If your guests are social distancing, or they live too far from each other to meet in a central location, throwing a virtual baby shower is the perfect solution. But how do you plan a great baby shower remotely? We're here to help! In this article, we'll explain how to choose a virtual platform, incorporate decor, handle invitations, and plan party games so your guests can celebrate this wonderful milestone together. Read on for our complete guide to throwing a virtual baby shower!

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Select a virtual platform.

  1. Zoom, Skype, Facebook, and Google Hangouts are great options. These options are free to use, but your guests will need an internet connection and a device with a webcam to participate during a live video event. Be sure to consider ease of use and your guests’ tech-savviness before making a final decision.[2]
    • 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]
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Incorporate decoration ideas.

  1. Creative décor can create a feeling of IRL togetherness. We know you can’t decorate in a traditional sense, but that doesn't mean the shower can’t be visually appealing! Even small decorative flourishes can help foster a more festive atmosphere and make guests feel like they're in the same room.[5] Here are a few ideas to get you started:
    • 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.
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Make a concrete plan for giving gifts.

  1. You can still have a traditional gift reveal at a virtual baby shower. You have a few options for how gift-opening can play out. Go with the option that makes the most sense for your situation and what’s easiest (and most comfortable) for the parent-to-be.[7]
    • 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]
    • Local guests drop wrapped gifts off on the parent’s porch
    • Guests present their gifts live at the shower and ship them later[9]
    • Skip the gift reveal portion of the shower (but guests still mail their gifts)
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Pick out a few fun virtual games.

  1. Keep baby shower games simple so guests can easily participate. Before deciding on a game, consider if it will work well on your chosen platform, what you’ll need to prepare ahead of time to make it work, and how easy the game will be for your guests to understand/play. Here are a few fun game options to consider:
    • 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]
    • 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]
    • Tour the Crib: If your group isn’t the “game” type, skip the games and have one parent give a virtual nursery tour instead.
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Decide how to handle food.

  1. Food is optional, but it can make a virtual event feel more festive. You have a variety of options for including food, so go with the idea that makes the most sense for your particular event. At minimum, the shower coordinator can get a special cake delivered to the mom-to-be.[12] If you prefer to go with something interactive:
    • 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]
    • Consider food delivery for a small shower, if budget allows.
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Plan mementos for the mom-to-be.

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Design and send out the e-vites.

  1. E-vites allow you to include important links and special instructions. Designing invitations for virtual events is super simple through platforms like Paperless Post, Greenvelope, and E-vite. Choose from pre-made templates or follow the site's instructions to create a custom e-vite.[18] A few helpful pointers for invitations:
    • 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)
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