3 Remote-First Baby Shower Concepts
Navigating any social event is stressful right now, especially while pregnant, and new babies (and parents!) deserve a celebration. Here are some remote-first ideas we hope will inspire.
Host A Drive-By Shower
Invite friends and family to stop by for a 20-minute visit. Visitors can see baby's bump, drop a gift by, and enjoy a sip and snack.
Decorations
Balloons, a balloon arch, sign with baby's nickname, lawn signs
Comfy lawn chairs (with ample space between)
Easels for guessing games
Fun & Games
Fill out a guest book
Invite visitors to leave baby name or weight guesses in a jar
Let folks guess the due date on a large calendar
Q&A with Mom trivia
Party Favors
Hand-held treats, like nuts or cookies in cute bags, ready to pick up
Portable drinks for the ride home, like seltzers, hot cider, or customized water
Party Virtually
Friends and family from anywhere in the world join online for a ~45 minute Zoom shower celebrating the parents-to-be.
Mail a festive envelope of party goodies to attendees a week ahead of time, and remember to email Zoom instructions a few days beforehand.
Decorations
Send Mom a sash or special banner
Host can create a fun background custom to the new parents
Fun & Games
Nursery tour by Mom
Pregnancy slideshow with ultrasounds & bump photos
'Guess that Song' with "Baby" lyrics
'The Price is Right' of Newborn Gear
Celebrity Baby Name trivia
Party Favors (mailed Ahead)
A treat to enjoy (Mom's "pregnancy cravings" or a locally made snack)
Game cards & colorful pen
A little garland for screen backgrounds
Pins for key people (Grams, Auntie, etc.)
Plan a Sip-n-See
Let's be real, nothing can compete with those adorable newborn cheeks. Wait 'til a few weeks after Baby has arrived (and, hopefully, socializing becomes safer), then invite friends and family for a glass of bubbly and a chance to "meet" the little one in person.
Decorations
Baby is the real attraction, so decor can be understated. Think: a simple floral centerpiece and cheerful tablecloth
Set out champagne, sparkling juice, and light bites
Fun & Games
Fill out a guest book
Invite visitors to leave advice for new parents in a jar
Party Favors
Send friends home with a polaroid snap from the day they met Baby
Parents-to-be in a pandemic, did you have a socially distant celebration? Have stories, advice, or ideas to share? Let us know on Instagram!
