50 Unique Baby Sprinkle Gift Ideas

What Is a Baby Sprinkle?

A baby sprinkle is simply a type of baby shower. When a couple has their first baby, a baby shower is held where friends and family gather to show their love and support, and, of course, shower the expecting mother with gifts for her and the baby. On the other hand, a baby sprinkle is usually thrown for parents expecting their second or third child. It is often a more low-key event than a baby shower. 

What Kind of Gift to Bring for a Baby Sprinkle? 

As discussed above, baby showers are more elaborate than baby sprinkles in terms of grandeur and the types of gifts given. These gifts are usually big-ticket items that will be useful to parents who have not had a child before and will need them when the child arrives. In the case of a baby sprinkle, friends and family still want to come together and show their love and excitement and ‘sprinkle’ the baby with a few gifts.

However, the kind of gifts might vary from those gifted during a baby shower. They are usually smaller and practical items that will be of help to the parents. Common items gifted during a baby sprinkle include clothes, toys, bibs and burp cloths, toiletries for the baby, diaper bags, baby log diaries, etc. If you want your gift to stand out or put a special smile on the parents’ faces, continue reading this article for some interesting gift ideas for a baby sprinkle.

Baby Girl Sprinkle Gifts

Girl babies have tons of sprinkle gift options. Try out these thoughtful and practical girl-themed ideas that feel personal without being overwhelming.

1. Soft Muslin Swaddles

Soft muslin swaddles are an amazing idea to gift for girl babies as a sprinkle gift. Lightweight, breathable swaddles in soft pastel patterns are always useful and easy for parents to rotate through during the newborn days.

2. Personalised Storybook or Poem Print

A personalised storybook is an adorable keepsake that marks the baby girl’s arrival. It gives the family something they can treasure for years.

3. Baby Hair Accessories Set

Of course, the baby girl’s vanity is going to need accessories. You can gift newborn-safe soft, stretchy headbands or gentle clips. Make sure they are age-appropriate and comfortable for a newborn.

4. Cute Monthly Milestone Cards

Well, that’s something new and unique. Monthly milestone cards help parents capture their baby girl’s monthly growth in cute, adorable photos that parents can cherish for years.

5. Knitted Booties

Oh my god….knitted booties are going to be a beautiful addition to the baby girl’s gift collection. Handmade or handcrafted-style booties are a great sprinkle gift idea if the due date is approaching in winter. This sentimental gift will keep the tiny toes snug and comfortable.

6. Nursery Wall Art

A nursery wall art with soft-toned prints or cute animal illustrations can give the baby’s room an elevated look. This is certainly a brilliant idea for a baby sprinkle gift, as well as cost-effective.

7. Baby Bath Bundle

If you would like to give something unique yet useful for everyday routines for the newborn parents, try baby bath bundle. A small baby bundle comes with washcloths, hooded towels, and a baby-safe comb set. You can even customise it and add or subtract items, depending on your budget.

Baby Boy Sprinkle Gifts

Baby boy sprinkle is a playful and heartwarming occasion. To ensure the events stay fruitful, try practical gifts that complement what parents already have. These sprinkle gift ideas for baby boy keep things simple, thoughtful, and easy to use as they welcome their little boy.

1. Soft Rompers or Bodysuits

Rompers or bodysuits made with soft, quality material with prints like neutral, pastel abstracts, or animal themes will give parents everyday clothing options that are not just handy but also adorable.

2. Gentle Hooded Towels

Hooded towels make for an excellent baby essential and a gift for the newborn. A plush and patterned/printed towel makes bath time easier. The parents won’t be able to resist newborn snuggles when they wear these cute hooded towels.

3. Baby Boy Swaddle Set

A swaddle set never goes to waste, and is an excellent gift option for a baby sprinkle. You can try patterns in blues, neutrals, or cute animal themes to make swaddling both functional and adorable.

4. Milestone Blanket

If you are close to the mother, you can try covering the month-by-month development of the mother and utilise those photos to create a beautiful gift. It gives parents a sweet way to track their baby boy’s growth.

5. Newborn Hats and Mittens

Hats and mittens are an evergreen gift option when you can’t think of anything and are also tight on your monthly budget. Light, breathable hat and mitten sets keep the baby warm and also prevent accidental scratches.

6. Simple Keepsake Frame

You can gift the mother a frame for newborn photos, or a footprints frame gives the family a way to capture their baby boy’s earliest memories.

7. Soft Plush Toy

Soft plushies are a great top option for newborns as they learn to grasp. Since plastic items can hurt the baby’s highly delicate skin, a tiny, cuddle-safe plush can add comfort and become a nursery companion.

Baby Sprinkle Gifts for a Family

Baby sprinkles celebrate the growing family as a whole as much as they celebrate the newborn’s arrival. For a change, you can try gifting the parents who are going through this incredible journey together. 

1. Family Matching Outfit Set

A family matching dress set makes adorable photos and helps siblings feel included in the celebration. This is the time when siblings, too, need attention.

