Fun Baby Gender Prediction Methods

There are so many myths, superstitions and old wives tales regarding pregnancy and baby gender prediction. These methods have been tested by thousands of expectant mothers across the world. Of course the most accurate method for determining the sex of your baby is the ultrasound. But this hasn't stopped excited pregnant women from trying these fun methods. Please be warned. While these gender prediction methods are fun, their results are not guaranteed.

A popular gender predictor method is performed by using a needle and thread. First, you get a needle and thread it with a string or strand of hair. Then dangle it over the expectant mother's belly while she's lying down or over her wrist. If the needle swings in a circle then she is having a girl. It it moves back and forth then she's having a boy. You can also use a wedding ring for this baby prediction method.

Another gender predictor method is using how the mother carries her baby bump. If she is carrying low, then she's having a boy. If she carries high, then she can expect a girl. If she carries in front then it's a boy. If she carries wide in the middle then it's a girl.

There are superstitions and folklore that suggest a baby's sex can be determined by what types of foods the mother is craving. If she is craving spicy or salty foods, the she can expect a boy. If she craves sweeter foods, then she's having a girl. Many people believe that if a mother denies her food cravings during pregnancy, then her baby will be born with a birth mark shaped like the food he/she was denied.

Regardless of accuracy, expectant mothers love trying fun, entertaining baby gender prediction methods. From wild food cravings to the ambiguous needle tests, these methods have been passed along for generations. What have you got to lose?