My sister is due to have her second baby in March and I think this is perfect. I've never heard of a "Baby Sprinkle", but I think the idea is just what I was looking for and I think the decorating ideas will be so cute. I envision little umbrellas and raindrops. I can't wait to host the sprinkle. Thanks!

I think this is a ludicrous idea and just another way to bilk friends and relatives for gifts. It puts many people in awkard positions esp. in this economy. If you can afford to bring another child into the world you can afford a few outfits for it. It is enough already to buy engagement, wedding, birthdays, christenings etc.. now you have invented another gimick to support Hallmark cards in their effort to sell more stock. Please stop it already before the economy goes broke. Also, you are probably losing friends daily with this absurd constant gift giving. Remove this selfish event from existance.

I totally AGREE with Anonymous!!!! I just attended one of these so called SPRINKLEs and this is just another name for a SHOWER. If your 2nd or 3rd baby needs something, buy it yourself. It is an insult to expect friends and family to keep buying gifts for every occasion. Who in the world thought up this crazy event???

To Anonymous and Cathy - Eff off, every baby deserves to be celebrated, regardless of which "number in line" it is. Especially if this baby is of a different gender, a new mom could ALWAYS use the extra help. YOU are the ones being selfish. The sprinkle idea is great.

Everyone is certainly welcome to their own opinion, but I like the idea. We had threw a Baby Sprinkle for my sister-in-law and we kept it simple and inexpensive for every one involved. Because she didn't want guests to feel like she was just in it for the gifts, we decided to ask guests to bring a book for the baby. It not only gave us a theme, but the gifts were generally inexpensive. It's easy to pick up a children's book for as little as a couple dollars. Our party was about celebrating the new baby-to-be and getting together to have some fun with friends!

I love the idea of celebrating life! What would be great is if some celebrations could be giftless. I think it would be just as fun to host a sprinkle with themed food/decorations and the "gift" can be the memory of good times spent with friends and family. Games can be played if wanted or even items given that will be donated to a pantry for those having babies and don't have the means to care for them.

I think that Anonymous and Cathy are being ridiculous and selfish! I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of my second. All babies should be celebrated! Not to mention it has been 6 years since my last baby and what things I did try to save (others I donated to friends over the years) were ruined when my garage flooded. Also, most of those things were probably recalled and are considered unsafe now as things often change when it comes to safety and babies. I WILL NOT feel badly for wanting to celebrate my babies life with family and friends and Cathy, if you did NOT agree with this then you should NOT have attended the event!

What is this world coming to that we can't celebrate life? Do you mean to tell me that we are all too broke to celebrate a new blessing to the world? WOW. I think it is a great idea. It doesn't necessarily have to be new items. It could be gently used items. Also I love the idea of pre-made meals for the mom to freeze as a gift for a sprinkle. I have acquired all the perfect things for my kids of the years and have everything I need for the next baby. However I would LOVE! some gently used books we HAVEN'T read a million times, and some pre- made meals would be AWESOME too! Thanks for the idea! As for the two totally absurd posts- I think it's obvious that they don't have children and are complete narcissists.

I'm torn...I agree with everyone here. I'm against it if it is not your first child and feel that people would think its just another way for gifts. BUT, I wanted to have something small at my house as in 10-20 people. Just a gathering for my sister-in-law. This would be her 4th child. But how do I do this without people feeling they have to bring something? I have no problem emailing/calling the people that I wanted to invite and tell them it is just to come over and celebrate that she is preggo but don't feel obligated to bring a gift. Is that bad? I was just going to get blue plates (finally a boy) and finger foods and champagne punch and just have the girls we're close with come for a bit.

I think the sprinkle is a great idea also. I dont have children yet, but my husband and I are planning to in the near future. In my family (with aunts/uncles/cousins) we total 36 people and whenever a new cousin (neice/nephew) was born we all went out and bought little outfits and odds and ends anyway! Its a celebration of LIFE. What if the parent has a boy or girl first, then several years later their 2nd child is of the opposite sex? They may appreciate the kind gesture of friends/family. Why not gather the everyone together to celebrate?? The original post was clear, a smaller, close friends/family only. These people are more than likely going to buy gifts anyway. Chill out!!

"Cathy" and "Anonomous" sound like jealous, bitter women (or the same woman, maybe.) The birth of each and every child deserves to be celebrated. It is "ludicrous" to simply ignore the 2nd, 3rd or 4th baby because they weren't firstborn! I am a firm supporter of the "Baby Sprinkle." Nobody expects people to spend a million dollars. Haven't you heard?.. It is the thought that counts. The idea is to celebrate life! If you think it is so grossly inappropriate, don't attend. People will probably have more fun without your negativity anyway.

