Baby Blog Addict» etiquette http://www.babyblogaddict.com Parenting Tips, Humor, Baby News Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:00:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Baby Etiquette Week: Day 5 Baby Showers continued… http://www.babyblogaddict.com/2008/07/04/baby-etiquette-week-day-5-baby-showers-continued/ http://www.babyblogaddict.com/2008/07/04/baby-etiquette-week-day-5-baby-showers-continued/#comments Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:58:00 +0000 babyblogaddict http://babyblogaddict.com/blog/?p=618 It’s the final day of Baby Etiquette Week. So far, we’ve covered “Your Friend Is Pregnant,” “How Much & When To Give Baby Gifts,” “A Gift For The New Parents,” and “Throwing a Baby Shower”. Here’s a little more to make Throwing a Baby Shower a smooth process.

Are baby showers for both parents or just for the new mom?
While most baby showers are traditionally “for women only”, coed showers are definitely becoming more popular. Check with the soon-to-be parents for their preference.

Where, When and What do you do at a baby shower?
Baby showers can be given anywhere from a home to a restaurant. Most are held during the day and last for about two to three hours. Activities are always fun for the attendees, including make-your-own onesie and guess the size of my bump.

Once you have decided on all of the details, when do you send the invites?
Be considerate of your guests and give them several (typically four to six) weeks notice to make arrangements to attend and purchase the perfect gift.

Alas, you can relax, the life of a pregnant friend is not that bad!

A special thanks to Lisa Friedman for contributing to “Baby Etiquette Week” on BabyBlogAddict.com. Lisa is the Co-founder of SomeoneSpoilMe.com, Beverly Hills, CA.

]]> http://www.babyblogaddict.com/2008/07/04/baby-etiquette-week-day-5-baby-showers-continued/feed/ 0 Baby Etiquette Week: Day 4 Throwing a Baby Shower http://www.babyblogaddict.com/2008/07/04/baby-etiquette-week-day-4-throwing-a-baby-shower/ http://www.babyblogaddict.com/2008/07/04/baby-etiquette-week-day-4-throwing-a-baby-shower/#comments Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:00:00 +0000 babyblogaddict http://babyblogaddict.com/blog/?p=617 If you missed the first three days of Baby Etiquette Week, we covered “Your Friend Is Pregnant,” “How Much & When To Give Baby Gifts,” and “A Gift For The New Parents.” Now we’re talking about proper etiquette when throwing a baby shower.

Who is responsible for throwing the baby shower?
Baby showers are typically hosted by anyone (with the exception of the new parents-to-be) from the new grandma to close relatives and friends.

When should a baby shower be held?
If the parent’s religion and customs allow, the baby shower is usually held a month or so before the baby is born. The shower can be held any time after conception; although, it’s always better to hold the party towards the end of the pregnancy. Be sure to check with the parents-to-be and their immediate family to determine everyone’s availability. There is nothing worse than planning a party and sending out invitations only to find out that the most important people are unavailable.

Who should be invited to the baby shower?
Always check first with the new parents to make sure you invite everyone they want to attend. Generally guests include relatives and close friends.

Lisa Friedman
BBA Guest Contributor
SomeoneSpoilMe.com
Beverly Hills, CA

]]> http://www.babyblogaddict.com/2008/07/04/baby-etiquette-week-day-4-throwing-a-baby-shower/feed/ 3 Baby Etiquette Week: Day 3 A Gift for the New Parents? http://www.babyblogaddict.com/2008/07/02/baby-etiquette-week-day-3-a-gift-for-the-new-parents/ http://www.babyblogaddict.com/2008/07/02/baby-etiquette-week-day-3-a-gift-for-the-new-parents/#comments Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:59:00 +0000 babyblogaddict http://babyblogaddict.com/blog/?p=611 We covered “Your Friend Is Pregnant,” and “How Much & When To Give Baby Gifts,” in days one and two of “Baby Etiquette Week.” Now, Lisa, our guest contibutor, is weighing in on another gift question…

Should you get a gift for the new parents?
You don’t have to, but if they are close friends and you want to, it’s always VERY much appreciated. The gift can be small such as a cute picture frame or comedic parenting book; or more expensive such as a designer diaper bag or a necklace with the baby’s initials. All of these are fabulous baby gifts that the new parents (okay- MOM) will love!

