Baby Sprinkle Essentials: Smart Gifts for Second-Time Parents

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Let’s talk baby sprinkle gifts! I’m on a mission to become the favorite gifter among my parent friends and, since sprinkles are for second (or third!) kiddos, I wanted to round up ideas that are actually smart, practical, and won’t get tossed onto the “thanks but we already have three of those” pile. Second-time parents usually have the basics already (the crib, the monitor, every baby blanket known to humankind), so we’re aiming for MVP gifts here—items that really come in clutch once the dust, diapers, and sleep deprivation settle.

• FridaBaby 3-in-1 Nose, Nail + Ear Picker — OK, if you haven’t gifted something from FridaBaby yet, prepare to be adored. This handy tool is one of those “I didn’t know I needed it until I got it” things that tackles baby boogs, nails, and those mysterious crusties (parents of two, you know what I’m saying 🤣). It’s way more practical than another cute outfit. [Available on Amazon]
• Personalized Name Puzzle Stool — Who doesn’t love a custom gift that’s also useful? With a second kid, it’s all about keeping track of everyone’s stuff (and territory). These work as a learning toy, a step stool, and an adorable keepsake. First child will definitely want their own too, so fair warning! [Sold on Amazon and Etsy]
• Hakka Silicone Breast Pump & Lid Set — Not glamorous, but so appreciated. This is a genius little device for hands-free milk catching—second-time parents know you leak twice as much with half the free time! The lid option makes it easy to store. Bonus points for being simple to clean. [Amazon best-seller!]

Sprinkles are less about “let’s buy all the things again” and more about saying, “Hey, you’re doing awesome and you deserve some fresh gear for this round.” If you’ve gifted something for a sprinkle that knocked it out of the park, please add to the list (especially if there’s coffee or self-care involved—I know my parent friends could use both ☕️).

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