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Is Requesting Diapers at Your Second Child's Baby Shower Bad?

Is Requesting Diapers at Your Second Child's Baby Shower Bad?

Motherhood Life Balance

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This 2nd-time mama is getting into trouble because she’s just asking for diapers for her shower. She has everything else she needs from her 1st child.

Baby showers are a time to celebrate both new life and the mother to be, there is no set rule on how many baby showers a mother should have, but some feel that one is enough, almost to say, “We gave gifts to your first, now you’re on your own.”

However, if you remember that you’re invited because you are loved, and someone wants you to share in the celebration of their baby, it changes the point of view pretty quickly.

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The original poster (OP) is pregnant with her second child, and her second baby shower is coming up in April, so she recently sent out invitations. OP goes on to say that she is very picky regarding design aesthetics. And she absolutely hates the modern trend of beige and muted colors and tacky text, especially on baby onesies.

Baby Shower

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Diaper Dilemma

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So for her baby shower, she requested that guests bring diapers only. She says she still has a lot of items left from her previous child as well, so it’s not like she’s looking for clothes and toys.

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At her last baby shower, she got a lot of onesies that she didn’t like and ended up donating them. OP feels like she doesn’t want her loved ones to waste money, and she certainly doesn’t want to pretend she likes a gift that she doesn’t.

One Redditor said, “Frankly, if you have no need for gifts, just don’t have a shower.”

The Masses Weigh In

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A second Redditor agreed with OP and said, “Diapers are a budgetary burden for new families. This seems like a reasonable request.” A third Redditor said, “Who cares? Baby showers aren’t just about gifts. It’s about spending time with family.”

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