Morris, Cassie (September 20, 2022). " 'Animals are not props': Rescue organization begs parents not to use animals in gender reveals". In The Know . Retrieved October 7, 2022. We also love the idea of a music round ‒ there are lots of artists and songs with ‘blue’ or ‘pink’ in them ‒ here are some blues or boys:

People feel at home when they see the color beige. This delightful hue promotes inner peace and quietude. If you’re prone to overthinking, find rest in beige. You’ll soon realize how senseless your nervous thoughts are. By promoting peace of mind, beige increases comfort. As a result, it establishes a cozy and snug atmosphere. Encourages Relaxation Plevin, Rebecca (September 18, 2020). "Officials: Firefighter battling fire sparked by gender-reveal event dies". The Desert Sun. Ortega Figueiral, Javier (September 3, 2023). " 'Gender reveal' mortal en Sinaloa"[Deadly 'Gender reveal' in Sinaloa]. La Vanguardia (in Spanish) . Retrieved September 3, 2023. Diaz, Andrea (November 28, 2018). "Officials release video from gender reveal party that ignited a 47,000-acre wildfire". CNN. Archived from the original on July 28, 2021 . Retrieved July 27, 2021. Related: Say buh-bye to beige this holiday season, because TikTok says ‘minimalist Christmas’ is outa b c Garcia-Navarro, Lulu (July 28, 2019). "Woman Who Popularized Gender-Reveal Parties Says Her Views On Gender Have Changed". NPR . Retrieved July 9, 2020. Sheriff: Gender reveal party explosion was a stunt gone awry". Associated Press. October 29, 2019 . Retrieved October 30, 2019. Baby showers, a traditional prenatal celebration, have some key differences from gender reveal parties. Primarily, the focus on gender reveal parties is fetal sex, while baby showers focus on the giving of supplies and items for the future infant to expectant parents. Traditionally, baby showers are for women only, while gender reveal parties have no inherently-associated gender restriction and attendee limitations are determined by the pregnant individual or couple. [ citation needed] Some couples combine the two. [1] [2] Spread and mediatization [ edit ] Artavia, David (May 27, 2020). "Mother Hosts Gender Reveal Party For 6-Year-Old Trans Child". Out Magazine. Out Media . Retrieved September 10, 2020.

If you do not live close to your family, it is easy to be able to involve them too. Anna suggested some options for bringing the excitement of a gender reveal to family and friends who can’t make the party: Anna Marikar, mum of four and writer of the blog In The Playroom helped us with her ideas and advice on gender reveals. There’s no doubt that natural tones are taking over, well… practically everything child-related. According to 2022 data from Etsy, beige is in trend as searches for the specific color palette rose 67% over the previous 12 months. Baby gear, clothes, toys and decor have all succumbed to the beige phenomenon. A plane used in a baby's sex reveal goes on to crash in front of everybody's eyes". MARCA. September 3, 2023 . Retrieved September 3, 2023. Atagi, Colin; Hayden, Nicole (September 6, 2020). "Fire officials: El Dorado blaze sparked during gender reveal party". The Desert Sun . Retrieved September 6, 2020.

Making sure the moment is captured is also so important. It’s a good idea to designate a family member or friend to video the occasion, or set a camera timer with multiple shots to capture the reactions when the gender is revealed. Anna explained: “A gender reveal is a fun way to share the news of whether you're expecting a baby boy or a baby girl, and normally to involve family and friends in the moment of finding out, making it into an occasion.” Homes Destroyed, Evacuations Remain For El Dorado Fire Sparked By Pyrotechnics". KCBS-TV. September 7, 2020 . Retrieved September 7, 2020. Memorable Keepsake: After the gender reveal, the balloon becomes a cherished keepsake, a reminder of the breathtaking moment when the secret was finally revealed. It's a unique memento that will hold the memories of this extraordinary day.