Plan for the baby shower to last about one hour. You can adjust the length later (if needed) as you solidify the event details.
Zoom is easy to use and the free plan can accommodate up to 100 guests for a 40-minute gathering. Zoom allows for custom backgrounds. Skype can accommodate 50 participants for up to 4 hours. Guests will need to download Skype on their device. Skype allows for custom backgrounds. Google Hangouts allows for up to 10 guests. Everyone will need a Gmail account to use Google Hangouts. Facebook Messenger allows for up to 50 guests but only 6 people are visible at a time. [3] X Research source
Baby animals Nautical Jungle or tropical Boho High tea Royalty
Change your Zoom background to something baby-shower related. Include a download link on the e-vites so everyone can use it. Ask guests to incorporate on-theme decor in their physical space. For example, for a pastel rainbow theme, they can wear colorful pastel shirts. Spruce up the guest of honor’s space with baby shower decor like a colorful backdrop, streamers, balloons, and more.
Guests mail gifts directly to the parent-to-be (most online purchases have a gift wrap option) and she can open the gifts during the shower[8] X Research source Local guests drop wrapped gifts off on the parent’s porch Guests present their gifts live at the shower and ship them later[9] X Research source Skip the gift reveal portion of the shower (but guests still mail their gifts)
Baby Guessing Game: Ask the parent-to-be to share the due date, any previous children’s weights, etc. During the shower, guide guests to a site like Baby Bookie to submit their guesses. Once the baby is born, the guest with the closest guess will win an e-gift card. Guess that Baby: Ask guests to email photos of themselves as babies before the shower. Display each image during the shower and let the group guess who’s who. [10] X Research source The Price is Right: Create a slideshow with images of baby-related items and have guests guess the cost of each one. Give guests 1 point for each correct guess. Whoever has most points at the end of the game wins an e-gift card. [11] X Research source Tour the Crib: If your group isn’t the “game” type, skip the games and have one parent give a virtual nursery tour instead.
Pick a cocktail (or mocktail) recipe that’s easy to make. Email the recipe to guests beforehand so guests can enjoy their signature beverages together. Encourage guests to enjoy whatever finger foods or snacks they have on hand. [13] X Research source Consider food delivery for a small shower, if budget allows.
Welcome from the event host Guest introductions Game Person of honor interview Game Gifts Closing
Record the event for the mom-to-be[15] X Research source Take screenshots during the event and compile them in a scrapbook[16] X Research source Collect lullaby recommendations from each guest and make a playlist Ask guests to submit their wishes for the baby and gather them in a scrapbook[17] X Research source
Confirm the guest list with the mom-to-be Confirm the video call platform can accommodate the guest list Include an RSVP link Include the gift registry link Include the event link if you’re using Zoom or Google Meet Add a link to download a themed background (Zoom and Skype)
Do this a week in advance so you have plenty of time to tweak things.
