homeschoolin'mygirls Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 (edited) I know a diaper shower is not the most fun type of shower. all those cute clothes, etc-- For 2 nonworking high school student (yes, they are thankfully both returning for their senior year), my sisters & I think it's the most practical type of shower. Dn and husband will be living with my brother and sil. S-i-l will be giving diff shower for her because sil desires a more "traditional" shower for her daughter. Best place to buy diapers? Would it be out of line or asking too much from guests for a fav book as well? nandell Edited July 27, 2009 by homeschoolin'mygirls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I've heard of a book and diaper shower, and I think it is a great idea!! It is great of you to do this for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill- OK Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Would it be out of line or asking too much from guests for a fav book as well? ...book list? It might not be "too much" for some folks, but just in case, you could ask that guests contribute a favorite title (parenting, breastfeeding, etc.) and compile a list of "Friends' Favorites" to give her, at the shower. Those who would be so inclined would probably go ahead and purchase; those who couldn't could still contribute in that way. Just a thought! (And personally, I think it would be a cool gesture even if the mother-to-be wasn't--gulp--sixteen. :-) Not that everyone needs to read a ton of books, but it's a good bet that she'd have some variety in the suggestions, and probably a good balance of types of advice.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I've never heard of a diaper shower--does everyone literally bring diapers? Disposables? Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Are the books for her, or for the child? Children's books wouldn't be too much to ask of the guests. Someone who can't afford much can easily get a less expensive book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Don't forget the diaper cake... http://entertaining.about.com/cs/showers/a/diapercake.htm http://www.diapercakewalk.com/ There are several sites out there where you can buy one (probably expensive) or at least see what they look like for ideas for making your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 (edited) Edited because the other posters are telling me I'm having an off day. Edited July 26, 2009 by Garga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCMom Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 (edited) I think a diaper shower is a great idea!! Plus I think the book thing is good also, kid books or how to books. You can never have too many books, lol. Georgia Edited July 27, 2009 by Georgia in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 (edited) I think a diaper shower is a fantastic idea! I mean, around here, there's lots of thrift stores, where you can get super cute baby clothes for $1 a piece. You can also find mountains of toys, cribs, highchairs, etc. Baby 'stuff' can be found used cheaply. However, diapers are a HUGE expense, as we all know. And at 16, she's gonna need all the help she can get with that expense. I think it's a great service you're doing her. :) Edited July 27, 2009 by bethanyniez out of consideration for another poster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Ok, ok, I'll accept everyone else's judgement that the diaper shower is being hosted with the best of intentions. Honestly. I can admit when I'm wrong and being snippy. I'm going to change my original post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 My favorite showers were the diaper showers that people threw for #2 and #3 (we had lots of baby stuff already)! Sam's or Costco have cheap diapers. Children's books like Goodnight Moon, anything by Eric Carlile, any board books that have pictures of animals or shapes on them. My kids loved those even as babies. We started reading to them before they were born, but then we were nuts lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill- OK Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Ok, ok, I'll accept everyone else's judgement that the diaper shower is being hosted with the best of intentions. ...and I was, um, 33. :-) People have diaper showers for folks just like they do more traditional showers. I always thought it was more for second or third babies (when people are generally more established, or still have baby items), but, hey...it's a great, helpful idea for anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMamaBird Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I think books are a great idea. I've heard of requests being made for people to buy their favorite children's book and inscribe it rather than brining cards. The thought being that they last longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I like the suggestion of having guests bring suggestions for their favorite books for babies and young children. You could get a nice blank book or notebook and make a list for her, then she will have something to use to find all those cool books at the library that aren't just linked to the most recent popular kids' marketing/tv show. As was mentioned, some folks might bring a copy along as well. One of the sites I saw when I googled "diaper shower" suggested including supplies like wipes, diaper cream, powder, coupons for diapers or other supplies, etc. I saw a picture for a diaper wreath http://www.thediaperbaker.com/Diaper_Wreaths.html http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Diaper-Wreath In addition to the diaper cake, for decorations, I just saw a very cute idea in a catalog that could be adapted and made at home http://www.signals.com/signals/Item_The-Baby-Bunch_HG8472_ps_srm.html. It's a flower bouquet made from infant clothes. I know that you want to do primarily diapers, but it was really cute:). http://www.iloveindia.com/homemade-crafts/baby-clothing-bouquet.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacie Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Children's books like Goodnight Moon, anything by Eric Carlile, any board books that have pictures of animals or shapes on them. My kids loved those even as babies. We started reading to them before they were born, but then we were nuts lol. :iagree: We began reading when I was about 6 mos pregnant. The kids were read to almost immediately, when we rocked and rested. I also read to them a lot while I nursed, especially when I had the older ones and we all read together. It's wonderful you're thinking of asking for books for her!! I love these books mentioned. We also love Pat the Bunny. Also Brown Bear, Brown Bear What do You See? is a good book for babies, and it's fun to read it with the animal sounds when the baby is older. Don't forget the books that have the touchy-feely textures in them. They are great for babies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpe Diem Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 http://www.fuzzibunz.com/one_size_diaper.php These are EASY, gorgeous, cute and grow with the baby. Nothing but the best for the baby and good for the environment, too. If there are enough friends invited she could have enough to do a load only 1 or 2 times a week. She could pass them on to another expectant mother when the baby is potty trained. