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Every time a new baby enters the world, parents, grandparents, friends, and family all celebrate the new bundle of joy. Express your excitement and cheer for the new parents and grandparents by sending a card filled with new baby wishes.
Jump ahead to these sections:
- Why Should You Send New Baby Wishes?
- How to Address New Baby Wishes
- New Baby Wishes for a Baby Boy
- New Baby Wishes for a Baby Girl
- New Baby Wishes for a Family Member
- New Baby Wishes for a Friend
- New Baby Wishes for a Coworker
- New Baby Wishes for the Grandparents
- New Baby Wishes for a Baby Shower
- New Baby Wishes for a First Baby
- New Baby Wishes for a Second Baby
- New Baby Wishes for Twins
- New Baby Wishes for Adoption
- New Baby Wishes Quotes
The excitement is already there, but support and hope offer encouragement and inspiration for their future. Here are a few ideas for what you might say to some lucky new parents or parents-to-be.
Why Should You Send New Baby Wishes?
Welcoming a new baby is an event that is celebrated by parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and extended family members in cultures all around the world. Sending a note, email, or text with new baby wishes is the perfect way to celebrate their joy.
For new parents, bringing a baby home can be a daunting task! Send a card or message to let them know that you're cheering them on. It can help to know that they're not alone in the coming days and months of learning how to care for their newborn while they juggle life.
Parents who are bringing home a second or third child need just as much encouragement as new parents. They might have just gotten past their first child's baby-to-toddler stage of broken sleep, and now they're going to do it all over again. Let them know that you're part of their support system.
How to Address New Baby Wishes
You can address new baby wishes to the parents or to the baby. Both are fun ways to share a message of excitement and congratulations. Here are a few examples to get you started.
Addressed to the Parents
Address a card to the new parents with headings like these.
Congrats, Mom and Dad!
Place this at the top of your message for a fun way to address a card to the new parents.
You're parents!
This is a perfect way to address new parents in a card or message celebrating their new baby.
Dear Mom and Dad,
Put this at the top of a card along with a message telling them what great parents they'll be.
Addressed to the Baby
Your message to the baby might be one of the first things a new mom or dad will read to their child.
Welcome, little one!
This sweet message will put a smile on the face of every new parent when they read a card addressed to their new baby.
Hello, Baby!
Put this at the top of a card, along with a message telling the newborn how excited you are that they've arrived.
Well, hello there!
Share some happy wishes from you to the baby and start your message with this greeting.
New Baby Wishes for a Baby Boy
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Ready to send new baby wishes to a friend, family member, coworker, or neighbor and celebrate their baby boy? Use these messages to bring a smile to their face and say "Congrats on the new baby!"
1. Oh, boy!
2. We're so happy to hear the news of your newest baby boy! [Name] will make such a wonderful big brother/sister.
3. It's a boy! What a bundle of joy!
4. You're officially a boy mom! Welcome to the club.
5. Get ready for grubby hands, messy bedrooms, and endless bear hugs!
New Baby Wishes for a Baby Girl
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Send one of these new messages to the parent of a new baby girl and let them know you're thinking of them.
6. Get ready! She is going to take you on the journey of a lifetime, and it’s all going to be absolutely amazing. Happiest of congratulations to you all.
7. We're so happy to hear the news of your newest baby girl! [Name] will make such a wonderful big brother/sister.
8. She’s finally here! Such happy congratulations to you and your growing family.
9. Bring on the sparkles and tiaras, tea parties and dresses, and so many wonderful experiences!
10. It's a girl! Congratulations on the sweet new addition to your family.
New Baby Wishes for a Family Member
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Send congratulations to an aunt, uncle, cousin, or extended family member with heartfelt messages like these.
11. Congratulations on the new little addition to your family!
12.Best wishes on the new addition to your family. We know this new baby will bring nothing but happiness to us all!
13.We’re all so excited for you! Our family sends yours all the love and congratulations in the world!
14. Congratulations on the new little [last name]! Way to expand our family!
15. I'm so happy for you and cannot wait to say hello to my new little niece/nephew!
New Baby Wishes for a Friend
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Give your friend some love with a message congratulating them on their new little one.
16. We can’t wait to meet your new little one!
17. We are so happy for you!
18. Sending wishes for health and happiness. Congratulations on your new little one.
19. Wishing you a healthy baby and a quick delivery!
20.You’re already an incredible person, and you'll make an amazing mom. Congratulations! I’m so happy for you both.
New Baby Wishes for a Coworker
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Take part in congratulating your coworker on their new bundle of joy with messages like these.
21. Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! You and your partner will make wonderful parents!
22. I just heard the news! Wishing you and your little one nothing but health and happiness. Congratulations!
23. A heartfelt congratulations to your growing family. We wish you all the very best during this special time.
24. Congratulations! I can’t wait to see pictures of the newest member of your family!
25. Sending your whole family lots of love. I hope you get at least some rest on maternity leave!
New Baby Wishes for the Grandparents
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For many grandparents, a new baby is the greatest joy of their lives. Instead of focusing their attention on the raising of children, they can spend all of their time loving them. Here are a couple of ways to send them your best wishes.
