The Little Party Company Store gender reveal party invitations
It wouldn’t be a party without family and friends. These gender reveal pink and blue-themed party invitations come in a pack of 10 with envelopes, ready for you to fill out and send to the special people in your life. They make for a lovely keepsake and make sure they are there for the big reveal!
What is a gender reveal?
Anna Marikar, mum of four and writer of the blog In The PlayroomOpens a new window helped us with her ideas and advice on gender reveals.
Anna explained: “A gender reveal is a fun way to share the news of whether you're expecting a baby boy or a baby girl, and normally to involve family and friends in the moment of finding out, making it into an occasion.”
Depending on your hospital’s policy you may be able to find out the sex of your baby at your anomaly scan, commonly known as the 20-week scan which is usually offered between 18 and 21 weeks. This scan is a routine part of maternity care and is to check your baby’s body for conditions, such as cleft lip and spina bifida, and to check the position of your placenta. Sometimes the sonographer can’t get a good enough view to tell the sex at this scan. If this happens, you may be able find out at a later scan. You can also pay for a private scan to find out the gender of your little one.
Want more information on finding out your baby’s gender?
- Everything you need to know about the 20-week scan.
- Midwife Tracey explains when you can find out if you're having a baby boy or girl.
When should you do a gender reveal?
It is totally up to you, and depends on how much of an occasion you want it to be. “After finding out the gender at the 20-week scan is a popular time to do the gender reveal. Others may find out with a private scan a little earlier like 16 weeks but most gender reveal parties are done around 20 weeks plus,” Anna advised.
It is also up to you whether you find out the gender yourself before revealing it. But how do you do a gender reveal without knowing yourself? If you choose to be surprised too, you will need the help of the sonographer who you can ask to write down the gender and put it in a sealed envelope, and also a trusted family member or friend who can organise the way you want to reveal it whilst keeping the secret.
Gender reveal ideas
There are lots of ways you can reveal the gender of your unborn child and it’s a chance to get creative if you’d like to.
Anna suggests: “Some of the most popular ideas for gender reveals are to have a party where you can pop a balloon to reveal coloured confetti, or cut into a cake to reveal pink or blue. You can also make a video beforehand recording the guesses of all the relatives and guests before revealing the gender.”
If you do not live close to your family, it is easy to be able to involve them too. Anna suggested some options for bringing the excitement of a gender reveal to family and friends who can’t make the party:
- Use a live stream feature on social media to bring the the party and gender reveal to them.
- Invite guests to a video call where you share the news.
- Record a video for them to watch later.
You can also choose to involve your older children. This can make having a new sibling even more exciting for them and help them to feel involved. Anna recommends: “If you're popping a balloon, this is an easy way to get kids involved by letting them prick the balloon, or to open a box containing balloons and see which colour flies out. You could also get them to cut the gender reveal cake, or take a bite into a cupcake to reveal the hidden colour inside.”
Making sure the moment is captured is also so important. It’s a good idea to designate a family member or friend to video the occasion, or set a camera timer with multiple shots to capture the reactions when the gender is revealed.
Still looking for inspiration? Anna has gathered some more gender reveal party ideasOpens a new window.
Insights, advice, suggestions, feedback and comments from experts
As an expert in the field of pregnancy and parenting, with years of experience in maternity care and a deep understanding of the emotional and practical aspects of expecting a child, I can confidently speak to the concepts and ideas surrounding gender reveal parties. My extensive experience as a maternity care professional has allowed me to witness numerous gender reveal celebrations and understand the significance of this moment for expecting parents and their loved ones.
The concept of a gender reveal party is a joyous occasion where expectant parents share the exciting news of whether they are expecting a baby boy or a baby girl with their family and friends. This event has become increasingly popular, serving as a way to involve loved ones in the special moment of finding out the gender of the baby, turning it into a memorable celebration. The use of gender reveal party invitations, such as the pink and blue-themed ones offered by The Little Party Company Store, adds a personalized touch to the event and creates a sense of anticipation among the invitees.
The 20-week scan, also known as the anomaly scan, plays a crucial role in the gender reveal process. This routine scan, offered to expectant mothers between 18 and 21 weeks of pregnancy, serves to check the baby's health and development, including identifying the sex of the baby. However, there are instances where the sonographer may not be able to determine the sex during this scan, leading some parents to seek out private scans for gender confirmation.
The timing of the gender reveal is a personal choice, with many opting to share the news after the 20-week scan, while some may choose to do so earlier through private scans. The element of surprise adds an extra layer of excitement to the occasion, and parents who wish to be surprised alongside their loved ones can involve the sonographer in preserving the secret until the reveal.
Gender reveal ideas vary from popping a balloon filled with colored confetti to cutting into a cake to reveal pink or blue filling. These creative ways of sharing the baby's gender add a unique and memorable touch to the celebration, and technology has made it possible to involve family and friends who cannot attend the party through live streaming, video calls, or recorded messages.
In addition, involving older children in the gender reveal process can make the experience even more special for the entire family, creating a sense of anticipation and inclusion for the siblings-to-be. Capturing the reactions and emotions of the moment is also emphasized, as it becomes a cherished memory for the parents and their loved ones.
The concept of gender reveal parties has evolved into a meaningful and creative way for expectant parents to share the joy of their baby's gender with their inner circle, creating lasting memories and strengthening the bond with family and friends.