2. Memory Journal

A guided memory journal allows the whole family to capture new milestones together and put them in the journal. So, the journal is not just for one person; it’s for the family.

3. Sibling Activity Kit

Pregnant with a second baby while taking care of a child can be exhausting. The older child needs attention and engagement as well. To give mama the much-needed time for herself without compromising on her older child’s care, a sibling activity kit can be an excellent option. The fun activities keep older children engaged and excited while adjusting to a new baby at home.

4. Meal Prep or Freezer-Friendly Food Basket

Wow…..just woow! We bet you didn’t think of this before. Meal prep or freezer food basket is an amazingly practical gift that will support busy parents during the early newborn days. 

5. Family Photo Session Voucher

A simple photo session creates evergreen memories as the family expands. Now, it’s not just one child; it’s two.

Gender Neutral Baby Sprinkle Gifts

If you want to keep the gifting thing simple, stylish, and universally sweet, then you need to try gender-neutral sprinkle gifts for the second baby. Yes, they’re perfect for parents who love minimalistic décor, are fans of pastel and soft tones, or reuse items for future babies, basically keeping things minimal.

1. Neutral-Colored Swaddles

No gender bias here; just cute, neutral-coloured swaddles for the baby. With soft beiges, whites, and earthy tones, these swaddles enhance the look of the room they are in.

2. Organic Cotton Onesies

Onsies are a useful and practical gift for babies and can be reused for the next gen as well. Look for soft, breathable basics that parents can use daily without worrying about matching themes or colours.

3. Minimalist Nursery Décor

Bet you didn’t think of this before. Try looking for soft wall prints, neutral storage baskets, or cute baby mobiles that beautify the baby’s nursery without overwhelming it.

4. Plush Comfort Blanket

For nap times and baby outings, your kiddo needs comfort, and that comes with a soft, quality blanket. Go for a neutral theme when choosing a plush blanket for the baby. Instead of colour focus, you can choose animals or abstract prints as well.

5. Wooden Rattles or Teethers

Wooden teethers and rattles made of high-quality wood with smooth, natural finishes make them safe for little hands and perfect for early sensory play. 

6. Neutral Baby Bath Set

Baby bath set, including a bundle of washcloths, towels, and baby grooming items, is a great gift option for babies. You can either buy sets or customise your own. Remember to buy baby-safe, dermatologically items only for baby bath.

7. Multi-Use Baby Cover

Of course, the parents will take their baby out, and they’ll need something to protect them from cold or humid air and sunlight. Keeping a versatile item that can serve as a nursing cover, stroller shade, or car-seat cover can help parents tackle daily challenges more easily. They won’t need to take multiple items for multiple purposes, just one versatile item for everyday things throughout the first year.

Baby Sprinkle Gifts for Mom

Moms deserve just as much love during a sprinkle. Thoughtful, comforting, and practical gifts can help her feel supported as she prepares for a new chapter with another baby.

1. Self-Care Bundle

Take care of the mother with soothing bath salts, gentle lotions, or a soft robe. These simple things will give her a few quiet moments of relaxation amidst baby care, home care, and child care.

2. Personalised Birthstone Jewellery

What’s more elegant and charming than a birthstone that attunes to the person, right? A personalised birthstone based on their birth date or name can gently honour a mommy’s growing family while staying elegant enough for everyday wear.

3. Pregnancy or Postpartum Journal

Moms need an outlet, especially with the second baby incoming. Managing home, office, and a child, all the while being pregnant, with a hormonal and emotional rollercoaster, can be overwhelming. Give her an outlet with a mindful space to jot down thoughts, memories, and milestones during this new journey.

4. Comfortable Lounge Set

Soft, breathable loungewear helps her feel at ease during pregnancy and postpartum recovery. 

5. Meal Prep Box or Snack Basket

Quick snacks or easy meals offer convenience during those tiring newborn days when time feels limited. Make sure to add only pregnancy-safe and good-quality food items to the basket.

Uncommon Baby Sprinkle Gifts 

If having one child makes you feel like you have your hands full when an infant joins the family, the fun begins. Here are some not-so-common ideas for sprinkle shower gifts.

1. Book Boxes or Activity Subscriptions for the Older Siblings 

While taking gifts for the new baby is common, it is wise to realise that the older siblings are going through their range of emotions while welcoming the infant into the family. This means that the parents will highly appreciate assistance in handling them alongside the infant. Boxes of age-appropriate books or activity subscriptions for the older child are one of the most thoughtful baby sprinkle shower gift ideas. These activity boxes and books can be a lifesaver for the parents when they need the older sibling to be occupied as they care for the whining infant.

2. Mother Care Hamper 

As useful as little practical gifts for the baby are, more often than not, the mother would enjoy being spoiled a little, too. Boxes or hampers of good wine, cheese, or boxes of chocolates will make great baby sprinkle gifts for mom to enjoy during the short windows of time she gets for herself.

