Baby Shower
Create your first baby shower
Choose a design, add the date and address, and share the invitation with your family and friends.
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Celebrate your baby's arrival with a unique and special Baby Shower! At Boy or Girl, we help you plan the perfect event with personalized invitations, game and decoration recommendations, and everything you need to enjoy this long-awaited moment. Plus, our platform offers innovative AI-based ideas, ensuring a memorable experience for you and your guests. Make your Baby Shower everything you dreamed of!
Guide to planning your baby shower
Timeline · Phrases for your invitation · FAQ
When to do each thing. It's a guideline: every family adjusts the timing to its own pace.
- 8 weeks before
Pick the date, the place and who's hosting. Ask mom for her guest list.
- 6 weeks before
Create the invitation and your gift registry. Tell out-of-town guests first.
- 4 weeks before
Send the invitation to everyone else on WhatsApp and ask them to reply if they're coming.
- 1 week before
A friendly reminder to anyone who hasn't replied. Finalize food and games.
- On the day
Keep the invitation open on your phone: address and time in one place.
- 2 weeks after
Thank each gift with a personal message.
Use it right in your invitation or copy it for your WhatsApp message.
A little one is on the way and we want to celebrate with you
Before the sleepless nights, an afternoon of laughs
Boy or girl, we'll find out together
Team Boy or Team Girl? Come celebrate with us
Ten tiny fingers, two tiny feet and so much love
Our family is growing and we want to celebrate with you
Diapers, bottles and lots of love for our baby
Come shower our baby with love before they arrive
✍️ What to write4 questions
The essentials and the extras.
What should a baby shower invitation say?
Essentials: mom's name (or both parents'), who's hosting, date, time and place. Optional but appreciated: gift registry, whether kids are welcome, dress code and a phrase that sets the tone. You can add all of that to your invitation under "Details for your guests".
Should I include the baby's name?
Only if the parents want to share it. Many families save it for the birth; in that case "[name]'s baby" is enough.
How do I say whether kids are invited?
With one clear line in the notes: "Little ones are welcome" or "Adults-only celebration".
Should I add a dress code?
If there's a color theme (for example, pastel tones for the photos), say it in one sentence. If not, it's better not to add requirements. A fun idea: "By your Team", blue for Team Boy and pink for Team Girl.
📅 When and who6 questions
Timing, guest list and who's hosting.
When should invitations go out?
Between 4 and 6 weeks before the event. For small WhatsApp gatherings, 2 or 3 weeks is usually enough. Much earlier and people forget; much later and they already have plans.
At what point in the pregnancy is the baby shower held?
It's a personal and cultural decision, not a medical one. Many families celebrate in the third trimester, leaving some margin before the due date. For health questions about dates or travel, check with the professional who follows your pregnancy.
Who hosts, and whose name goes on it?
Traditionally a close friend, a sister or the family hosts, and their name appears as host. Today it's normal for mom to help with the list and the design, or for the couple to host it.
Who do I invite?
Mom approves the list. Think about the space, leave room for plus-ones and, if someone lives far away, a personal message saying there's no pressure to come is appreciated.
A co-ed baby shower, with men?
More and more common. If dad and his friends are joining, say so in the invitation so nobody is surprised by the format.
Is there a baby shower for the second baby?
Yes. Many families throw a "sprinkle": more intimate, with practical gifts (diapers, clothes) instead of big items they already have.
🎁 Gifts and etiquette5 questions
How to ask without making it awkward.
Can I put the gift registry on the invitation?
Yes. Unlike a wedding, it's accepted at a baby shower. You can add a gift suggestion and the link to your registry (for example, on Amazon) to your invitation under "Details for your guests".
How do I ask people to confirm without nagging?
Ask them in your message to reply by a certain date and use a single channel, such as WhatsApp. One friendly reminder a week before is enough. Coming soon: your guests will be able to confirm from the invitation itself.
What if someone can't make it?
Thank them for replying and don't mention gifts. Anyone who wants to send something will do it on their own.
Should I send thank-you notes afterwards?
Yes. A personal message for each gift within the following two weeks is the usual practice.
Can I ask for money or diapers instead of gifts?
Yes, it's more and more common (a "diaper shower" or a contribution toward the crib). Explain it naturally and always leave the option of a free-choice gift.
💙💗 Gender reveal3 questions
When the baby's sex is part of the party.
Can I make the invitation if I don't know the sex yet?
Yes. Pick a neutral design and edit it once you know: the link you already shared will show the new version.
Can I combine a baby shower and a gender reveal?
Yes. Mention it in the invitation and ask guests not to ask beforehand or spoil it if they already know. With Premium, each guest votes Team Boy or Team Girl when they open their invitation and you see the scoreboard live.
Reveal ideas for the event?
- Cake with a colored filling.
- A balloon or box opened in front of everyone.
- Piñata with confetti.
- A scratch-off card for each guest.
- Colored smoke (outdoors only, and safely).
📱 Digital and virtual5 questions
WhatsApp, links and video calls.
How do I invite people on WhatsApp?
A personal greeting, a short phrase and a single link where they can see every detail. Avoid heavy images: if the time changes, with the link you don't have to resend anything.
Do my guests need an app or an account?
No. The invitation opens in the phone's browser from the link.
Can I edit the invitation after sending it?
Yes. Change the date, time, address or design from this page; guests will see the updated version when they open the same link.
How do I host a virtual baby shower?
Choose the video call platform, put the link and the time with the time zone in the invitation notes, and prepare one or two short games so people can join from home.
Digital or printed?
Digital for speed and corrections; printed when you want a physical keepsake. You can download your invitation as an image and print it: it has a QR code that opens the digital version.
🎲 Games and the day3 questions
To keep the party flowing.
Which games work with any group?
- Guess the size of the bump with yarn.
- "Who knows mom best?" with short questions.
- Gift bingo while presents are opened.
- Bets on the baby's birth date and weight.
- Advice for the parents written on cards.
How long should it last?
Two to three hours is typical: arrival and food, one or two games, gifts and goodbyes.
Are gifts opened in front of everyone?
It's a tradition, but optional. If there are lots of gifts, you can thank everyone as a group and open them later so the party doesn't drag on.
💜 About Boy or Girl4 questions
Account, price and privacy.
Do I need an account?
You do: with your Boy or Girl account you save your baby showers and edit your invitations. Your guests don't need an account.
How much does it cost?
Free: create your baby showers, choose the design and phrase, and share the general invitation with a QR code, a link and an image download. With Premium ($9.99 a month) you add the guest list, a personal invitation for each guest, one-tap WhatsApp sending and the Team Boy vs Team Girl scoreboard.
Who can see the event address?
Only people who have the invitation link. Don't post it on public profiles if you'd rather keep the address private.
Can I have several baby showers?
Yes: one with family, another with coworkers, a virtual one. Each has its own invitation.