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Post by kimber731 on Jul 2, 2018 18:59:34 GMT
I would like to throw a shower for my co-worker, who is due with twins. It would be small, with only people here at work. She has a large extended family and I know there were will be at least 2 showers for her through family alone. I know she will get a ton of "baby" stuff so I was thinking of a "1 plus shower", basically all gift items would be aimed at a baby 1 year and up, i.e., toddler toys, eating utensils, etc. Do you think that is too restrictive of a theme for a shower? She won't divulge the sex of the twins so I was thinking older toys are much less gender specific than baby items so that might make it easier.
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Post by pilcas on Jul 2, 2018 19:02:59 GMT
Sounds good. I would also encourage gift cards and diapers. Babies and toddlers use things for so little time,
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jul 2, 2018 19:05:18 GMT
I like the way you are really thinking, trying to not inundate them with just tiny infant stuff.
Maybe a diaper and wet wipe party? Diaper sized 1,2,3,4 plus wipes?
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Post by myboysnme on Jul 2, 2018 19:06:24 GMT
How about a diaper shower with larger sized diapers and wipes? They will be shocked how many they go through.
The other idea is a children's book shower where everyone brings books for babies and children to enjoy. I think having a large basket full of books from coworkers would be awesome.
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Post by pierkiss on Jul 2, 2018 19:09:10 GMT
I love the idea of this shower. I was so grateful for the older baby and kid stuff we received when ours were so tiny.
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Post by peabrain on Jul 2, 2018 19:22:01 GMT
I was reading online about a shower where everyone brought a freezer meal for the mom.
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Post by mom on Jul 2, 2018 19:25:55 GMT
I, personally, would hate that type of shower - though I know you mean well. The idea of having store toncrap for atleast a year, if not longer, would irritate me to no end. And things change so much with baby/toddler products that in one year, who knows what will be needed or wanted?
Now, what I would love is a diaper and wipe shower. Or a gift card shower. Or a shower that gave me books to read to my children.
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Post by ellen on Jul 2, 2018 20:27:05 GMT
I was in charge of getting a group baby gift for a coworker last month. We decided that we'd do a gift card somewhere. Shopping around our area isn't good and we didn't think it would be very fun to give them a gift card to Walmart since his wife is one of the managers there. We decided to do an Amazon card since we know he has a Prime account and they could order anything they'd need. It was so slick. I quit collecting money at 3:00 on a Thursday and had the gift certificate purchased and printed by 3:15. We gave it to him the next morning and he thought it was awesome. We did a diaper & wipes shower for another coworker that had twins several years ago. They were set up for a long time. I don't really think you can go wrong with that.
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Post by IAmUnoriginal on Jul 2, 2018 20:33:04 GMT
I, personally, would hate that type of shower - though I know you mean well. The idea of having store toncrap for atleast a year, if not longer, would irritate me to no end. And things change so much with baby/toddler products that in one year, who knows what will be needed or wanted? Now, what I would love is a diaper and wipe shower. Or a gift card shower. Or a shower that gave me books to read to my children. That's how I'd feel, too. Grateful for the gesture, but wondering where to store all the stuff considering I'm about to have two infants and all the gear that goes with that. A diaper/wipes/gift card shower would be great, especially if you could find out your co-worker's favorite restaurants. She may have a great group of friends that fill her freezer and bring meals for a while, but eventually that will run out. Gift cards for meals will come in as handy as diapers and wipes. |
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Post by smginaz Suzy on Jul 2, 2018 20:44:47 GMT
We did a book shower. We suggested that people select a favorite book that they read to their kids or that was read to them as a kid. Because if you don't have kids, chances are that you were a kid at one point.
We also created a special book plate to put in each book so that people could personalize their book gift.
So much fun as people shared their book memories and was a great variety.
We did have the advantage that we collected money to get all the books and just asked for the suggestions for the titles, so that we could avoid duplicates.
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Post by littlemama on Jul 2, 2018 20:45:24 GMT
I don't like restrictions placed on gifts. Everyone can choose from the registry or select something else if they know of something else the mom would like.
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Post by 950nancy on Jul 2, 2018 21:00:40 GMT
Great idea. My friend just had her first and they had three huge showers. She was taking back half of it and exchanging it for formula, older diapers, and clothing. Everyone wants to buy infant clothing (she had over 100 pieces of 0-6 month clothing. It was crazy.
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Post by AnotherPea on Jul 2, 2018 21:03:20 GMT
I also don’t like being told what to buy for gifts. Just pick a decorating theme and leave it at that.
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Post by christine58 on Jul 2, 2018 21:28:59 GMT
I would like to throw a shower for my co-worker, who is due with twins. It would be small, with only people here at work. She has a large extended family and I know there were will be at least 2 showers for her through family alone. I know she will get a ton of "baby" stuff so I was thinking of a "1 plus shower", basically all gift items would be aimed at a baby 1 year and up, i.e., toddler toys, eating utensils, etc. Do you think that is too restrictive of a theme for a shower? She won't divulge the sex of the twins so I was thinking older toys are much less gender specific than baby items so that might make it easier.
