right on my registry not to feel obligated to purchase off it, and we are happy with a visit once we settle in with our new family...  The way I look at it is we chose to get pregnant, we chose to continue on with our family, it is our responsibility to see we have all we need..  Of course gifts are very appreciated, but we just don't expect them.