Baby Sprinkle Guide

Many people have never heard of a baby sprinkle before, but it is a unique and fun idea.

This is a type of baby shower that is held on a smaller scale for moms that are having a second, third, etc. baby.

At this type of a shower, the mom is "sprinkled" with some baby necessities to help out instead of a full blown shower, because most moms already have a lot of important baby items at this stage in the game.

For any child after the very first child, a baby sprinkle can be of help.

Of course, if you are the hostess, you may be wondering how to plan for this type of a baby shower, so here is your baby shower sprinkle guide to help out.

Choosing a Theme

The first thing you may be worried about when you are planning a baby shower sprinkle is choosing the theme for the shower.

The great thing is that there are some wonderful themes out there that are great for moms that are having another child.

One great theme to consider is a Pampering Mom theme. With this theme you can concentrate on some fun, pampering gifts and fun for mom, since she probably already has all the things she needs.

You can go with a theme surrounding the baby if he has already been born. Have mom bring the baby so everyone gets a chance to meet him. Regular baby shower themes are appropriate for these sprinkle showers as well.

Sending Out Invitations

When it comes to the invitations for your baby shower sprinkle, you may want to go with a small gathering of people.

Sure, you can still have a big group, but usually these parties are more for friends and family members that are close to the new mom.

When you go with the invitations, keep them simple. It's a good idea to include a little note that tells guests what a sprinkle is all about so they are prepared for the type of party you will be throwing.

If you want to add a baby sprinkle poem to your invites and your not sure what to include in the poem. Then please feel free to take a look at our great range of free sprinkle baby shower poems.

Decorating for the Shower

Of course, you will probably want to decorate for the shower as well. You can go with a general baby shower theme for the decorations, but you should keep the decorations on the conservative side for this party.

Having a simple centerpiece and going with soft colors for decorations like streamers, balloons, table cloths, and napkins will provide you with a great look that is still on the simple side.

Food Choices

Trying to figure out what you should serve for food at the baby shower sprinkle? Well a lot of this is going to depend on the time of day that you host it.

However, it is usually a great idea to go with a light spread for this type of a shower. Consider going with a nice array of finger foods that people are able to munch on throughout the party.

Various chips with fun dips are great options, crackers with spreads or cheeses make great options, and fruit trays or veggie trays are a great idea too.

Just don't get carried away with the food. Keep it simple and tasty and it will definitely be a big hit.

Fun Games

Even though you are having a sprinkle, it is still fun to have a couple of games. One fun game to try out at this type of a shower is "Remember When".

Consider having a couple judges, and then have everyone else tell a story of their own about their kids or something from their childhood that took place.

This can be fun and can definitely offer some great advice to moms as well. Everyone is sure to enjoy playing this game. Then have the judges pick out their favorites for a nice prize.

The Gifts

You may be worried about the types of gifts that are appropriate for a baby shower sprinkle.

Well, since this is a shower for moms that already have at least one child, the gifts don't have to include items that are high priced, such as a car seat or a crib.

In many cases moms already have this covered so some of the smaller items that you need for a baby can be helpful. Some great ideas include diapers, basic baby toiletries, new toys, baby blankets, clothes, and even some new colors for the baby room.

If you are focusing on pampering mom, consider throwing in some bubble bath, spa treatments, and other items to pamper her.