How to run a baby pool (the easy, no-spreadsheet way)

A baby pool is a friendly game where everyone guesses the details of a coming arrival and the closest guesser wins. It is a lovely tradition. The only downside has always been the admin. Here is how to run one without drowning in group chats and spreadsheets.

Step 1: Decide what to guess

Keep it simple or go all in. Most pools include the birth date, gender, time, and weight. You can add fun extras like who the baby will look like or what they will grow up to be.

Step 2: Set your scoring

Points make it a proper game. A common split gives the most points for the date, then gender, then time, then weight. Decide your tie-breaker up front so there are no debates later.

Step 3: Invite everyone

Share one link far and wide. See what that link looks like before you send it. The easier it is to join, the more people play. Avoid making anyone download an app or create an account.

Step 4: Lock the guesses

Once baby is close, guesses should lock so no one can sneak an edit. Fairness keeps it fun.

Step 5: Reveal and celebrate

When the baby arrives, enter the real details, crown the winner, and share the results with everyone at once. That final moment is the whole point.

The shortcut

Every step above is exactly what bebe handles for you. You set it up in minutes, share one link, and the scoring and reveal happen on their own. No spreadsheet required.