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

A baby shower is a time to celebrate the new life that you're bringing into the world. It's not just for the gifts but also the company of your friends and family.

Usually a friend or family member is the one actually throwing the shower, so if someone decides that they want to throw you one, then go for it. Have fun. Celebrate your pregnancy. This one no less special than your first.

It's not tacky, rude, selfish or anything else to want to celebrate a very special time in your life. I personally think it's rude for others to judge people and say that they're being selfish or tacky for wanting to have a baby shower for a second or third pregnancy. Chances are the baby book that you get will have a section for pictures of the baby shower and the invitation. Doesn't it seem unfair to the child to have one for their older sibling and not for them? I think so.

Well a shower is to get a person started, in other words, a wedding shower is for all the 'household' items you'll need, and a baby shower is for all the baby items. In theory, the first baby is the only one that 'requires' a shower for those basic items. But I personally think that EVERY baby deserves a party to celebrate it's life, especially if it's been a while, or if (like you) it's a surprise and you now need all that stuff again. I personally think it would be fine to have another shower.

It's not tacky, because a shower is to celebrate a new life. It's also not tacky if there is a huge age difference between both kids or if they are different genders. My cousin had a shower for her second, and her kids are 6 years apart.

Things like car seats expire, so it's not really safe to keep those around, and crib regulations change as well. High chairs can also be deemed "unsafe" if new regulations come around. It's very important to have the safest equipment for baby, whether or not it's #1 or #6.

I had a second baby shower. My kids are 6 years apart and are different genders. I gave away all my son's stuff when he was two. I believe a shower is a time to celebrate the new life. Just be prepared that some people may not attend because they believe only one shower per mother.

If a family member, coworker or close friend offers, sure! I say the first party is a shower, and then the second party is a "sprinkle". I had a shower at my husband's work (our good friend threw it each time) after both of my children were born and they are planning another for my third.

Its just depending on what people offer to do. Congratulations on baby #2!

I think deciding to have another babyshower IF you had your first born's item still on hand would be extremely tacky. However, in light of the circumstance, I think it is logical. Baby number two started a new slate. Good luck and congrats!

well of course, its okay, im always hearing dont throw another shower if u already have had one. thats bullcrap. lol i mean seriously. i have 2 right now, they were 4 years apart, i didnt keep anything because of the fact that i was young when i had the first one. and if i get pregnant with a boy i would want another shower since i have no boy things. i mean clothes and stuff. but its true, make sure someone else throws the shower, u can help plan and ect but dont throw it urself. have a sister/inlaw/aunt/friend/ect do it.

Given that you either gave everything away or got rid of it all and if you are having a different sex 2nd time around i say go for it .I had a 2nd shower 6yrs after my daughter and i had a boy.

do what YOU want..it is tacky to say "hey are you guys going to throw me a shower or what?" but if they do it for you then that is cool....If you wanted to you could have a party after the baby gets here...

I did, there was no great outrage! I figure every baby needs stuff, and deserves a party.