A new baby always brings so much joy and excitement to both the parents and those close to the parents-to-be. As the due date nears and your baby shower invitation arrives, you’ll need to start looking for the perfect gift and baby shower card to bring to the celebration. Peruse these baby shower messages to find the perfect things to say in baby shower cards.
• Traditional
• Funny
• Baby Girl
• Baby Boy
• Quotes
• Second Baby
Traditional New Baby Messages
If the mom-to-be is expecting her first baby, add one of these traditional baby shower wishes to tug at her heartstrings. Add it to the card that will go along with her gift or use it to write a card for her well-wishes box.
• Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! Can’t wait to see their beautiful smile.
• May you have a safe delivery and a speedy recovery. Best wishes to your growing family.
• Many congrats to the new parents-to-be! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness with your new baby.
• Your baby will be so loved and cherished! Can’t wait to meet the little one.
• Wishing you lots of love and happiness to you and your little miracle.
• Congratulations on this new adventure! It’s sure to be a great one.
• May your journey be one filled with love, happiness, and adventure.
• Welcome to the world, little one! You’re already so loved.
• May your life as parents bring you many blessings and joy.
• Best wishes on the arrival of your first baby!
Funny Baby Shower Wishes
If you know the parents-to-be enjoy a bit of humor, a funny baby shower message is the way to go. If they’re expecting their first baby, a funny saying can also help ease their nerves and get them excited about their new journey as parents. If the baby is the second or third addition to the family, these baby shower messages will ring true while bringing an element of fun and delight.• Parenting: when hard labor and sleepless nights are paid in smiles.
• Life just got real! Buckle up, it’s sure to be a bumpy ride.
• I see scattered toys, tons of diapers, and sleepless nights in your future. Let the fun begin!
• The greatest gifts really do come in small packages. Congrats on your little one!
• Cheers to the new appreciation for the words “me time” you will soon have!
• Hope you enjoy your baby shower! It’s the last party you’ll be going to in a long time.
• Excited to see you’re having a baby, and even more that I’m not. I’ll drink to that!
• A baby makes love stronger, days shorter, savings smaller, and a home happier.
• Having a baby means you’ll finally feel excited about having your in-laws over.
• So you decided to have a baby? Great, can’t wait to meet your new master.
Baby Shower Wishes For Girls
Wish the new parents all the happiness in the world with their new baby girl. From inspiring quotes to endearing baby shower messages, you’re sure to make the parents and their bundle of joy feel special. Add these baby shower messages for girls if the gender has already been revealed.• Can’t wait to meet your beautiful daughter and best wishes to you both.
• May your baby girl have your grace, beauty, and strength.
• A precious baby girl will fill your heart and home with love and joy.
• Can’t wait to see your baby girl’s smile. She’s going to be one lucky princess.
• Wishing you a safe delivery. Know that your baby girl is already so loved by many.
• Boss ladies raise boss babies. Can’t wait to see you be the most amazing mom to your baby girl.
• God bless you and your sweet baby girl.
• A baby girl is the world’s most beautiful miracle. Cherish every second of it and best wishes to you both.
• May your little warrior be as fierce and sassy as her mama.
• Your daughter will now hold your hearts for the rest of your life. I’m excited to see you be the most wonderful parents to your little angel.
Baby Shower Wishes For Boys
Choose one of these baby shower messages to celebrate the happy couple on the arrival of their little prince. These baby shower messages for boys are also perfect to use as an encouraging message on their guestbook or their baby’s first photo book.• We’re excited to meet your ray of sunshine. Best wishes on your baby boy’s arrival.
• Can’t wait to meet the new handsome man in your life. I’m sure he’s a keeper!
• Your little prince is so lucky to have you as parents. Wishing your family lots of happiness and health.
• I hope your baby boy’s life is filled with happiness, love and adventure.
• Oh boy! Let the adventure begin. Congrats on your little crusader.
• Sending lots of love to your little man. May he always be healthy and safe.
• Congrats on your new baby boy. With you as parents, he’s sure to be one handsome and kind little boy.
• Sorry dad, this little boy is about to steal mom’s heart.
• This baby boy is going to be the greatest blessing. Excited to see how much joy and laughter he’s sure to bring to your home.
• You’re having a boy! I’m sure it’ll be endless sticky fingers, plenty of cardio, and a home filled with laughter.
