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What to Write in a New Baby Card: Wishes, Greetings, and Quotes

It’s hard to find the right words for something as momentous as welcoming a new human being into the world—so why try to come up with the perfect phrasing on your own?

Sure, you could certainly go for the creative gold if you really wanted to…but if you aren’t feeling particularly poetic today (or ever), there’s no reason to force it.

As they say, “Good artists copy; great artists steal!” So feel free to steal one or more of the new baby wishes from the list below, add your own personal touch using the tips that follow.

Wishes for New Parents

There’s no right or wrong phrasing when it comes to writing cards for new parents! Try one of the heartfelt, funny, or warm wishes below:

We’re so happy to welcome your new arrival into the world! If you need someone to call at 2 AM, remember that we’re always here. (And we’ve been there before.) Congrats!

Congratulations on your new bundle of joy (and dirty diapers)! We’re so excited for this new stage in your life.

We’re so thrilled to welcome Baby Aiden into the world. And we’re looking forward to talking to you in 5 or 6 years when you’ve finally managed to get some sleep!

Congratulations on the new addition to the family. We’re very excited to watch your little one grow in the coming years.

Baby Marsha looks just like dad! Congratulations on the most adorable, chubby-cheeked baby girl. We’re sending a diaper box in the mail, so be on the lookout!

Woohoooooooo! Your baby has arrived safely—now it’s time to figure out what on earth to do next! Just kidding; you’ve totally got this. We’re so proud of you and excited for what life brings next. If you need any help, call us any time!

All the best to your growing family! Here’s to many years of joy, love, warmth, happiness…and a healthy dose of tears and frustration. There’s nothing better!

We’re absolutely tickled pink for your new baby’s arrival into the world. Congratulations to moms and grandparents on both sides!

We knew the world looked a little brighter today! Congrats on your new baby and the joyous months of new parenthood that are sure to come.

Congratulations! We’re so proud of how much your family has grown—both in number and in love. We can’t wait to meet Baby James.

We’re ecstatic about the arrival of your little miracle. Please let us know how we can help in the next few months! Love you all.

New babies are full of joy, but it’s not always peaceful coo-ing and quiet smiles. If you need a hand at any time of day or night, please know that I’m always here for you. Call me ANY TIME—seriously! Congratulations.

Congratulations on the new baby! We hope that she turns out NOTHING like you. ;)

Tip: If you have kids yourself, feel free to share a personal experience with the new parents in addition to one of the wishes above. You could give a piece of advice if you want to stick to something heartfelt, or you can take a lighthearted approach by sharing an embarrassing mistake you made as a new parent. Especially for first-time parents, early parenthood can be lonely and scary—so the more you can normalize and “lighten” the experience, the better!

Wishes for New Grandparents

For many people, being a new grandparent is even better than being a new parent. It’s all the squishy baby cheeks and fresh-faced wonder without all the sleepless nights or frantic new-parent anxiety. Help the newly minted grandparents celebrate this awesome milestone with one of the well wishes below:

You might be over the hill…but it looks like you’re right where you need to be! Congratulations, grandpa and grandma!

Warmest wishes for this exciting new chapter of your life. Don’t spoil your grandbaby too much! (On second thought—yes, do spoil them. There’s no such thing as too much.)

We’re so thrilled for your new adventure as grandparents. Soon we’ll be comparing our grandkids’ pictures and arguing over who has the cutest nose. Can’t wait!

Grandma and grandpa in the house! Sending love to you in this thrilling time.

We’re sending thoughts your way during this exciting time! Please let us know if you need a house-sitter or plant-waterer when you go down to visit the new bundle of joy. We’d be happy to help.

Congratulations to you on becoming grandparents! We’re so thankful that the new family is safe, healthy, and happy.

Now that you’re a grandparent, you’ll suddenly find all kinds of money to spend on your grandkid…and believe me, there’s nothing you’ll love more in the world. Welcome to the “grandma club”!

We’re so happy to welcome you to the grandparent club. It’s a whole new world of blessings, fun, and adventure! We hope you’re able to cherish this truly special time.

Wishes for the New Baby

Write a card for the newborn baby…really? Yes! In fact, this is one of the most special ways to celebrate a new life: to welcome the little one into the world by writing a message directly to him or her. Of course, you’re also writing to the parents—but the card can be saved and given to the child when they’re old enough to appreciate it.

