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Baby Sprinkle is a creative baby shower idea
for children after the firstborn
A baby sprinkle is a baby shower celebration for any and all children after the firstborn. The idea for this type of celebration is to “sprinkle” the baby with gifts instead of “showering” them.
Since the expectant parents have already had a shower for their first child, they probably will not need things like baby furniture, baby safety items and infant clothing.
It’s perfectly acceptable to buy these things for a second or third child, but most parents re-use these items in order to save money.
Baby sprinkle themes are not that different from traditional shower themes. When it comes to celebrating any new baby, you should go all out with the decorations, food, favors, and everything else. So do not start your planning with the mindset that this type of celebration is not as important as a traditional baby shower. They are equally important.
Having a baby registry for a sprinkle celebration is optional. As I’ve said before, all children after the firstborn will not need a lot of baby stuff. So, if you do have a registry, just ask for the stuff that you really need.
In keeping with this idea, you can incorporate the Around the Clock baby shower theme into your celebration. Using this theme idea will ensure that you will get only what you really need for the baby. You can also have a potluck sprinkle and ask your guests to bring a dish instead of a gift.
Just because the sprinkle celebration is a little different from the traditional celebrations doesn't mean that you still can't have fun. So make sure you still entertain your guests with fun games and activities. Visit the baby shower games and baby shower ideas pages for some suggestions. All the suggestions on these pages are suitable for a sprinkle celebration.
You may not get a ton of gifts for your sprinkle, and some guests may not bring anything, but you should still thank them for coming with some party favors and thank you cards. Personalized gifts are always most appreciated because people treat them as keepsakes. But any kind of party favor that you would use at a regular shower can also be used for a baby sprinkle.
When you send the thank you cards, be sure to include a picture if the baby has arrived. In either case, make your thank you notes as personable as you can. Buy blank cards and write your own notes to each guest instead of buying pre-printed cards. Use this approach even if someone does not bring a gift.
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