What Parents of Second Babies Really Need

As everyone knows, preparing for a baby means acquiring a lot of new items – which makes a baby shower almost a necessity. It is also a wonderful way for family and friends to show their love and support. In the past, having a second-baby shower has been frowned upon, since the parents are likely to already have the big items like high chairs and changing tables. You can now hold a shower for a second baby, if you take certain things into consideration. The shower could be a mini-shower focusing on those essential items that every baby needs, no matter how many older siblings – like diapers, undershirts, and bath accessories. You could also ask the parents what they did not receive the first time around, and add those items to the registry. Some people choose to hold a shower where the gifts are for mom, with guests bringing items that she’ll likely need during the final weeks leading up to, as well as after, the birth. She’ll appreciate receiving something soothing like aromatherapy candles, or even something for day-to-day use, like a soft robe. It can also be especially fun to throw a shower that reminds the mom that she won’t be pregnant forever, with gifts like lingerie, chocolate treats, alcoholic beverages, and other items. Mom and dad will definitely want and need some time off, so you might go in together with other guests on a gift certficate for a relaxing spa massage or other special treat. Another idea is to have a planning meeting with dad and the guests before the party, in order to schedule days and times where help is likely to be needed, using a dry-erase calendar. There are many things you can do that will be appreciated, like getting the house organized while mom and baby are in the hospital, taking the older child to and from school (especially during that first week) or helping mom and dad juggle kids while doing errands. Then, give the calendar to the mom during the course of the shower, being sure to incude all contact information. Sometimes, both the baby and the mom have everything they need already. You might choose to simply have a party, inviting the mom’s closest friends and family. Optionally, guests can bring unwrapped baby gifts and these can be donated to a women’s charity or other organization that can put them to good use. You might also have a “freezer” party for the new parents, where all the guests show up with a small dish that can be frozen or stored for later consumption. Mom will definitely need and appreciate this help as she approaches her due date and also after the birth. If having this kind of a shower, however, you’ll need to let mom know so she can see if she has enough space for everything, as well as choose a date very close to her delivery date. Finally, if the new baby is going to be several years younger than the next-oldest sibling (a so-called “caboose” baby), you can feel free to host a full-on baby shower. A lot of moms and dads won’t likely have even the big items (cribs, etc.), anymore, or they could be outdated in terms of safety requirements. Even if the baby shower is small or minor in terms of gift-giving, the most important thing to remember is that it is an opportunity to show the mom-to-be your love for her and her little one.

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