Baby Shower Quotes
If you’re having writer’s block and are in need of inspiration, why not get a little help from your idols? Below, we collected some of the best baby shower messages in the form of quotes from writers, public figures, and artists on what it is to have a baby.• “And though she be but little, she is fierce.” –Shakespeare
• “A baby is as pure as an angel and as fresh as a blooming flower.” —Debasish Mridha
• “Making the decision to have a child––it’s momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking outside your body” —Elizabeth Stone
• “Every child born into the world is a new thought of God, an ever-fresh and radiant possibility.” —Kate Douglas Wiggin
• “Children reinvent your world for you.” —Susan Sarandon
• “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
• “A new baby is like the beginning of all things—wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.” —Eda J. Le Shan
• “A baby is born with a need to be loved—and never outgrows it.” —Frank A. Clark
• “You know what the great thing about babies is? They are like little bundles of hope. Like the future in a basket.” —Lish McBride
• “If evolution really works, how come mothers only have two hands?” —Milton Berle
Messages For Their Second Baby
Use one of these messages below to describe the unconditional love the parents-to-be are sure to feel upon the arrival of their second or third baby. Baby shower messages for second or third children can still hold the same beautiful wishes, but might might add a dose of humor.• You’re already such wonderful parents. Can’t wait to see you raise another amazing child.
• What could be more wonderful than having a baby? Having a second baby, congrats!
• Your family is about to get even more awesome! Can’t wait to meet your little one.
• Now that you’re pros, it’ll be easier, right? Congrats on your newest addition.
• You’re having a new baby? What’s wrong with the old one?
• Here comes more trouble! Excited to meet your newest little one.
• May you continue to raise wonderful children that fill your home with joy, fun, and laughter.
• Excited to see [NAME] become the most amazing brother/sister. Congratulations on your growing family.
• Can’t wait to witness the wonder that will come with your newest little one.
• So happy to know that there will be yet another mini you. I’m sure you’ll do just as good at raising your little bundle as the first time around.
Tips On Hosting A Baby Shower
Consult With The Mom-To-Be
The easiest way to plan a successful baby shower is to ask what the mom wants. If she doesn’t like being the center of attention, you might want to plan some non-traditional baby shower activities.
Register For Gifts
If you’re hosting a baby shower, make it easy for guests to get a gift both baby and mom actually need. Consult with the mom-to-be on whether she’d like to register herself or needs some help putting her list together.
Send Invites Early
Sending your invitations at the right time will give your guests enough time to plan and RSVP. This will also help you when booking your caterer and making party favors. We usually recommend mailing them four to six weeks before the baby shower.
Keep Food And Drinks Simple
A baby shower doesn’t have to be extravagant to be memorable. Find a few tasty yet simple food and drink options and put together a beautiful table setup or snack bar. For some budget-friendly decor, consider searching for a few baby shower printables.
Create A Checklist
Stay on track of all those small baby shower details by putting together a checklist. If you’re co-hosting, be sure to split up the tasks by category such as food and utensils, decorations, and party favors to make your party planning a breeze.
Ask For Help
Event planning is a lot of work so be sure to ask for help from close friends and family of the mom-to-be. Keep in mind that many items such as creating a guest list, choosing the theme, and writing thank you cards can be left to the future parents.
Choose The Right Date And Time
Baby showers are usually held during the day and weekends. If you’re on a tight budget, we recommend scheduling your baby shower outside of meal times. This way, people won’t be expecting a full meal and you can stick with small treats.
Baby showers are also held six to eight weeks before the baby is due. This will give the future parents plenty of time to decorate the nursery with their new gifts and start planning for their baby’s arrival.
Plan Fun Games And Activities
Nothing says baby shower like tons of fun baby games and activities. Consult with the mom-to-be on the type of activities she’d like to have and be sure to add them to the day’s itinerary.
Now that you’ve gathered some inspiration, you’re ready to wish the new parents all the joy in the world with their little one. For a unique baby shower gift, print one of these baby shower messages on a canvas to create beautiful hanging wall art for their baby’s nursery. It’s sure to make a gift they’ll treasure for years to come. Get started making personalized baby shower invitations.
Classic New Baby Wishes
• This is us saying “Hello!” to the newest member of the family!
• Time flies – remember to cherish these moments, and take care of, and love one another.
• Congratulation on your new adventure into parenthood!
• Take a second each day to tell one another how much you are willing to work for your family.
• Haven’t seen such a cute family – ever!
• Stay home, stay happy, stay healthy.
• Here is what a small moment could look like – remember not to let it go to waste!
• We can’t wait to make new memories together!
• To be a successful parent every day you just need love, commitment, and a touch of silliness.
• Make sure you smile often, listen carefully, and give generously – oh, also do your taxes!
Congratulations for a Baby Girl
Sometimes parents choose to find out the gender of their new baby beforehand, and you want to wish them congratulations and honor this occurrence. Here are some ideas for congratulating parents of a newborn baby girl:
• Your newborn baby girl is a blessing and a bundle of joy!
• What an adorable little one, we know she will grow into a magnificent, strong woman!
• Amazing, such an awesome baby girl with bright eyes.
• How cute! We are so blessed by her grace and wonderful presence – congrats!
• Have fun raising this beautiful baby girl, she will grow up so fast.
