A baby shower is one of the nicest ways for new parents to acquire the items that they need to have a smooth start to parenthood. It’s a chance for loved ones to demonstrate to the parents that they care and are there for them. For some people, holding a shower for a second baby was not considered proper, as the parents probably already had most of the items they needed. However, it has become more acceptable to hold showers for a second baby, but with certain modifications.
Instead of a full shower, you could host a mini-shower, where guests only bring those necessities that every baby has to have – bath accessories, undershirts, diapers, etc. You might ask mom and dad what items they still need and let the guests know. You can also have a shower where the gifts are for mom, with guests bringing relaxing and useful items for her to enjoy during the last days of her pregnancy and after the baby is born. These items can be both useful and a treat for mom, like extra soft slippers for the long night’s she’ll spend getting in and out of bed.
It can also be especially fun to throw a shower that reminds the mom that she won’t be pregnant forever, with gifts like lingerie, chocolate treats, alcoholic beverages, and other items. You might want to arrange for tickets or gift certificates to some special event or treat, like a concert or spa day – but be sure to include babysitting. You might also consider sitting down with the father-to-be and the guests, prior to the party, to draw up a dry-erase calendar with offers of assistance to the new mom.
There are many things you can do that will be appreciated, like getting the house organized while mom and baby are in the hospital, taking the older child to and from school (especially during that first week) or helping mom and dad juggle kids while doing errands. You can then give mom the finished calendar at the shower, with all the contact information in case of changes. Sometimes, both the baby and the mom have everything they need already. You might choose to simply have a party, inviting the mom’s closest friends and family.
You could ask the guests to buy baby items, smaller items like diapers and clothing, and then bring them to donate to a women’s charity or shelter. You can also ask guests to bring a dish that can go in the freezer or stored in tupperware (a “freezer” party instead of a traditional shower). This will definitely help out mom in the last days before her due date and also those following the birth. Obviously, you’ll want to check with mom to see if she has adequate room in her freezer for al the goodies, as well as select a party date close to her delivery date.
Finally, if the new baby is going to be several years younger than the next-oldest sibling (a so-called “caboose” baby), you can feel free to host a full-on baby shower. In many cases mom and dad will no longer have even the big-ticket items anymore, or they might be considered unsafe under today’s standards.
Keep in mind that the main reason you are there, no matter what kind or how many gifts are given, is to celebrate the upcoming birth and show the mom your support.
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