Gender reveal powder creates a pink or blue color burst during a baby reveal. It works well for outdoor countdowns, powder blasters, balloons, color packets, photos, and group reveals where guests all see the surprise at the same time.

Most gender reveals occur between four and five months into pregnancy, after an ultrasound or test confirms the baby's sex. Many families plan the reveal between 18 and 22 weeks, so they have time to order supplies, invite guests, and set up the surprise.

Common gender reveal supplies include pink or blue powder, a reveal kit, a blackout bag, a powder extinguisher, a balloon, a confetti cannon, or color packets. You'll also want an outdoor space, a simple countdown plan, a photo spot, and someone trusted to set up the reveal.

The right amount depends on your reveal setup. A 70-gram kit works well for a small toss, 1-pound bags create a bigger cloud, and 5-pound or 25-pound options work better for large outdoor reveals, group photos, or larger powder effects.

The best gender reveal powder kit for photos depends on how you want the surprise to happen and how many people will join in. Choose blackout products to hide the color until the countdown, or choose larger powder options, extinguishers, or a gender reveal balloon kit if you want a bigger pink or blue cloud outdoors.

Gender reveal extinguishers work well when you want a big, controlled blast of color with less tossing. Powder bags are a good fit for balloons, piñatas, photos, and group throws. The best choice depends on how you want the reveal to happen.