I think sprinkles are a great idea. I have thrown three of these and they have been very low key. The gifts were mainly diapers and about 15 people attended. It was also people that were going to buy a little something for the person anyway because they were close to them and excited about a new child. My thought is if your friends or family don't want to participate they do not have to. I actually had the Mother in law not attend because she thought it was inappropriate and that was fine with us. As far as in this economy is concerned and being able to afford to buy things. You can buy wipes for around $3 for name brand. One of my friends was pregnant with her 3rd child and her husband lost his job of 10 years. This caused a great hardship on them. The diapers and wipes that were given to them helped them stay afloat until he got a new job and was able to recover. So I think that is a harsh statement to say if you are having another child that you can just afford to buy everything. My main thought is that you can do what you want too. If you get invited and have issues do not attend.

I am torn too... at first when I read Anonymous and Cathy's comments I thought they were crazy. But as I read on I think everyone has a good point. I do feel there is too much that leaves you out of pocket for everyone else, and I also feel that parents should not expect friends to buy things that they need when expecting a baby. At my shower guests were only allowed to bring small gifts. I got everything else I needed. But I do think a party to celebrate a new little one and make a prego mom feel special is wonderful. I just don't think the expectation to these parties should be gifts.

(not afraid to say my name) hey...I was thrown a "sprinkle" for my 2nd baby. I didn't THROW IT MYSELF. My friends got together and did it. They did it because they loved me and wanted to celebrate the new child. If you don't want to participate...don't go. nuff said.

I also am not throwing my Sprinkle myself, it is being hosted by an old friend of my mother. SHE wanted to do it, so I let her. What is wrong with CELEBRATING A NEW LIFE? Those people that have a problem with it, can stuff it, and JUST DONT GO! No one is twisting your arm to go. Stop complaining! Obviously you have NO HEART, and don't wish to celebrate a new baby.

I am invited to my sister in laws baby sprinkle. I have already purchased a gift for the baby (was planning on giving it to her after she is born) I guess I can give it to her early for the sprinkle gift. The thing that bothers me most is that she registered for the sprinkle. This just makes everyone feel obligated to buy a gift. Is this the celebration of LIFE or another way to get gifts????

I think the idea of a sprinkle for a 2nd baby is fantastic. My daughter is expecting her 2nd and I want to do something to celebrate that baby and this is perfect. She doesn't need all the big gift items since she received all of those first time around. But this is not about the gifts and for those of you opposed to this because you feel obligated to purchase a gift are looking at this all wrong, seriously if you are close enough to the mom to be to be invited to the sprinkle wouldn't you buy a little gift anyway. This baby is just as special to me as my grandson is and I don't ever want him or her to feel any differently. My whole reason for doing the sprinkle is to celebrate the baby!!!!

wow. all the mixed comments on this topic. I am amazed. however I am going on my 4th child. This baby was totally unexpected and unplanned. My youngest will be 5yrs old when this one is born i had gotten rid of EVERYTHING after i had him. I gave it all to my sister in law for her baby and she inturn gave it all away from there. I spent my own money and bought almost all of the big items from yardsales this summer. (as i am due in december) however there's just so much more i cannot get in time before baby is born. (we also do not know the sex of this baby yet and im 7mo... it's hard to find neutral items). I think the sprinkle is a great idea for close friends and family who would like to help and or celebrate. but again everyone is entitled to their own opnion. is it really wrong to want to help though? or to want to celebrate? especially if this child is 5 years apart from the other 3? (or in any case if the child is at least 5 yrs apart from the rest considering all the recalls, and new safety items that continue to come out and be updated?)

I THINK A BABY SPRINKLE IS A GOOD IDEA ESPECIALLY I WAS THINKING ABOUT DOING IT MYSELF UNTIL MY FRIEND TOLD ME SHE SEEN IT ON COMPUTER,,,, MY DAUGHTER HAD A BABY LAST YEAR AND I GAVE HER A BIG BABYSHOWER IN A CLUB HOUSE. WELL 7MOS LATER SHE WAS KNOCK UP AGAIN WITH THE SAME SEX SO I DECIDED TO GIVE HER A SPRINKLE...PAMPERS, WIPES, WASHCLOTHES ETC.... I LOVE IT.. BY THE WAY MY DAUGHTER IS 26 AND HAS HER BACHELOR DEGREE...

