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Q: Baby shower for second? Alternatives?

We had a baby shower for our first, but we kept all of that stuff and don't really need very much for our second. Our first was a boy, but we don't know the gender of the second, so if it's a girl we will need to update some of the clothing, but that's about it. I'm wondering did you have a shower for your second (or third+)? Is the purpose of a shower more about celebrating the new baby or about getting nursery essentials?

I was thinking about possibly having a welcome to the world party for the new baby after he/she arrives instead of a shower. Is that too ambitious? Will I be too tired? How long after the birth should I plan this party for? I'd like to do some planning now so that when I'm sleep deprived I can just pull out the list and not think about it too much.

What are your thoughts on a second baby shower/sprinkle/welcome to the world party?

This question was asked Jan. 12, 2015 9:13pm
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Answered by Quartz3 - Jan. 13, 2015 4:09pm
I wouldn't do that after the birth either. However, if you want to celebrate the second baby, there's no reason you can't do that before the birth. You could even specify that you don't want gifts (if that's the case). Any occasion is good for a party, right? ;)

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Answered by cosmoholic - Jan. 13, 2015 1:05pm
I learned recently that there's actually a name for a shower for a second (or third, fourth, etc...) child. It's called a sprinkle. It's generally a little lower key - smaller gifts like diapers and wipes, etc.

http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/974729/baby-sprinkle-baby-showers-for-second-and-third-babies


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Answered by Sunshinebaby - Jan. 12, 2015 10:28pm
To me a baby shower is more like a celebration of the coming baby, our first is a girl, and regardless of the second baby's gender we will definitely have a shower. Even if you just get diapers and cute clothes its still fun to get together and celebrate the new life. I wouldn't do it after the baby comes...too much will be going on...

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