A Baby Sprinkle Baby Shower

What is a baby sprinkle?

A sprinkle is a smaller scale baby shower in which guests "sprinkle" the new mom with the little necessities she needs for a new baby. It is not a full blown "shower", but just a light sprinkling of gifts. This clever term has been gaining popularity over the years and is becoming a new trend.

Who is a sprinkle baby shower for?

The baby sprinkle can be used for any children born after the first child. It can also be used for a new mom that already has all of the big items and would like a smaller celebration.

How did it come about?

Baby showers first came about as a way for friends and family to gather in a celebration to help a new mom prepare for the baby. With a first child, a new mom needs to stock up on lots of baby supplies, including the of big items (the car seat, stroller, high chair, crib, etc.). It used to be that baby showers were only held for the first child.

Why? The parents already purchased the big items the first time around so they don't need as much for the next child. The baby sprinkle started as an idea to celebrate all children, since they are all a gift. It allows for a smaller baby shower, since the mom-to-be would need less this time around.

This is not to say you can't have a "full baby shower" for baby #2 and beyond. If your circumstances require the need for a full baby shower, by all means go for it.

The sprinkle is just a type of baby shower that can be used to help second (and third)time moms. It is in not required by baby shower etiquette to be the only type used.

Baby Sprinkle Wording Ideas

Here are some cute poems that were made by talented women to go on an sprinkle baby shower invitation...

Little babies are so much fun
(mother/father name)'s having another one.
Their second baby is on the way
We hope you'll join us on this special day.
© Grandma Chris

Baby smiles and giggles galore
_____ and _____ are having one more
Big Sister _______ has plenty to share
This is only a "sprinkle" to show that we care
Please join us to celebrate before Baby is due
They've got lots of pink, so think plenty of blue! (if its a boy!)!

Pins, Diapers, Bottles Galore
(mothers name) & (father) are having one more!
Big (sister/brother) has plenty to share
This is a "sprinkle" to show we care.
Please join us to celebrate the baby due
We still don't know if it's pink or blue!
© Grandma Chris

Some gift ideas for a sprinkle baby shower:

Think of anything that the mom might need with another baby. She should already have the big items, so the focus is on the little neccesities like diapers, diaper wipes, baby bath, baby lotion, bottles, outfits(it's amazing the stains spit up can make!!), baby socks, books, toys, etc.

Becoming a new mom the second time around (or third) can be a lot harder than a new mom anticipates. You can also get her some sanity savers to cope with another child. A gift certificate for a massage or manicure, I Owe U Coupons for baby sitting, and hot meal for the family are some ideas.

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