2nd Baby Party

myrall · July 2011

My sister insists on throwing me a party for baby #2. I'm cool with that. It's mostly just girlfriends of mine that I wouldn't mind seeing all in one place. In fact, the only family that I'm planning on including in the invites are my two moms. If we invited all our family and DH's, the dang list would top 40 ppl.

I know some people will want to bring stuff, but I really don't need anything. Sister was going to put on the invite something to the effect of "No gifts, please - but if you want to bring something, diapers and wipes are welcome."

Is that too awfully tacky?

slwprincess · July 2011

I think that is fine.

mingaling2 · July 2011

I think it's fine. Any new mom, no matter how many kids, needs diapers. And maybe some wine.

K&P414 · July 2011

I don't think the idea behind it is tacky at all but I don't love the wording. I would probably phrase it as a diapers and wipe shower (which I think is totally PC for a second, 3rd, etc. baby) or maybe leave something about gifts out altogether. I would think that if you don't list a registry people would either contact the hostess and ask if you want/need anything which she could tell them diapers and wipes (and wine) are appreciated, or just get you whatever they want or nothing at all.

amanda_holbird@hotmail.com · July 2011

My cousin hosted a small brunch (12 people) for me when I was pg with J. I insisted that the invites did not say baby shower so it was considered a celebration. She also put "no gifts, please" on the invite, but everyone brought something, but I noticed that people really toned down the gifts a lot and most people brought me diapers. It was really nice. I think the way Laurann worded it sounds really good.

Daisygirl613 · July 2011

that is fine. i wanted to say no gifts as well, but my friend wouldn't hear it.

hthomas02 · July 2011

for my third my girlfriend threw me a pamperpalooza where everyone just brought diapers and wipes....and this wording would work for you too since you're team green:

Will she need pink? Will she need blue?
No one is certain, but this much is true:
She's gonna need a lot of diapers
For all of the poo!

Mine was much smaller, but that was up to me, I purposely only invited a few people because I felt like a mooch three times over, ha! But like pp said, we all need diapers and wipes!

roxyu · July 2011

hthomas02:
Will she need pink? Will she need blue?
No one is certain, but this much is true:
She's gonna need a lot of diapers
For all of the poo!

Very cute poem! Also, my SIL calls them "Sprinkles" instead of a Shower, which I think helps set the tone.

myrall · July 2011

hthomas02:
for my third my girlfriend threw me a pamperpalooza where everyone just brought diapers and wipes....and this wording would work for you too since you're team green:

Will she need pink? Will she need blue?
No one is certain, but this much is true:
She's gonna need a lot of diapers
For all of the poo!

Mine was much smaller, but that was up to me, I purposely only invited a few people because I felt like a mooch three times over, ha! But like pp said, we all need diapers and wipes!

Ha ha! I like this a lot. I wasn't sure how kosher it was to actually call it a diaper shower. But since it sounds as if that's about right for the 2nd/3rd kid, I may just go with that. I don't actually have a registry (save for a mostly internal one that I set up for my mom to make it easy for her shopping needs - ha ha).

Thanks for the input, y'all!

K&P414 · July 2011

roxyu:
hthomas02:

Will she need pink? Will she need blue?

No one is certain, but this much is true:
She's gonna need a lot of diapers
For all of the poo!

Very cute poem! Also, my SIL calls them "Sprinkles" instead of a Shower, which I think helps set the tone.

Love both of these!

Shekels831 · July 2011

roxyu:
hthomas02:

Will she need pink? Will she need blue?

No one is certain, but this much is true:
She's gonna need a lot of diapers
For all of the poo!

Very cute poem! Also, my SIL calls them "Sprinkles" instead of a Shower, which I think helps set the tone.

Yep, I have a friend due around my date, but with her second child. Our mutual friends are throwing her a sprinkle! It really does set the tone for the party.

Mysterious_wife · July 2011

Call me an odd ball, but I think it is tacky. You are basically telling people what to buy. The wording is going to make them feel obligated to buy diapers. If they bring something write a thank you note and enjoy the gift. If you can return the item and get diapers then do that.

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