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As everyone knows, preparing for a baby means acquiring a lot of new items – which makes a baby shower almost a necessity. It allows family and friends to show the mom-to-be how much love and support she has. In the past, it was often viewed as improper to hold a shower for a second child, seeing as the parents were not likely to need much, especially the “big” items. It is now more acceptable to have a shower for a second baby, but you have to make some modifications.

You may want to consider having an essentials-only shower, having guests purchase those basic items that every baby needs new, like diapers, bottles, and bath accesories. You can also make a list of whatever the parents say they need but did not receive with their first child. Or, you can hold a shower for mom – instead of baby gifts, bring mom gifts that she will appreciate in the weeks leading up to and after the birth. These gifts might be luxury items like a box of decadent chocolates, or perhaps something practical, like a stationery set to respond to gifts.

Another great idea is to have a mom-focused shower – but reminding her that she’s not just a mom, with gifts that are for her alone, like romantic perfume or a bit of sexy (supporting!) lingerie. The guests might choose to pool together to buy a gift certificate for something extravagant like a day for two at the spa or a fancy dinner – but be sure to include babysitting arrangements. A practical option is to have a meeting before the party, with the guests and the father-to-be, to draw up a helping hands calendar (using an eraseable board and markers).

Things you can help out with could include cleaning house so mom can come home from the hospital to washed dishes and folded laundry, scheduling transportation for the older child’s activties, and offering to come along to do errands. You can then give mom the finished calendar at the shower, with all the contact information in case of changes. Sometimes neither mom nor new baby needs any new items. A simple party, surrounded by loved ones, is also a nice way to commemorate the upcoming event.

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. A “freezer party” is another practical theme for a shower, where everyone comes with a freezeable or easily-stored dish of food. This will be of great help to the mom as she gets closer to her due date and during the first week or so after the birth. You’ll need to be sure to have this kind of a shower near the due date, and also let the mom know so she can clear out enough space for all of the yummy food.

A final note – if the baby-to-be is a “caboose” baby – one that is being born several years after the last child the parents had – you can feel comfortable hosting a traditional shower. Many times even the “big” items will no longer be around, or will need safety updates, so mom and dad will appreciate all the help they can get.

And remember, even if the baby shower is a small one or doesn’t feature enormous gifts, the whole reason you are there is to simply show the mom that she and her new baby are cared for.

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