• Here’s to your new adventure in raising an amazing and beautiful baby girl!
• Wow, such an incredible smile on such a superb little lady.
• Don’t forget to take lots of pictures of this adorable princess every day!
• This newborn baby girl is going to rule us all if we aren’t careful!
• Love you all so much – she is an absolute doll, with an angel’s smile from heaven.
Congratulations for a Baby Boy
Maybe the new parents you know are having a boy? These are some surefire ways to celebrate it with them:
• What a handsome little guy, he has his father’s eyes and his mother’s smile!
• How marvelous for your family- what a gorgeous baby boy!
• We are so thrilled to send warm blessings to this little man and his beautiful family.
• Make sure that you take lots of pics of this little dude – he’s a star!
• Goodness, he is just so cute! Sending lots of love.
• When you have a moment, just remember to keep in mind how awesome this little guy is.
• Welcome to becoming the parent of a baby boy! Get ready for non-stop fun.
• This new baby boy is such a blessing to us all!
• Sending you and your boy warm wishes, and don’t hesitate to call if you ever need anything!
• Magic times and thrilling adventures await! Your baby boy is living in love.
Funny New Baby Wishes
• Yikes- I thought you wanted to be more organized this year?!
• Congratulations on losing your ability to participate in anything involving “nightlife!”
• Sending lots of love – and also lots of wipes, as needed!
• Whoa there, say goodbye to your own sense of privacy- Welcome to parenthood!
• It is a difficult task, taking on parenthood – try to remember what that means… NOT easy!
• Here is what a small moment of sanity looks like. Cherish it.
• Got kids? – Had savings!
• Don’t forget to send a little love to one another each day – a little cash would be great too!
• Clean clothes? Affordable meals? An organized schedule? No- not as a parent!
• Have a fun time with being a parent every day – just really, try and do that.
Formal New Baby Messages
Sometimes, it isn’t a complicated matter to come up with an idea, but you just need to make sure it looks good on the card everyone is signing – or maybe you just want it to. This is a quick list of ideas of ways to congratulate new parents with a more “formal” style:
• Warm wishes to you and your baby!
• The biggest gifts of life come in the smallest packages.
• Now you can just worry about making time for each other.
• Congratulations on your new adventure into parenthood – love one another daily.
• Someday you will look back on this, and cry tears of joy.
• Best wishes to all of your family and congratulations on the baby!
• Take the time to make new memories together, and share in the glow of your new adventure.
• So happy for you, may you make the happiest home together, full of love and joy.
• It isn’t every day that a new member joins the family – congratulations!
• Here is to you being the loving and dedicated parents we know you are!
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Here are 50 powerful Christian baby shower messages and sayings to give to the mommy-to-be.
#1 The Bible tells us that children are a gift from God. I rejoice with you and praise God for his gift of your baby. My continued prayers are with you as we await the coming of the beautiful gift. May the Lord bless you!
#2 Happy Baby Shower day! It is so incredible to be a part of this special day. We set aside this day to mark the love we have for you and your baby. I pray this day is well documented, so your baby will know that before they were even born, we loved them. God bless you!
#3 Little one, the Lord has engraved you on the palms of his hands. You are his beloved that has been entrusted to our family. We welcome you with much love.
#4 As we join together and celebrate the joyous arrival of your baby, I praise God for the precious blessing headed your way. May his praise ever be on our lips as we remember his abundant graciousness shown to you through your baby.
#5 Children are a gift from God; they are a reward from him. May your new child bring you a lifetime of blessings. Congratulations on the precious addition to your family.
#6 The Lord says that children are our heritage and reward from him. Congratulations on your blessing and reward with the child you are awaiting. May his faithfulness rest upon your child as you bring them into this world.
#7 A precious little one to enjoy and to love, to tend and to care, to raise, and to bless. A sweet gift to your family from heaven above. Congratulations.
#8 “Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be strong! Let all that you do be done in love.” May your baby boy be filled with faith, hope, and love. All the best to you and your precious little one.
#9 Your baby girl is more precious than rubies. None of the things you can desire are to be compared to her. Wishing for her safe and healthy arrival.
#11 You are blessed with the coming of your baby. Your baby is already blessed to have awesome parents like you. Welcome to parenthood.
#12 Strength and dignity are your clothing. You laugh at the time to come. Best wishes for a lifetime of happiness, dear baby boy/girl. God loves you.
#13 What a special joy it is to have a baby! This day we celebrate the upcoming arrival of yours with great expectation. My prayer is that this day will be memorable and blessed. May the Lord grant you his peace and strength.
#14 Welcome to the world, little one! May your days be filled with joy, may your nights be filled with peace, and may your life be filled with love and happiness from heaven above. Congratulations.
