You’ve just been invited to a gender reveal party, and it’s your first time. If you’re wondering if you should bring a gift, then rest assured that the decision is entirely up to you! A gender reveal party is all about the celebration, which means that the only gift expected of you is to show up ready to celebrate the reveal! However, it’s not uncommon to bring a gift, and the soon-to-be parents will be very appreciative of this gesture. If you want to bring something, we have compiled the best suggestions for what is acceptable to bring to a gender reveal party.

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Delicious Food

  1. If the party is held outdoors or at a house, bring a food item. These celebrations are usually just a good reason to hang out with friends and eat good food. If you’re a good cook, bring a dish you prepared. If you don’t trust your cooking, or if you just don’t have the time to make something, then pick up some hors d'oeuvres at the supermarket.
    • Bring snacks and finger food. The host will likely have something planned as a main course, so it’s best to bring snacks!
    • Bring something you know the hosts enjoy. If you don’t know their tastes, then bring something that’s easy on the palette and you think everyone will enjoy.
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Gift Cards

  1. The soon-to-be parents can never have too many gift cards. Consider getting them a gift card to Amazon, or to a local shop. If you can’t decide on what to get them, a gift card will let them decide for themselves! It can feel a little awkward to gift straight up cash, so instead pick a specific store for them to shop at.
    • Support local businesses by buying a gift card for a store in your hometown. This makes for a great gift, since it helps local businesses and the new parents at the same time.
    • An Amazon gift card is a good option because it lets the new parents pick out pretty much anything they want.
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Food Delivery Subscriptions

  1. A food delivery subscription is a great idea for busy parents. There is a lot to do during and after pregnancy, so not having to worry about cooking food can reduce a lot of that stress. Make sure to get something that can be redeemed/saved for the final trimester, or for after the baby has been born, since those are the most difficult times.
    • Get a giftcard to a food ordering and delivery service, like Uber Eats or Grubhub. These can be redeemed at any time, so they are a good option.
    • Support local restaurants directly by getting a gift card to one nearby that delivers.
    • Get a subscription to a pre-prepped meal kit delivery service. These are great because there are so many healthy options to choose from.
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Clean-Up Help

  1. Gender reveal parties can be messy, so offer to help clean up. Whether its a smoke bomb, confetti, silly string, or glitter, something is probably going to explode and get all over the place. It’s part of the fun, but a pain to clean up. Tell the hosts that you are going to help them clean up when you greet them, and even if they tell you not to worry about it, they’ll appreciate the gesture.
    • If the party is happening somewhere in nature, like a public park, consider bringing your own trash bags for clean-up. The hosts have a lot to plan and may have forgotten, and you don’t want to litter confetti and glitter everywhere.
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