When I was pregnant with my second baby, we celebrated with a baby sprinkle. There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to baby sprinkles. Yours may not be the full gift-fest as a shower (or it may be — that all depends on what the mom-to-be wants!). But usually, it’s more like a fun party that happens to involve a baby-centric theme. That’s why it’s called a baby sprinkle instead of a shower. Cute, right?
Since we already had bottles, onesies, a baby monitor, and other basics from our first baby, we didn’t need to register for any new baby gear. But, a diaper cake is always appreciated, because you really can’t pass those down from one kid to the next. It was also nice to receive fresh clothes (read: without the big kiddo’s spit up on them) and new toys during our baby sprinkle.
If you’re in the mood to celebrate baby #2 (or, 3, 4, or 5), check out this roundup of super stylish baby sprinkle ideas. They range from actual sprinkles that top cakes to raindrop-themed ideas to really bring the “sprinkle” idea home.
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Oh Baby Rainbow Balloons
After rain, there's often a rainbow. Get it, sprinkling rain? Prismatic honeycomb shapes are a colorful backdrop for golden Oh Baby balloons.
Photo: Oh Happy Day
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Modern Diaper Cake
Touches of mint and geometric shapes balanced with neutral accents make this diaper cake anything but cutesy. And here's the thing: No mom can ever have too many diapers, whether it's her second baby or her fifth.
Photo: Love & Lion
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Raindrop Photo Booth Backdrop
Pastels not your thing? Try a graphic black and white raindrop backdrop, instead. Whether you use it behind the dessert table, gift table, or as a photo booth backdrop, it's bound to add a modern vibe to your baby sprinkle bash.
Photo: Sweet Sienna Prints
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Raindrop Cloud Cupcake Topper
Don't forget to decorate the desserts! These little cloud cupcake toppers are perfect to dress up homemade and store-bought treats alike.
Photo: 1 Pixie Place
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Meringue Dream Cake
Sprinkles of candy, drizzles of chocolate, and clouds of meringue. If this cake isn't the perfect thing to decorate your baby sprinkle dessert table, I don't know what is.
Photo: Sweetapolita
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Cloud and Rain Mobile
This delicate rain and cloud mobile would add a sweet detail over the gift table, and would be a great memento to hover over the baby's crib later.
Photo: The Butter Flying
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BabyQ Chalkboard Welcome Sign
Welcome guests to the backyard BBQ with a handmade chalkboard sign.
Photo: The Little Umbrella
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Rainy Day Umbrella Display
Create a little sprinkle no matter what the weather report says. A clear umbrella, raindrop garland, and tissue pom clouds make a great dessert table focal piece.
Photo: The Decorina
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Sprinkles Wall Decal
If candy sprinkles are more your thing (And, who can blame you?), this removable wall decal is right up your alley. Use it as a photo booth backdrop for lots of funny and sweet photos.
Photo: Ohongs Design Studio
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Raindrop Cloud Garland
Drape strands of raindrops over the doorway or across windows for quick and easy sprinkle decor.
Photo: TransparentEs Decor
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Sprinkled with Love Banner
Add a little glitz to your welcome banner with this gold glitter "Sprinkled with Love" decor.
Photo: Pop Fizz Hooray
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Sprinkles Paper Fans
Affordable and sweet? That's a safe bet for any baby sprinkle decor, and these paper fans hit the right note.
Photo: Ruffles and Sweets
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Paper Ribbon Cloud Decor
Paper clouds that rain down pretty ribbon can be taped up and easily taken down after the sprinkle ends. Or, move them to baby's room for adorable decor.
Photo: Little Big Co.
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Sprinkled Favor Label Frame
Adorn inexpensive photo frames with candy sprinkles for your dessert table labels.
Photo: Kojo Designs
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Streamer Curtain and Couch Photo Opp
Tissue streamers, Oh Baby balloons, and a couch make a pretty place for all of the celebrants to perch for group pics. Stage the gift table (or shelves, in this case) nearby to add even more dimension and color to the shot.
Photo: The Little Umbrella
