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b2b777
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Re: what is your take on baby sprinkles?
Totally off topic -- but what i think is a true gift grab is an engagement party. To celebrate being engaged???
We are going to celebrate you being a couple when you are MARRIED. Why the second party? Oh ya so i can give you another pile of cash 
I dont mind a sprinkle if it is:
1. years after the first child is born
2. a different sex child
3. a very select few family and friends together to celebrate with small gifts
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babydreams21
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what is your take on baby sprinkles?
I think it is fine if it is a little party with only close friends and family at the house. I think it is more common if there is a larger age gap. I only went to a few and it was like 10-20 people at a house. Definitely nothing close to a real shower. We had a small one for my cousin maybe 12 people because there was a 5 year gap. It was at her sister's house and we made some food. Nothing fancy at all but it was nice to celebrate.
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NervousNell
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Re: what is your take on baby sprinkles?
After reading what a sprinkle is on here, I feel like my baby shower for my first and only child was just that- a sprinkle.
I didn't want anything big. I didn't want anything at all to be honest, but apparently that's blasphemy so I had what I guess would be considered a sprinkle.
Who knew??
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| Posted 2/19/19 4:13 PM |
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Budjeg11
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what is your take on baby sprinkles?
OP- I initially felt like you do but now I am kinda sad that I didnt have some event to celebrate my 2nd daughter. She was just as important and special as my first.
To all those people who say its ok to have a shower if kids are spaced apart or different genders.. I dont really get that since many people dont find out the baby's gender in advance and if you subscribe to that theory anyway, isnt it even more obvious that reason you are having the shower is for friends and family to provide you with new (gender appropriate) things for your baby rather than celebrating the birth of a new child?
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NervousNell
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Re: what is your take on baby sprinkles?
Posted by Budjeg11
reason you are having the shower is for friends and family to provide you with new (gender appropriate) things for your baby rather than celebrating the birth of a new child?
Yes. I always thought the purpose of showers were to get things you need- whether it be for a new marriage/household or a new baby.
To me, you celebrate the baby AFTER it's born... whether it be a christening or a bris/baby naming or if you aren't into any form of religion like that, maybe just a party of some kind or a sip and see, etc
I didn't look at my shower as a celebration of my DD- we celebrated her after she was born..
I looked at it as a way to get things some of the 40 million things I would need for a baby.
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ali120206
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Re: what is your take on baby sprinkles?
Posted by Lauren82
I'm not that big on them, but I had my 4th baby (a big surprise) 11 years after my first. My girls (11, 10, 5) wanted to give me a sprinkle so my mom hosted one for my close friends and family at a restaurant. It was totally my girls' idea and they loved it.
I worried that it might have annoyed people, but if they didn't like it, they didn't have to come.
In that case - I think a sprinkle is appropriate.
But for a baby close in age, same sex, not necessary.
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| Posted 2/19/19 4:53 PM |
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JME78
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what is your take on baby sprinkles?
I didn't have a shower or a sprinkle for either of my kids. (By my choice).
My kids are just as loved and special as if I would have had a shower.
I am too superstitious for it.
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| Posted 2/19/19 4:56 PM |
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PhyllisNJoe
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Re: what is your take on baby sprinkles?
I don’t mind sprinkles that are exactly that. Just a small get together with the closest women in your life ooohing and ahhhing over cute little gender specific clothing and the newest baby must have.
People who have a “sprinkle” and Invite 60 people at a restaurant and it’s a legit shower = tacky. Especially if you are a well off person who really doesn’t NEED the items.
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| Posted 2/19/19 5:01 PM |
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bella321
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Re: what is your take on baby sprinkles?
A small party with immediate family and close friends would be fine. No registry.
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| Posted 2/19/19 5:17 PM |
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LSP2005
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Re: what is your take on baby sprinkles?
Her friends can take her out for lunch, where everyone pays their own way, chips in for the mom to be, and brings a small gift. This is how sprinkles are done in my circle of friends. It is a small thing, with your close girlfriends.
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| Posted 2/19/19 5:37 PM |
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PitterPatter11
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what is your take on baby sprinkles?
I don’t have a problem with them if they’re truly sprinkles. My relative just had a HUGE shower for their second child. I literally told them they could have ALL of my stuff since I only have one child and some things were barely used. They turned their noses up at me. That was the only time a “sprinkle” rubbed me the wrong way.
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| Posted 2/19/19 5:51 PM |
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luvbuffet
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Re: what is your take on baby sprinkles?
