Lila
I'm going to a baby shower for 2 girls I work with, that I really don't know too well. One of them I barely know at all.
Any ideas on some gifts that don't cost much?
Answer
$10 ideas:
- gift basket with lotion, wipes, baby wash, baby powder, small toy
- Towels with washcloths. You should be able to get 2 towels and 4 washcloths for this price.
- small package of diapers
- package of recieving blankets and a small package of pascifiers.
- baby bathtub
$20 ideas:
You could make a really pretty gift basket of different themes.
- Small package of diapers, wipes, powder, diaper rash cream, and perhaps some baby motrin if there is money left.
- Johnson & Johnson baby care set. Has grooming needs and medical supplies in a convient carrying case.
- Walmart has a Fisher price baby monitor for $19.88
- baby bathtub filled with baby wash, wash cloths, a hooded towel, and some baby lotion
$25 ideas:
- Boppy pillow
- Diaper Genie
- lower grade bouncy seat
- that activity mat with the lion on it
$10 ideas:
- gift basket with lotion, wipes, baby wash, baby powder, small toy
- Towels with washcloths. You should be able to get 2 towels and 4 washcloths for this price.
- small package of diapers
- package of recieving blankets and a small package of pascifiers.
- baby bathtub
$20 ideas:
You could make a really pretty gift basket of different themes.
- Small package of diapers, wipes, powder, diaper rash cream, and perhaps some baby motrin if there is money left.
- Johnson & Johnson baby care set. Has grooming needs and medical supplies in a convient carrying case.
- Walmart has a Fisher price baby monitor for $19.88
- baby bathtub filled with baby wash, wash cloths, a hooded towel, and some baby lotion
$25 ideas:
- Boppy pillow
- Diaper Genie
- lower grade bouncy seat
- that activity mat with the lion on it
Shower and gifts for 2nd baby?
Lisa D
We have a baby boy who is 14 months old, I'm due in about a month with a baby girl ( this will be our last, I am planning to have a permanent procedure).I have gotten some gifts from people ( a good friend, and others who aren't really much a part of our life currently 6 people). We had a baby shower with my son and it helped out lots, but when I got pregnant with my daughter, I knew I probably should not have another because of the closeness in time/age. At this point though, I'm a little disappointed because we haven't received cards in the mail etc.I have plenty of clothes handed down from my niece and some outfits that were bought for her too. I had a job in January but they let me go in February, afterward, I looked for work, but ultimately gave up because I was getting no calls and the economy was bad anyway, so I have rarely had the opportunity to buy things for her.I know my parents and sister and brother in law and my husbands parents are going to have me some much needed items probably in a couple of weeks, and will probably receive some gifts after my baby girl is born, but is it really bad to be
disappointed that you aren't receiving as many good wishes as before?
Did you have a second baby shower regardless of the 2nd babys gender?
basically all I am hoping for is simple things like diapers, wipes, bath items a few girly sheets/blankets and a little money or gift cards to choose some needed items myself.
i mean choose needed items myself for my baby.
Answer
I do not believe in having a shower for each baby you have, and I don't know how that became such a common thing. No, every baby does not deserve a shower; it becomes over-kill and looks to family and friends like you are trolling for gifts. I am invited to a shower next month for a mother who is expecting her third girl in 5 years. I was also invited to the other two showers, and quite frankly, I am sick of having to buy her things! Yes I'm happy for her, yes I know what a joy it is, but no I should not have to treat you like a new mother when you are not.
I understand that it is disappointing not to receive 'well wishes' (and lets face it by well wishes you mean presents) for subsequent children as you do with your first. However that's how it is. The first baby is not only a baby, it is you and your partner becoming parents, you starting a family, etc. With subsequent children, you are already parents, you already have a family, you are just adding to it. No that this new baby isn't special, but you have to remember that this baby is more special to you and your family than it is to everyone else. You should not expect other people to provide for your baby, job or no job. The economy is hard on all of us. Go to yard sales, and Good Will. Sorry to sound harsh, but it's the truth.
And before people start yelling that I just don't understand... I have 3 children, with one shower. And if you think it is bad with the second, be glad you aren't having another. With the third, all you get is a few empty cards and congratulatory e-mails, which really is all that should be expected.
I'm very sorry to sound so rude, but I just want to be hinest with you. I of course wish you a heathy pregnancy, a heathy baby, and the best of luck!
I do not believe in having a shower for each baby you have, and I don't know how that became such a common thing. No, every baby does not deserve a shower; it becomes over-kill and looks to family and friends like you are trolling for gifts. I am invited to a shower next month for a mother who is expecting her third girl in 5 years. I was also invited to the other two showers, and quite frankly, I am sick of having to buy her things! Yes I'm happy for her, yes I know what a joy it is, but no I should not have to treat you like a new mother when you are not.
I understand that it is disappointing not to receive 'well wishes' (and lets face it by well wishes you mean presents) for subsequent children as you do with your first. However that's how it is. The first baby is not only a baby, it is you and your partner becoming parents, you starting a family, etc. With subsequent children, you are already parents, you already have a family, you are just adding to it. No that this new baby isn't special, but you have to remember that this baby is more special to you and your family than it is to everyone else. You should not expect other people to provide for your baby, job or no job. The economy is hard on all of us. Go to yard sales, and Good Will. Sorry to sound harsh, but it's the truth.
And before people start yelling that I just don't understand... I have 3 children, with one shower. And if you think it is bad with the second, be glad you aren't having another. With the third, all you get is a few empty cards and congratulatory e-mails, which really is all that should be expected.
I'm very sorry to sound so rude, but I just want to be hinest with you. I of course wish you a heathy pregnancy, a heathy baby, and the best of luck!
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