Description
These baby shower balloons are foil letter sets spelling BABY BOY or BABY GIRL, ready to fill with air for a wall display or with helium for a floating bouquet, at $9.99 a set. Foil holds its shape for days rather than deflating overnight.
Latex balloons are what you buy when you need volume; foil letters are what you buy when you need the photo. A row of letters on a wall reads instantly in every picture taken that afternoon, and unlike a printed banner it stays sharp in the background of a phone camera. Foil also survives an Australian afternoon indoors far better than latex, which starts sagging within hours in the heat.
Specifications
| Styles available |
BABY BOY, BABY GIRL |
| Type |
Foil letter balloon set |
| Filling |
Air for wall displays, helium for bouquets |
| Holds shape |
Several days once inflated |
| Reusable |
Yes, deflate and store |
What's in the Box
| 1 x |
Foil letter balloon set in your chosen wording |
Why Foil Letters Over a Banner
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Reads in every photo - large letters carry from across a room in a way printed bunting does not.
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Air or helium - the same set works taped flat to a wall or floating in a bouquet, so you decide on the day.
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Holds shape for days - set up the night before rather than racing the clock on the morning.
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Deflate and reuse - foil letters can be stored and used again, which matters if a second shower is coming.
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Two wordings - BABY BOY or BABY GIRL, so you are not stuck with a neutral message when the news is already out.
Air or Helium for Foil Letter Balloons?
Air if the letters are going on a wall, because air-filled foil stays put and lasts far longer. Helium only if you want them floating, and be aware helium-filled foil letters start losing lift within a day or two. For a wall display, air is both cheaper and better.
How Long Do Foil Balloons Stay Up?
Air-filled foil letters hold their shape for several days, which is why they can be set up the night before an event. Helium-filled foil floats for a shorter period and will start descending sooner. Heat shortens both, so keep them out of direct sun and away from a hot car.
Can You Reuse Foil Letters?
Yes. Foil balloons can be deflated carefully through the valve, folded flat and stored for another occasion. That is a real advantage over latex, and it is worth doing if a friend's shower is coming up in the same year.
Who Buys These
Hosts setting up a baby shower backdrop, usually paired with a few latex balloons and a banner. Families doing a gender reveal where the announcement has already been made and the party is the celebration. Hospital and homecoming welcomes, which is a common use for the smaller foil sets. They also go into first birthday setups, where a letter wall is the standard photo backdrop.
Pair It With
Letters are the backdrop; the rest of the room needs filling too. Our Baby Shower collection covers the toppers, banners and props, Party Supplies & Decorations has the latex balloons and tableware, and Wedding & Party is worth a look for the styling pieces.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which wordings can I choose?
BABY BOY or BABY GIRL.
Is helium included?
No. The set contains the balloons only.
Can I use a hand pump?
Yes, for air filling. Do not over-inflate foil balloons, as the seams will split.
Will they stick to a wall?
Air-filled foil letters are usually attached with removable mounting tape or hung on a line. Test tape on painted walls first.
How long before the party should I inflate them?
Air-filled letters can go up the night before. Helium is best done on the day.
Are they safe around children?
Inflated foil balloons are fine with supervision. Keep uninflated balloons and any broken pieces away from children under eight.
Do you ship Australia wide?
Yes, including regional and remote addresses.
Fast Australian Shipping
We dispatch from Australia, so these balloons reach Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin quickly, and we post to regional and remote addresses as well. Orders placed on a business day are picked the same day wherever stock allows, which matters when a shower date will not move.
Product photography is indicative and helium is not included. Colours may vary slightly between screens and the item in hand. Balloons are not a toy: keep uninflated balloons and broken pieces away from children under eight, and never release balloons outdoors.
