Baby Girl Sprinkle Ideas: Themes and Gifts Fit for a Princess

If you or someone you know is having a baby girl and you’re considering hosting a baby sprinkle, all of the options can make your head spin. We’re here to help you throw a baby sprinkle that will celebrate her like the princess she is.

What is a sprinkle, anyway? It’s a lower-key baby shower that honors children born to a family after the first one. It’s a shower without as much fanfare—more casual and with a focus on close family and friends celebrating with togetherness, rather than extravagant gifts.

If you’re the one throwing the party and you’re looking for baby sprinkle themes, girl style, we’ve got you covered with cutesy ideas for themes, games, favors and venues. If you’re attending a girl sprinkle as a guest, we’ve also got gift ideas galore.

Table of contents

• Baby girl sprinkle themes
  • She’s a Barbie girl
  • Baby Bridgerton: Princess themed
  • Ready to bloom: Floral themed
  • Teddy bear tea party
  • Sweet as pie (or candy)
• Sprinkle gift ideas for girls
• Venues fit for a sprinkle

Baby girl sprinkle themes

Although gender-neutral baby sprinkles are great, sometimes it’s fun to embrace all things frills and bows. Here, we’ve compiled some of the most darling and—let’s face it—pink themes we could find across TikTok and Pinterest.

She’s a Barbie girl

Barbie is intelligent, strong and ambitious but understands it’s OK to be all of those things in stylish five-inch heels. What better way to celebrate a new daughter-to-be than by throwing her a Barbie-themed sprinkle?

Food ideas

Is there anyone more obsessed with pink than Barbie herself? We think not. With that in mind, the color should appear frequently in the food you serve. We’ve borrowed some suggestions from recipe website Platings and Pairings, including a pasta with rose sauce, beet risotto, roasted beat hummus, raspberry macarons, and blackberry and goat cheese with crackers or pita chips for dipping. And of course Barbie loves dessert; we recommend cotton candy, strawberry cake, bubblegum ice cream or all of the above. If you’re not sold yet, we keep the food inspo coming in our guide to baby sprinkle food ideas.

Decor inspo

If it’s pink, it’s fair game. We’re talking pink tablecloths, plates, cups, napkins and cutlery. For a photo backdrop, hang a pink sheet or curtain, and add pink balloons, feathers and bows to make everything a bit fluffier. Be sure to add dimension with varying shades of pink and magenta with pops of white or silver here and there to break up the monotony.

Games and activities

Barbie trivia is sure to be a hit among guests. You could also play “Name That Barbie,” where you show a photo of a famous Barbie from the era in which most of the attendees were born and have them guess which one it is.

Party favor ideas

Custom Barbie cookies encompass both the theme and the sweetness of the baby-to-be. Pink or Barbie-themed soaps from Etsy are another great idea.

Venue options

If you’re trying to keep costs low, hosting at your home or the home of someone else who will attend the sprinkle is a great option that fits with this theme. If you have the budget, though, it could be fun to book a mansion and bill it as the Barbie Dream House.

Baby Bridgerton: Princess themed

‘Tis true, dear reader, that Bridgerton is currently a pop culture phenomenon—especially for women into period fiction with a hefty side of romance. Its popularity has made it a trendy theme for parties, including baby showers and sprinkles. If the show’s racy nature has you hesitant to use the theme for a celebration honoring a baby, you can substitute a princess theme instead. Either will allow you to enjoy the high-court gossip vibe your scandalous little heart desires.

Food and drink

Whether you opt for a full-blown dinner party or a less complicated daytime tea, festivities should include plenty of finger sandwiches and decadent pastries. Nonalcoholic wines tie in nicely, too.

How to decorate

Tablecloths that involve ruffles or lace will add an air of upscale girliness. Consider adding fresh flowers to tables as centerpieces, and pass out crowns to guests upon their arrival. If you’re looking for a creative photo backdrop, consider hanging heavy material that will evoke a look of ballroom curtains, or look for a large print of a castle. Find more decor tips in our complete guide to baby sprinkle decorations.

Things to do

We know there weren’t cell phones in the Bridgerton era, but we love a good emoji game. Use emojis to represent the names of famous children’s nursery rhymes, print them out on sheets with multiple choice answers, and have people guess what they are.

Party favor options

Because princesses are made of sugar and spice, consider vials of flavored sugar or an exotic spice blend—or both—as party favors.

Where to host

For either of these themes, nothing less than a grand ballroom will do.

Ready to bloom: Floral themed

As the new baby girl grows and prepares to make her big debut, her parents’ love for her is also blooming. Hence, this sprinkle theme, which embraces growth and all things natural, beautiful and sweet-smelling—just like her (except when it’s time for a diaper change, of course).

What to serve

Start with a spinach and walnut salad topped with sunflower seeds, and add a spread of finger sandwiches garnished with sweet violets. Colorful fruit cut with flower-shaped cookie cutters is a sweet and healthy accouterment that ties in seamlessly with the floral theme. Hibiscus tea makes for an excellent drink, as do beverages flavored with lavender syrup.

Decoration inspiration

Fresh flowers on each table are a colorful and fairly inexpensive way to brighten up the party and relate the decor back to the theme of blooms. You can also set up giant vases around the room with giant faux flowers. Glower garland can quickly create a sense of place when draped properly over tables chairs or photo backdrops.

Game and activity ideas

Games like “Pin the Petal on the Flower” or “Name That Flower” would be perfect for the occasion. Other options might be a word search with flower names or a word scramble where guests try to figure out names of flowers in which the letters have been rearranged. Need more entertainment ideas for your guests? Explore our next guide on baby sprinkle games and activities to get even more fun, fresh ideas.

