https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:28:26 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meet-the-baby-party#post-516925 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 04:05:11 +0000 doodlepoodle 516925@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Arden: yes! In my area it's called a sip and see, not as extravagant as what's seen on real housewives (@PrincessBaby: don't think you're the only one obsessed with RHW;). Generally around here it's what women do for a 2nd baby since you don't need a lot of stuff and a shower can be seen as tacky for a 2nd baby(at least around here, I'm not here to judge!). </p> <p>I hosted one for my best friend but at her home, I took care of the cleaning before/after, food, etc. It was set up as an open house from 1-3, people were promptly kicked out at 3 so mama and baby could rest. </p> <p>If you have help I think it's a wonderful way to avoid random and often awkward visits from people who just want to snuggle a tiny baby ;-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meet-the-baby-party#post-516882 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:27:00 +0000 HabesBabe 516882@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love these! My in-laws threw one for LO when she was about 4 weeks old, so it's definitely doable if you're having your family help out with it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meet-the-baby-party#post-516725 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 21:37:25 +0000 hazelnut 516725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I ended up throwing one of these for my SIL/niece as my niece was premature and born right before her scheduled baby shower. The party ended up being a baby shower + a meet the baby party. It was great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meet-the-baby-party#post-516652 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 20:46:28 +0000 singingbee 516652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had friends that were sister and had babies within two weeks of each other. My mom, their Mom's best friend, through the sip and see party for them. Everyone loved it more than a typical baby shower. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meet-the-baby-party#post-516548 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 19:27:25 +0000 pregnantbee 516548@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My in-laws had one of these for us at their house when our son was 3 mos old. Was so much fun. Was more of an open house or meet-and-greet. Go for it, esp if someone else can cook/clean. In the invite, they specifically asked people not to bring gifts, but some did anyway. Also, I think we asked them to put hand sanitizer out everywhere, and we hoped that sick guests would decide to stay home. They felt awkward asking that in the invite. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meet-the-baby-party#post-516537 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 19:18:30 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 516537@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A "meet the baby" or "sip and see" or "welcome baby" shower/party is perfectly acceptable for the parents to hosts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meet-the-baby-party#post-516327 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:29:58 +0000 MamaMoose 516327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup it's fine to host as long as there is no expectation of gifts (aka no registry) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meet-the-baby-party#post-516319 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:21:45 +0000 PrincessBaby 516319@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So my point of reference is ridiculous, but this is also called a "Sip and See" and I saw on Real Housewives of Atlanta where one of the wives threw one for her son. It was the housewife that is very Southern and always talking about being a lady and manners, so I think if she hosted her own, then it's totally PC.</p> <p>Sorry to reference Real Housewives for factual information. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meet-the-baby-party#post-516282 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:50:06 +0000 lomom 516282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom is thinking about doing this for us. We live out of town and really don't want any visitors (it would require them to stay overnight and I just am not willing to play host to anyone, my immediate family is fine but not aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.)</p> <p>It would save us the hassle of trying to go visit all of my family and our family friends individually. And we'd be at my parents' house so if baby needed a diaper change or to be fed, I'd be able to just whisk him off to the guest room and take cake of business (which would be much more complicated if we were at my aunts house or something).</p> <p>I think it's an awesome idea. You could phrase it as an open house and maybe spread the word through Facebook and word of mouth rather than sending formal invites if you wanted to make it clear that it wasn't a shower.</p> <p>ETA: When my friend's daughter was baptized, they hosted everyone at their house and just served sandwiches and chips. A lot of people brought side dishes and desserts, which made it super easy on them. Their LO was only a few weeks old when she was baptized so they were really still trying to get into the swing of things. It was a lovely get-together and no one minded that it was a simple lunch. So you could definitely go that route too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meet-the-baby-party#post-516074 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 13:05:41 +0000 BananaPancakes 516074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've known quite a few people that have done this. People really like to see the nursery, too, it seems. It think they're great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meet-the-baby-party#post-516069 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 13:00:48 +0000 lemondrop 516069@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wanted to do that, but it never happened. I was too tired to put something together. I think it's great you would have the help, and say go for it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meet-the-baby-party#post-516065 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 12:54:51 +0000 Arden 516065@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would really like to throw a "Meet the Baby" party, 6-8 weeks after LO gets here. </p> <p>I know it will be a lot of work, but my mom and sister will be here (and they can't make it for my shower, my mom lives in Europe and my sister lives in Canada) and they would love to help out with it.<br /> Technically my husband and I will be hosting it, but my mom, sister, and grandma will help out with the set-up and clean-up.</p> <p>Since we won't be taking LO to church or anything before 6 weeks, it will be a time for everyone to meet her for the first time and just spend some time together with friends. I would like to set up a video booth of sorts where people can record messages for the baby, etc. </p> <p>My question is, do you think this is appropriate for us to host? It's not like a shower, there will be no registry information or anything like that in the invitations. It's not about gifts, its about meeting our baby, so is it okay for us to host this ourselves? </p> <p>And if anyone has tips or ideas for a party like this, do share! </p>