Can’t decide between a baby sprinkle vs shower?! We’ll help you take the guesswork out of it!
Not all moms want a big baby shower, and if they have already had a baby shower for their firstborn, a baby sprinkle might be the best option.
A baby shower celebrates a mom’s first baby, and while you still want to celebrate her other babies after that, a huge celebration is a bit much to ask. Instead, many moms have a baby sprinkle for their next babies.
Below is all you need to know about a baby sprinkle, how it differs from a baby shower, and why it might be the best celebration for you to have to welcome your baby!
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What Is The Difference Between A Baby Shower And A Baby Sprinkle?
According to proper baby shower etiquette, a baby shower celebrates a mother’s first pregnancy or first baby. After this, for her following pregnancies, she should have a baby sprinkle.
Baby sprinkles are smaller celebrations than baby showers, but still, celebrate the mom and her baby. Here are some of the main differences between a baby shower and a baby sprinkle:
Gifts Given – The gifts given at a baby sprinkle are different from those given at the first baby shower. The mom will already have the bigger items from her first baby, such as the cot, the travel system, and so on.
Baby sprinkle gifts are often more practical, such as diapers and clothes, and other necessities and fun things that she might not have.
Just keep in mind that if there was a big gap between the first baby and the next, she might have got rid of a lot of the bigger stuff, and these might need to be put back onto the baby sprinkle gift registry!
Cost – The cost of a baby sprinkle is often considerably less than a baby shower. Baby showers are a big event, with lots of people invited. A baby sprinkle is more toned-down and really just a gathering of those close to the mom who wants an intimate celebration.
You can end up spending quite a bit on a baby sprinkle if you want luxury, but this is totally up to your budget!
Invitations – The invitations to a baby sprinkle would obviously differ from the invitations handed out for baby showers. They will show that it is a baby sprinkle, celebrating the mom and her new child.
Formalities – Baby showers are often run to a schedule, with games, tea, snacks, and present opening. Baby sprinkles are more relaxed and do not run to a schedule.
What Is A Baby Sprinkle?
A baby sprinkle is a small party or get-together to celebrate a family’s second child or any child born after the first.
A traditional baby shower is usually thrown for a mom’s first baby, but a baby sprinkle is more appropriate for each baby after this.
It is a scaled-down baby shower, but still celebrates the upcoming birth of the baby and the mom-to-be.
Each baby sprinkle is different, and you can invite as many people as you want, have it at any venue, and have it be as extravagant, or as relaxed, as the mom might want.
Baby sprinkles give the mom some essential items that she needs, and some extra gifts too. However, the parents often do not get big-ticket items gifted to them at a baby sprinkle, as the thought is that they would still have these from their firstborn.
There are no set rules on how a baby sprinkle should be thrown or held. You can make it your own, it is just a toned-down celebration for a mom, and a family’s upcoming baby!
Why Have A Baby Sprinkle?
Baby sprinkles are a celebration of life! While you might not want to throw a full-blown baby shower a second or third time around, a baby sprinkle is still an amazing way to celebrate a new life. Plus a fun way to celebrate the mom (not to mention, it’s fun!)
The mom and dad deserve a little bit of love and attention before their baby arrives (don’t we all?!). If they feel as though another baby shower might be too much, then a subtle baby sprinkle is ideal to show them the love and attention they deserve, without going too big.
Some first-time-moms are opting for baby sprinkles instead of baby showers now, as they feel like baby showers are too over-the-top.
A baby sprinkle is usually reserved for second-time moms, but new moms can also ask for a toned-down celebration too.
Can You Host A Virtual Baby Sprinkle?
If you are unable to gather guests together in one location, you could host a virtual baby sprinkle.
Here are a few steps on tips on how to do this:
- Pick a date for the online baby sprinkle
- Pick a theme for the baby sprinkle
- Choose a platform for everyone to meet on
- Create an online baby shower registry
- Send out e-vites with all this information
- Decorate a room or area of a room for the mom to sit at during the virtual baby sprinkle, so that it feels more like a party
- Ask everyone to dress in a certain theme or color to match the theme
- Play virtual baby sprinkle games
- Have presents delivered to the mom on the day so she can open them in front of everyone online
Who Should Host The Baby Sprinkle?
As the baby sprinkle isn’t as big an ordeal as a baby shower, the mom can be involved in planning and hosting.
Anyone could be helping her plan the day, such as her mom, sister, or best friend. How involved the mom is will depend on whether she wants to help plan the day or not.
Make sure that the mom is involved with who is invited, and how comfortable she is with having people around.
She will also need to create a small gift registry for guests to buy from. This will help avoid having any duplicate presents or being given something she already received for her firstborn.
There are no hard and fast rules for throwing a baby sprinkle. It could be a surprise for the mom, or she could be the one planning the whole day!
Pregnancy is stressful enough, the mom needs to be comfortable with what is planned for the day, it is her celebration after all!
Now that you know the differences between a baby sprinkle vs. shower, which will you be hosting?!
Whether you decide on a baby shower or baby sprinkle, make sure to have fun and play some games! Check out these games we love and recommend for both a shower and sprinkle:
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