Expecting mother

A virtual baby shower game
that turns guesses into gifts

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Sarah M. guessed Nov 12

“Can’t wait to meet baby”

$50
$180K+sent with love
1,200+families started
28+countries

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Guess our baby's date of birth

A little miracle is on the way! Here's how it works: pick the date you think baby will arrive, write a wish, and send a gift (any amount, $20 and up). The closest guess wins bragging rights. All gifts go straight to the parents.

OrganiserAnna L.
Collected600 $
Predicted Date:
November 14, 2026

Sending so much love from across the ocean! Wishing you an easy delivery and lots of joy in the wait. I’m so glad I got to be part of this baby shower — what a beautiful idea. Counting down with you.

From: Sarah M.
May 18, 2026
$100

Pick a date and send a wish

How to play & total raised

Wishes from friends appear here

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Baby shower, made simple

What becomes possible when family can join from anywhere.

Celebrate from anywhere

Loved ones far away still show up — not just with an emoji.

Turn guesses into gifts

A due-date guess becomes real support for your baby.

Include the whole circle

Friends, grandparents, coworkers — one link is enough.

Keep the love, not the clutter

Wishes stay forever. Another onesie doesn't have to.

FAQ

Questions parents usually ask.

What is First Step and how does it work?

First Step is a modern baby shower experience with a twist — a gamified calendar where friends and family guess the baby's birthday, leave wishes, and send gifts. You create a calendar for the last month of pregnancy, share a unique link, and loved ones can join the celebration from anywhere.

Is there a fee to use the platform?

There's a one-time fee to create a calendar. We don't take a cut of your gifts — payment processing fees are handled by providers like PayPal.

Can guests write a personal message along with their contribution?

Yes! Guests can leave a wish or message when selecting their date. Messages are sent to the recipient by email and shown on the calendar.

Will people be notified when the baby is born?

Yes! Once you announce the birth date, everyone who participated will receive a celebration email with the news.

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Why we built this

When my closest friend was pregnant, I was in another country and couldn't celebrate with her.

Sending a random gift didn't feel right.

So I thought — there should be a simple way for friends to join, celebrate, and support from anywhere.

That's how First Step started.

Julia

Parents love

Sarah M.
Living abroad · family in the US

We live abroad and can't always be there in person. First Step helped our extended family in the US contribute to our baby's future from afar.

RAISED980$
Sophia L.
Austin, TX · remote friends

It wasn't about the money, but the messages and intentions behind it. We received $350, but more importantly, a lasting memory from each loved one.

RAISED350$
Michael R.
Toronto · community-wide

Instead of baby clothes we didn't need, our community gifted us over $1,200. First Step made it feel meaningful and easy.

RAISED1 200$

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