New life is a gift and one worth celebrating! Over the years, you may have noticed that these new-baby celebrations have taken on different names: baby showers, baby sprinkles, and sip-and-see. What’s the difference? What do you need to know as a potential host, honoree, and guest? We’ve got you covered. Read on for everything… Continue reading Baby Showers, Sprinkles, and Sip and Sees – What’s the Difference?
Category: Baby Shower Etiquette
Ask Cheryl: Should You Give Yourself a Baby Shower?
Sometimes, expectant mothers are understandably excited about their little one’s arrival and want to ensure they have everything they need. This may cause them to wonder if someone will honor them with a baby shower. Our reader wants to know if it’s OK for a mom-to-be to host her own baby shower. Cheryl, When is… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Should You Give Yourself a Baby Shower?
Who Traditionally Throws A Baby Shower? Is It Okay For A Family Member To Host?
Baby showers became popular during the baby boom era of the 1950s as a way to help new moms prepare and for family and friends to celebrate the new arrival. Today, in addition to traditional baby showers, many are opting to host a “Sprinkle” (for encore babies) or a “Sip and See” (a celebration after… Continue reading Who Traditionally Throws A Baby Shower? Is It Okay For A Family Member To Host?
Ask Cheryl: Should I Register and Host a Shower for My Second Baby?
Today’s question comes from a second-time mom who wonders about the etiquette of creating a registry and hosting her own Sprinkle. What’s appropriate, and what’s not? Hello Cheryl, I have a question regarding a baby registry and shower. I am having my second baby (a boy) and I have a daughter who is one. We… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Should I Register and Host a Shower for My Second Baby?
Day-of Timeline for a Seamless Baby or Bridal Shower
You’ve sent the invitations, decided on a theme, decor, food, and even party favors, but what should the actual day of the shower look like? You want to ensure that your event does not go on for hours and bore your guests to tears. Whether it’s a baby or a bridal shower, it’s essential to… Continue reading Day-of Timeline for a Seamless Baby or Bridal Shower
Etiquette Guide: When Are Baby Gifts Required?
A baby’s entry into the world is definitely a cause for celebration, but with all the different parties and occasions, it’s not always clear when you’re expected to give a baby gift. You may be invited to multiple gatherings, so when should you bring a gift? And what is the etiquette of baby gift-giving? Below… Continue reading Etiquette Guide: When Are Baby Gifts Required?
Baby Shower Etiquette – Rules to Party By
Baby Shower Etiquette for All Involved I love baby showers. I can’t get enough of those cute baby clothes and practical gadgets – not to mention the champagne and girly foods. But I know some of you may not be as excited when a baby shower invitation arrives in your inbox or mailbox. Whether you… Continue reading Baby Shower Etiquette – Rules to Party By
What to Write in a Baby Shower Card
Simple and sweet messages to share with parents-to-be! We all love celebrating the arrival of a new baby. Shopping for tiny outfits, cute gear, and cuddly toys is always fun, but there’s still an important element to baby gift-giving: writing the card! If you’re facing some writer’s block, you’ve come to the right blog post.… Continue reading What to Write in a Baby Shower Card
Ask Cheryl: Baby Gifts and the Workplace
When someone in the office is expecting, is it appropriate to give a baby gift? What if you haven’t been invited to a shower? Dear Cheryl, One of our coworkers is expecting, and invited one member of the staff to her baby shower. My coworker who was invited collected money from the rest of us… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Baby Gifts and the Workplace
Ask Cheryl: Is it OK for the Mom-to-Be to Host Her Own Virtual Baby Shower?
The Pandemic has definitely changed the way we celebrate baby showers. But does that mean it’s ok for the mom-to-be to host a virtual baby shower for herself? Hi Cheryl- My daughter lives in Florida with her hubby and their adorable, active 3-year old son. They are expecting their 2nd son in mid-October. My daughter… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Is it OK for the Mom-to-Be to Host Her Own Virtual Baby Shower?
Hosting a Sip and See
Southern culture has given us so many of our favorite things: monograms, sweet tea, seersucker and line dancing, just to name a few. Southern tradition harkens back to simpler times of front porch sitting and gathering up all your favorite people for a big dinner around your dining table. Maybe that’s why so many of… Continue reading Hosting a Sip and See
Ask Cheryl (COVID Edition): Is it Acceptable to Have a Shower for Baby #4?
Each new family addition should be showered with love and celebration, from the first baby to the fourth. But given the current health precautions and suggested social distancing, what are some safer alternatives to a traditional baby shower? Hi Cheryl, “My son and daughter-in-law are getting ready to have their fourth child; is it acceptable… Continue reading Ask Cheryl (COVID Edition): Is it Acceptable to Have a Shower for Baby #4?
Ask Cheryl: Coronavirus Concerns Cause Baby Shower Guest List Disagreement
Is hosting a baby shower creating some tension between you and the mommy-to-be, especially when it comes to planning the guest list? After inviting the obligatory family members, there may only be room for a few friends or coworkers. But who gets the final say on the guest list? And what about social distancing and… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Coronavirus Concerns Cause Baby Shower Guest List Disagreement
Ask Cheryl: Should I Send a Baby Gift if the Shower was Canceled Due to Covid?
Even in these uncertain times of social distancing and limited gatherings, common etiquette rules still apply. When a special social event, like a baby shower, has to be cancelled, you should definitely send out a message to your family and friends to let them know. But what do you do if the expecting couple sends… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Should I Send a Baby Gift if the Shower was Canceled Due to Covid?
Ask Cheryl: Help! I’m Tired of Going to So Many Baby Showers!
The arrival of a new baby is always exciting! First baby, second baby, third baby, fourth baby; each one a new special blessing! But what may not be as exciting as the new baby, is the arrival of a second, third, or fourth baby shower invitation for the same family member! Your initial thought may… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Help! I’m Tired of Going to So Many Baby Showers!
Ask Cheryl: Is a First Baby Shower Mandatory?
You’re pregnant with your first baby! Congratulations! This is a special time for you and, hopefully, a time of joy and celebration. Your friends and family will also want to celebrate the upcoming arrival. But is a baby shower necessary? Maybe you feel like a baby shower is just another social obligation. Perhaps you would… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Is a First Baby Shower Mandatory?