I need advice on giving a baby shower

travelingchica

Hi Ladies! 

I will be throwing a baby shower for a dear friend and was wondering what kinds of things you would enjoy at your baby shower, (Or anything you have done or seen at baby showers you have attended) and what kinds of things you would consider a "no-no"  

We were thinking of doing a brunch get together for her and it is her second child so not sure what types of traditions go with that or not. (Her first born is a girl, and she is having a boy) So I figured there was nothing wrong with having a shower for her.  Thanks in advance!

MrsGo4Hockeychick

technically, second showers are a no-no. Even if it's opposite gender.

Usually they're considered ok if there is 5+ years between children.  

Janell's Nest

Agree with PP...

But if you're going to have one anyway, I'd just ask the mom to be...there really aren't any no-no's perse, but maybe the mom doesn't want games...its her shower she should have some input.

Payne2B2008

You could do a "Sprinkle" instead. Those seem to be more common in my group of friends when they are having another child .

 

AlishaMay

I agree with Payne, I sprinkle is really more appropriate than a full blown shower.  To me, the difference is that a sprinkle is smaller, and usually includes the closest friends and family members and is a bit more informal.  It's generally more of a get together to celebrate the new baby, than it is showering the new mother with gifts and play silly baby shower games.  Typically the mother doesn't register, and guests aren't technically required to bring a gift - but really who can resist picking up a cute outfit or two

cherryringpop

Payne2B2008:

You could do a "Sprinkle" instead. Those seem to be more common in my group of friends when they are having another child .

 

 

cherryringpop

Payne2B2008:

You could do a "Sprinkle" instead. Those seem to be more common in my group of friends when they are having another child .

 

 

DP- Sorry