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diaper raffle AND book for baby at shower? Is that too much?

mariposa9822mariposa9822 member
in June 2023 Moms
Hi! My sister and sister-in-law are planning my baby shower. They asked if I wanted to do a diaper raffle and/or a book for baby request (for guests to bring a book instead of a card). I haven't been to a baby shower in a few years and both of these are new to me. My mom thinks it's asking for too much and she's afraid if we ask for diapers and books I won't get gifts from my registry or other gifts in general. What are your thoughts? Has anyone done both? Thanks in advance!!
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Re: diaper raffle AND book for baby at shower? Is that too much?

  • hitcj4687hitcj4687 member
    My friend is throwing my shower for me and my cousin decided to throw a second shower for me with our jiu jitsu ladies. Both of them did the diaper raffle and book in lieu of a card. So I have to assume that's fairly standard. If people don't want to buy you a book or diapers, they won't! I've been to showers before where I totally forgot to do a book and it's just not a big deal! If people want to participate, they will. I don't think it will effect that actual gift giving. I've noticed people suck at even going off the registry anyways. People like to go rogue and do their own thing lol 
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  • thoseboysmamathoseboysmama member
    We only did the 1 baby shower for my 1st. I know many do one with each child. We just kept everything and didn't see the need. The book instead of card is brilliant. Most baby books are very affordable. Especially compared to how much cards are now! 
    And you'll need diapers no matter what. The guys did a diaper and case of beer hang out. It was cool. So they handled the diapers and we did the cute and fun stuff with the ladies. 
    People love to help people who are expecting especially FTMs. You are being welcomed to the group and friends not in the "group" yet are just as excited too. 
    Hope you have a blast and feel the love from everyone!
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  • whitlislewhitlisle member
    Diaper raffle is key. People dont mind bringing a pack (any size helps) in hopes of getting a gift card or something like that. I dont know about books, but diapers are a must.
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  • mommasay04mommasay04 member
    I did the book thing. It was great, but I got a lot of repeat books (green eggs and ham, love you forever etc) and they were written in so you can’t return or exchange the doubles.   I never did a diaper raffle tho. 
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