![]() It is not the norm to have a gift registry to drink and view, although guests often bring small gifts as a token of congratulation.īe sure to keep track of what each person brought so you can send thank you notes later. Many expectant parents sign up for a baby shower gift registry. It can be structured in an open house format, rather than having a party with all the attendees at the same time.Īlthough baby showers are traditionally for women only, entire families, including men and boys, can take a sip and watch. The sip and see is typically a much more informal event than a bath. It's usually for parents who haven't had a baby shower, regardless of the reason. I do think it is wise to give yourself at least 3 months before you throw an event - and make it easy for yourself! Get a caterer for any portion that is at your home with enough staff to serve and clean.Most baby showers and sprinkles happen before the baby is born when you take a sip and see what happens afterward. I should clarify that he was 4 months old at the time of the party because he came to us from overseas. I think you're very wise to plan an event that is safe and puts your baby's needs first. We did not want/expect gifts either but people gave lovely books and toys and keepsakes. We did not need any help purchasing necessary items and the nursery was complete before he arrived. It worked out very well and I was happy with our choice. ![]() We arranged a brunch that was just for women while the men went on a golf outing and then a shared reception at our home. It is important to give babies ample time alone with their parents following an adoption so no one met him until the event. We planned the event, hosted by a close friend, for about one month after he arrived. He was adopted and I did not want to celebrate in advance of his arrival lest something go wrong. My husband is also concerned about outsiders bringing germs into an infant’s home.ĭoes r/etiquette have any suggestions? Things to think about? ![]() My veteran mom friends have warned against hosting anything after the baby is born. (This also provides a safeguard against the overzealous who will want to come over early and often.) If anyone wants to bring gifts, they can do so at that time, but I would not expect any. I certainly do not want to try to juggle multiple home visits in the first month while also trying to do the holidays with a 3yo and a newborn.Ī sip-and-see at month 3-6 seems like a lower-pressure option where a small group of friends and relatives will be able to meet the baby. Family cannot meet the baby as they would have been able to previously. It’s a meet and greet for the new baby and is held when the child is a few months old, in the comfort of the home, as it aligns with baby’s schedule.įurthermore, the hospital in which I’ll be delivering does not allow visitors (COVID protocol). I recently heard about a “sip-and-see,” which is essentially a post-birth baby shower, as I understand it. This is my first pregnancy but second baby, so we have a number of baby (boy) items already. I also don’t enjoy being the center of attention. I have no female friends in town and no coworkers I would want to invite any guest list would be distant female family members. ![]() I also do not particularly want to have a baby shower. We are not planning on finding out the sex before the baby’s arrival. I plan to cross post to get a few different perspectives. I am looking for advice and your experiences. ![]()
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