We put our wax into a heatproof bowl and place it on top of a pan filled half way with water. Pop the pan on the hob over a low to medium heat, and wait for your wax to melt. Remember to not let your wax exceed 80 degrees as this can affect the performance and quality of your wax. Once melted, split your wax in half between two pouring jugs! If, on the other hand, you’re planning a big party, you’ll want to more carefully orchestrate the reveal. When setting the date, it’s a good idea to leave a two- to three-week gap between the time of the anticipated results (whether via sonogram or blood test) to account for any minor hiccups —like your baby being in less visible position or the lab taking longer to process results. Use silly string. Alternatively, you can squirt each other with silly string. Just have someone cover up the label on the can beforehand, so you don't know what color is inside. If you were a dog mom first, honor that bond by including your family dog in the photo reveal. Accessorize or dress your pup in whatever items suggest girl or boy to you and your family (hats, tiaras, bow ties, you name it!).

Have flowers delivered. Would you prefer to take in the news while cozied up at home? Schedule a flower delivery. When the doorbell rings, you'll get the surprise of a lifetime —a big bouquet of blue or pink flowers! Since you’re probably already head-over-heels for the bundle of joy you’re carrying, throwing a baby gender reveal party is a fantastic way to share your bliss with loved ones. You can typically find out the sex of a fetus as early as 10 weeks into a pregnancy with a noninvasive prenatal test (NIPT), chorionic villus sampling (CVS)or amniocentesisat your doctor's recommendation.What is really learned at this time is the biological sex of the fetus determined based on sex chromosomes tested in the mother’s blood. If the embryo has XX chromosomes, it is determined to be female, and if it has XY chromosomes, it is said to be a male. If you're leaning towards a private reveal, you may consider something simple: opening a sealed envelope, biting into cupcakes with your partner and any future siblings, or opening a box of pink or blue balloons, for example.You could also scrap the clothing idea and instead pose your dog beside a sign that says, "It's a boy/girl!" or “I’m doggone excited to meet my new baby brother/sister.” You could even film your curious pup opening a gender reveal box! 8. Light up the night sky Discovering your baby’s sex may be one of the most exciting moments of your pregnancy. For some people, it's the point where it all starts to feel a bit more "real." For other people, their baby's sex is unimportant. For still others, it's more exciting to be surprised at the birth. Have a scratch-off card made. Hand out special gender reveal-themed scratch-off cards and coins to your guests. Once they've successfully scratched off their cards, they'll get the big news.

After your guests have arrived, ask everyone to watch as you add one ounce of vinegar to the mixture. The erupting “lava” that bubbles out will be pink or blue. 2. Throw a taco party If our doctor calls to announce the gender (due to hospital protocol), we can ask them to leave a message with the baby's gender on our phone. After eating a delicious meal, both parents can listen to this message together. This is a simple yet adorable method for an intimate gender reveal celebration. We should make sure to take a picture of our expression when we hear the news.When a newborn baby is on the way the mom-to-be is often the center of attention. Hence, before we tell our close relatives, we can surprise the mom-to-be’s spouse with a gender reveal that is solely for them. Here are some intimate suggestions for surprising them with wonderful news. To make the gender reveal a surprise for everyone we can have an ultrasound technician write down the gender of the baby on a piece of paper. Then, we can put it in a sealed envelope which we wait to open until the big moment. A gender reveal scavenger hunt is a fun way to privately reveal the gender of a baby to someone special. Often these are indoor games that include clues and It’s a Boy and It’s a Girl gender reveal balloons. The clues can be hidden and each clue is found in turn. The last clue is where we can hide the surprise (It’s a Boy or Girl balloon). This is a fun way to keep someone guessing for some time and keep the excitement flowing. Try your hand at dart art. Fill a water balloon with pink or blue paint, and affix it to a white canvas on an easel. Toss a dart at it to pop it, splashing the paint onto the canvas. Once it's dry, this serves as a great keepsake for your baby's nursery. Giving a gift to a family member or close friend is an intimate way to reveal the gender of your baby. While you’re on the hunt for the perfect gender reveal gift, don’t forget to get yourself a little something to make pregnancy and postpartum comfier ! 10. Baby gender reveal candles Decorate the nursey. This one works better if the parents-to-be already know the baby's sex. They can use the finished pictures of the nursery to reveal the gender to family and friends. If your loved ones live close, you can always invite them over, so they can take a peek at the space and be surprised in-person.