(RP) Shower wording?

tak2002 · August 2011

I'm throwing a "sprinkle" for a friend who is pregnant with her second girl.We talked about it a little bit and she mentioned that she has a TON of brand new clothes since DD #1 was born very premature and basically wore gowns and sleepers the first 6 months of her life due to all the wires etc.

Anyway....I was trying to think of some wording for the invite to basically say "no clothes" in a super nice way since it would really be a waste!I know some people hate being told what to buy someone as a gift, but I'd really rather get someone something useful rather than something that will just sit in the closet with tags on it and not get used.

So far I was thinking something like this:

"Big sister Peyton has plenty to share, from clothes in the closet to bows in her hair. So think diapers and wipes, lotions and creams, soft blankets for baby to dream her sweet dreams."

Any help making this sound better, advice or opinions on how to word this would be appreciated.

**FYI: We belong to a moms group and throwing a "sprinkle" for a second is our tradition, regardless of baby's sex.**

shanad · August 2011

I love the saying that you came up with Yes

Crystal42311 · August 2011

I think that sounds great very cute, it also helps people to know what is needed for the new baby.

shurjen · August 2011

I think this is adorable!! I love the rhyme you have created! I don't think it's being pushy at all. If someone feels they must get a new cute shirt, then they will anyway. I think most people would appreciate the guidance. Also, if a group of moms are coming to the sprinkle, I think they will completely understand.

ibnagy99 · August 2011

I love what you came up with. Sounds great to me. So cute.

MrWhiskers · August 2011

I think your wording is cute.

This is part of the reason my husband and I don't want to find out the gender- I don't want all pink clothes if we have a girl or all blue if we have a boy, and I would really appreciate more practical gifts like books or diapers. But people do love to buy baby clothes- they are so cute!- so the guests might bring some anyway.

mca21 · August 2011

So cute! I love what you came up with. And I am one of those NOT offended by being told what to buy. I would rather know that they are using what I paid for!

cecig · August 2011

mca21:
So cute! I love what you came up with. And I am one of those NOT offended by being told what to buy. I would rather know that they are using what I paid for!

I agree!!

Jessimurph · August 2011

i love what you wrote....although if she didn't specify the blankets i would leave that out. i imagine a second time mom would have a ton of blankets.

TucktheTurtle · August 2011

I think it's adorable. Since it's a tradition in your group, I don't think it would be out of line to give hints as to what's needed.

tak2002 · August 2011

Thanks so much ladies

Beth1104 · August 2011

ibnagy99:
I love what you came up with. Sounds great to me. So cute.

Yes

thefuturemrsw · August 2011

That is very sweet the way you worded it. Perfect.

bitsybubbles7 · August 2011

cecig:
mca21:
So cute! I love what you came up with. And I am one of those NOT offended by being told what to buy. I would rather know that they are using what I paid for!

I agree!!

Me too!!!

Cmartin6706 · August 2011

It's great and makes me think you write cards!

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