Congratulations on the new addition to your family! The birth of a baby is a momentous occasion you'll want to share with your loved ones. Birth announcement cards are a perfect way to spread the news. We've created this guide to help you find the right wording style as well as tips and etiquette around your baby announcements.
WHAT TO INCLUDE IN A BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT
Here are the common stats to include in the birth announcements:
- Baby’s full name
- Birth date
- Weight
- Height
- Time and place the baby was born
- Parent(s) and sibling(s) names
Besides the info above, your baby's birth announcement wording usually includes a short phrase that reflects your personal style. If you're feeling emotional, opt for a sentimental quote, or choose a funny announcement if that suits you better. Browse the ideas below!
WORDING IDEAS FOR BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT
FORMAL BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT
- Presenting
- Just the child’s name and stats
- Introducing
- Welcome
- Announcing
- [Parents’ names] are pleased to announce
SENTIMENTAL
- Our hands and hearts are full
- Announcing with pride and joy
- We are thrilled to announce
- He/she/they will be loved
- Over the moon!
- And baby makes three (or however many are in your family)
- Worth the wait
- Love at first sight
- She’s/He’s here!
- Welcome with love
- With full hearts, we announce…
- We are overjoyed!
- Welcome to the world, little one!
- So glad you’re here
FUNNY ANNOUNCEMENT
- Boy are we in trouble…
- New kid on the block!
- Troublemaker in Chief
- We did a thing
- We made a human
- Oh boy, here we go again
- Worth the morning sickness
- OMG we’re parents!
- Look out world!
- Welcome with love
- With full hearts, we announce…
- We are overjoyed!
- Welcome to the world, little one!
- So glad you’re here
SIBLING-INCLUDED BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
- [Older sibling’s name]’s sister/brother is here!
- And that makes four! (or however many are in your family)
- Best friends forever
- Full House!
- Meet my brother/sister!
- [Older sibling’s name]’s new role!
- Worth the morning sickness
- OMG we’re parents!
- Look out world!
- Welcome with love
- With full hearts, we announce…
- We are overjoyed!
- Welcome to the world, little one!
- So glad you’re here
RELIGIOUS BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Joy to the world!
- We are blessed
- God’s grace
- L’Chaim!
- Mashallah!
- By the grace of God
- Armful of heaven
- Heaven on Earth
- A gift from above
GENDER-FOCUSED BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Sugar and spice!
- Oh boy, we’re in trouble!
- Tickled pink
- It’s a boy/girl!
GRANDCHILD ANNOUNCEMENT
- We just got the best job in the world! Grandparents!
- Presenting our newest grandbaby
- Proud grandparent!
- Announcing our grandbaby!
- Promoted to grandma/grandpa/grandparents!
TWIN BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Double the fun!
- Double the trouble!
- Twinning
- Asked for one, got two!
- Best friends forever
- Surprise! It’s Twins!
- We were just as shocked as you, there’s two!
- Twice as nice
- Two cute!
- BOGO free promo!
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT QUOTES
- “A person's a person, no matter how small.” — Dr. Seuss
- “Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see.” — John F. Kennedy
- “A baby is God's opinion that the world should go on.” — Carl Sandburg, American poet
- “A child is a curly dimpled lunatic.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson, poet
- It takes a village to raise a child.— African proverb
- I love you right up to the moon – and back. Sam McBratney, Guess How Much I Love You
- Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light. J.K.Rowling, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one c“UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” –Dr. Seuss , The Loraxan see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince
- “UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” –Dr. Seuss , The Lorax
- “Oh the places you will go!” –Dr. Seuss
EXAMPLES OF LONGER BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT WORDING
If you’re looking for something more thorough, you can include longer birth announcement wording. Here are a few examples of longer notes you can include with your birth announcement. Feel free to mix and match.
- We are overjoyed to announce that Gray Adam Sweeney was born at 7:15 am on June 1, 2025 at Cedar Brook Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. He was 8lbs 1oz and is 22 inches. Mom is doing great and Harper (3) was so excited to welcome his little brother. We can’t wait to celebrate with you soon!
- On May 31st, 2025 our beautiful baby girl Anna Louise joined our family. It was love at first sight and we are so grateful that both mom and baby are healthy. She came into the world weighing 7lb 4oz and is 20 inches.