Party favors

Small packets of seeds placed inside tiny terracotta pots tied with bows are a wonderful way to give guest something pretty and themed that will last.

Where to have it

Seek space a local botanical garden or park so you can use the areas natural flora as part of the decor. For an indoor event, we recommend lofts with lots of natural light or studios with large windows that will provide a blank canvas for your vision.

Teddy bear tea party

Honestly, what’s cuter than a teddy bear (besides the baby who’s on her way, of course)? Nothing, that’s what. Combining the adorable fluff of plush bears with the prim daintiness of a tea party, this is a fitting concept for a new baby girl.

Food and drink to serve

Like any respectable tea, this one should feature finger sandwiches (think cream cheese and cucumber, egg salad, or roast beef and horseradish); a variety of pastries, including scones with real clotted cream; and a selection of herbal teas.

Ideas for decor

The first items you’ll need are teddy bears. You can supply some of your own—bring a few well-loved ones from home, as well as some new ones that will eventually belong to your new arrival—and ask each attendee to bring their own teddy bear (or favorite stuffed animal) to make the event even more meaningful. Outfit tables with plain white tablecloths and doilies (real or paper), and source used tea sets from thrift or antique stores.

Game ideas

If you’re able to score an outdoor area to hold the sprinkle, croquet is a game that typically accompanies afternoon tea in a garden setting. For something less physical and elaborate, consider a teabag toss, where guests try to throw teabags at a target or into a specific container like a teacup from a predetermined distance.

Party favor ideas

Allow each guest to keep one cup and saucer set from the table. As they leave, present each with a small tin or sachet of high-end tea to take home. Mastering the art of creating the perfect party favor is a great skill—one we help you nail in our guide on baby sprinkle favor ideas.

Ideas for venues

Afternoon tea is best served in a garden setting. Look for bookable gardens, preferably with a pavilion or gazebo you can use. Or, seek out a free spot where you might be able to set up a table in a public park or botanical garden or park. Another idea is a private home with a shaded pergola, patio or terrace, allowing for both indoor and outdoor setups.

Sweet as pie (or candy)

Just like these popular treats, baby girls ooze sweetness. As offshoots of the popular but often overdone “Sprinkled With Love” theme, these focus on the same concept: sugary indulgences (but not necessarily with sprinkles on top).

Food and drink inspo

A pie-themed party might include some small nibbles like a vegetable tray, cheese and crackers or finger sandwiches. However, the focus should be on the pie. Have three or four types on offer, along with coffee, tea, water and lemonade. If you go the candy route, include several bowls of different candy types—everything from mini-chocolate bars and hard candies to gummy candy, taffy and licorice. You might also choose to provide something more substantial—and less sugary—to break it up. Consider carnival—or boardwalk-style food like popcorn, soft pretzels, hot dogs, fries or mini-sliders.

Decoration ideas

For pie, perhaps go with a picnic or Americana theme with red-and-white checkered tablecloths and picnic baskets to hold things like plates, napkins and cutlery. Add a bakery touch with cooking utensils and chef hats as centerpieces. If candy is your preference, look into inflatable candy pieces or candy-shaped balloons with which to decorate the space. Sprinkle candy-shaped confetti or actual candy piece on tablecloths in fun candy colors. Colorful streamers will also add to the candy shop feel.

Games to play

Create a spot on the invitations for attending guests to write down their preferred type of pie or candy. Make sure each is represented at the sprinkle. Then, hand out sheets of paper with the names of all guests next to a list of the available pies and candy, and have everyone match their fellow partygoers with their favorites. For a pie theme, you could also have a “decorate your own apron” activity by providing each person with a plain white apron and fabric paint.

Favors to hand out

Send everyone home with a pie-making kit or a bag of their favorite candy in a nice cellophane bag tied with a festive ribbon.

Places to sprinkle

This type of party is a great candidate for a private home setting, which can make everything feel cozier. For a truly thematic experience, see if any local candymakers or bakeries offer parties where you can set up at their shops. Some even offer candy or pie-making experiences, which could be an additional sprinkle activity that’s a bit different from the norm.

These girl-themed sprinkle ideas are just the tip of the iceberg! We’ve got even more for you in our complete guide to baby sprinkle themes. 

Baby sprinkle gift ideas for girls

All babies have the same basic needs, regardless of whether they’re boys or girls. Here are some ideas that are great for all babies, along with ways to make them more personalized if that’s what you’d like to do.

• Personalized bibs and burp cloths
• Diapers, diaper cream and wipes
• Baby shampoo, wash and lotion
• New pacifiers
• Books with a note from you on the inside cover of each
• Clothing in neutral colors (green, gray, beige, yellow) or more traditional pink or purple
• Headbands or bows
• A doll or princess stuffie
• An engraved music box

Depending on the type of sprinkle you’re attending, the right gift varies drastically. Our in-depth guide to baby sprinkle gift ideas provides even more guidance for making good gift choices.

Venues that are very mindful, very demure

Ever heard the phrase “The venue makes the sprinkle”? Neither have we—because we just made it up. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t true. Peerspace wants to make sure you can execute your vision flawlessly, and that starts with choosing the right space for hosting.

With Peerspace, you can find hourly rates instead of paying for the whole day, deal directly with property owners and take advantage of user-friendly search tools that make locating baby’s first party venue a breeze. No matter how you choose to celebrate, finding the ideal venue for the sprinkle will have the newest little girl on the block feeling bonita—before she’s even born. Let Peerspace help you find the right baby sprinkle party space for you.