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolin'mygirls Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 (edited) When my sister was pregnant with her 2nd, her husband was deployed overseas and she just didn't have much money. We gave her a diaper shower, and she literally didn't have to buy any diapers for almost a year. The books were a thought of making the shower more personal for her and the baby. I was thinking favorite read to the baby books but fav parenting books would be cool too. I love the idea of compiling a "best of " reading list for her and her husband. And I like the suggestions--hadn't seen the diaper cake, or thought about wipes, etc. My sister is very crafty--I'm sending the clothes 'flowers' to her! And, Garga, I do understand about off days--only too well,lol. Thanks all Nandell Edited July 27, 2009 by homeschoolin'mygirls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athena1277 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 If you are going with the diaper shower, don't forget to play the "what's in the diaper" game where you melt different candy bars and everyone has to guess what it is. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicAnn Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 If anyone sews, you can buy preprinted material with instructions how to sew it together into a soft book. They have some stuffing inside the 'pages'. It is basically for babies to get them to enjoy books even if they are too young. They can easily hug and cuddle with them, turn pages, chew on them. My mom made my daughter at least 4 of these type of books so I know fabric stores must carry the material. You might also want to consider what brand of diaper they are going to use. I know we didn't mind not having the most expensive brand, but we didn't like switching from brand to brand. Different closures which you don't want to figure out at 4 in the morning. Also if you go with one brand you can sign them up with that brand for extra coupons. If you go with Huggies, they are on the Upromise plan. So you could sign the child up with Upromise. You would have to buy diapers somewhere where they have a card (like krogers) and sign the cards up with the account, which may be more complicated than you want to get into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterbabs Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 (edited) I would suggest requesting no store brands, or to have the receipt available. Both Dot & Wacko were allergic to some brands of diapers/wipes. It wasn't as big a deal with Dot because she so seldom wore disposables (we cloth diapered from about 12 lbs on), but Wacko endured some pretty awful rashes until we found a disposable brand he could use. A really nice set of diaper bags in various sizes wouldn't go admiss either. I always suggested three: one large enough to hold a full pack of dipes & wipes, a couple of clothing changes for baby, a shirt for mom, gallon-sized ziploc bags, etc; one medium sized one for the early days when you need to carry extra clothes IN with you where ever you go: and a small one just big enough for a travel wipes case, a diaper and a sippy cup. If you sew, or know someone who does, make her a nice ring sling and teach her how to use it. Edited July 27, 2009 by skaterbabs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I would suggest requesting no store brands, or to have the receipt available. Both Dot & Wacko were allergic to some brands of diapers/wipes. It wasn't as big a deal with Dot because she so seldom wore disposables (we cloth diapered from about 12 lbs on), but Wacko endured some pretty awful rashes until we found a disposable brand he could use. All of us kids (my siblings and I) were allergic to Pampers diapers, but not to any other brands. So you never know. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterbabs Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 All of us kids (my siblings and I) were allergic to Pampers diapers, but not to any other brands. So you never know. ;) Exactly! A friend of mine's DD is allergic to toilet paper, you can imagine how difficult it was for them when L. was in diapers. Naturally, her mom CD'd her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Exactly! A friend of mine's DD is allergic to toilet paper, you can imagine how difficult it was for them when L. was in diapers. Naturally, her mom CD'd her. I have no idea what that is--CD'd--after you tell me it'll be obvious, I'm sure. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHGrandma Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 CD'd -- Cloth Diapered? I had to do that with my two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolin'mygirls Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 (edited) OK--my sister exchanged diapers at the store over the next year when she had her shower but it was over 13 years ago--we had requested name brands only so it would be easy for her to exchange brand/size. Will most stores now days let you exchange name brands without a receipt? They live in a very small town with small local stores. No Costco--Walmart about 30 miles away . Many of the guests will be out of town guests, prob shopping at larger chain stores. My niece really is opposed to using cloth diapers-she thinks they're gross (remember, she's a teen:001_rolleyes:). If her son does end up having a sensitivity to disposables, I'm sure she will reconsider . Since we don't have any idea yet if this baby is sensitive to particular products--Will most stores let you exchange name brands without a receipt>feels weird/almost offensive to ask for receipt with present>is there a limit to how long a store will let you exchange diaper packages? questions,questions, questions(this is a good place to get answers, i know) Nandell Edited July 27, 2009 by homeschoolin'mygirls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcinnc Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 (edited) I think most local stores will let you exchange diapers without a receipt. Especially since diapers are not seasonal items like clothing and she would just be exchanging them - not wanting a refund. Edited July 27, 2009 by abcinnc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 (edited) One possibility---when my daughter was born we had planned to do cloth diapers and my inlaws gave us three months of diaper service. There were a lot of health issues for her and me around her birth and it was all so overwhelming that I decided trying to figure out how to use the cloth ones was just one thing too much (or one more thing too