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Having a baby shower is a nice way to help new parents get off on the right foot with all they need. It allows family and friends to show the mom-to-be how much love and support she has. 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. It is now considered proper to have a second-baby shower, as long as certain modifications are made.

You might also make it a “baby” baby shower - as in a shower focusing on those small, basic items that are always going to be needed, like burping cloths, diapers, and other essentials. You could also ask the parents what they did not receive the first time around, and add those items to the registry. Or, instead of a baby shower, you can have a mom shower, asking guests to bring gifts that mom will appreciate as her delivery date approaches. You can give mom items to pamper herself with, but that are practical, as well, like 5-minute facial masks and leave-in conditioner.

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. 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. You can also have a strategic meeting with the father-to-be and the closest friends and family of the mom before the party, in order to make up a helping hands calendar.

These can include cleaning house while mom and baby are in the hospital, taking the older child to school in the morning so mom can sneak in a little extra sleep for the first week, or scheduling a weekend for going to the warehouse club store or making a big grocery run. The calendar can be revealed to the mom-to-be at the shower, along with all the names and phone numbers of the volunteers. Sometimes, both the baby and the mom have everything they need already. Or, consider having a simple party, featuring good food, music, and the mom’s loved ones.

As an option, ask guests to bring baby items which you can later donate to a charity or women’s shelter. You can also ask guests to bring a dish that can go in the freezer or stored in tupperware (a “freezer” party instead of a traditional shower). This will be much appreciated by mom during the final days of her pregnancy and the days immediately after the birth. Make sure that mom knows about the shower ahead of time so she can determine if she has enough room for everything, and also pick a day for the shower which is close to her due date.

Lastly, it is acceptable to hold a full, as-if-it-were-the-first-baby shower in the case of a “caboose” baby - one who, as the name implies, is being born several years after the last child. Many times, in situations like this, the parents will no longer have those “big” items anymore, or they might not meet current safety standards.

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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