By Marissa Labuz / August 9, 2021 August 9, 2021
Baby brother or baby sister? I am sure you and your kiddos are dying to know! Gender reveals are exciting and fun, especially if older siblings are involved! Incorporating your older children in the gender reveal of their younger sibling can help them get excited about the new addition and make them feel more involved.
There are so many fun ways for you to include your older children in a gender reveal, and I put together my favorites!
How fun is this confetti cannon gender reveal?! All you need is a pink or blue confetti cannon. Your kiddos will have so much fun popping the confetti cannons and taking pictures.
A balloon box gender reveal is absolutely adorable and easy to put together. All you need is an old box. You can even have your kiddos decorate the box to help them feel more included.
A balloon dart throw gender reveal is great for kiddos that are a bit older and can aim the dart. You can choose to fill up all the balloons with paint or just a few!
You probably have some letter blocks laying around which makes this announcement easy to put together!
If your kiddos like science experiments, they will love this gender reveal volcano! If you are feeling really crafty you can help them paper mache the outside of the volcano!
6. Big Balloon Pop
This big balloon pop gender reveal is so cute and easy to put together. All you need is a big balloon filled with pink or blue confetti! If your kiddos are on the younger side you can easily help them pop the balloon.
This handprint gender reveal is so precious! If you don’t want paint directly on your skin, you can opt for your little one to put their handprints on a white t-shirt.
A family silly string fight is always a great idea, but for a gender reveal it is even better! You can have friends or family shoot a few pictures for you! You may have a bit of a mess to clean up, but the memories are worth it!
I am in love with this ice cream gender reveal! To switch things up a bit you can have your kiddos hold up pink and blue ice cream in one photo and then in the next photo have the color that indicates the gender!
This smoke bomb gender reveal is so precious! A cute way to switch this up would be to leave the photo black and white and only have the smoke in color! Make sure to grab a few smoke bombs to last through your photo session!
This chalkboard gender reveal is adorable and so easy to put together! To add a little bit more pizzazz you can do balloons in the background too!
12. Gender Reveal Cake
I love the idea of a gender reveal cake. You can choose pink or blue icing or candy to indicate the gender! To get your kiddos involved you can help them cut the cake!
A scavenger hunt gender reveal would be so much fun to put together. This type of reveal can work for older or younger siblings just depending on how difficult you make the clues. In the end, you can have a pink or blue prize to announce the gender!
This gender reveal is absolutely precious! You can use different shades of blue or pink to make it a little bit different! If your little one is a bit older you can also use a blindfold for added suspense!
If you don’t mind getting a little bit messy, a paint fight gender reveal might be right up your alley! This would definitely be a gender reveal to remember.
Boy or girl, your newest addition will be loved and adored! It is fun to get older siblings in on the gender reveal and help them to feel included! I want to know how you announced the gender of your little ones, or did you choose to wait? Let me know in the comments below!
FAQs
Another popular gender reveal idea with siblings is to buy a gender reveal balloon that's filled with pink or blue confetti. At the party, have your child hold it and then you can pop the balloon. Consider this the ultimate teamwork gender reveal party item.
How do you throw a fun gender reveal party? ›
For example, hold a guess-the-gender raffle or have everyone guess your favorite boy and girl names from a list. Prizes for the winner make games like this even more fun! You could also frame a photo of your ultrasound and have guests play doctor and take a guess at the gender. Laughter guaranteed!
How do you reveal a baby to a sibling? ›
Write a letter addressed to your child from their future sibling, discussing the excitement of meeting and doing things together. Show your older child the ultrasound pictures, explain them and share your excitement about the new family addition.
Who usually throws a gender reveal party? ›
While it's most common for the expecting parents to host the event, it's not uncommon for close friends and family to help host or play a role in the announcement (especially if the parent's to be intend to be surprised by the gender at the shower, as well)!
What is a unique gender reveal? ›
Balloon Box Release
Just fill a large box is filled with helium balloons in either pink or blue. During the reveal, the parents or a designated person opens the box, letting the balloons float up into the sky and revealing the baby's gender in a colorful display.
How many months should you be to have a gender reveal party? ›
Timing is everything! The perfect moment for a gender reveal party is during the second trimester, 18-20 weeks after the mid-pregnancy ultrasound. This is when you can start exploring various baby gender reveal party ideas to make the event memorable.
How to reveal gender without a party? ›
With a sealed envelope in hand revealing your baby's gender, order a cake from your favorite bakery. Ask the baker to color the inside of the cake to correspond with the baby's sex—blue for boy, pink for girl—and cover it with frosting in a neutral color. This simple gender reveal idea works well for any setting.
Do you bring gifts to a gender reveal? ›
In short, bringing a gift to a gender reveal party is certainly appreciated, but not required. "Gift-giving is a personal choice and so is the amount you spend on the gift," says etiquette trainer Suzy Lins. "Keep in mind that gifts don't need to be expensive to be thoughtful."
How long does a gender reveal party last? ›
How long do gender reveal parties usually last? They're typically brief, ranging from 1-2 hours.
How to involve a child in a gender reveal? ›
Playdough and slime are the hype these days amongst adults and kids. Mystery gender reveal dough is a great way to reveal with kids to make them feel part of the excitement. The dough will initially be white, but as little hands start to play with the dough, it turns blue or pink to reveal the baby's sex.
Because gender reveal parties are so new, the exact rules and expectations for the event are still unsure. However, you should always air on the side of respect and care. For that reason, always bring a congratulations card, anything the couple has specifically requested, and if possible, a gift.
How do you include grandparents in gender reveal? ›
There are a number of ways that gender reveal balloons can be used with grandparents. We can turn off the lights and then turn on blue or pink LED balloons, filling the room with light. Or we use "He or She? Pop to See" balloons and have grandparents pop them and fill the air with pink or blue confetti.
What is the etiquette for gender reveal parties? ›
Most couples do not expect a gift at their gender reveal party since they already received gifts at the baby shower. If you are a guest at an upcoming gender reveal party and would like to bring a present anyway, we recommend a small keepsake to commemorate the occasion.
How many people do you invite to a gender reveal? ›
In the end it comes down to sharing our gender reveal with those we feel close to or those we want to celebrate with. There is no right or wrong number of people to invite. If we all can enjoy the celebration, we are golden.
Do the parents already know in a gender reveal party? ›
Most commonly, a third party (sometimes called a "gender guardian") is entrusted with the information, and it remains a secret from the parents until the reveal. This person is responsible for making party arrangements to ensure the reveal happens without the prior knowledge of the parents.
