Second baby shower gift?

[Ashley&Scott]

Does she have Aden & Anais blankets?

www.adenandanais.com/shop/swaddles.aspx

[egishere]

diapers, Sophie the Giraffe, the A&A blankets are a good suggestion

[Deleted]

Aiden and Anais swaddle blankets (if she doesn't already have them)
Newborn photo props off etsy
Diapers and wipes
A cute diaper cover, again for photos
A ring sling or baby k'tan or moby (again, if she doesn't have one - very useful for #2)

[cjeanette]

An EC planner to record poops!!!

[Brie]

I got a fancy outfit from the brand Kicky Pants and I adore it. It's super soft, organic bamboo, super cute print, etc etc. They have them on Amazon.

[cjeanette]

Aug 23, 2012 9:42:18 GMT -5 swizzlestx said:

Aug 23, 2012 9:38:55 GMT -5 cjeanette said:

An EC planner to record poops!!!

I don't think my SIL knows that babies poop.

So maybe an EC planner for my brother?

And this is her second kid? Eek.

[countthestars]

Some baby shoes from Petit Tresor? www.petittresor.com/Catalog/baby-shoes-booties?page=-1

I like these:


Or Pumas shop.nordstrom.com/s/puma-speeder-illuminescent-sneaker-baby-walker-toddler/3385025?origin=category&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=114

Or Vans shop.nordstrom.com/s/vans-classic-slip-on-baby-walker-toddler-little-kid-big-kid/3291304?origin=category&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=2124

Or Sperrys shop.nordstrom.com/s/sperry-top-sider-bluefish-boat-shoe-baby/3296946?origin=category&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=8703

[vanillacourage]

What about a bigger diaper bag that's non-fussy, your brother can carry? I still tote around some stuff for my 4-year-old; snacks, change of clothes if he's having a bad week with PTing, squeezable applesauce, a toy for distraction in stores, etc. So I bought a new diaper bag for #2 that's bigger than the one I had with my older son.

[cjeanette]

Aug 23, 2012 9:52:13 GMT -5 swizzlestx said:

Aug 23, 2012 9:47:30 GMT -5 cjeanette said:

And this is her second kid? Eek.

Right? Because when your husband is overwhelmed with taking care of your 3 y/o who ONLY WANTS TO BE AROUND DADDY EVER (and has been like that since forever) having another baby seems like a good idea.

Oh also, she's in full on depression-mode because it's a boy and she wanted a girl. As in, she tossed the ultrasound pictures on the floor of the car and hasn't bothered to get them out of the car two weeks later.

It's settled then. A picture frame that says "I love my daddy"

[vanillacourage]

Then I would be PA about it and get a bunch of clothing/onesies that all say "I love Daddy", "handsome like Daddy", etc.

(insert devil-horn icon from the Nest here)

[jr009j]

A subscription to Wittlebee, a great clothes subscription service? Wittlebee.com. I think you can give a month subscription.

[blue1980]

For second babies of the same gender I almost always go practical - big basket of diapers, wipes, pacis, bath stuff etc. You can always throw in some monogrammed bibs and/or blanket too.

[mollybrown]

I'd go with diapers or books. She likely has enough blankets and clothes. It sounds like she's really picky, so I wouldn't waste time trying to find something to her liking.

[jackpackage]

Is she too good for polo? Ralph Lauren has 25% off of sale stuff right now, and I just got a few cute outfits for a shower for around $60.

[MamaMaui24]

Does the baby have a name yet?

For second kids, I like to give personalized onesies, bibs, burp cloths (etsy or local boutique).

[iheartbanjos]

What about a gift certificate for a pedi?

[nonsenseabound]

No way would I feed into her crazy need for labels. I would get her something useful like a basket of diapers, wipes, bath supplies, etc. or books.

[smiley]

My SIL was thrown a shower for her second. It was the opposite sex so all she really needed was clothes and diapers. That is pretty much all anyone bought for the new babe.

[bronxgirl]

Aug 23, 2012 9:52:13 GMT -5 swizzlestx said:

Aug 23, 2012 9:47:30 GMT -5 cjeanette said:

And this is her second kid? Eek.

Right? Because when your husband is overwhelmed with taking care of your 3 y/o who ONLY WANTS TO BE AROUND DADDY EVER (and has been like that since forever) having another baby seems like a good idea.

Oh also, she's in full on depression-mode because it's a boy and she wanted a girl. As in, she tossed the ultrasound pictures on the floor of the car and hasn't bothered to get them out of the car two weeks later.

Maybe you could get her a few counseling sessions.

[cjeanette]

Aug 23, 2012 13:03:01 GMT -5 bronxgirl said:

Aug 23, 2012 9:52:13 GMT -5 swizzlestx said:

Right? Because when your husband is overwhelmed with taking care of your 3 y/o who ONLY WANTS TO BE AROUND DADDY EVER (and has been like that since forever) having another baby seems like a good idea.

Oh also, she's in full on depression-mode because it's a boy and she wanted a girl. As in, she tossed the ultrasound pictures on the floor of the car and hasn't bothered to get them out of the car two weeks later.

Maybe you could get her a few counseling sessions.

parenting classes perhaps....

[zarapipe]

Aug 23, 2012 13:03:01 GMT -5 bronxgirl said:

Aug 23, 2012 9:52:13 GMT -5 swizzlestx said:

Right? Because when your husband is overwhelmed with taking care of your 3 y/o who ONLY WANTS TO BE AROUND DADDY EVER (and has been like that since forever) having another baby seems like a good idea.

Oh also, she's in full on depression-mode because it's a boy and she wanted a girl. As in, she tossed the ultrasound pictures on the floor of the car and hasn't bothered to get them out of the car two weeks later.

Maybe you could get her a few counseling sessions.

WOW. :-| Perfect gift would be counseling in this case.

That...or restaurant gift card, meal delivery from a company after delivery, offer to take older son for a day?

[birdmom]

A big box of brand name diapers.

[GailGoldie]

Aug 23, 2012 9:33:14 GMT -5 Ashley&Scott said:

Does she have Aden & Anais blankets?

www.adenandanais.com/shop/swaddles.aspx

we have 8 of these and oen of the twins has taken them all on as his loveys - we LOVe them - wonderful to have.

diapers/wipes = best things we got when i had my sprinkle for the twins.

something personalized with both the baby and big bro's nam is nice (if you don't know baby's name- then just something personalized for big brother that is HIS and he doesn't ever have to share)

[CloudBee]

I would just get a ton of books.

[Deleted]

I was reading some of the suggestions and thought half of you had lost your damned mind. Then I reread the designer part. Anyway no suggestions. If I pull up the Norstrom baby web site I may accidentally spend $200.

[mrsstephm]

What about a gift subscription to something fun like Citrus Lane? They have newborn boxes and you get a 2 months subscription for $50: www.citruslane.com

[cjeanette]

Aug 23, 2012 15:44:36 GMT -5 mrsstephm said:

What about a gift subscription to something fun like Citrus Lane? They have newborn boxes and you get a 2 months subscription for $50: www.citruslane.com

oooh...good idea!

[jinkies]

Big brother/ little brother shirts.

Those stickers that you get on etsy that say "1 Month" "2 Months" etc, that you stick on a white onesie for pictures.

[mrsstephm]

Aug 23, 2012 15:48:16 GMT -5 swizzlestx said:

Aug 23, 2012 15:45:01 GMT -5 cjeanette said:

oooh...good idea!

Oh, that's great! Best idea yet (I mean, other than I love my daddy frames).

We get them for our 2 1/2 year old and the stuff is pretty great. And it's mostly name brand-type stuff, so I think your SIL would approve!