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Online baby shower

Less planning doesn’t mean no planning

By sara trifPublished 2 years ago 4 min read
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The birth of your child is one of the most joyous times in life. The birth of a child always calls for a celebration, regardless of whether you are a seasoned parent or a first-time parent.

While organizing a baby shower often requires extensive organization and budgeting, having a virtual baby shower significantly reduces this hassle.

Here are some suggestions we've compiled to make sure your virtual baby shower goes off without a hitch since even if less planning is better than no preparing at all.

Decide when to hold your baby shower.

The most common time to have a baby shower is on the weekends, but make sure to prepare your guest list and notify your invitees at least two weeks beforehand. They will have plenty of time to RSVP and send baby presents as a result. You can choose to take the traditional route and send out paper invitations, but e-invitations are popular right now because they're affordable and simple to make. There are a ton of templates available online, but Canva is our go-to platform for creating invitations.

Choose the finest platform.

In case you're inviting older family members who might not be as tech-savvy, take accessibility and simplicity of use into account when choosing a platform to host your shower.

Remember the advantages and restrictions of each platform as well. For example, Zoom's basic package permits up to 100 participants but only allows for 40 minutes every conference. While Skype does not have this restriction and permits video conferences to last for up to 4 hours, its server can only accommodate 50 participants in a single group session. Make sure you choose the best platform for your requirements!

Theme-based setting creation

Virtual baby showers are unique but no less special because they let you host from the convenience of your own home, making the occasion a cozy gathering without having to pay those annoying venue rental fees. Additionally, there is significantly less pressure to decorate because you may chose what you want to display to your guests, so whether you choose to decorate or not is entirely up to you.

Baby shower decorations are available online for individuals who do decide to decorate; these include party balloons, personalized banners, fairy lights, and tinsel curtain backgrounds that will instantly brighten up any area.

Parents can even choose to make a virtual guestbook for the baby shower. To do this, choose an online server with collaborative features (Google Slides works well), decorate any blank slides as desired, and then generate a shareable link that you can insert in your invitations. Then, visitors can add their own notes to the slide presentation.

Describe the favored baby shower games.

You might want to put up an agenda for your virtual baby shower even though it's all a question of preference and many baby shower activities are free and simple. Play a range of virtual-environment-friendly activities or take advantage of the free time to greet visitors, unwrap gifts, and read notes.

A modified version of "The Price is Right" is a common baby shower game that may be played online, in which parents hold up baby products (such as a can of infant formula) and visitors attempt their best to guess the prices. Matching newborn animals to their parents is a common activity (cygnet to swan, kit to fox). We adore Skribbl.io, a Pictionary-inspired game that lets 12 players play concurrently in a private room while trying to predict each other's designs within a set amount of time.

Gather everyone with some delicious cuisine

While it's true that a virtual baby shower can't quite match the sociability of an actual party, you can still make your attendees feel included.

What is the most effective method for doing this? Food. Nothing makes folks feel more a part of the experience than sharing a meal together. Your baby shower guests can enjoy restaurant-caliber meals wherever they are with Grain's individually packaged meals that can be delivered to many locations.

Choose from one of Grain's signature bento boxes, such as the flavorful Tobiko Dill Aburi Salmon on roasted sesame capellini or the sumptuous Chunky Crunchy Chilli Crab, which combines crab meat in traditional chilli sauce with crisp soft-shell crab on a buttery brioche.

With options like the Hearty Coconut Beef Rendang served with butterfly blue pea rice, soft potato pieces, and wok-fried okra, those who choose the Bento Basics will be inundated with choices.

If you want to wow your visitors with teatime snacks, Grain also has a wide selection of delectable savouries and pastries. Some of the treats you'll find in one of our savory boxes include Sous-vide Chicken Breast Sandwich, Crispy Netted Prawn Roll, Kluang Otah, and Steamed Chicken Siew Mai. Those with a sweet tooth may prefer the box with Vanilla Chocolate Cake, Torched Lemon Meringue Tart, Chocolate Swirl Marble Pound Cake, and finger sandwiches of the Fresh Egg Mayo and Chipotle Mushroom variety.

If you include a mixed fruit parcel, cold-pressed fruit juices, or white cold brew coffee, your guests will never forget this baby shower. It's the ideal way to commemorate your child's first achievement!

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