How do you feel about a "sprinkle"

When I found out I was pregnant with #2 my mom immediately mentioned a sprinkle and I was 100% against it. Well a couple of weeks later Sandy hit and I lost every single baby item I had saved from DD (except the crib, dresser and stroller).

I feel funny registering again. What would you do?

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I lost everything I had from my DS in our house fire...My GF gave me a surprise sprinkle which was totally unexpected and others gave me their things they werent using anymore...I didnt register for anything new...
Maybe if your mom is hosting she can make it a "hand me down" optional so people dont feel obligated to spend a lot of $$$ on new items although most of them probably will anyway?
IDK...

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i don't see anything wrong with it (especially in your situation) why can we only celebrate the first child and not any after that?

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i don't see whats wrong with celebrating babies! especially your situation!
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I see absolutley nothing wrong with having a sprinkle! Especially in your situtaion! I am having a sprinkle only because my family keeps asking me to do one..lol. They love babies and buying presents and there is nothing wrong with celebrating the birth of another new child no matter the sex. haha!

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Posted by Jonsgirl04

I see absolutley nothing wrong with having a sprinkle! Especially in your situtaion! I am having a sprinkle only because my family keeps asking me to do one..lol. They love babies and buying presents and there is nothing wrong with celebrating the birth of another new child no matter the sex. haha!

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Im all for sprinkles. But I come from a anti-sprinkle family lol Oddly enough I didnt have a baby shower with my 1st ( a boy) but they gave me one for my 2nd ( a girl) I saved all my daughters stuff but of course I am having a boy now so cant use any of it so I have to start from scratch. So man, wouldnt I love to have a sprinkle but aint happening! I threw a sprinkle for my sister for her 3rd, her 1st girl and my family was sooooo mad at me. I think every baby should be celebrated equally! If someone had kids close together and of the same gender, I can understand not feeling the need for it expecting they still have the same baby gear & clothes and maybe just giving some lil gifts or new outfits and doing a little brunch or something. Otherwise I think all mothers/babies deserve a sprinkle.

I registered but basicly as having it as my own shopping list for the stuff I need but I know there's no way Im getting gifts.

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I see no problem with them! Especially if hand-me-downs are an option. I feel like I had so many things that only got used for a short time and are in great condition.

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I dont see anything wrong with "sprinkles". And in your situation I think it's definitely a good idea. I think all babies deserve to be celebrated whether they are the 1st or the 4th.

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I guess I have mixed feelings about it, I kind of feel bad "asking" family/friends for more baby things. My first was a boy and now we are having a girl so it would be almost all different stuff.....After we announced it, my SIL asked me if I wanted her to plan something and I told her it wasn't necessary, but I would be lying if I said there wasn't a part of me that wishes she didn't listen and is planning something!!

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i'm from the camp that is for sprinkles. we usually bring diapers and wipes for the mother-to-be. i also can't see why we WOULDN'T celebrate any baby...just b/c he/she's not the first.

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My MIL and SIL want to have one, I know my mom won't be for it. We need nothing big, as we have everything still, except the car seat. If they do it, they might do a gender reveal thing. They don't bother me, but I know there are mixed opinions. I wouldn't have the same amount of people as my shower, but people I am very close to instead.

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In your case I think a sprinkle is a great thing!
I also think a sprinkle for someone who has a large gap between kids or where they may have thought they weren't fogging to have anymore kids is good. For someone like me who had twins 2 years ago I think it is totally unnecessary.

Hope you have one and get some stuff you need! Sorry you lost so much in sandy!

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I would definitely NOT include registry info with the invitation. Personally, I do not like the idea of a sprinkle at all. That said, if someone has one, the guest list should be kept minimal, and regular gifts shouldn't be expected. By including registry info, you may as well call it a shower.

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I think in your situation there is nothing wrong with a sprinkle. Normally a registry filled with new $$ baby items because the mother chose not to have gender neutral items the first time around would really irk me. In your situation I think its totally fine.

I am so sorry for your home

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we had one, my mom, MIL and sister threw it.

this baby is opposite sex from #1 and in our family, we feel every baby is a reason to celebrate.

my sprinkle was small, close family and very close friends only. I think there were 14 people total it was perfect!

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I think Sprinkles are great, especially when you have a gap between kids or are having a different sex. A couple of friends/family memebers wanted to plan one for me ( I have 5 years age gap..having twins this time, and throwing a girl into the mix), but I felt so uncomfortable with the idea for myself. Mainly because NONE of my family lives here or would be able to come.

However, work is throwing a little one for me, which is awesome, and I did register only after others bugged me too. But nothing too big or expensive on the registry. Really I did it, so I could get the 20% off coupon at the end.

I have been so fortunate that people have been very generous, giving me an extra carseat, used double stroller, extra swings, bouncers etc..

So if you have family thats wants to throw you one, GO FOR IT..every baby should be celebrated.

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If someone in my family wanted to take me to lunch with a few family members/friends its ok. I just don't feel right about registering after the first baby. It's just a personal thing. The first shower in my opinion is when you get all your "big" stuff and I would feel funny registering again. But a little get together is something i'd be fine with!

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I really like the idea of a "hand me down" party!!!! You should pass the idea on to your mom.....in your situation you will get everything you need without question, and I'm sure some things will be new!!

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In general I'm not a fan, but in your case, I'm totally in favor. I'm sure your friends and family want to help you celebrate and even more because of the rough time you've gone through.

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I think it depends on the situation, and I definitely think a Sprinkle is a great idea in your case!!

I've never been to a Sprinkle and my family doesn't do them... but my Mom has already mentioned throwing one for me. We are having twins this time around, so we will need a lot of stuff. It will be very low key... just immediate family and some close friends.

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IMO every child is special and deserves a party! Now, I definetely do not think a sprinkle should be on the scale of a baby shower, maybe just very close friends and family at home. We had one for my sister and it was very fun.

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You deserve it and I think your friends and family would want to help you out!

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Posted by nicopico13

I guess I have mixed feelings about it, I kind of feel bad "asking" family/friends for more baby things. My first was a boy and now we are having a girl so it would be almost all different stuff.....After we announced it, my SIL asked me if I wanted her to plan something and I told her it wasn't necessary, but I would be lying if I said there wasn't a part of me that wishes she didn't listen and is planning something!!