i dont think it would be tacky to have people buy 12 month and up clothes, if thats what she needs and will get the most benefit out of then go for it. For my daughters first birthday I asked everyone who was thinking about buying clothes to buy 18-24 month stuff cause she was set for 12 month and I would say about 98% of her clothes were what I asked for, some people did buy 12 month but it was only an outfit or two so worked out in the end! Maybe make it a 12 month and up clothing/diaper/formula shower!
I think it would be fine to ask for bigger sized clothing or do a diaper shower!!
Stacie
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With it being her first child, she probably doesn't have alot of books! I threw a shower and asked everyone to bring their favorite book from their childhood. That was so much fun, we got a lot of ones everyone had forgotten about. I would also just put on the invite what she needs overall, give them a choice!
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That isn't tacky at all....just make it a theme! People will appreciate the fact that you want to make sure their gifts are useful and won't be worn just once!
I typically buy bigger sized clothes or the toddler plates/cups/utensils etc because it is appreciated that it is something the baby can use later on!
Good luck, first of all! I have been to a few showers where they did a theme..and you were to try and get a gift to fit that theme. And a diaper one..and book one! I loved them all.
I would suggest diapers or books rather than larger clothing only based on my personal experience. Kids all grow at such different rates, you never can be quite sure what size they'll be wearing a year or two from when they're born. Both my kids were pretty big babies and grew tons in the first year, wearing 12 month sizes when they were just 6 months old. My daughter just turned 18 months and I've been buying her 2T summer clothing. If someone would have guessed when she was born, they might have stocked me up with 18 month summer clothing, which is now too small for her. Anyway just my opinion, but you can't go wrong with diapers, books and toys!
Katy-mom to Jacob and Abigail, wife to Joseph (moving to Sioux Falls in June)
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What about a gift card shower? That's what we are doing for my sister. She had twins in January, but she already has 2 older kids. So, instead of gifts, which she let ppl know that she didn't expect any, but we put on the invitation that if they wanted to they could bring gift cards or diapers if they wanted.
*Allie-cat*
Another fun one would be a mommy shower. I agree that buying large sizes of clothng is a crap shoot. You never know what size they will be in and what season. You could suggest that everyone bring a gift that they sound useful to themselves after the baby was born. Like the breast pads with the soothing gel :) Or just a good old diaper shower. Maybe if the baby is due soon after your shower suggesting that everyone bring a dish that can be frozen, so that the new mommy and her family have a good week of food for after the baby comes.
How about a "Mommy and Daddy" shower! Gifts for the new Mom and Dad, movie gift certs, restaurants, babysitting coupons.
Kelly
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Thanks for all of the suggestions! I really appreciate it!
I think the best way to go about it is to just talk to people and in regular conversation bring it up that she has had two showers thrown for her and how she has already received so much of whatever certain items. I wouldn't ask for certain things on the invitation unless you are doing a theme shower with the children's books or diapers, wipes, baby soaps, baby lotions or frozen meals, etc. Maybe have a shower where you have a "things that were your favorite when you had your baby or baby shower" People are always happy to share their advice and get the mom to be what was most helpful for them to receive. I think a lot of moms do this already when they go to showers and get the mom to be what they appreciated most or what was a wonderful item to have that maybe not everyone would think of. I know I always get the things that were my favorite and what helped so much. Even have her register at Target for the items she could use. That will help some people decide on what to get when they don't know what to get if they have not had kids, etc. or if they really do want to get what she really needs. People will talk and let others know what they were told they needed if you just talk to a few even. I think so many people love to shop for a baby gift and are happy to get things that were helpful to them when they had their first baby, etc. I just wouldn't flat out write on the invitations what she needs, but if asked it it more than acceptable to say. She will get lots of useful items from each shower that even right now may not seem more than just more and more of what she already has...some people have great ideas on what to get and she will be happy to have those gifts when the time comes to use them. Everyone has different taste in clothes as well, so some she will like or will fit better, etc. Even the same size in different brands is going to fit differently. Hope this helps!
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Hi Ladies! I need some advice. I will be throwing a baby shower for my sister at the end of this month for her first child. She has already had two showers, one thrown by friends and the other thrown by her husband's family. Needless to say she has gotten a TON of things and more clothes in the 0-9month range than she needs. Would it be tacky for me to ask people to buy for a year from now? Or any thoughts on a diaper and formula shower? Any ideas and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!