Lisa Friedman
BBA Guest Contributor
SomeoneSpoilMe.com
Beverly Hills, CA

:: BBA footnote: A couple of months ago, we asked you to submit your favorite baby shower gifts. A gift for the new parents was a popular response. Someone said a maternity massage and someone else suggested food or gift cards to take-out places for after the baby arrives. For more Favorite Baby Shower Gifts according to BBA readers, check out Part 1 and Part 2.

]]> http://www.babyblogaddict.com/2008/07/02/baby-etiquette-week-day-3-a-gift-for-the-new-parents/feed/ 0 Baby Etiquette Week: Day 2 How Much & When to Give Baby Gifts http://www.babyblogaddict.com/2008/07/01/baby-etiquette-week-day-2-how-much-when-to-give-baby-gifts/ http://www.babyblogaddict.com/2008/07/01/baby-etiquette-week-day-2-how-much-when-to-give-baby-gifts/#comments Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:42:00 +0000 babyblogaddict http://babyblogaddict.com/blog/?p=605 It’s Day 2 of “Baby Etiquette Week.” If you missed Day 1: “Your Friend Is Pregnant,” check it out here.

How much should you spend on a new baby gift?
You will want to consider how many gifts you are buying and whether you are throwing the shower? While some baby gifts may be small, they are still costly. Pick a budget and stick with it throughout the course of the next nine months.

When do you give a new baby gift?
This entirely depends on the parents’ religious beliefs and customs. If the parents believe it is bad luck to receive a gift prior to the birth, you CANNOT send a gift. However if giving gifts is fair game, you can give a gift at anytime. The only time it is absolutely required for you to give a gift is if there is a baby shower.

Lisa Friedman
BBA Guest Contributor
SomeoneSpoilMe.com
Beverly Hills, CA

]]> http://www.babyblogaddict.com/2008/07/01/baby-etiquette-week-day-2-how-much-when-to-give-baby-gifts/feed/ 0 Baby Etiquette Week: Day 1 Your Friend is Pregnant http://www.babyblogaddict.com/2008/06/30/baby-etiquette-week-day-1-your-friend-is-pregnant/ http://www.babyblogaddict.com/2008/06/30/baby-etiquette-week-day-1-your-friend-is-pregnant/#comments Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:00:00 +0000 babyblogaddict http://babyblogaddict.com/blog/?p=599 This week is “Baby Etiquette Week” on BabyBlogAddict.com. Thanks to Lisa Friedman, co-founder of SomeoneSpoilMe.com in Beverly Hills, CA, for being a guest contributor this week.

Baby Etiquette Week: Day 1 – Your Friend Is Pregnant

While you may not be the one getting larger each month, deliberating on the relative merits of the Bugaboo versus the Stokke and running (wobbling) from OBGYN appointment to Prenatal Yoga, you are still under a lot of pressure. Your friend is pregnant, therefore you need to worry about what gifts to buy, when to give them, how much to spend and how to throw a baby shower. Don’t get overwhelmed, you have nine months to save and plan. You will get through this stressful (ahem wonderful) time.

What are the best new baby gifts?
This is not stressful- anything you buy will be absolutely adorable (everything is cute when it’s that tiny) and will be extremely helpful (most people do not have extra onesies lying around). Your biggest concern should be choosing pink, blue or green (aka gender neutral), the size (3-6 months is key) and what type of cotton (if it’s an eco-friendly baby, opt for organic cotton). New baby gifts for all genders and environmental dispositions are blankets & burp cloths, clothes & shoes, gear (high chairs, strollers, etc), toys or silver collectibles. Many gifts can be personalized with the baby’s name, which adds an extra special touch.

Lisa Friedman
BBA Guest Contributor
SomeoneSpoilMe.com
Beverly Hills, CA

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