Virtual Baby Shower Ideas

Looking for Virtual Baby Shower Ideas? We’ve got a list of what to do, how to do it, and resources for everything you need to host a virtual baby shower.

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You might be thinking “Why even bother throwing a virtual or long distance baby shower?” And the simple answer is because your baby is loved. Your family and friends want to be a part of this time in your life and they can’t wait to shop for tiny baby clothes.

Why virtual? Wether you’re under self quarantine, you’re out of the country, or your family lives far away they want to “see” you open the gifts they so thoughtfully picked out. They want to see your reaction and hear the oohs and ahhs over their present.

So don’t be selfish do it for your loved ones.

How to Throw a Virtual Baby Shower

Choose a video chat platform to host the party

Facebook Live – The guests can watch you but you can’t see them
Skype – Free , You can call up to 50 people at once
Zoom – Free, host up to 100 people for up to 40 min
Google Hangouts

Send Invitations

No good party is without a proper invitation. Give your guests all the info about how the party is going to be held and what to expect. Don’t forget to include the mommy-to-be’s registry info.

Send Out Reminders

Send a quick text or message to your family and friends 1 or 2 days before the shower to remind them that it will be a live event so make sure they’re on time. If they have any questions about the technology now is a good time to walk them through it instead of the day of the party.

If you are planning on playing any party games send the digital files to them ahead of time to print off and have for the party.

Decorate

Choose the spot where you will setup the presents with a nice comfortable chair and decorate! It doesn’t have to be super fancy because you and your immediate family will be the only ones actually there but put up a cute banner or backdrop or put balloons on the chair.
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When you look back through the pictures you will be glad you got to use the theme that you had in mind since you found out you were expecting. (not just me right?)

Test your setup

The day of the party or day before setup your phone or computer and connect to the service you’re planning on using and get the perfect angle and make sure you have good lighting and are close enough for the sound to be heard well.

Party Time!

Login to your chosen app a few minutes before the event and greet any early birds. Give stragglers a few minutes then get right to it. Make sure to have someone take pictures if you can. You will want them for later.