If you are hosting an in person party and only need an option for a handful of out of town guests who want to join remotely facebook live is a simple and free option.
How to host a virtual baby shower.
A few suggestions for virtual baby shower hosting options are working through a platform like zoom google hangout or skype.
Choose a hosting platform if you re trying to organize a virtual baby shower the first thing you need to do is consider which platform you want to use.
Modern baby shower games to play online.
If you wanted to do a big group video party zoom is a great free option that allows up to 100 participants at one time.
Decide on a format for your party.
The party i attended was one on one sessions with the couple using skype or facetime.
Guess mommy s belly measurements.
Test your equipment.
Decide on your virtual platform.
This is basically.
You can t have a baby shower without fun and silly games you won t be able to use toilet paper to measure the mom to be s belly thankfully since toilet paper is in such high demand these days but you can play games like the price is right to play this game the party hostess holds up a baby item like a baby bottle or a box of diapers and each guest has to guess the price.
Here s what you need to do.
Steps to planning a virtual baby shower.
Before you can host your baby shower you ll need to secure a suitable hosting platform.
Create a guest list.
Thankfully in the current age of technology there are plenty of options for websites or apps to get your gang all together on screen.
Set a date with the guest of honor.
Make sure that everyone including grandma has internet access and knows how to navigate the chosen.
Secure a hosting platform.
Virtual baby shower games.
You want to be sure you list this information out in the invitation so guests can create a login and check connections prior to the shower.
We sent out 5 starbucks gift cards as virtual baby shower prizes to the winners.
Baby shower games can be a little tricky when you re hosting a long distance baby shower but we came up with some fun ideas.
Tips for hosting a virtual baby shower.