If you're on your second (or later) baby and planning on holding a baby sprinkle shower, you may be wondering if it's appropriate to set up a registry. In a word: Yes! It's perfectly acceptable to register for your sprinkle — in fact, it makes things easier for friends and family who want to offer a token gift.
A baby sprinkle tends to be more casual than a traditional baby shower. Since mom and dad will likely need much less for their new arrival, you don't have to invite every distant relative, friendly acquaintance or coworker. Keep the guest list to close family and friends. Give guests the details.
Many guests who attend baby sprinkles opt to bring a gift — but what you offer is totally up to you. If you're not able to make it, it's up to you whether or not you send a gift. Either way, it's a good idea to RSVP so that the host can prepare for the event adequately.
What is a baby sprinkle or a baby sprinkle shower? A baby sprinkle is a type of baby shower to celebrate a family's second child. Instead of a traditional shower, the gifts are often diapers, wipes and a few outfits since many families who are expecting their second child already have a lot of the gear they'll need.
If you're having a sprinkle for baby number two, it's a good idea to consider making a second baby registry. You don't have to share it (but certainly can if you'd like), but it's a nice-to-have as a guide for guests who would like to purchase a gift and are looking for some suggestions.
You can and should create a registry for your second wedding, especially if it's something you and your partner want. There's no obligation for guests to buy a wedding gift whether you have a wish list or not, so simply creating a registry for your second wedding isn't considered poor etiquette.
Who Foots The Bill? The host pays for the expenses of the baby shower. That being said, co-hosting a shower with one or two others is a good way to split the costs (and the planning).
Since a sprinkle is a generally casual affair, you can invite as many or as few people as you'd like. Typically, though, a baby sprinkle has a shorter guest list, with only close friends and family invited. Big brother or sister can come to this one, too.
For a second baby — This is called a baby sprinkle and is to celebrate a second, third or even more babies. As the parents will have most of the newborn essentials already you don't need to spend a lot. Buying a gift between $20 and $40 is enough.
While a baby shower is usually thrown for a first baby, a baby sprinkle typically celebrates a family's second (or more) child, has fewer guests, presents and overall to-do and doesn't last as long as a baby shower.
A Baby Sprinkle is celebrating the second and third children and so the gifts are going to be different.
For a second baby shower, there are some social rules and etiquette that you should keep in mind as well, to keep things from appearing “tacky.” First of all, it is best to have someone throw the baby shower for you if you are the mother. It can be anyone, such as a friend or relative.
Traditionally, close friends, cousins, aunts, sisters-in-law, or co-workers of the mother-to-be hosted baby showers. Because gifts are central to showers, having a member of the honoree's (or husband's) immediate family host appeared self-serving.
For a baby sprinkle, you invite only your closest family and friends. Your baby shower probably included neighbors, co-workers, a childhood friend, and distant relatives. But for a baby sprinkle, you will want to narrow the list. This is not a time for “catching up” or reconnecting with old friends.
Invitations are sent out three to six weeks before the shower. This gives guests enough time to respond, and get/send a gift if they are going to.
What Is A Sip And See? A sip and see is a small, informal gathering to introduce friends and family to a new baby. At the open house style celebration, guests can expect light refreshments and to "see" the parents' little bundle of joy.
If you're worried that no one will offer to throw a baby shower for you (which is highly unlikely), talk to your best friend or a close relative and, if you're comfortable doing so, ask her to take the reins.
If a mother-to-be is expecting a baby soon (a year or so) after her first, “it's perfectly fine to have a second baby shower,” said Lizzie Post, etiquette expert, great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post and co-host of the podcast, Awesome Etiquette.
The name says it all: Instead of a bigger party where first-time parents are showered with gifts, a baby sprinkle is a more casual, relaxed gathering where the guests of honor are "sprinkled" with support and potentially smaller gifts.
Who should escort the bride down the aisle? A second-time bride whose father or mother are still alive may be escorted down the aisle their parent(s). A second-time groom may opt to have his parents walk him down the aisle too.
Technically, a gift for a remarrying couple is optional, as traditional etiquette says that those who gave a gift for a first wedding don't need to give gifts again. Those who are close to a remarrying bride or groom usually want to give them a present nonetheless.
Who To Invite to Second Wedding. Just about anybody can attend your second wedding. Close friends, family, your whole social circle if you like. However, ex-spouses and former in-laws should not be invited even if you are on speaking terms to avoid awkwardness among the other guests.