If you’re writing a card directly to the newborn, consider adding in things like this:

  • What you love about their parents
  • Who you are and how you know their parents
  • Funny stories about their parents before they become parents
  • What you hope they inherit (or don’t!) from their moms or dads
  • Your dreams for their future
  • What the world is like now, and how you hope it will be when they’re your age

These cards are a unique memento for kids and are often cherished into adulthood. Why not write a card to the new parents and a separate card to the new baby?

Tips for Writing Your Own New Baby Messages

For many of us, the thought of writing our own message in a card is daunting and even anxiety-inducing. This is especially true if you’re writing to new parents but don’t have any children yourself. How can you know what to say?

Fortunately, it’s not as hard as we often make it out to be. Use the tips below to write your own sweet message to new parents, grandparents, godparents, or anyone else.

1. You don’t have to be original.

Don’t stress yourself out over finding something completely unique to say. Not only is that impossible, but it makes no practical difference! Trust us—the recipient will not be looking at your card and thinking, “Huh, this sounds awful.” All they’ll be thinking is how great it feels to be remembered during this exciting and challenging time of their life.

2. Make it personal.

If you’re feeling like your words sound a little too generic, then try adding in a few personal touches. Maybe you reference an inside joke, a silly nickname, or a favorite memory—anything that makes it clear that this card could only have been written to the recipient.

Tip: Don’t be afraid to write a few drafts before committing to the final wording! If you’re sending your new baby well wishes through Foxdog, you can type and re-type your message a thousand times before clicking send.

3. Keep the context in mind.

Every pregnancy and post-natal situation will be different, so it’s important to consider what the new family might be going through and how your card will be received. Context is key in terms of writing a message that’s kind, memorable, and appropriate.

For example, here are some common contexts that you may want to keep in mind as you write your new baby message:

  • If you’re giving the card at a baby shower, it might be passed around the circle and shared with other guests—so maybe don’t write anything too private or embarrassing.
  • If the new parents have had a challenging pregnancy or traumatic birth, try to keep the message more heartfelt and sincere than funny or lighthearted. Even a well-meaning joke might land poorly if it’s been a difficult time.
  • If the new family already has a child or two, consider giving a separate card to the other kids. It’s easy to feel left out when all the hubbub is about the new baby, so even a simple card can help make the other children feel excited and included.
  • Many parents will save cards and place them into the baby’s scrapbook or baby book. Consider adding your name and date to the back of the card, so the memory will be preserved many decades down the road.

4. Sweeten the deal.

You know what else goes great in a card for new parents? A gift card for food delivery, groceries, or diapers—or a concrete and specific offer for help with babysitting, meal prep, or cleaning up the house. Words are pretty and all, but nothing beats an extra pair of hands when parents are bone tired.

Tip: Just make sure that you’re offering your help in a way that doesn’t intrude or cause more stress for the new parents. If you don’t know exactly how they’d prefer to be assisted, ask them directly or stick with a gift card that everyone can appreciate.

5. Use a quote.

Can you tell that we love stealing other people’s ideas? If you’re having trouble starting a new baby card completely from scratch, start with someone else’s words. No matter how great of a writer you are, someone else has already said what you want to say—and they’ve probably done a pretty good job at it. Why reinvent the wheel?

Great Quotes to Share in a New Baby Card

Speaking of quotes…check out the list of quotes below for some ideas you can incorporate! And don’t worry, they don’t have to be serious quotes full of gravity or new parent responsibility. Funny quotes can be perfect, too.

For parents who need a laugh…

“Having a new baby is like suddenly getting the world’s worst roommate.”

– Anne Lamott

For the literary…

“It is a pleasant thing to reflect upon, and furnishes a complete answer to those who contend for the gradual degeneration of the human species, that every baby born into the world is a finer one than the last.”

– Charles Dickens, Nicholas Nickleby

For The Office fans…

“I love babies. I think they are beautiful in all sorts of different ways. I try to pick up and hold a baby every day, if possible, because it nourishes me. It feeds my soul. Babies are drawn to me, and I think it’s because they see me as one of them. But cooler. And with my life put together a little bit.”

– Michael Scott

For the dark humorists…

“Fatherhood is great because you can ruin someone from scratch.”

– Jon Stewart

For the hopeful…

“If I am thinking correctly,” said Pooh, “a new baby is probably, undoubtedly the grandest gift that could ever be.”

– Winnie the Pooh

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