much), so we went with disposables. The diaper service delivered disposables to us instead for those three months with no problem. I have a friend whose children can't use any products with aloe in them due to allergy (which she has as well) and it's hard to find wipes without aloe. I would suggest having your niece check with the store she plans to use most often, explain the situation to the manager and ask if they would be willing to exchange any unopened packs of diaper or wipe brands that the store carries if necessary (either because of allergy issues, grows out of a size too quickly, etc). Since it is a very small town, I wouldn't be surprised if they would as long as it is a brand that the store usually carries. Then make sure that you request guests buy only those certain brands (explaining the reason). Edited July 27, 2009 by KarenNC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 You may want to check out the local stores policies on exchanging diapers. Most stores in our area do not accept returns on diapers unless they are defective and then they will only replace them with the same brand/size. Some stores like Safeway have policies that all of their store brands are 100% guaranteed, so in this case the store brand would be better. A few simple phone calls could give you an idea about current policies. I know stores here won't resell the diapers, even if the are sealed (liability issues with infants and crazy people)so they may not accept a return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolin'mygirls Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 I will make some phone calls to the local stores before sending our invites Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94txaggie Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 For my 4th, 5th & 6th babies (all boys, so I had plenty of clothes)....my friends gave me a "Dinner & Diapers" shower. Guests brought dipes and frozen meals ( or signed up to bring a meal after the baby arrived.) I loved it and so did my husband. I also found that some guests would bring the suggested items as well as cute new outfits....you never know what guests will do. You could call it a "Bottoms & Books" shower! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 CD'd -- Cloth Diapered? :blush: Yep. Painfully obvious. :001_rolleyes: :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessedfamily Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 You may want to check out the local stores policies on exchanging diapers. Most stores in our area do not accept returns on diapers unless they are defective and then they will only replace them with the same brand/size. ..... I know our Walmart doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterbabs Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I have no idea what that is--CD'd--after you tell me it'll be obvious, I'm sure. :001_smile: CD'd -- Cloth Diapered? I had to do that with my two. Yes. :) I think most local stores will let you exchange diapers without a receipt. Especially since diapers are not seasonal items like clothing and she would just be exchanging them - not wanting a refund. When Dot was born we were able to return name brand (unopened) diapers without a reciept, but not the store brands. I ended up donating a couple of packs to our church nursery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCoppock Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I know you are doing this shower out of good intentions but can anyone tell me what is with THEMED showers lately. I really dislike being told to bring specific gifts and I always end up purchasing 2 gifts, one from the heart and the other out of feeling obligated. It should be no surprize I dislike gift registries and gift cards too. I know I'm the odd ball but it seems so thoughtless. :rant: All that being said, I do like the idea of creating a favorite book list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesa Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I love love love my cloth wipes (I used cloth diaper too, off and on. Depending on my kids sensitivities. I too liked Fuzzi bunz diapers and regular 'ole prefolds with covers.) I still use the cloth wipes, even though my littlest is in Pamers at the moment. They are handy for everything... not just for baby bums. I used them exclusively the first 2 months, when babies skin is so sensitive. If you sew maybe you could sew up a few flannel wipes for her. I liked the 5x5 or 6x6 wipes the best. You could even add velour to one side to make them really nice. I think the diaper shower is a perfect gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackson'smama Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 fwiw, i ALWAYS bring a box of diapers as at least part of my gift to the mommy-to-be. i used cloth for mine and believe me, i was super happy to get a start on what i'd need. some of the clothes got worn once. diapers are a great way to go. and i don't think it's too much to suggest books either. i kinda feel like i'd rather have a list of what the receiver wants. i know it's deemed tacky, but i'm a very practical person and i don't mind a bit. i'm bringing a gift anyway - might as well know it's gonna be one she wants! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 FYI, this is an old thread, like 3 years old. The child is probably out of diapers by now or close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 FYI, this is an old thread, like 3 years old. The child is probably out of diapers by now or close. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 (edited) ... ;) Edited August 13, 2012 by The Dragon Academy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 :lol: Well now...wish I would have looked at the date before I wrote my reply!:lol::lol::lol: (which I deleted) So we need an update... how are things going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I've never heard of a diaper shower--does everyone literally bring diapers? Disposables? Interesting. Mostly diapers. Sometimes with wipes or something small added on. We did this for our band director in high school when they had their 3rd kid. It was fun. They assigned different sizes to different last names so not ALL the diapers brought would be size 1, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Don't forget the diaper cake... http://entertaining.about.com/cs/showers/a/diapercake.htm http://www.diapercakewalk.com/ There are several sites out there where you can buy one (probably expensive) or at least see what they look like for ideas for making your own. Diaper cakes are a bit expensive even when you make it yourself! (I spent $70 on my friends'!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Our family friends with a teen mom have found diapers the largest expense. Hand me down new born clothing and equipment poured in. I think it's a great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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