If you don't want to throw one or attend one then don't, but it's unnecessary to put others down if they choose differently...My thought on a sprinkle is that you invite those close family and friends who you know would want to do something anyway for the new baby, and also doing something like a book or a diaper sprinkle is another way to make it fun and more about celebrating rather than gifts. Jeesh, with all the bad in the world, why not celebrate??? If you're on a website like this and NOT interested in creative celebrating, then I'm not sure what you ARE on here for...

I think a 'sprinkle' or shower is great, Gives you a chance to visit friends and family because in these busy times we rarely get that chance. Celebrating each baby is 'Special'. Usually the cost of the party is way more than the gifts cost..so it is about family, friends and celebrating the newest member of the family:) If your against it just DON'T GO..I wouldn't want you there feeling like that anyway!!!!

Showers/sprinkles don't have to be about gifts. You can do well wishes cards for the baby, memory statements and so on. Not to mention the way to stimulate the economy and keep jobs is to spend money.

i am truely amazed by some of these comments. i dont care if its my friend/family members 20th child, you celebrate it. the woman is bringing a life into this world. she should have a day to celebrated that whether its her first or 6th child.

i am pregnant with my oops baby, he/she will be 11 months apart from my first born. i think i am entitled to a baby shower or sprinkle for this one as well. i think its rude that my first born can look back at baby shower pictures from when he was in my belly and be excited to see how supportive everyone was, while my second born gets the shaft? just because its a second born? everyone knows i dont need anything big, and on the invitation i am going to push for diapers and needed things instead of wants...when u get to be older u dont get a birthday party every year, or a celebrations very often (especially happy ones because we begin to dread our birthdays) so i think that it is time for mom and baby to shine even if this is her 6th kid!!! obviously i dont need much, but i still want to have fun and gather with friends and family! ESPECIALLY if baby #2 is the OPPOSITE GENDER!!!

I am invited to a "Baby Sprinkle" being hosted by the mom-to-be. Further, she's having her second baby girl, and she has a registry - with "big-ticket" items! I think it's expecting waaaay to much from the 40+ people who were invited. I think this party is beyond ridiculous.

I am pregnant with my 4th but this is my husband's 1st child. He is very excited for his first baby. I have already had my shower & I explained why a shower is not an option for my family & friends. We do not speak to his family, who all live across the country. A sprinkle is a good way for him to get the excitement over his first born that he deserves. And I agree, every life deserves to be celebrated, not just the first born. We are inviting 12 of my closest friends & family & having pizza & cake.

A second, third or whatever number child can and should be celebrated. What does that have to do with having a "sprinkle"? I have 2 children born 4 yrs apart and are different genders. I had all the important stuff from my first child and my family and close friends all gave gifts after the 2nd baby was born.. willingly and lovingly, without a sprinkle and registry! It seems that this generation is just greedy! If a couple cant afford to give a second child all that it needs then they shouldn't have a 2nd child! I have one word for the "sprinkle" TACKY!

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I think a baby sprinkle is an adorable idea! I am expecting my 2nd baby and my 1st will be 21 months. We have most of what we need but I did not buy gender neutral items the 1st time around. But I in no way expect people to buy me big items like a car seat, or crib. There are little things every baby needs and most moms have friends and family who are going to purchase things anyway, so a sprinkle is just a time to gather and celebrate a a new life being welcomed into the world. To the people who are so offended by this idea, don't have one or if you're you're invited DON'T GO. simple as that. If you're a scrooge who can't spend $10 on an outfit or some diapers then you don't need to be there. For goodness sake.

I agree with anonymous... it has nothing to do with celebrating the baby. It has to do with giving stuff to the parents. I just got invited to one. I never, ever heard of it and thought it was the most ridiculous thing ever. It's one thing for close friends and family to buy a gift when the baby is born but inviting them to a party which is designed for that is rude. I'm sorry... I'm single, no kids and bought a house three years ago... I didn't get a d**n thing from anyone! Why should married and pregnant folks keep getting all these gifts?? You're having a kid... buy your own d**n blankets!

I agree with Gail, whose comment I read after I just posted. That's exactly my point. I would be getting her a gift anyway, when the baby is born... but this whole idea of throwing a 'sprinkle' is ludicrous and greedy.