Nobody is forcing anyone to attend these parties. This is a joyous occasion. If you don’t agree with it, don’t go. Nobody wants a sour puss to attend these events anyway. (This is not directed at anyone in particular!)
You will give a gift anyway so what’s the problem? Someone wants to plan ahead and have food and booze and a ballon or two? How dare they!
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| Posted 2/19/19 5:58 PM |
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Mrs213
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what is your take on baby sprinkles?
I’m split regarding this. My family holds one big shower for the first baby and that’s it. I’m not opposed to a sprinkle if it’s quite some time after the first baby and you really need new things. I find it obnoxious when people throw something big and formal for each baby like they are the kardashians or somebody. Just my opinion.
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| Posted 2/19/19 6:26 PM |
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MrsT809
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what is your take on baby sprinkles?
Not the norm for my family or friends. I don't think I've ever actually been invited to one.
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Re: what is your take on baby sprinkles?
Posted by luvbuffet
Nobody is forcing anyone to attend these parties. This is a joyous occasion. If you don’t agree with it, don’t go. Nobody wants a sour puss to attend these events anyway. (This is not directed at anyone in particular!)
You will give a gift anyway so what’s the problem? Someone wants to plan ahead and have food and booze and a ballon or two? How dare they!
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| Posted 2/19/19 8:50 PM |
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Katareen
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Re: what is your take on baby sprinkles?
Posted by luvbuffet
Nobody is forcing anyone to attend these parties. This is a joyous occasion. If you don’t agree with it, don’t go. Nobody wants a sour puss to attend these events anyway. (This is not directed at anyone in particular!)
You will give a gift anyway so what’s the problem? Someone wants to plan ahead and have food and booze and a ballon or two? How dare they!
Well...because if you DON’T go, you’re pegged as the jerk. You can’t just politely decline, you need a kick ass excuse like being out of the country or having major surgery. Can you imagine saying “I don’t agree with sprinkles”? You’d never hear the end of it!
If I meet a new baby, I bring an outfit and a toy/book. Nothing big. If I attend a party I feel like I need to spend $50+ which I don’t have to spend on every baby between siblings, friends, cousins, etc. This year so far I know 4 new babies and February isn’t over yet.
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LuckyStar
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Re: what is your take on baby sprinkles?
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Posted by luvbuffet
Nobody is forcing anyone to attend these parties. This is a joyous occasion. If you don’t agree with it, don’t go. Nobody wants a sour puss to attend these events anyway. (This is not directed at anyone in particular!)
You will give a gift anyway so what’s the problem? Someone wants to plan ahead and have food and booze and a ballon or two? How dare they!
Well...because if you DON’T go, you’re pegged as the jerk. You can’t just politely decline, you need a kick ass excuse like being out of the country or having major surgery. Can you imagine saying “I don’t agree with sprinkles”? You’d never hear the end of it!
I never go to showers or sprinkles. I went for my 2 best friends and that was it. I decline the rest and send a gift. I don’t give a reason, I just say I can’t make it.
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MC09
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Re: what is your take on baby sprinkles?
I'm just waiting for the day that social media makes "anniversary showers" a thing. Because there's a lot of new kick ass shit these days that wasn't available a decade ago and restocking all those worn out sheets and towels you got the first time around gets expensive! Just like 90 of your closest gal pals sitting around playing "let's guess the last time they had sex" and "who loaded the dishwasher last bingo". Clear wrapping only please. Actually, if you could just send the loot directly to my house so I exert minimal effort even better. Actually, just send the cash. Thanks.
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| Posted 2/19/19 10:10 PM |
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gina409
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Re: what is your take on baby sprinkles?
Posted by dianadrw
I have no issue with someone wanting to celebrate a new baby. Some might see it as a gift grab but it's a new baby. And generally sprinkles are a lot smaller than baby showers. It's usually the closest circle of friends/family.
This.
If I’m invited it’s prob. Bc we are close and I would have bought a gift anyway
This was I also get cake
And cake is good
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| Posted 2/19/19 10:13 PM |
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gina409
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Re: what is your take on baby sprinkles?
Posted by luvbuffet
Nobody is forcing anyone to attend these parties. This is a joyous occasion. If you don’t agree with it, don’t go. Nobody wants a sour puss to attend these events anyway. (This is not directed at anyone in particular!)
You will give a gift anyway so what’s the problem? Someone wants to plan ahead and have food and booze and a ballon or two? How dare they!
This!
I don’t get how it’s greedy. That’s harsh
Just don’t go and let people have ...I don’t know...fun??
