How to Host A Baby Shower (For A Expecting Mother Who Already Has Children) With Proper Etiquette

Do you need to know how to host a baby shower for someone who already has children while using the proper etiquette? Well look no further, we have your answer!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Paper & Pen to write down what the expecting mothers needs for the new baby that she does not already have.
• An expecting mother ;-)

1. Find out what the expecting mother may need that she does not have for the new baby. Usually larger items ex: crib, stroller, changing table, are not needed. Where smaller items used frequently would be helpful and appreciated like Diapers, burp cloths, bottles, etc.

2. Register the mommy-to-be at your local baby store; Babies R Us, Target, etc.. So the guests will know what she needs vs. purchasing items she may already have.

3. If guests ask for gift ideas other than registered items let them know gifts for mommy-to-be would be welcome to :-) Ideas for the mommy-to-be would be a new night gown for her hospital stay, a new overnight bag to pack her things in, Bath & body items, etc...

4. Send out invitations to the guests and let them know the mommy-to-be is registered for everyone's convenience. Also include the option to purchase something for the mommy-to-be in the invitation. The guests will be grateful for the heads-up!
   
   Sit back and enjoy the party you planned and put together ;-)

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to find out what the mommy-to-be has and does not have for the new baby. If it has been many years in-between birthing, she may be starting over fresh and new.
• Be sure to register the baby shower to help the guests keep from guessing what to buy for mommy and baby.

[JackLTrades]

on 12/18/2008 Great.. Please don't drag the husband to this unless there will be several other husbands there... I speak from experiance..

[Christine25]

on 11/12/2008 Great ideas!

[Felicity]

on 10/26/2008 Good ideas - thanks!