O/T - "meet & greet" new baby party. Is this something new?

Debbie1426 · ‎09-12-2012

I just attended a baby shower a month or so ago and just received an invitation for a meet and greet the new baby next month. I never heard of anything like this. Any suggestions as to what I need to do/bring? another gift??

I went all out for the baby shower as this was my girlfriends first grandchild. I bought lots of little outfits, socks, hats, blankets, bibs, toys, books, etc., and made a huge, beautifully arranged basket. Now I almost wish I had purchased something small and saved the basket for this party, but who knew??! What would you do?

Thanks for your advice!

ccassaday · ‎10-21-2010

Never heard of such a thing. Sounds like a gift grab.

Colonel Meow · ‎05-25-2014

I, too, have never heard of this type of thing. What are others invitees doing as far as gifting - maybe you should ask around? It reeks of a gift grab to me...

beach-mom · ‎03-09-2010

This is a new one for me, but with the "baby s-e-x reveal party" (which I'm still not crazy about), the "baby naming," and all of the showers, I'm not surprised. It will probably grow in popularity here soon! Smile

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

This is a socially inappropriate thing because it is obvious to anyone it is a huge gift grab - on top of that - it is not good for a just born baby to be out in public because newborn babies do not have a very good immune system. it takes a few months for it to develop. Putting a baby at risk for getting ill just to get gifts is disgusting.

KarenQVC · ‎05-13-2010

Oh, nooooooooooo! It's a baby for heck's sake. Either decline with a sad face or just consider it an open house--grab a quick drink, do an ohh and ahh and get out of there. It couldn't possibly be a real thank you for supporters--nah.

Cardamom · ‎03-09-2010

Neat. Why not just go meet the baby? You already gave a gift. I'm sure nothing is expected.

Fifi1 · ‎03-10-2010

Usually referred to as. "Sip and See" here, with request of NO gifts. Usually a light buffet meal is served and wine or beer. Really just an open house. I generally take a bottle of nice wine. These have been popular for a while, nothing new. Keeps new parents in control of when they see guests and actually is fun!

ROMARY · ‎04-28-2010

Wishing and hoping that none of the guests are sick, have a cold, flu, etc. Makes me very nervous when folks who are visibly ill with colds, etc. visit newborns. Anyway, a small gift. Maybe a nice frame or something meaningful that isn't overly expensive. Regardless, enjoy the day!

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