I hear that today they are called "sprinkles" for the second baby, which, not going to lie, I actually love. I thought that this was so stinking cute.
Shower your first, sprinkle your second.
So, before I get completely sappy, I wanted to hear some opinions on second showers.
Mainly on whether or not you should register. Because I already did on Amazon for shits and giggles, but I'm wondering if that's too presumptuous. Or should I just do a diapers and gift cards shower? I truly am just happy to have people come and share some food and drinks and celebrate baby dos. Aside from a couple of big ticket items (another car seat
, a new baby carrier
and a good swing device
) we really do have everything major that we need. Of course I'd love to get some clothes and detail items for baby dos because, let's face it, all my stuff is blue, boy-ish and used.Just because she's second doesn't mean she isn't special.
Oh my how the tunes in your head change when you're actually that mommy having a second baby.
Anyways - what are your thoughts on "sprinkles" and registering?
I know a lot of people have a problem with it, but I think every baby deserves to be celebrated! And I agree that a sprinkle sounds super cute! Asking for gifts is trickier and depends on whether the new baby is a different gender than the previous one and how long it has been since the most recent one was born.
ReplyDeleteIn your case, I don't have a problem with you registering. Your registry might not be as big as last time, but you can register for the big ticket items and girly things. I am sure friends and family will excited to buy you girl things!! You could create a registry, but make the sprinkle "gift optional" if you are worried that people will be offended...
I would not register. A sprinkle is more clothes and small items. My second baby was the same sex, but she still got a ton of new clothes as gifts when she was born and at Christmas etc.
ReplyDeleteI don't think there is anything wrong with registering. For me, personally, I would prefer to get the guest of honor something they really need/want, rather than something I think is cute/useful.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree that every child should be celebrated! Love that your friends are sprinkling your second :)
As someone who has no kids — and has only been to a handful of baby showers — I have no opinions on whether or not registering is a good idea. If you're worried about it, maybe ask the few people who want to get you a big gift for things like the car seat and carrier, and have your friends let guests know they can, "bring diapers or an outfit for baby girl!" That way your guests get to pick out things they'll think are cute?
ReplyDeleteI love the idea for a sprinkle shower, especially if the second baby is a different sex than the first. A registry is a must in my opinion since not everyone knows what you want/need. We're having another boy so I doubt that any of our families will throw us a party for the next one. They figure we have everything we need so why bother.
ReplyDeleteSprinkle! I love the idea. I think you can set up a small registry for a second child.. since you have most of the big items already, there's no harm in a teeny-tiny registry for the few things you still need, and if nothing else it will help people figure out where to buy you gift cards. :)
ReplyDeleteI say register, but maybe only tell people who specifically ask about it or people who want to give bigger gifts (Aunts/Grandmas/etc)? If it isn't on the invitation, they can't be offended.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on baby dos! I say no to the registry. I also even say no to saying you'd like gift cards. Most sprinkles I've heard of/been to have been diaper parties and if people want to bring extra, they will. While some people will absolutely give gift cards or clothes (I do), I would be turned off by something that explicitly said "diapers or gift cards." I don't really know why I'd feel this way, but there ya go :) Have fun!
ReplyDeleteRegister! I did a teeny one (like 8 things) on amazon even though I'm having the same sex and have nearly all I need. I only told family members who asked "what do you need?" Mostly it is a list for me to track down what I need!
ReplyDeleteI personally like shopping from a registry over picking something the mommy may not need but if there is something I really want to get them, registry or not, I will just get it! I do not understand why anyone would be offended to see a registry for second (different sex) child. You wouldn't make one unless you needed stuff...and you do!
If everyone brings diapers, you might as well be having a diaper dump (much less cute than a sprinkle!)