I think there's always reason for a party - I like the idea of a "baby tea." We had a baby shower for a friend of mine a couple of years ago who was pregnant with her second child, first daughter and we ended up just all chipping in for a Target gift card - since she still needed diapers, wipes, etc.

Or maybe if you don't want people to go all out with gifts, tell them you don't want anything or ask them to donate to a kid-related charity (march of dimes, juvenile diabetes, etc.)?

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I belong to a playgroup where we all met when our first kids were a few weeks old. Now that everyone's been having their second children, we do throw showers, but not really traditional ones. We've gotten together at a meal-prep place to fix dinners for the mom-to-be to serve after the baby comes, and we've done presents of gift cards to nearby restaurants that offer takeout.

At this stage, it's more about celebrating a friend's happiness than supplying the family with baby gear. I can't imagine a scenario where that would really be inappropriate.

That sounds like a fun idea! I didn't have a baby shower with number 2, but I have two boys.

I think anything you do to celebrate a new baby is awesome. For most of us, pregnancy only happens a few times in our lives.

Have fun!!

I like the idea of a tea too! Very cute! I have a friend who had a baby shower for her 2nd. On the invites it specifically said "no gifts" as it was just a celebration for her. They had a tea party at the Oakwood Bed and Breakfast. It was so nice. They did little games after the "tea". I think if someone else wants to throw one for you that's wonderful! A baby, whether 1st, 2nd or whatever number it is, is a blessing and to be celebrated. :-)

Sarah ~ mother of 5, blessed wife of 9 years

A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie. ~Tenneva Jordan

I had a baby shower for my second b/c I only had girl clothes and my second was a boy. I think it's totally appropriate and generally, people understand that it's low key as opposed to the first baby shower when one needs EVERYTHING.

A great baby gift would be a nursery mural! :)

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I agree wiith all the ladies. If someone wants to throw you a shower, let them. Second time around it is called a baby "sprinkle". Do not mention any registries. Every pregnancy should be celebrated...whether it is the first or the fifth! Plus, you may have new people in your circle of friends that were not around to celebrate with you during your first shower! Tina www.bellyblossom.com

My day care that I worked in gave me a surprise shower for my daughter. It was nice, because all my stuff was boys! I did nto get one for my 3rd...but now I found out we are expecting an unexpected 4th, and now I will need everything, no matter WHAT it is lol

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