The United States welcomed about 3.6 million babies in 2020, a slight decrease from the previous year. Children are a blessing, and if you’re like most soon-to-be parents, you can’t wait to find out the gender of your baby.
A gender reveal party is the perfect way to celebrate this special moment with friends and family. But before you can throw the party, there are a few things you need to do. In today’s post, we’ll provide a baby shower checklist you need to plan for your baby reveal party, so keep reading!
Plan for the Ultrasound
Before you can start gender reveal party planning, you first need to know your baby’s gender. You need to schedule an ultrasound to determine whether you’ll have a boy or a girl. This ultrasound should take place in the 20th week of your pregnancy.
This ultrasound will take no more than 90 minutes, and you’ll know your baby’s gender right there and then. In cases where the results are inconclusive, you’ll have to schedule another ultrasound appointment later on.
Decide Who You Want to Know
A gender reveal is a special occasion, and you only want those in your close circle to know your baby’s gender. You don’t want to invite every Tom, Dick, and Harry to the party.
Before you send out invites, sit down and make a list of people whom you want to know the gender of your baby. This list should include immediate family members as well as close friends.
Pick a Date and Venue
Once you’ve determined who to invite, the next step is to pick a date and venue for the party. The best time for a gender reveal party is in the seventh or eighth month of your pregnancy. This will give your guests enough time to prepare adequately and make travel arrangements if they need to.
As for the venue, you have several options: your home, a park, or a restaurant. Just make sure the venue can accommodate your guest list size.
Pick a Theme
With the date and venue down pat, the next thing you want to do is pick a theme. The theme will guide your party planning, and will also give your guests a hint as to what the gender of your baby is.
There are tons of themes you could opt for, but most people choose themes that juxtapose both genders. For instance, some people choose to combine princesses and pirates or ballet and sports. You want to hint at the gender but not give it away just yet.
Plan the Gender Reveal Moment
The “gender reveal” moment is the most crucial part of the occasion. This is when you’ll reveal the gender of your baby to your guests.
There are several ways to do this, but the most popular ways include having a cake with either blue or pink frosting. Another way is to cut open a balloon filled with either blue or pink confetti. If you want to stand out from the rest, you can try a smoke bomb gender reveal.
Plan an Unforgettable Baby Reveal Party
The information above should help you plan a memorable and momentous baby reveal party for your bundle of joy. Just make sure you consider all the little details, and your party will be a success!
We hope you now know how to reveal a baby’s gender. Check out the other posts on this site for more informative content.
