There are a few key things to check off your list when pregnant and revealing the gender of your new little one is top on the list of fun. Whether you go all out with a full party or do a maternity photo shoot for social media, it's nice to add a little excitement to the surprise. Here are a few of out favorite inspirations for telling the world of your coming-soon little lady or gentleman.

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Whether pink or blue, baby bunting is sweet for either.

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Play darts with paint filled balloons and reveal on a white backdrop.

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Tell the world with your new tiny laundry.

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If you're body is already speaking volumes, why not let it do the actual talking for you?

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Capture the moment of surprise with confetti from above.

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Spell out your reveal with tiny shoes.

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Have the anticipation build until you cut the cake and color candy drops out.

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Have a single, giant balloon represent your reveal.

sibling announcement

If your new baby has siblings, include them in on the surprise too.

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Have the seasonal decorations do the talking.

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Hershey's is always there for your gender announcements whether and 'he' or a 'she.'

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Put an fitting bow on babies first picture to reveal your new boy or girl.

blue heart cupcake

Have your friends and family bite into a yummy cupcake and tell the surprise for you.

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Or enjoy your favorite flavor of ice cream.

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Wrap your bump like a present with a pink or blue sash.

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Use baby blocks or other toys you'll be needing soon enough to spell out your news.

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Or write it in the sand.

christmas announcement

Have your reveal be a Christmas present and announce it with tree ornaments.

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Blow a bubble in your representative color.

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Capture a moment with chalk dust in the breeze.

manners books

Show your dedication to your little one's upbringing with a manners book as prop.

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Spell it out with scrabble pieces that show your dedication to your babies future education.

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Let your announcement rise out of a box.