#15 I join with others at your baby shower to demonstrate my love for you and your precious baby. I am praying for the Lord to send many blessings to you and your new baby. May the Lord keep you in perfect peace as your delivery date approaches.
#16 “When my bones were being formed, carefully put together in my mother’s womb, when I was growing there in secret, you knew that I was there. Your eyes saw me when I was still an unborn child. Every day of my life was recorded in your book before one of them had taken place.” May God’s love always be upon your child.
#17 What a blessed joy it is to hold a newborn baby, and very soon, this will be a reality for you and your family. As you prepare to welcome this precious little one into the world, I am praying that your baby's arrival will be a blessed event that will live on in your memories forever.
#18 Here is to love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, and gentleness. May your home be filled with smiles and laughter with the coming of your new baby. Can’t wait to meet him/her!
#19 New beginnings are exciting, and I join with all who are gathered here at your baby shower and celebrate you and your baby. I rejoice at the thought of this precious new life and give God all the glory. With this note, I am offering my congratulations and much love!
#20 Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your special celebration. I offer all my love and best wishes to you for the upcoming arrival of your little bundle of blessing. May the Lord grant you great strength and a smooth delivery.
#21 Soon we will be welcoming your precious gift from God. As we gather today to celebrate their upcoming arrival, we are all anticipating the moment we will see this baby face to face. We pray that the Lord will bless your child with a smooth entry into this world. Congratulations and God bless you!
#22 May the Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. May the blessings of the Lord fill you with overflowing peace, joy, and love. Congratulations on your upcoming bundle of joy.
#23 I gather here at your baby shower with others to acknowledge my love for you and your baby. I am very grateful to be a part of your life and to be able to offer my support for this new chapter. May the Lord bless you and your new baby!
#24 A mother has a wonderful dream for her child. Such beautiful plans and love that never ends. Guess what? God has the same idea for your child: thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give him/her hope and a future. Congratulations on the precious addition to your family.
#25 Soon your baby will be welcomed into our circle of friends. What a blessed day it will be! Until then, I wait with anticipation for their arrival. May be Lord bless you and your baby with his abundant love and grace.
#26 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit especially during this exciting anticipation of the arrival of your baby.
#27 I am praying for the Lord's showers of blessings to rain down upon you and your baby. I celebrate with you and acknowledge that the Lord has indeed done a great thing in your life. May he continue to bless you and your baby richly.
#28 Lots of love and best wishes on the arrival of your new child. May he/she grow and become strong in spirit, be filled with wisdom, and the grace of God is upon him/her.
#29 On this special day, we celebrate the forthcoming arrival of your baby. I pray that the Lord fills you to overflowing with his love and ours as we rejoice in the blessing that is to come.
#30 Jesus said blessed are the little children, and children are indeed a blessing. As your little one is prepared by God to make their grand entrance, I am praying that the Lord will also prepare your heart to receive his precious gift.
#31 May the Lord shine his light on you as he showers you with grace and love through your new bundle of joy. May the Lord bless you and your growing family all the days of your lives.
#32 I feel it is a privilege to be able to share in your joy for the upcoming arrival of your baby. I voice my thanksgiving to God for the blessing he has given you. I pray that the Lord will continue to bless and keep you and your baby safely in his arms.
#33 Your precious gift of joy will soon be with us, and my heart skips a beat when I think about it! So much love and joy encompassed in such a tiny body. I pray that the Lord will bless you and your baby well beyond your wildest dreams.
#34 My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God, my savior, for the Mighty One has done great things for us and holy is his name. Congratulations and blessings on new beginnings.
#35 As we anticipate your baby's debut onto the world stage, I pray that the Lord would grow them in grace and mercy. May they become an instrument in his hand to do amazing things in the name of Christ. God bless you and your baby.
#36 God created each one of us in his own image. May the radiance of God’s love reflected on your newborn child. Congratulations on your precious gift from God.
#37 Your baby is about to arrive! It seems like it was only yesterday that we started this journey together, yet here we are just weeks away from their entrance into the world. May the Lord's face shine on you and bring you the grace, peace, and strength you need to welcome your baby into our lives.
#38 “For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life.” Wishing you happiness and new joys in your life with your precious baby.
#39 He/she is fearfully and wonderfully made, knitted together in his/her mother’s womb with the utmost care and love. Congratulations on your little miracle.
#40 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights. Be thankful for your child every day and may you have a long and happy life together as mother and child.
Mark 9:37
Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me, receives not me but him who sent me.
James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.
Psalm 127:3
Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.
Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.
All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children.
3 John 1:4
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Ephesians 2:10
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
1 Samuel 1:27
For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition that I made to him.
Luke 2:40
And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him.
Natalie Regoli is a child of God, devoted wife, and mother of two boys. She has a Masters Degree in Law from The University of Texas. Natalie has been published in several national journals and has been practicing law for 18 years.