baby shower/baby sprinkle

[Flannz94]

Hello ladies!

What is everyone's opinions on having a second baby shower, or baby sprinkle as they call it?

My mother and sister would like to throw me a little get together, just an afternoon tea with friends and family at my mums. I was a bit worried at first as I thought it was traditional to only have one with your first, but at the same time it would be nice to celebrate this baby too. My DS is one in a week so my baby shower wasn't that long ago lol. I was thinking of attaching a little piece of paper to the invite saying that gifts aren't necessary and just them coming for a get together is appreciated

So yeah, what does everyone think of having a second shower/sprinkle/get together?

Xxx

 

[Scout]

I think what you have planned sounds lovely. I've always thought a second shower was a 'no no', but I think it's becoming more common. And, really, I don't know why someone can't do whatever they want. If people would like to throw you either a shower or a sprinkle, then go for it. Personally, I love going to baby showers and I wouldn't think twice about going to a person's second shower, no matter how old the first baby.

 

[xSweetTartx]

I say go for it I don't see any reason why not. It's pretty common in the U.S. but I guess it has a lot to do with where you're at. If your family is all for it then that's wonderful! A get together before the birth will be a lot of fun

 

[Flannz94]

Thanks girls! That makes me feel better about it I think I'll let them organise then!

Are you's having showers or sprinkles? Xx

 

[pinkpassion]

I definitely say yes, everyone wants to celebrate baby and shower gifts.. and second + time mommies still need stuff for baby even if its just small stuff!!

 

[xSweetTartx]

Awesome! You'll have fun

I'm having a sprinkle since she is our second
My mother and best friend are organizing it and everyone invited knows that we don't need anything big but diapers and pink things are appreciated.

 

[musicmomma]

Id say do one! My family threw me a small sprinkle gathering for my second child because I had a girl the first time and a boy next so I needed a few newer things. I wouldn't feel bad or weird. You have every right to celebrate this baby the same as the first. And you're not even asking for gifts. Go for it!

 

[ja14]

I'm a FTM. All my big items I've picked out I'm made sure to be quality gender neutral items so I'll hopefully not need much my second time around. Where I live, I think it's pretty common to have showers with second child, but I wouldn't want a full on shower. I would love to have a sprinkle, a little celebration for that baby! I've seen some people do it after baby was born, so the party was also intended to meet LO.

 

[Flannz94]

SweethTart - that's great! I bet you're looking forward to it! It'll be so nice to have a get together!

Ja14 - congrats on your first baby! It's such an exciting time that's a good idea! I never thought to have it after baby was born! I'd probably never get around to it though lol

Xx

 

[xSweetTartx]

It will definitely be nice to have one last hurrah before I am chained to the house

 

[Penguin20]

I say go for it, I always thought a second shower/sprinkle was a no no but my mum said when I do have a 2nd she would throw me another baby shower/sprinkle as that baby deserve to be celebrated like the first