How To Host A COVID-Friendly Baby Shower: The Joy of Virtual Baby Showers

Here at Momease, we love (almost!) nothing more than baby showers… which is why we wanted to dedicate today’s blog to the joy of virtual baby showers.

Whether it be because of health guidelines throughout 2021, or simply wanting to share the special moment with family and loved ones who live abroad, there are lots of reasons why virtual baby showers should become a staple of moms-to-be worldwide.

Here are our favourite reasons to have a virtual baby shower, and how to make the occasion special even when we’re apart!

Minimal Tech (and Tech Know-How!) Required

All you need to host a successful virtual baby shower is a steady WiFi connection and a laptop, computer, iPad, or phone with video capability!

Some of the most beginner-friendly video options include:

• Skype (Pro: free to use; Con: longer account set-up time required)
• Zoom (Pro: free to use and user-friendly; Con: 40-minute cap on free calls)
• Facetime (Pro: seamless video and audio integration; Con: for Apple users only)
• Houseparty (Pro: perfect for those who wish to play virtual games with friends while calling or videoing; Cons: new, so more prone to technical hiccups)

All of these options also tout chat functions and fun background features (which make decorating a breeze!), meaning you can enjoy your virtual baby shower your way… all with little-to-no technical fuss!

Open Gifts in Real-Time

Just like an in-person baby shower, hosting a virtual baby shower means that you get to share in the excitement of opening your gifts with your loved ones in real-time.

Stuck on ideas? We’ve compiled a list of our favourite baby registry clothes, toys, and products to make creating your baby shower registry as easy as 1, 2, 3. 

Virtual Baby Shower Games

No party would be complete without games!

While the video calling app Houseparty stars built-in games for you to choose from to play with your friends and family members, there are plenty of online-friendly games that you can easily plan for your virtual baby shower.

Here are our winners:

• Emoji Infant Pictionary, in which you and your loved ones take turns typing out emojis that correlate to a baby-related phrase or action! Think of it like internet charades.
• The Best (and Worst!) Parenting Advice, perfect for playing with other parents or parents-to-be. Bring on the giggles!
• Good Old Fashioned Card Games, such as dominoes, flash cards, or Go Fish. PlayingCards has them all!
• Don’t Say Baby, a classic baby shower game that is easily converted to a virtual format. The rules are simple: if anyone catches you saying the word “Baby”, you lose!

Virtual Baby Showers: The Possibilities Are Limitless!

As we’ve all become accustomed to a new way of connecting, and celebrations have taken a shift towards virtual gatherings, there are still plenty of ways to make this special time in your life just as exciting as an in-person shower!

One of the easiest ways to take your shower virtual? Setting up an online baby registry that helps support local too! Sign up for a Momease Baby Boutique Registry where you can receive thoughtful, local, and quality gifts for your new arrival, all while supporting Canadian women-led businesses.

Looking for tips, advice, or suggestions? The team at Momease is always here to help!