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Having a shower for second baby used to be considered greedy
and unacceptable. But now it is not only acceptable, but it is
actually necessary for some families to have a baby shower for
second baby. Though mom-to-be may already have a lot of the
major items from her first baby. Crib, stroller, high chair -
she will need many other items.

Moms-to-be always need things like diapers and wipes,
undershirts, bath accessories, and feeding supplies. Second baby
showers could actually be a “sprinkle” shower. A “sprinkle”
shower is where guests buy only the necessities rather than
having a full-blown shower.

You could also consider finding out from mom-to-be what she
wished she had but didn’t get the first time around. Then add
those items to the suggested gifts. It could also be a “Bear
Necessities” theme decorated with all sorts of bears for the
shower for second baby.

You could have baby showers for second baby for a caboose baby,
or a baby born much later than other babies. Might be very
similar to a first time baby shower. Most likely, if there are
many years between babies, these parents no longer have any baby
items and will be in need of all types of gifts for the second
baby showers.

For moms-to-be who already have enough for the baby, you might
consider having a “mom” baby shower where everyone brings a baby
shower gift for mom-to-be instead of for the baby. These can be
items with which she can pamper herself, or items that she may
need while she is in labor.

Sometimes the mom-to-be doesn’t need anything for the baby or
for herself, but she wants to have a get together with friends.
For this type of party, you may want to ask guests to bring
unwrapped baby gifts. You can all wrap these gifts at the party,
label them, and then donate them to a charity in mom-to-be’s (or
baby’s) name.

Baby showers for second babies can be directed towards helping
out a new mom after the baby is born. If you hold the shower
close enough to the baby’s birth you can have a “Freezer
Party.” This is where baby shower guests bring assorted
dishes that can be frozen and heated up so mom-to-be doesn’t
have to worry about cooking. At least for the first week or so
that she is home from the hospital.

“Helping Hands” are great for baby showers for second
child. Ask guests not to buy gifts, coming instead with a
homemade coupon redeemable for their services. These services
can include babysitting an older child making dinner, or
cleaning the house while mom and baby are still in the hospital.

You may even want to throw a baby shower to remind the mom-to-be
that she won’t always be pregnant. Suggest buying gifts like
sexy lingerie, sinful chocolates, and exotic beverages. All
those things she has to keep away from while pregnant. Keep in
mind that if you give alcoholic beverages to a nursing mother
make sure she also has a breast pump and knows how to use it!

A gift certificate for a massage, dinner, or even a pre-natal
class is a great idea as well. And don’t forget that mom-to-be
will probably need nursing bras plus post-natal support garments
as well (these might be fun as gag gifts).

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