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Thoughts on baby shower....

gmc222gmc222 member
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A couple years ago a family friend had told us about a baby shower that she'd been to that was more of an Open House - it was at the mother-to-be's house and she had the nursery setup. People could stop by between certain hours, and when they arrived she would open their gifts with them and then they could bring it to the nursery together (or put open gifts in one spot for others to look at).

My mom and SIL are having my shower at my house because we have the room, and want to know if I want to go this non-traditional route of an open house. This would mean I could avoid opening all gifts at once in front of everyone, but there would still be food and decorations for everyone to enjoy. I don't think this is very common in my area, but I kind of like the idea.

Thoughs? TIA!

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Re: Thoughts on baby shower....

  • kgunz11kgunz11 member

    Here in the deep South, this type of thing used to be fairly well known for bridal showers.  It was called a "Sip and See" and the same concepts (drop-in hours, refreshments provided, etc) applied.

    I think it's a great idea for a baby shower.  Different and more relaxed than a traditioanl shower!

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  • redjanredjan member

    Open house showers are pretty common in my area, and honestly, I like them better. It's nice to possibly have that one-on-one time, congratulate the mother and give the gift, and be able to leave or stay as I wish.

    So for the guests, it's nice, but I wouldn't know about for the mother. I don't like being the center of attention, so I'd like it better to greet and thank people one at a time. 

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  • Mrs.Florea-2-BMrs.Florea-2-B
    I am all for non-traditional things...its what makes you feel most comfortable sounds like you prefer not to open all your gifts in front of your guest during a shower setting which so you know, you dont have too...but if you like to have an open house rather I think is lovely, that way its more of a one on one personal attention on both ends... GLuck!
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  • ring_popring_pop member
    Love it! The "planned activities" part of the showers is always my least favourite anyway.
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  • sarahanderic2009sarahanderic2009 member

    I am dreading my baby shower. We are doing it at my house because its big and open and I don't want to have to transport all of the gifts. It will be co-ed, and will most likely turn into a kegger.  Hardly any of our friends are married or have children, so it will be very entertaining.

    I do like the idea of people just passing through. It would make clean up a dream. But i like having that one on one time with each person, on the other hand, i do not like opening gifts in front of people one at a time. 

    I was born and raised in the South and have never heard of a "Sip and See". I think that chick on Real Housewives of Atlanta made it up.

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