Are you thinking did Zazzle mean to say baby shower? Introducing the newest take on the traditional baby shower, which is called a baby sprinkle! Similar to the baby shower idea, a baby sprinkle party is a celebration for a baby-to-be, except it’s usually for the second or third (and onward!) child. Traditional baby shower etiquette says that a celebration is reserved only for the first child, but this awesome new trend gathers family and friends to celebrate each individual baby and the mom-to-be!
How is a Baby Sprinkle Different from a Baby Shower?
A baby sprinkle shower is still just as important as a baby shower, but it focuses less on the big-ticket purchases (a stroller, crib, etc) that were probably gifted for the first child’s shower. Some great gifts for a baby sprinkle party are more “useful” items like diapers, wipes or gift cards that the parents can spend when needed. Remember, they will already have all the essentials from the first time around! For that reason, there might not be a registry for this celebration either.
This party is also usually a bit less extravagant, as the mother already knows the gist of motherhood and probably doesn’t need as much of the pomp and circumstance this time around. Baby sprinkle parties can be smaller, and also a bit more casual than a baby shower. Go ahead and make it a co-ed event, so friends of the father, friends of the older children & even co-workers will earn an invitation.
How to Pick a Sprinkle Party Theme
Something that makes a baby sprinkle celebration special is that the theme can be interpreted so many different ways. If you want to follow the ‘sprinkle’ idea, go with either a candy sprinkle or a weather sprinkle theme, but don’t let those baby sprinkle ideas stop you! If you prefer a starry sky to a raindrop, go with that for your invitations. If you love anything covered in chocolate, use the ‘sprinkle’ idea as an accent and cover your party in donuts, cake, and cupcakes. For a more alternative theme, pick anything that falls! Glitter, snowflakes or confetti are some of our favorite baby sprinkle decoration ideas.
Ways to Make a Baby Sprinkle Celebration Extra-Special
Because this party isn’t the first baby shower, it can seem a little repetitive for the mom-to-be. Here are some tips and tricks to make it extra special in its own way! The elder child (or children) can have a tendency to feel left out, so it’s important to make them feel included as well. Have them ‘host’ the party, and get them a big brother or big sister shirt to truly honor their presence and spot in the family. Instead of gifting generic baby items, give the mom personalized items that will grow with the newborn, like a super unique baby blanket.
Baby Sprinkle Decorations
If you’re going with the traditional ‘sprinkle’ theme, make sure the colorful candies are everywhere! Hang multi-colored polka-dot paper strands from the ceiling, use small twisting balloons to create the look of sprinkles on a wall for a photo backdrop and serve dipped food that can be decorated with the sweet treat in all different colors.
For a ‘weather’ sprinkle party, lean towards a blue or grey color scheme and play off the light rain idea. We love teardrop-shaped paper cutouts arranged on a string for a rain cloud looking backdrop, and umbrella-shaped cookies or sandwiches.
This new trend of a baby sprinkle after a baby shower is a sweet celebration for a mom-to-be and her newest bundle of joy, and one that can be repeated for as many children as necessary! Share how you celebrate a new little one by tagging your Instagram photos with #ZazzleMade on Instagram!
Erika focuses on email marketing, copywriting and merchandising at Zazzle, but she has a secret obsession with all things wedding! During the week you can find her writing punny subject lines while also pinning the latest wedding trends, and outside of the 9-5, she is usually cheering on the San Jose Sharks, reading a good murder mystery, or hunting for the best Philly Cheesesteak in the Bay Area.
