Has anyone heard about this? My SIL is having their 2nd girl and she doesn't need anything else, but she has a 16 month old and will have a newborn in January. So I was thinking that since I didn't get to throw her one for her 1st daughter that a shower would be great. I would just tell the guests to bring diapers of all sizes. I have no idea about the wording for the invite...any ideas?
Re: Diaper shower
It is rude to have a party and then dictate what gift a guest brings. It outside the bounds of etiquette to have a shower twice. A shower celebrates a woman's transition into motherhood-and your SIL has already done that.
Obviously you mean well - you want to show your SIL that you care and that you're excited about the new baby.
Essentially, what you're asking is for a polite way to do a rude thing (have a shower for a second-time Mom, plus dictate gifts). Obviously there isn't one. What you can do, entirely within the bounds of etiquette, is to host a no-gifts tea or luncheon in her honor.
it's a celebration of a new life
Diaper shower - eh, I could care less either way. I know people do them. If it's what the parents could use, whatever. I don't care.
But showers are NOT a celebration of a new life. They are for the mom/parents. Showers are about giving gifts. The baby isn't born yet. If you want to "celebrate a new life", then you have a party AFTER the baby is born so that people can actually meet the BABY.
Maybe it's semantics - but to say "every baby should be celebrated" as an excuse to ask people to BUY you stuff is a load of crap. If you want to celebrate the BABY, then wait until the baby is actually HERE!
~Benjamin Franklin
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I'm hosting a sprinkle for my good friend - her second baby. The theme is 'bear necessities' and although she registered, the registry is only for the stroller, diapers, and burp clothes! (There's a picture of the invite in my blog if you'd like to see the wording).
Celebrate!
I disagree. a shower celebrates a new baby. old fashion rules are no longer applicable, especially since shower are for close friends and family. if anything, this is a much cheaper gift than you'd get for a 1st baby shower. sounds fun - go for it! i don't know about the invite wording though, sorry!