Great concept and an even better name. All who disagree, I'm glad you're not friends of mine. This is no different from any other celebration where guests TYPICALLY bring gifts (i.e. birthdays, weddings, house warmings, etc.) Bring a gift and in return there will TYPICALLY be food, laughter, fun and memories to cheerish. It's pretty unbelivable that people would rather be selfish, cheap and stuck in their ways than to be able to have a good time and share in the joy of a new baby.

*cherish

I think the idea of having a "sprinkle" is a wonderful idea. I'm expecting my fifth child and my family has thrown a shower/sprinkle for me for each of the babies. It's not about gifts or spending money. It's a celebration of a new life and to feel the love and support from family and friends is just what every pregnant woman needs! It's just fun! And it's nice to have pics for each of the kids baby books and not just the firstborn. I think it is ridiculous that this is even an issue.

I don't have a problem in going to a sprinkle as long as it's just clothing blankets onsies bibs ect. small items. I have 2 sister in-laws that their sprinkle was all big items because 2 1/2 years later they are having another child and it's the opposite sex then the first and they didnt want the gear to be all pink or blue. They knew they were having more babies in such a short time they should of got neutral. What ever happened to when baby is born everyone comes and sees baby and they have gift for them? Then they still expect a gift when child is born.You can still celebrate life with the mom to be by taking her out for dinner or lunch with a few family and friends no gifts invoved just enjoy time and toast to thre new little one on it's way.Sprinkle is small drops shower is big drops.

My sister is expecting her second baby boy in January and her oldest is 2 1/2 years old. I decided to have a small sprinkle at my house to give her a double stroller that she can use for both children since the oldest is still to little (and distracted) to walk next to mom when she is on a mission. I worried that the guests (the sisters, one close friend, and one cousin and 2 aunts) would feel offended by having to bring a gift. So I gave the option of pitching in on my gift, or bringing something they felt was appropriate, or bringing food for the party. Hope they, being family, would speak up if they felt uncomfortable with this...

I'm not ok with having a full blown shower for a second baby BUT I think the whole idea of the sprinkle is to invite IMMEDIATE FAMILY AND CLOSEST FRIENDS. This isn't for great aunts and co-workers. I know that we are having one for my sister-in-law. They have a girl and are now having a boy. We're asking for diapers and wipes and like I said it's immediate family and we don't mind helping out.

Why would anyone at any time condone a celebration to welcome a new child into the world. I personally, don't care HOW MANY babies someone has, I will attend each and every shower, sprinkle, or downpour they have! Of course they won't need the same items for each child, ... but there is ALWAYS something the parents could use, and how awful would it be in years to come when there are no photos or memories of the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th childs pending birth???? It has nothing to do with money, or the economy, ... if that's the way you think, ... then I feel sorry for you. Gifts can be as simple as some baby bath and shampoo, ... it IS the thought that counts! Bring on the sprinkles! :)

I am 8 months pregnant with my 4th child and my youngest is 5. When we got pregnant we were financial set and I was planning on quitting my job and being a stay at home mom for a while. About 2 months ago my husband lost his job of 4 years and has returned to school and working..but the income is not nearly what it used to be and we used up our savings nest to keep up with bills/food/etc. Therefore, I have to take off 6 weeks for maternity leave and return to working full-time. My mother-in-law decided to throw me a shower (sprinkle) and I am very grateful. We have all of the big ticket items we bought early in the pregnancy but are still missing many necessities since we gave them to expecting friends/family years ago. Some people may think this is selfish but I am very thankful to have friends and family who would do something like this for our family in this time of need. I would think about every situation before you judge.

You need any help u can get when ur a mom. Even if uve had more than one kid. If u don't like the idea don't go and if u do help a momma out and give a card that says you'll babysit one day. Moms don't expect much any anything helps! no matter what number baby ur on it still cost 24,000 plus to have a baby!

I have been watching my daughter go through her second pregnancy and it has been a very difficult one. She has had morning sickness for seven months, her hips dislocate all the time, she gets "stuck" and literally cannot move. She has struggled with preeclampsia as well. All this while finishing her last year of college and doing her student teaching. Someone told me about this sprinkle idea, so I thought I would do some research. Yes, this is her second baby, but I think a "sprinkle" might be a great way to celebrate the new baby and also might be just the right medicine to boost her spirits - close family and friends for an hour or two just to celebrate! Presents would be optional. I like it, and I AM from the "old school!" If I decide to have one, my intentions would not be just to "get presents". Sometimes getting together with family and close friends is just "good for the soul", especially when you have been through a difficult pregnancy! If there are people who don't like the idea, they don't need to attend. I would totally respect their opinion and would hope they would respect mine :)