26. Congratulations on the newest member of the family!
27. We wish you heartfelt congratulations on the wonderful new addition to your family.
28. Little feet make the biggest imprints on our hearts!
29. I bet you can’t wait to spoil them!
30. We can only imagine the new adventures that lay ahead! Congratulations to you both!
31. Grandchildren are a blessing. Congratulations!
32. You’re going to be such wonderful grandparents! Sending heartfelt congratulations to you both!
New Baby Wishes for a Baby Shower
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The baby may not be here yet, but the planning is well underway. Whether the gender has been revealed or not, you can use these fun messages to say "Congratson the new baby!"
33. Congratulations on your buns in the oven!
34. May you experience a lifetime of happiness with your new bundle of joy!
35. We couldn’t be happier for you!
36. If our kids are anything like we were, then we’re in trouble!
37. May your new baby bring you blessings and happiness. God Bless and Congratulations!
New Baby Wishes for a First Baby
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When it comes to first babies—it’s a huge deal, so don’t forget to wish both parents and the baby well.
38. The adventure has begun! Congratulations on your new little adventurer.
39. Congratulations to the two most deserving parents on the planet. We hope you are all doing well, and we can’t wait to meet your little one soon!
40. Wishing you both so much happiness with your little bundle of joy! Congratulations and give them a kiss from me.
41. Congratulations to you both on your firstborn! May his/her life be blessed with health, happiness, and prosperity.
42. To the brand new mom and dad, may the little bundle of joy bring you endless happiness, lots of laughter, and abundant joy.
43. You’re going to be a great mom! Congratulations.
44. We wish your little one a lifetime of health and happiness!
45. Congratulations to the new parents!
New Baby Wishes for a Second Baby
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Looking for great ways to support friends and families having their second child? Take a few ideas from below to write on a card or post online.
46. Another beautiful addition to a lovely family—you all must be so happy and proud.
47. More babies equals more love, joy, sunshine, and laughter. (Just not more sleep!) Our most heartfelt congratulations to you all.
48. Congratulations on the birth of your second baby! We’re sending many happy wishes your way.
49. Your family is growing, and so are your hearts! Happy new baby wishes to you both.
50. Yet another beautiful addition to your family! Such excellent news - congratulations from our family to yours.
51. Another baby to love! Happy wishes to your growing family for your newest bundle of joy!
New Baby Wishes for Twins
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Whether they're expected or a complete surprise, twins are double the fun and are cause for extra celebration.
52 Why have one when you can have two! Congratulations on your bundles of love and joy.
53. Oh, Boy! Oh, Girl! There are going to be some extra kisses and snuggles in your home now! Sending love from our family to yours.
54. How lovely that your family has grown by two! Congratulations to you both on such excellent news.
55. We heard the news that you have not one but two! Congratulations on your twin girls/boys!
56. Happiness and blessings have been delivered twice, so twice the congratulations on your two tiny bundles!
57. We're sending double the happy wishes to you and your family as you welcome two beautiful babies into your lives.
58. Not one, but two! Double Congratulations on your twins!
59. God sent two blessings in one! Congratulations on your twin boys/twin girls/twin babies.
New Baby Wishes for Adoption
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The journey to adoption can be a long and difficult one, filled with waiting, disappointments, and discouragement. When new adoptive parents finally hold their new baby, it's a cause for celebration and excitement.
60. You’re going to be the best mom/dad/parents. Congratulations!
61. May God bless your beautiful new baby and sweet, growing family. We hope you are all happy and healthy.
62. Your family is growing with another blessing from above! Congratulations to you both!
63. What darling little angels! Congratulations on the newest members of your growing family!
64. Good things come in twos! Congratulations on your two little angels!
New Baby Wishes Quotes
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Still looking for something to say? Use one of these quotes to inspire or bring a smile to a new parent's face.
65. “A baby is God’s opinion that the world should go on.” by Carl Sandburg
66. “A new baby is like the beginning of all things - wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.” by Eda J. Le Shan
67. “Before I got married I had six theories about raising children. Now, I have six children and no theories.” by John Wilmot
68. “You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance.” by Franklin P. Jones
69. “Make no mistake about why these babies are here—they are here to replace us.” by Jerry Seinfeld
70. “There are no words that can describe the euphoria you feel when your baby recognizes you for the first time and smiles.” by Jared Padalecki
71. “If I have a monument in this world, it is my son.” by Maya Angelou
72. “A daughter is one of the best gifts this world has to give.” by Laurel Atherton
73. “A baby is born with a need to be loved—and never outgrows it.” by Frank A. Clark
It’s a Baby!
A new baby is an exciting time for the whole community. But knowing what to say or write in a card or text doesn’t come easily for everyone. Hopefully one or two of the suggestions from above have offered some positive guidance.
If you're looking for more ideas, read our guide on baby quotes to share.
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Sources:
- Hanson, Lisa. “Birth Traditions Around the World.” AWHONN Connections. September 16, 2015. https://awhonnconnections.org/2015/09/16/birth-traditions-around-the-world/.