- Jill and Ben Arthur are thrilled to announce the birth of their son, Charles “Charlie” Davis, born at 6:22 am on Saturday August 17, 2025. We couldn’t be happier!
HOW TO CHOOSE A PHOTO
The first thing to decide is, who do you want to be in the picture? Some people prefer to have the whole family, while others just want to showcase their new addition. If you have another child, you can also feature the siblings—or even a pet! Whether you decide to go with a professional photographer or use your own shots, check out our compilation of photo ideas and tips for baby photoshoots.
Choose one that you feel captures what your baby looks like and gets a clear picture of the baby’s face. Make sure the image has a good resolution.
If you prefer not to send a photo of the baby face, consider non-traditional images like just a picture of the baby’s hand. Or you can choose a tasteful no-photo card with just stats and any other information you feel comfortable sharing.
FAQ
WHY DO A BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT?
Several reasons why people send birth announcement cards:
- Birth announcement cards serve as a keepsake to commemorate the special milestones for the big family.
- A birth announcement card sent directly to your recipients will be much more meaningful than a social media announcement.
- To share your baby’s pictures only to your selected family and friends. Some parents are hesitant to share their baby pictures on social media for privacy reasons.
- Sending a birth announcement card is a wonderful way to reconnect with old friends and maintain your relationships.
WHO TO SEND YOUR BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT TO
It’s best to come up with your list of birth announcement recipients before your baby is born, when you’re better rested. While you can send the cards to everyone you know, you can also keep to just your inner circle. The key thing when creating your list is to ask yourself, “Will this person be happy to hear this news?” If the answer is yes, then send! You can always start from your baby shower or wedding guest list.
Here are some people to consider:
- Your parents and grandparents
- Siblings
- Extended family (aunts, uncles, cousins)
- Close friends
- Neighbors
- Friends from childhood
- Friends from college or grad school
- Anyone you included in your baby shower
- Family friends
- Colleagues you are close to
- Friends’ parents
- Mentors
SHOULD YOU SEND A BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT TO COWORKERS?
It is completely up to you. You can also handpicked a few colleagues that are close enough to you personally. Some people prefer to send birth announcement cards to friends and family and send an email to colleagues.
WHEN TO SEND YOUR BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT
The general rule of thumb is anytime in the first six months, but the sooner the better! It’s always more fun when you get to share the news first. And you want to share your good news while it still feels fresh.
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT ETIQUETTE
Here are a few tips for birth announcement etiquette that can help guide you as you’re designing your birth announcement.
- Avoid asking for gifts and listing a registry on a birth announcement. Baby showers are the time for gifts. Announcements are the place where you are simply sharing your good news. If you receive a gift, that’s wonderful. But don’t forget to send a thank you card!
- Don’t write “no gifts please.” Most people know that you are not required to send a gift for a baby announcement, but if they do, just be gracious about it.
- If this isn’t your first baby, you can still send an announcement! People will still be excited to hear from you and want to know your good news.
- Many people aren’t sure whether to send a birth announcement to colleagues. A good rule of thumb is if you’re close to them, it’s okay to send. Some people prefer to send an email to colleagues and paper birth announcement cards to friends and family.
- Don’t feel obligated to go into great detail. Maybe you had a hard birth, maybe you’re having a hard time now. This can be a joyous time, but it’s also a challenging time. Only share as much as you feel comfortable.
- Even if you shared a birth announcement on social media, you can still send a card. Social media birth announcements can feel impersonal, so a birth announcement card sent directly to your recipients will be much more meaningful.
- If you’re wondering if you need to sign every announcement or write a personal note on the back of each one, we have good news, you don’t! You just had a baby, people don’t expect this kind of extra work.
- If your baby’s name is gender neutral and you’d like it to be clear what your baby’s gender is, you can choose another way to indicate this on the card either in the caption or in the note. For example, “We’re so thrilled to welcome our daughter Andie!”
FINALIZING THE DETAILS
Lastly, before you order those birth announcement cards, be sure to proofread carefully and ask someone else to proofread too. You’re not getting much sleep, so asking someone to help you catch little errors can be a gamechanger. They can make sure every i is dotted and every t is crossed. Now go enjoy your bundle of joy!
