Sip and See Gifts and Ideas

A “Sip and See” is a gathering where guests are invited to visit a newborn for the first time, have a drink and meet the new baby. It occurs around 4 weeks after the birth but can be earlier or later at the parents’ discretion. 

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Type of Gifts

The type of gift you will give for a sip and see will differ from a baby shower present or a gender reveal gift because they would have been given many presents already. So keep this in mind when selecting the gift.

Present Ideas

As the party could be a few months after the birth you want to give a suitable gift for a baby between 3 months and 1 year. Some ideas are;

• Teethers – The baby will start using teethers at around 3 months. It is a practical gift that can be used soon after the sip and see party.
• Bath Toys – Organic bath toys can be used for many years and are ideal for babies and children of any age.
• Wash clothes – This item is sometimes missed off baby shower registries and it is not considered a stylish or cool gift. But a baby washcloth is an essential item that is long-lasting and will be used daily.

• Bibs – Babies can go through lots of newborn bibs. And by the time the sip and see comes around the new parents will be happy to receive more. Especially the bandana-style bibs which are ideal for a teething and drooling baby. This is one of the most useful baby presents you can give.
• Feeding Accessories – These types of products aren’t thought about until after the baby is born. So gifting feeding bowls and accessories are a great sip and see present. Babies may start on solids as early as 6 months so will be used soon after the party.
• Toys – As the baby gets older they will start to be more active and playful. Therefore some toys or blocks are a good idea. We stock a range of wooden toys that are suitable.
• Books – There is no better present than the gift of words. Books are a great idea and will be used for many years to come. The books which we stock all have nice and uplifting meanings.
• Swaddles – A swaddle wrap is used in the first few months of the baby’s life. But it is such a versatile product you can give it for the sip and see too.

These are some of the present ideas you can give for a sip and see. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

This article was written by Luisa Figueroa. I am the owner, designer and maker of the My Little Love Heart range of baby gifts and products. I have been working within the fashion industry for over 15 years and specialising in baby accessories for the last 5. My love of fashion has enabled me to work and study around the world.