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| Posted 2/19/19 10:16 PM |
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NervousNell
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Re: what is your take on baby sprinkles?
Posted by MC09
I'm just waiting for the day that social media makes "anniversary showers" a thing. Because there's a lot of new kick ass shit these days that wasn't available a decade ago and restocking all those worn out sheets and towels you got the first time around gets expensive! Just like 90 of your closest gal pals sitting around playing "let's guess the last time they had sex" and "who loaded the dishwasher last bingo". Clear wrapping only please. Actually, if you could just send the loot directly to my house so I exert minimal effort even better. Actually, just send the cash. Thanks.
First, I love you and you need to do stand up.
Second, I remember at my old job...so this was like at least 10 years ago maybe more...a woman was saying they were throwing EXACTLY this for her SIL for her 20th anniversary...to refresh her towels and plates etc.
I remember rolling my eyes so hard but I was also young and newly married at the time so I chalked it up to I guess maybe this is what old people do. 
Now I'm old myself and um yeah...still cringe worthy!
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| Posted 2/19/19 10:20 PM |
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mommy2be716
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Re: what is your take on baby sprinkles?
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by MC09
I'm just waiting for the day that social media makes "anniversary showers" a thing. Because there's a lot of new kick ass shit these days that wasn't available a decade ago and restocking all those worn out sheets and towels you got the first time around gets expensive! Just like 90 of your closest gal pals sitting around playing "let's guess the last time they had sex" and "who loaded the dishwasher last bingo". Clear wrapping only please. Actually, if you could just send the loot directly to my house so I exert minimal effort even better. Actually, just send the cash. Thanks.
First, I love you and you need to do stand up.
Second, I remember at my old job...so this was like at least 10 years ago maybe more...a woman was saying they were throwing EXACTLY this for her SIL for her 20th anniversary...to refresh her towels and plates etc.
I remember rolling my eyes so hard but I was also young and newly married at the time so I chalked it up to I guess maybe this is what old people do.
Now I'm old myself and um yeah...still cringe worthy!
instead of repeat showers for those who already got everything they need, they should start a trend where if you're still single by 40, your married friends should throw you a shower! It's only fair when you're buying gifts for everyone else to get a little something in return right?
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MC09
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Re: what is your take on baby sprinkles?
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by MC09
I'm just waiting for the day that social media makes "anniversary showers" a thing. Because there's a lot of new kick ass shit these days that wasn't available a decade ago and restocking all those worn out sheets and towels you got the first time around gets expensive! Just like 90 of your closest gal pals sitting around playing "let's guess the last time they had sex" and "who loaded the dishwasher last bingo". Clear wrapping only please. Actually, if you could just send the loot directly to my house so I exert minimal effort even better. Actually, just send the cash. Thanks.
First, I love you and you need to do stand up.
Second, I remember at my old job...so this was like at least 10 years ago maybe more...a woman was saying they were throwing EXACTLY this for her SIL for her 20th anniversary...to refresh her towels and plates etc.
I remember rolling my eyes so hard but I was also young and newly married at the time so I chalked it up to I guess maybe this is what old people do.
Now I'm old myself and um yeah...still cringe worthy!
I would totally bomb at stand up, I'm the only one that gets my humor
And second, omg I was only joking but even as I typed that out I knew there had to be some weirdo out there doing exactly that and you found her! Man people have no shame!! With social media being what it is, I'm telling you in a few years time it will be a new trend it wasn't too long ago that people would've balked at the idea of a "sprinkle" and now it's a thing.
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| Posted 2/19/19 10:58 PM |
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jlm2008
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Re: what is your take on baby sprinkles?
Posted by b2b777
Totally off topic -- but what i think is a true gift grab is an engagement party. To celebrate being engaged???
We are going to celebrate you being a couple when you are MARRIED. Why the second party? Oh ya so i can give you another pile of cash
I dont mind a sprinkle if it is:
1. years after the first child is born
2. a different sex child
3. a very select few family and friends together to celebrate with small gifts
You are 100% right...engagement parties are the ultimate in tacky and just a gift grab unless you make it perfectly clear that no gifts are allowed. I have thankfully only been invited to a couple of engagement parties, but I do not attend and I do not send a gift. I'm going to your shower, bachelorette party and wedding, how much money do you need from me????????
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Ellsey10
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what is your take on baby sprinkles?
I've never been to one but to me, a sprinkle should be just close friends and family at someones house. Nothing crazy, no ridiculous presents - you give clothes or new blankets, etc. as a gift not crazy expensive things.
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