A really fun and creative way to reveal your baby’s gender is to use gender reveal bath bombs for your big unveil. Consider it as the ultimate party idea.
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How to use a gender reveal bath bomb
Boy or Girl? Gender reveal bath bombs are most often white on the outside to hide the sex of the baby and have a secret color inside.
Just simply drop your bath bomb into warm water and watch as the baby gender color will appear as it fizzes.
Each bath bomb has a pink or blue center inside, revealing the gender of your baby. Usually the bath bomb has some kind of scent like vanilla or a fruity scent.
The bath bomb starts to fizz and the bathwater turns into a fun girly pink or a boyish blue color to share your gender news in the most exciting way.
In a matter of 5-10 seconds the fizz will begin and either bright pink or blue will emerge.
Get ready with your camera as the new parents will surely be overwhelmed with excitement and joy.
These reveal bombs are a fun idea to showcase your newest family member. Or grab one of these as the perfect gift to the soon-to-be parents for a gender reveal party or a baby shower. Consider this the ultimate gender reveal product.
Where to buy gender reveal bath bombs?
Gender reveal bath bombs can be found on Lush, Amazon, or eBay. Look for an alternative that says “without staining” “natural ingredients” and “body-safe colorant”.
Gender reveal bath bomb set
You can also buy a mixed gender reveal bath bomb set that includes both boy and girl bath bombs for those that want to order these before they find out the gender of their baby, or for boy/girl twins. Then you have both on hand and can start sharing the news as soon as you find out.
Other ideas on how to use gender reveal bath bombs
These bath bombs are also great to use at gender reveal parties in a vase of water so everyone can discover together whether you are having a baby boy or a baby girl.
People also love using gender reveal bath bombs as a unique party favor at a gender reveal party as well as giving them to friends, neighbors, and family members.
Can I use a gender reveal bath bomb in a hot tub?
Yes, most bath bombs are safe for hot tubs. They usually don’t contain any materials (confetti, glitter, etc.) that can cause harm to the hot tub. But it’s recommended that you clean the hot tub afterwards (especially if you use more than one bath bomb), to prevent any build up of oil.
Can I use a gender reveal bath bomb in pool?
Yes, you can use it as a gender reveal pool bomb, but you will need to use many bath bombs to be able to color the large amount of water. After using gender reveal pool bombs, you might need to drain the water and add clean water before using the pool again (unless you want to swim in pink or even more blue water for a while).
Gender reveal bath bomb diy
Now you might wonder how to make a gender reveal bath bomb yourself. Actually, the process is quite simple.
The basic ingredients are bicarbonate of soda, citric acid, fragrance oil or essential oil of your choice and colorant. You will also need stainless steel bath bomb molds and a mesh strainer.
Gender reveal bath bomb recipe
Ingredients and equipment:
1.5 cups Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)
1 cup Citric Acid
10 mL fragrance oil or essential oil or baby powder fragrance oil of your choice
10-15 drops colorant
Witch Hazel (in a spray bottle)
Droppers with Suction Bulb
2-3 Stainless Steel Bath Bomb Molds
Mesh Strainer
Optional preparation of the molds: To make unmolding of the bath bombs easier, add 5-10 drops of Cyclomethicone inside each half of the Stainless Steel Bath Bomb molds. Swirl it around so that there is a thin coat covering the inside of the molds. Make sure that the excess Cyclomethicone runs out, you can place the molds on paper towels.
Gender reveal bath bomb instructions
Step 1: Place the mesh strainer over the top of a bowl. Measure the sodium bicarbonate and citric acid and pour into the bowl through the strainer. Work any clumps through the strainer.
Step 2: Add the fragrance oil to the mixture. Use your hands and mix until the fragrance oil is not longer causing clumps.
If you are sensitive to fragrance, cut the fragrance out, or decrease it to half the amount.
Step 3: Spray Witch Hazel, 5-10 spritzes into the bowl and mix well. Make sure to add just enough moisture so that the mixture holds together, but isn’t too sticky. Add witch hazel until the mixture reaches a consistency that you like. You can test this by squishing some of the mixture in your hands. It should mostly hold together.
Step 4: Fill one-half of each of the bath bomb molds with your mix. Press the mix as compact as possible. Make a crater with your thumb, about 1/2″ deep in the center of the mold. Make a color choice and add 10-15 drops of colorant into each crater. Fill the crater with more bath bomb mix, and create a small bump in the center of the mould.
Step 5: Fill the other half of each of the bath bomb molds all the way with bath bomb mix. Create a small bump in the center. Press two halves of the mold together, one colored half and one uncolored half. Make sure there is no gap between the two halves.
Step 6: Wait about 5 minutes and unmold the bath bombs. Twist the mold halves slowly and remove one half of the mold. If the second half of the mold is not quite ready to release yet, wait 5-10 minutes and then gently tap the mold from behind.
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Conclusion
A gender reveal bath bomb is such a unique and fun way to announce the gender of your soon-to-arrive baby or as a fun gift for expecting parents. You will not regret choosing to do your gender reveal with a bath bomb. Get ready to share the photos with friends and family members.
