Is it poor etiquette to do baby registry for second child?

Question

I had a lovely little girl 2 1/2 years ago.  Now I'm 26 weeks pregnant with a boy.  All my friends either had girls, already got rid of their baby boy clothes, or are pregnant with boys.  Is it poor etiquette to register for baby clothes (only - no toys) for a second child if it's the opposite sex from your first?

Sarah T · Accepted Answer

To me it is, yes, sorry.

Clothes are half the fun of baby shopping! I wouldn't want to leave that to everyone else, plus people will buy the little guy clothes regardless of registries anyway. I don't think it's right to hand-pick the clothes you want for him, gifts are just that- gifts, not orders.

Jodie · Answer

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Awesome Rockin Mom · Answer

i am expecting a girl, and i did a registry. she is #2.  #1 was a boy and will be 3 in 2 days. 

i did not put any clothing on there though. i dont think its a good idea to register for clothes. most stores do not keep any one style long enough to that. 

im perfectly capable of buying my own baby items, but its still fun to do a registry if you are having a baby shower, which i am. (thrown by my mom and friend). 

i think its tacky if both children are the same gender.

bigcherrybomb · Answer

most people considered it a little tacky but since the second child is of another gender it is often considered ok as boys generally do not wear cute dresses. iwould recomend though having a diaper shower as then you get to pick out all the stuff you want using your own money and the big spender, diapers, is covered. a diaper shower is when everyone brings diapers instead of a regualar gift. they give you all the different sizes. it works out wonderfully

lillilou · Answer

Yes.

Is it poor etiquette to do baby registry for second child?

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