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Is it customary to have a baby shower for baby #2 ?

First baby just turned 2 so couple are well stocked with baby stuff.

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Re: Is it customary to have a baby shower for baby #2 ?

Now days, yes it's pretty common. It's not so much about stocking up but about celebrating the new baby.

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Re: Is it customary to have a baby shower for baby #2 ?

Ah, ok.  Thank you. 

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Re: Is it customary to have a baby shower for baby #2 ?

I don't think it should be expected.  If I know someone well and they are having a child of a different gender than the first one, I might take over a cute outfit.

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Re: Is it customary to have a baby shower for baby #2 ?

Yes, while you most likely will not see big items like crib, high chair or changing station the new baby will need new clothing, diapers, bibs...maybe a new stroller. Second child second shower does not bother me a bit.
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Re: Is it customary to have a baby shower for baby #2 ?

An acquaintance of mine had 4 babies (boys & girls) .... and 4 showers she basically gave herself .... with a registry for ea. to boot~!  

 

I only attended the first shower.

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Re: Is it customary to have a baby shower for baby #2 ?

At work, we have a "sprinkle" when someone has a second baby,  usually when they are a few years a part.  It's more about acknowledging the second baby than stocking a nursery.

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Re: Is it customary to have a baby shower for baby #2 ?

I think the gift-grab theoretically continues no matter how many are popped out...

 

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Re: Is it customary to have a baby shower for baby #2 ?

Yes

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Re: Is it customary to have a baby shower for baby #2 ?

I have heard of a " sprinkle " shower when the 2nd baby is a different sex from the 1st baby.