A gender reveal party is an extra-special time in a couple's life. Mom and dad can plan the perfect reveal party, invite friends, family, and, of course, what kind of party would this be if there wasn't cake? But sometimes the big plan for a reveal goes absolutely wrong or maybe mom and dad had an idea that turned out to be freakin' hysterical. Either way, not every gender reveal has to be picture perfect to be completely memorable. Sometimes the best gender reveals are the ones that make us pee our pants laughing or bring a smile to our faces when we see them on Facebook.
We tend to put a lot of pressure on ourselves to have picture perfect moments during pregnancies. But any mom who's really been pregnant can share that pregnancy is nowhere near perfect IRL. Which is why sometimes the best thing to do when momma's feet are swelling, she has heartburn up to her ears, and her nesting mode has kicked in to high gear, is to let go and have a sense of humor when it comes time for the gender reveal. And hey, even the best-laid plans can go awry in surprisingly funny and sweet ways that mom and dad never anticipated.
We've found some of the funniest and most hysterical baby gender reveals that prove that sometimes funny is the way to go. So take our advice and and have some fun with the little guy or girl that's about to make that big debut. It only happens once!
Hold On To the Balloon!
A good warning for parents who want to break the news with a balloon: hold on tight or else!
The Surprise of a Lifetime
These parents have a hysterical surprise inside their reveal box, and honestly, we can't stop laughing.
A Bit of a Fail
Someone at the cake shop made a bit of a mistake. It's supposed to be blue OR pink! Whoops!
A Halloween Reveal
This reveal brings the "bun in the oven" game to a whole new level.
It's a ... Vanilla Cake
Unfortunately for these parents, they accidentally got a vanilla cake instead of one that told them the baby's gender (which was a girl, btw).
When It All Falls Down
A gender reveal piñata is a classic way to announce, but this complete fail is bad enough to make us say "D'oh!"
Piece Of Cake
A gender reveal cake is another old standby, and we think this cheeky message is a pretty funny way to let everyone know what they're in for!
Slow-mo, Oh No!
When this mom-to-be threw a powdered-filled baseball at her hubby, one would hope that he would knock it out of the park. But by the looks of it, it looks like it was more of a strike!
Pillow Fight Pregnancy
These parents not only picked a fun way to let their friends and family know they were having a boy, but they got to let it all out before baby comes.
Premature Pop
Unfortunately for this mom-to-be and her little helper, the ballon popped before she was ready.
A Baller Reveal
This mom tried her best to shoot her shot at gender reveal history but ended up falling a little short.
The Amazing Race
We've never seen a reveal quite like this one before. Two babies enter; one baby exits.
No Prisoners
These parents take no prisoners when it comes to learning the gender of their baby.
A Treat For All
Blogger Kate Weiland shot this hysterical, but still super cute, photo of her family's reveal. We love dad's Powerade in the back!
Mom's Sneaky Plan
This is one of those videos that we promise gets funnier the longer one watches.
A Tiny Confusion
Mom and dad were so excited to pop their reveal balloon, but unfortunately they didn't quite explain the plan to their older daughter first.
Vroom Vroom!
This gender reveal takes a turn for the worst when we realize that big brother is not really loving the smoke. Too cute!
Going Out With a Bang
Who doesn't love it when things go completely wrong? Good thing mom and dad can laugh at their fail!
Pie in the Sky
These pizzas were supposed to say "It's A Boy," but the message didn't quite seem to make it.
Heads Up!
Oh no! This reveal box literally crashed onto mom's head!
A Swing and a Miss
Much to the catcher's chagrin, the dad doesn't make contact with the ball at all. Whoops!