This friend doesn't happen to live in New York State?? (this just reminds me of a friend who is having twins and isn't divulging the sex) |
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Post by Lexica on Jul 2, 2018 21:38:01 GMT
How about a diaper shower with larger sized diapers and wipes? They will be shocked how many they go through. The other idea is a children's book shower where everyone brings books for babies and children to enjoy. I think having a large basket full of books from coworkers would be awesome. When there was a baby shower for one of my coworkers, the invitation requested we bring our favorite childhood book. I chose something off her registry and then wrapped and brought the book with me to the shower. It was held at a restaurant, so it was much easier to just have the large registered items sent directly to their house and write what it was in the gift card. |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jul 2, 2018 21:50:18 GMT
A group of my friends sent us a big box of their favorite children’s books. There was a great assortment of levels, some were board books for really little kids all the way up to story books for older kids. It was wonderful! I would NOT recommend sticking a personalized bookplate inside the books though, since it’s very possible they will get duplicates from others. I would absolutely include a gift receipt so they can exchange any duplicate books they may end up with.
A diaper shower is also a great idea because we were constantly buying them and it sucks to have to spend money on that stuff.
When we had our kid, I wouldn’t have liked to get a bunch of stuff I couldn’t use for a year. We had zero storage space in the house we lived in at the time and it would have been a big inconvenience.
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Post by shescrafty on Jul 2, 2018 22:00:06 GMT
How about a “Books and Buns” shower-bring a book and some diapers or wipes (for the baby buns! Lol)
I would ask each person to write a note in the card about why they chose that book.
For decorations you could have a book and good to go with it-like fruit for the Very Hungry Caterpillar 🐛 our meatballs for Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs. You can look on Pinterest and there are LOTS of easy ideas.
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Post by wandawoman on Jul 2, 2018 23:22:18 GMT
I went to a "dipe, wipe, and swipe" shower (diapers, baby wipes and gift cards) for a second baby. She got enough diapers and wipes to last until the child was close to being potty trained.
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Post by mrssmith on Jul 2, 2018 23:24:24 GMT
I like the idea of a book shower or a diaper shower. Even for 12 months - you don't really know how big the babies will be at that time.
Now diapers, they will definitely use and unless they are tight on space, you could go bigger with those. And don't forget wipes.
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Post by keesha on Jul 2, 2018 23:40:06 GMT
I will vote I like the thoughtful guidance direction you are going. I enjoy giving practical gifts in this situation and would welcome having perimeters. Love the diaper and book idea, practical and fun for shopping! The second gift wouldn't have to cost money - maybe collect tips on parenting, things you wish someone told you, etc.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Jul 3, 2018 1:23:52 GMT
Those that are complaining about having to store things for a yr, wouldn't that be the same problem with a diaper and wipe shower? I know I would have had a hard time storing all those diapers and wipes. Diapers arn't little
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Post by 16joy on Jul 3, 2018 1:37:05 GMT
Could some of Your coworkers go in on a stroller or car seats? I know most single people don't want to go shower shopping or didn't want to where I worked many years ago. They were glad to hand over $ to rid themselves of the chore.
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Post by mom2samlibby on Jul 3, 2018 1:37:12 GMT
Those that are complaining about having to store things for a yr, wouldn't that be the same problem with a diaper and wipe shower? I know I would have had a hard time storing all those diapers and wipes. Diapers arn't little I agree with this. Diapers and wipes take up a lot of room, especially those big boxes that you can get at Sam's or Cosco. I wouldn't want to store a bunch of diapers and wipes. I would rather store a toy and a larger outfit. I was pretty picky about what brands of diapers I used also. My kids were allergic to some kinds. |
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Post by oliquig on Jul 3, 2018 1:38:38 GMT
For work ones we always just collect money and buy a gift card. That way they can get what they want.
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Post by travelsoul on Jul 3, 2018 2:53:55 GMT
We have work showers several times a year (I work in a department of over 50) and we always do a gift card. People who are closer to the mom or dad-to-be end up bringing a small gift either in addition to their contribution or instead of. It is always very appreciated. If this is her first, and twins to top it off, it's likely her family will be giving her tons of diapers and books. The last several showers I've been to lately (including my own) have asked that books be brought. It's really common now.
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Post by snugglebutter on Jul 3, 2018 3:02:27 GMT
Does she have a registry? If so, why not find a bigger item in the group's price range and get that? I think it's better to get them something they know they need rather than have a unique shower.
Not divulging the sexes means she is probably trying to avoid getting a bunch of matching outfits. It sounds like she prefers practical items.
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Post by 50offscrapper on Jul 3, 2018 5:38:55 GMT
I never thought about having to store diapers and wipes. I would recommend her gift registry then.
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Post by myboysnme on Jul 3, 2018 11:12:42 GMT
The thing about diapers and wipes, and I was a hoarder of them, is that you really do, as we have all experienced, go through them fairly quickly. So I would imagine the diapers could be used up in a few months, especially with twins.
We're not talking about a gazillion diapers, just a few coworkers. I imagine they would go fast..
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Post by hop2 on Jul 3, 2018 11:39:20 GMT
Last work shower I went to have dinner/takeout gc’s it was so easy pretty much everyone did it and they had at least a months worth of dinner gift cards. Fun was had with a contest for most unique presentation/wrapping.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2018 11:57:39 GMT
But aren't people suggesting nappies in bigger sizes? They would have to be stored until they fit, which I don't imagine many people would enjoy doing.
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