Is it alright to have a baby shower with a second baby?

Question

My sister is haveing her 2nd boy and doesn't have alot of her older sons baby things. Is it alright to throw her another shower? My mom thinks its unheard of.

Answer 1

Usually people say it is ok if the 1st child is atleast 5 years old or if the gender is different but I have known people to have showers or come meet the baby parties.

Answer 2

If your mom thinks that people will be offended, then you should listen to her. I know that a lot of people here will say that it's accepted, but that's not true everywhere- I don't know anyone who has had a shower for any subsequent children. Keep in mind that the purpose of a shower is to help the family get set up for the baby- once you've had one, it's assumed that you have most of the essentials. If you want to celebrate the baby, then have a party after the baby has arrived. Otherwise, you run the risk of making your sister appear very greedy.

Answer 3

It used to be a huge no-no, a breech of etiquette.  But, these days, it is quite normal and accepted.  Every baby should be celebrated!  Especially if it's been a few years since she last had a baby- she'll need to stock up on baby supplies!

Your mom isn't crazy though, it really used to be taboo.

Answer 4

Of course. Baby showers are thrown for first borns, for kids that are born a long time after the last baby, and in cases where you don't have baby things left over.

Answer 5

It is frowned upon unless there has been quite a number of years between children.

Your mother is wise in the ways of etiquette.

Answer 6

I personally love gatherings, parties, showers and all that good stuff. When I had my second child we had a second baby shower... It didn't turn out so well, I think our relatives thought we were just trying to get presents... So if its still her choice great! Otherwise, instead of having a shower she could use that money to buy the baby stuff... I also heard of showers for second, third or fourths called a "sprinkle". (just a different word for shower, but you sprinkle mom to be with stuff the baby will need like pampers, wipes, bottles etc.) lastly the one I personally wish I would have done... welcome party... have a party after the baby is born! Everyone comes meets the new member of the family brings gifts and have fun.... sorry so long I wish you all luck  

Answer 7

If there is a large difference between the age of the two children or if the second child was unexpected, it is perfectly appropriate to have a second shower.

Answer 8

it's up to you if you want to have another baby shower for this second baby because a baby shower just doesn't celebrate the first child but it celebrates babies that are coming not just 1.

Answer 9

To me that is like thinking the first birthday is the only one you should celebrate.

a baby shower is to celebrate the birth of a baby, there is no reason the second pregnancy should not get a baby shower as well

Answer 10

a baby shower celebrates the coming baby, so yes have a baby shower with each new baby

Answer 11

I know its possible... to get ideas you could learn from this article:

http://freshbabyshowers.com

Answer 12

Of course it is, it is a lovely idea! Did you know it is only called a baby shower the first time around after that it is called a sprinkle.

I am sure it will mean a lot to her.

Answer 13

Totally normal

Answer 14

of course! A lot of people i know have had one, in fact i just threw my best friend one last year. Tell your mom it is totally the norm nowdays!