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seharrett
Hi! Looking for opinions on this…my babies will be 16months apart. I had a baby shower while pregnant with my 1st in Nov ‘22. Is it too soon to do a sprinkle for baby 2? My mom thinks if we have one we should say ‘no gifts’ since everyone bought us baby stuff recently. Thoughts??
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pmm4204
I think that really depends on the people in your circle and how big you’d make it. Would it be casual with close friends who would just bring you some cute outfits? Or would it be a huge group?
My extended family is super opinionated and would think a sprinkle is a gift grab, so if I ever had a sprinkle with a second baby, I’d probably keep it to close friends, sisters and moms/grandmas so I could personally tell them we don’t want any big gifts and just want to celebrate this baby, too.
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seharrett
@pmm4204,
agreed I’d want to keep it small. Just a casual gathering to celebrate baby 2! We don’t know the gender with this one
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LilyKateri
I think you can still do a sprinkle, especially if baby is a different gender this time. Another option would be to do a diaper party, if that’s mostly what you need.
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seharrett
@LilyKateri,
oh that’s an idea! What exactly is a diaper party? Everyone brings that instead of a gift?
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LilyKateri
@seharrett,
yeah, it’s usually done as a “shower” for the men, if the shower is ladies only. Typically the guests bring a pack of diapers, and it’s a beer and bbq in the backyard sort of thing. You can also do a raffle for everyone who brings a pack of diapers for some kind of prize. With showers becoming more co-ed now, I figure a diaper party can include the ladies and gents, too.
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aly2425
I’m doing a sprinkle/baby shower. Most people in my family and husbands family don’t know what a sprinkle means lol so they expect all the baby shower games and stuff. When they ask I tell them we don’t really need anything but I do have a registry and it’s just like baby wash/lotion and medicine and teething toys. Nothing big just little things if they want to get something. We want to celebrate this baby too so just it’s just for that. Some family fun.
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creeves22
I think every baby deserves to be celebrated! I wouldn't address presents at all and just phrase it as "a party to celebrate baby".
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kkerlady
I already have 2 kids and am.pregnant with twins who are girls (my other 2 are boys). my friend asked to throw me a sprinkle and we just invited about 10 friends. everyone bought diapers and clothes for gifts. it was really nice to get together. I would never have planned one for myself but since she offered I did
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kkerlady
@kkerlady,
I would suggest not making a registry at all as that seems gift grabby for a second + baby
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mamallama321
@kkerlady,
i dont think so, and u can get discounts to buy the stuff yourself. i made a private registry for only if someone asks. if they ask, they obv want to get something
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40Kelly
I personally would not feel comfortable asking for gifts again that close together. But maybe make a registry for yourself that’s private and for those who ask if there’s anything you want and need, you can say I have a registry. It’s basically a shopping cart of things I need/want to get for this baby if you want to have a peek I can send you the link.
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seharrett
@40Kelly,
great idea!
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exSPANNding2022
I don't see a problem with it. Every baby deserves to be celebrated if you want to have a little party! And if you do a FB event or whatever, you can say something in the description like "gifts aren't at all necessary, but if you do wish to bless the family, here is a link to their registry." I wouldn't have a problem buying something for someone so soon! I don't need much since I saved nearly everything from my first, so my registry is small and it's mostly for us to get the discount lol
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july222024
Why call it a sprinkle or shower? How about just a BBQ get together at your house? Or just a lunch? If it’s directed to the baby then of course it looks like a baby shower. Don’t your friends feel excited for you? I can’t see the point of getting people together for a party for a baby and not expecting it to look like you want gifts? And then stating ‘we don’t want gifts’ looks like you want gifts but want to not look like you want gifts. I mean, did you announce the pregnancy already? That’s a celebration. If you and your husband are excited, that’s a celebration. The concept that every baby needs celebrated is odd because if the parents are excited that’s all that matters.
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txmama4455
Is someone throwing it for you? If so then I think it’s fine. My last baby was in Nov ‘22 as well and this time around, I had a friend group and a family group both say they wanted to do a sprinkle. I’m not sure I’d throw it for myself but I don’t see an issue if someone else offers. For both, we are mostly just asking for diapers.
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seharrett
@txmama4455,
yes my mom and sister would likely host. They hosted last time too. But this would be much more casual and small. Just a brunch/lunch at my mom’s house. Agreed on keeping presents small/to a minimum!
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txmama4455
@seharrett,
I think this is totally fine!
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kyxoxo3710
I had a shower November too! And my family is insisting on doing another. I suggested we do a sprinkle instead and they agreed. I also said on the invites "big sister Addison has plenty to share we are just having this to show that we care" and the theme is donuts and diapers with no registry.
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seharrett
@kyxoxo3710,
love that idea! That’s perfect how you worded the invite. Exactly what I’m thinking. Want to celebrate baby, but not expecting presents
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