Ahh the new born baby stage. They have finally welcomed their precious little bundle of joy and you're ready to go have cuddles with the little one. So you buy a new baby gift, you've got a unique personalised new baby card, pen in hand, ready to write a message...and...nothing. Not a word.
I mean, you could write "Welcome to the World", or "Congratulations on the birth of your new baby," but, well, let's face it, it's been done before. You'd like to write a new baby message that hits them in the feels, that shows them just how happy you are for them, or just a message that shows you put extra thought into their baby card.
Here are our top cheese-free messages to write inside new baby cards. Feel free to borrow, pilfer, collate and combine one or more of these quotes, messages and words. These messages for a new baby card will have the new parents crying a little happy tear, or maybe that's just the lack of sleep. Who cares, you'll look like a legend because you gave them the best new baby card.
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How to Structure a New Baby Message
Start with a simple greeting. You have options here- write the card to the parents, to the whole family, or to the new baby.
The message itself- again, you have options. Generally, a message of congratulations is appropriate here if the card is going to the parents or the family. This is where the messages and quotes below come in. Pick 1-3 new baby messages from the examples below and combine them so they make a nice sounding message.
If the card is for the new baby, then a Welcome to the World sort of message is a good choice, followed by a compliment about their choice of parents. Eg. "Welcome to the World, baby Amelia/Connor/Bob. Congratulations on choosing the most wonderful parents. We can't wait to meet you."
Sign off with well wishes and your name/s.
Dos and Don'ts for writing in a new baby card
Do address both parents if applicable
Don't just address the card to the mother if the father is present
Do say nice things. Tell them they are going to be great parents, that they made a beautiful child. You know the drill.
Don't offer advice about parenting. This is their moment, so keep the focus on them rather than offering advice.
Do offer to babysit, only if you want to, of course. It's not mandatory.
Don't talk about touchy subjects like future children or ask for gory details about the birth
Sweet Quotes and Messages
"Sometimes the littlest things take up the most room in your heart." -A. A. Milne
"Words cannot express the joy of new life." -Herman Hesse
"There are no words that can describe the euphoria you feel when your baby recognises you for the first time and smiles." -Jared Padalecki
"Children make your life important." -Erma Bombeck
"A baby is something you carry inside you for nine months, in your arms for three years and in your heart till the day you die." -Mary Mason
"It is the nature of babies to be in bliss." -Deepak Chopra
"Babies are bits of stardust blown from the hand of God." -Barretto
"When the first baby laughed for the first time, the laugh broke into a thousand pieces and they all went skipping about, and that was the beginning of fairies. And now when every new baby is born it's first laugh becomes a fairy." -J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan
"Having a baby is a life-changer. It gives you a whole other perspective on why you wake up every day."-Taylor Hanson
"A baby fills a place in your heart that you never knew was empty." -Unknown
Welcome to the World, little one. You are so lucky to have such amazing parents.
We're so happy for you! Enjoy every second of your greatest adventure.
Happy ever after begins now.
So happy for your growing family.
Wishing you so much joy and happiness, now and forever.
Funny Quotes and Messages
"Babies are such a nice way to start people." -Don Herold
Welcome to parenthood. Eat, sleep, poo, repeat.
Congratulations on the safe arrival of your beautiful little alarm clock.
"Perfection only exists in babies and pastries." -Gayle Wray
I'm not even lying when I say your baby is beautiful!
Congratulations! I'll see you in approximately 18 years!
"The worst feature of a new baby is its mother's singing." -Kin Hubbard
"Sleep is like the unicorn- it is rumoured to exist, but I doubt I will see any." -Unknown
Strong-willed women have strong-willed babies. Good luck to you!
Sleep is overrated, right?!
Congratulations! Let the beautiful chaos begin!
A new baby makes your love stronger, your home happier, the days shorter, nights longer, life fuller, and bank accounts emptier.
"You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance." -Franklin P. Jones
The poonami is real so always be prepared. Baby wipes are your new best friend. Seriously, always carry extra nappies and more baby wipes. Probably ditch expensive or white clothing, too...You're going to love parenting!
Messages for New Grandparents
A new baby card for grandparents can be a thoughtful way to celebrate the birth of a new grandchild. Here are some of our favourite messages to write in a card for new grandparents. Again, mix and match, combine a few different messages to get your message across.
Congratulations on the newest addition to your family. You must be overjoyed!
You are going to be the best grandparents.
Baby Amelia/Connor/Bob is so lucky to have such cool grandparents.
This baby is going to be so loved. (And spoiled!)
Enjoy this new chapter in your lives. You'll be brilliant in your new roles as Granny and Grandad.
Enjoy the cuddles. And enjoy handing baby back when he/she poops or cries. That's what grandparenting is all about!
Your phone is going to be filled with nothing but baby photos.
Enjoy your grand-bundle-of-joy!
"The reason grandchildren and grandparents get along so well is that they have a common enemy." —Sam Levenson
"Grandchildren are God's way of compensating us for growing old." —Mary H. Waldrip
"Grandparents, so easy to operate, even a child can do it." —Author Unknown
Messages from a Grandparent
I'm/We're so proud of you. This baby is going to be so loved by all of us.
We've baby-proofed the house, dusted off your old baby toys and can't wait for our new roles as grandparents to baby Amelia/Connor/Bob.
Thank you for our perfect grandson/granddaughter.
We can't wait to make memories with you all.
Just so you know, we will always be here for babysitting, cuddles, coffee breaks, advice, listening and playing.
New Baby Messages During Difficult Circumstances
When the circumstances are difficult around the birth of a new baby, it is important to say the right thing. Here are some kind and thoughtful messages for such instances.
Keeping the whole family in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
I wish you could spend these early weeks getting to know your baby at home, but it’s good to know they are getting the care they need.
Sending love and well wishes for a speedy recovery. Let us know if you need anything.
Adopted Baby Messages
If you're looking for a message to write in a card for an adoption, here's the link.
So there you have it. Our cheat-sheet for what to write in a new baby card. And here's one last shameless plug for our personalised baby cards- check them out HERE.
