If you've never heard of a 'baby sprinkle', then allow us to shed light on this wonderful, low-cost and low-fuss alternative to baby showers.

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While there's no doubt baby showers are a great way of celebrating your upcoming newborn with the ones you love, not all of us enjoy standing under a spotlight. Plus, what if it's your second baby and you don't want to do that planning all over again?

That's where baby sprinkles come in. These smaller, more intimate affairs are bound to suit those who just want a bit of time with close family and friends before the baby comes. They don't put as much of an emphasis on games, and gifts are far less essential, although still encouraged!

Below, we've put together a guide to what you can expect from a baby sprinkle, as well as answering your questions, like what to ask for and who to invite.

To help us help you, we've also partnered with baby registry platform MyCrib. This site is a great, fuss-free way of assembling your dream wish list before sending it out to family and friends.

You can pull items from the platform's handy curated recommendations, or paste URLs from any external site, which means there really is no limit to what you can get for your new baby.

For more details, check out our guide to what a baby registry is, plus the best baby shower gifts.

What is a baby sprinkle?

Photo by Ajeet Singh on Unsplash
Photo by Ajeet Singh on Unsplash Photo by Ajeet Singh on Unsplash

A baby sprinkle is a much smaller, more intimate version of a baby shower, often designed for the arrival of a second (or third, or fourth...) baby.

For parents who like less of a fuss, or consider themselves seasoned professionals, a sprinkle is far more relaxed and quiet, relying less on games and structure and more on gentle, supportive vibes.

A sprinkle usually takes place around the third trimester, and there's also a much smaller emphasis on gifts. Like the name suggests, first-time parents are "showered" with presents like buggies and highchairs, but for any further additions to your brood, you likely already have the essentials, so you're merely "sprinkled" with them.

For a baby sprinkle, you can use MyCrib to find more cute and aesthetic pieces, like an updated wardrobe, new toys or nursery decorations, and assemble them into a registry.

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What is the difference between a baby sprinkle and a baby shower?

Baby Shower

A baby shower is often a more formal gathering. It features a larger guest list, a theme with decorations, and a range of games and quizzes. Parents-to-be also require a longer wish list with more big-ticket items like prams, cribs and car seats.

Baby Sprinkle

A baby sprinkle is a small, relaxed gathering with a reduced guest list. You can still play games and quizzes, but overall, it has a gentler feel with plenty of chit chat. Gifts also tend to be smaller and less expensive, like baby clothes and cuddly toys.

Who should you invite to a baby sprinkle?

MyCrib Invitations Feature
MyCrib Invitations Feature MyCrib

The guest list is entirely up to you, but most tend to invite a smaller crowd to a baby sprinkle, so close friends and immediate family. If you're looking for numbers, we'd say around 5-15.

The important thing is that once you have your guest list, you can send them your MyCrib registry by simply popping the link in a group chat or email chain.

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What should a baby sprinkle wish list look like?

MyCrib List Feature
MyCrib List Feature MyCrib

As we've said, a baby sprinkle wish list is normally smaller and full of nice-to-have items rather than the essentials. The good thing about MyCrib is you can pull in items from any third-party site like Zara, H&M and John Lewis.

Here's an idea of what you could list for a baby shower vs a baby sprinkle, or you can take a look at MyCrib's baby sprinkle example list.

Baby Shower Wish List

Baby Sprinkle Wish List

Need more inspiration? MyCrib shows you what expecting parents are adding to their wishlists. See the trending product here.

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Olivia Garrett
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