3. Double Stroller

Yes, a baby sprinkle might be a more toned-down event as compared to a baby shower. But that does not mean you cannot give extravagant or supersized gifts. A double stroller suitable for the ages of both children that also has space to store a few essentials would make a great gift for parents. They could use it to get out for a walk and get some fresh air or during a quick run to the local supermarket.

4. Night Light and Sound Machine Combo 

There are machines in the market that use a combination of calming sounds and light colors to encourage the baby to fall asleep and sleep restfully. These machines are known to promote healthy circadian rhythms and melatonin production. If you are a parent yourself, you’ll know what a wonderful gift it would be to the parents of a newborn if it helps them with their infant’s sleep cycle.

5. Diaper Caddy Organiser 

Life with a newborn or baby is hectic and chaotic. Anytime parents have to leave home with the baby, they have a whole bunch of little things that they have to pack – things that they are going to need, or might need, for the baby while they are out. This means that a trendy and practical caddy that is comfortable to carry will make for an extremely useful gift to take to a baby sprinkle.

6. Stroller Phone Mount 

There are phone mounts that attach strongly to the frame of a baby stroller, and these are quite handy for parents while they are out on a walk with their baby. It allows them to keep an eye on their child while using the phone. In case they have to use their hands with the baby quickly, they don’t have to worry about putting the phone away somewhere before they reach out to the baby, as the phone is already securely mounted, thus saving them valuable time.

7. Swaddles 

While clothing, bibs, and burp cloths are quite common, not many people gift swaddles, which are one of the most useful and effective tools to comfort a newborn baby to sleep. A pack of really comfortable cotton swaddles makes a nice but low-cost gift.

8. Sonogram Photo Frame 

The sonogram is an image that fills parents with wonderful emotions the first time they see it. And every time they look at it in the future, these emotions are rekindled, evoking a smile, making a photo frame specially made to hold a sonogram image a unique and special little gift.

9. Baby Carrier 

The chances are that the baby carrier that the parents used with their older child is quite worn out or maybe even given away. So a new and comfortable baby carrier will always be a welcome gift.

10. Baby Monitor 

The parents will likely make their older children and the newborn sleep in different rooms to ensure they do not disturb each other’s sleep when they wake. In that case, having a second baby monitor would surely come in handy.

DIY Baby Sprinkle Gifts 

Something very personal and touching about receiving a DIY gift is the same as during baby sprinkles. Sometimes, the best gifts for a baby sprinkle might not be readily available in a store, and you might have to make them yourself. Here are a few examples.

1. Quiet Door Closure 

Even when the child is seemingly in a deep sleep, even when they seem to be sleeping through the dog barking or the TV blaring in the other room, there’s something about the click of a doorknob or the creaking of a door that seems to wake them up instantly. The parent then has to go through putting the child to sleep and settling them into bed all over again. If you can stitch and make quiet door closures that can be fixed onto the door, with loops that go around each doorknob, they would make a gift that the parents will be thankful for.

2. Hand and Footprint Frame 

With a simple wooden tray, some clay, a stencil kit, a photo frame, and some wall brackets, you can make one of these and help the parents create memories of the newborn’s tiny hands and feet that they will cherish for years to come.

3. Funny Onesies 

Create personalised funny onesies by buying a pack of plain ones and getting customised text or images printed on them. 

4. Handmade Nursing Cover 

If you are skilled at tailoring, try your hand at making trendy nursing covers that might look good draped over different styles of clothes the mother might wear.

5. Diaper Bouquet or Cake 

Diapers are common gifts at a baby sprinkle, but no parent ever thinks they have too many. By creating a bouquet or a cake with the diapers, you can still bring a smile to the parents’ faces.

6. Baby Sleeping Sign 

It is relatively easy to create cute door hangings that stop people from ringing the bell or barging into a room while the baby is asleep.

7. Changing Pad

If you can sew your changing pad, you can do so with trendy designs that the parents will not find in a store or online.

8. Handmade Toys

Babies don’t care about price tags or where a toy was made. Handmade toys, therefore, make very thoughtful and one-of-a-kind gifts.

9. Homemade Toiletries

Homemade, organic toiletries, such as moisturisers and soaps, for the baby will make great gifts, especially for environmentally conscious parents.

10. Sketch or Cartoon 

If you are a reasonably talented artist, give it a go and create a personalised drawing or a cartoon strip of the new family that will make the parents laugh or smile every time they see it.

Baby sprinkles might be smaller events than baby showers, but are equally special occasions. And special occasions call for special gifts. With the plethora of ideas listed above, it’s easy to make a gift that will stand out among the rest. Look for one of the uncommon gift items mentioned in this article the next time you’re invited to a baby sprinkle, or go ahead and create your thoughtful gift.

Also Read:

Baby Sprinkle Theme Ideas
Best Time to Have a Baby Shower
Gender Neutral Baby Shower Themes

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