{"id":14451,"date":"2020-08-19T16:03:24","date_gmt":"2020-08-19T20:03:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.lifestylesgiftware.com\/staging.lifestylesgiftware\/?p=14451"},"modified":"2020-08-19T17:25:18","modified_gmt":"2020-08-19T21:25:18","slug":"expect-the-best-when-expecting-hosting-virtual-baby-shower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.lifestylesgiftware.com\/staging.lifestylesgiftware\/expect-the-best-when-expecting-hosting-virtual-baby-shower\/","title":{"rendered":"Expect the Best When Expecting: Hosting A Virtual Baby Shower"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re preparing for the birth of one of the over 130 million babies<\/a>\u00a0born each year, congratulations! You’re about to meet the person you love most in the world, spend the most time with, and know better than anyone else. It really is the most beautiful and exciting time of your life.<\/p>\n

However, before you can have your baby, it’s time for another exciting event- your baby shower! While you may be upset that the pandemic has made in-person events difficult, you can still have an amazingly fun baby shower over one of the many virtual platforms that exist online.<\/p>\n

Here, we’re going to give you some tips for hosting an awesome virtual baby shower. Read on to plan an amazing time!<\/p>\n

The Logistics of a Virtual Shower<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When hosting a virtual baby shower, the first thing you’ll need is\u00a0functional software<\/a>\u00a0to actually host the event. Platforms like Zoom<\/a>, Google Meet<\/a>, and Facebook Messenger Rooms<\/a> allow your guests to enter into the chatroom and see you and all the shower attendees on their screens.<\/p>\n

Make sure you check out the limitations of the virtual platform you choose – many have limits as to how many guests can enter into an event and how long your event can last, then make sure you spell out the guidelines to joining the event on the invitation.<\/p>\n

Set up the event computer in an area where the mom-to-be can visit with all of the guests while she sits to open gifts, cut cake, relax, and be part of the action in comfort.<\/p>\n

Start a Baby Gift Wishlist to Share<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Opening gifts is fun for the giver and the receiver, so encourage your shower guests to shop your Baby Shower Wishlist on Lifestyles Giftware for the perfect gift for baby or parents. Click Add to Wishlist when you\u2019re viewing a product, create an account, add a wishlist (you can add more than one!), and start adding those gifts you\u2019d love to receive, then share the wishlist with your Baby Shower email list.<\/p>\n

Have Awesome Decor<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Having a virtual event doesn’t mean that you should skimp on the decor. Your IRL home-base party that you’re streaming needs to have awesome decorations. This isn’t only important to your in-person guests, but it helps your virtual ones to get in the mood to have a good time. Balloons and baby-themed decorations will go a long way to setting the stage for fun.<\/p>\n

Surround the food display, gift table and cake table with baby toys. Adorable plush toys can be found in our Babies & Children collection<\/a> and fun whimsical planters, like the Baby Rose Black Planter\/Pencil Holder<\/a> can also help set the mood!<\/p>\n

Play the Right Games <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Most baby shower games can be easily moved into a virtual format. Since many of them rely on pictures and verbal communication, you won’t need to change much about the games you play! For some, you may need to assign a host who can control the on-screen action.<\/p>\n

One fun game is guessing whose baby picture is which guest. Have people email the images to either you or (if you want to play) a friend to organize a slideshow or photo share on the screen.\u00a0After that,\u00a0invite everybody to view it and get their guesses in. The winner can get a cool prize shipped to them like a gift card to a favorite restaurant or a Michel Design Works candle<\/a> or Mud Pie Happy Vase<\/a>, Michel Design Works Honey Almond Foaming Hand Soap<\/a>, Michel Design Works Lotion<\/a>, or Inspired Generations Heart Dishes<\/a> and or a cute message sign<\/a> from Inspired Generations.<\/p>\n

Some other fun games include:<\/strong><\/h4>\n