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A baby sprinkle is a growing trend among baby enthusiasts. This type of gathering celebrates the birth of a new child. However, it is different from a baby shower, in that a “sprinkle” is reserved for children after the firstborn. Baby showers are for the new parents’ first child only. At a baby shower, the new parents are given a variety of items that they will need for the new child. Some examples of gifts are clothing, feeding items, diapers, a crib, carseat, etc. However, at a baby sprinkle, the guests “sprinkle” the new parents with gifts instead of “showering” them. The idea behind this type of celebration is that since the parents most likely already received bigger, more expensive items for the birth of their first child, they probably need only the little things, such as diapers and wipes, for the rest of the children. For the most part, a “sprinkle” is very similar to a baby shower. There are typical baby shower decorations, the guests play games, and enjoy light foods. The main difference is the gifts. For example, a popular theme for a baby sprinkle is the “diaper party”. At a diaper party, the guests bring only diapers and wipes as gifts, nothing else. Why? Because a baby goes through a countless number of them. And if the baby already has an older sibling, he/she probably already has stuff like clothes, furniture, a stroller, etc. Some people are actually against having any type of celebration for children after the first born, because family and friends should not feel obligated to give baby gifts to the same person more than once. This is why baby sprinkles have become popular. This type of gathering gives us an opportunity to celebrate all new children, not just a firstborn.