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Baby Shower Dos and Don’ts
- Do involve the guest of honor in the planning process “No opening of presents, no games, no crust-less bread
- Don’t surprise mom-to-be
- Do keep food and drinks simple
- Don’t exclude the guys (or the kids)
Consequently, What is a sprinkle baby shower? A baby sprinkle is a type of baby shower to celebrate a family’s second child Instead of a traditional shower, the gifts are often diapers, wipes and a few outfits since many families who are expecting their second child already have a lot of the gear they’ll need It’s a newer idea we were eager to embrace!
What is the first thing you do at a baby shower? Open Gifts First, you can have guests send their gifts to the expectant mom ahead of time Then, during the shower, she’ll open all the goodies for everyone to see If you go this route, think carefully when picking a date for the shower and sending invitations
Besides How long should a baby shower last? The typical amount of time for a baby shower to last is about two hours That gives your guests plenty of time to eat or snack, chat with the mom-to-be, play games (if you’re offering games), and watch the mom-to-be open her gifts
Is it OK to serve alcohol at a baby shower? It’s not uncommon for light alcoholic beverages to be served at a baby shower After all, often guests at a baby shower may be meeting one another for the first time, and a little alcohol can help people open up But a baby shower drink is not a reason to over-indulge
Is it tacky to have a second baby shower?
So, is it acceptable to have a baby shower for a second baby, or is it considered tacky? It’s our belief that babies should always be celebrated, and this being the second child should not mean you celebrate any less! It’s totally fine to have a baby shower for the second baby, and you absolutely should!
What is a 3rd baby shower called?
For those not in the baby-shower trenches, a sprinkle is a baby shower lite, a Diet Coke of baby showers, designed to celebrate the impending birth of a second (or third or fourth )
Who throws the second baby shower?
Etiquette says that a baby shower should be given for the first baby only, and should be given by a non-family member So, when a second baby comes along and a sprinkle invitation arrives, you might be a little put off at first The family already has all the baby essentials