Oyewole Folarin loves writing greeting-card messages and helping others find the words they need for life's special moments.
What to Write in a Card for New Parents
• A child is a gift from the universe. I'm so excited to watch you lead by example and show your child what it means to be an awesome person. May the joy of parenthood bring even more happiness into your life!
• Congratulations on the monumental achievement! Don't be too strict with the little one—I'm sure your actions alone will serve as a shining example for them. I'm so excited to watch you love and care for [name] over the next few decades. They are so adorable!
• Please accept my sincerest congratulations on the safe arrival of your baby. Raising a child comes with great responsibility, but don't worry—I'm sure you're cut out for it. Happy parenthood! You're gonna do great.
• As parents, it is our responsibility to nurture and protect our children but also to give them the freedom to be creative and seek joy in whatever way comes naturally to them. Congratulations and enjoy parenting!
• Parenting is fun! Never deprive your child of play and always keep an eye on them when they're trying to show off! Congrats on your little champ!
• Between feeding, napping, and diapers, babies are very difficult to please. My kids are six and eight now, and the struggle to please them continues. I wish you good luck and happy parenting!
• I'm so happy for you! I know you'll be a fantastic example for your little one and that when they grow up, they'll be a better person for it. Congratulations on the arrival of your newborn. Don't forget to cherish these moments—[name] will be a teenager before you know it!
• Show love and care to your child, and you'll undoubtedly find peace, hope, and success in your parenthood. I can't think of two better people to bring a new life into this world. Congratulations on the birth of your baby!
Your children need your presence more than your presents.
— Jesse Jackson
A handwritten note or personalized card can mean the world to a new parent.
More Congratulations and Well-Wishes for Parenthood
• It is a thing of joy to join you in celebrating the safe arrival of your baby. As parents, we have the opportunity to be a far greater influence in this world. Enjoy parenting!
• Care for your children, but don't forget to let them care for you as well! Our children teach us so much, and that is the true joy of parenthood. I wish you and yours good health and happiness today and in the formative years to come!
• Even at this early stage, your moral values begin to become instilled in your child, which is why I am confident that [name] will grow up to be an amazing person. Be mindful of what you do in children's presence because as they are watching you, they are also learning from you. Congratulations on the birth of your baby!
• Raising a stellar kid that will grow to be an amazing asset to your family and society at large requires a lot of sacrifice. I know you are ready for this rewarding and life-changing experience. Congratulations on the arrival of your baby!
• Looks like you've just been given the most important assignment of your life! Make sure you take good care of your child and enjoy every minute of it. Congratulations and happy parenting!
• May you find joy in your new role as a parent, leader, and guardian. Congratulations on the birth of your baby!
Your children will become what you are; so be what you want them to be.
— David Bly
Sample Baby Shower Card Messages
• During this important new phase of your life, be prepared to sacrifice your time, effort, and sleep. It's not all bad, though! Your child will light up your world. Congratulations and enjoy parenting!
• It was such a joy to spend the afternoon with you at your baby shower ceremony. All of our love and best wishes are with you and your new child. Congratulations on [name's] arrival!
• Part of the joy of growing up is being blessed with a newborn baby to look after. Here’s wishing you good health, happiness, and beautiful memories as your child grows and thrives in your care.
• Congratulations on your child’s birth! I hope they bring a new source of joy and pride to your life. Happy parenting!
• The upbringing a child receives can have a great impact on what they become in the future. I know you will teach your child to be kind, tolerant, just, and righteous in their deeds. Congratulations on the arrival of your new baby!
• It is no small feat to give birth to a baby. Congratulations on the arrival of your new bundle of joy!
The most important thing that parents can teach their children is how to get along without them.
— Frank A. Clark
Going through pregnancy and childbirth is quite the ordeal. Let your friends know how well they did and how much you support them!
Additional Messages for the Arrival of a Newborn Baby
• Don’t rely on games and toys alone—remember that time spent with your children is of the utmost importance in parenthood. Here's wishing you strength, courage, and health in the years ahead. Congratulations!
• A parent's number one priority is their child. Be sure to show them your love and care as often as you can. They will make you so happy!
• The best advice I can give you as a parent is this: be sure to spend as much time as possible with your child before doing anything else after coming back home from work. Childhood is precious and you don't want to miss out on a minute of it! Congratulations and happy parenting.
• One of the most delightful things about taking care of a newborn is that every time you feed them, they smile up at you. Congratulations, and may your baby live to see the brightest of days!
• Welcome to this new phase of your life! Take some time off, cherish the new life you've brought into the world, and enjoy parenting!
Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.
— Robert Fulghum
Religious Wishes for the Parents of a New Baby
• May God help you show love to your child from the beginning of their journey until the end of yours. I wish you success in parenthood!
• May God give you sustenance without measure as you expand your family. It takes a lot of patience to raise a child, but the joy that accompanies it is immense. May God bless you and your family as you embark on this exciting journey!
• Parenthood requires immense amounts of time and attention daily, but with the Lord in your corner, you are sure to be successful. Congratulations and happy parenting!
• May God grant you and your baby years of good health, and may He remain by your side as you navigate parenthood with joy and abundance. Congratulations!
• May God give you the strength, patience, and wisdom to raise your new bundle of joy confidently! Accept my warm wishes on the birth of your baby.
• Your baby is a special gift from God. May your journey be blessed and may your child live a long and healthy life in His image. Congratulations and happy parenthood!
• Congratulations on the birth of your precious new child. May God’s light, guidance, and protection be upon you today and in the days to come as you embark on the exciting journey of parenthood.
• Teach your child the way of the Lord, and they shall thrive in your care. Congratulations on the safe arrival of your baby!
• I give glory to the almighty God for blessing you with a healthy pregnancy and a safe delivery. I continue to pray for strength, abundance, and happiness for you and your baby. Congratulations!
• Never see your child as a burden. Remember that there are many people who are still asking God for such a favor but have yet to receive it. It is now your primary duty to spend as much time with your baby as possible and show them love and affection often. Congratulations!
Mel Carriere from Snowbound and down in Northern Colorado on August 07, 2022:
Great suggestions. These things should be obvious to everyone, but unfortunately are not.
Accurate Information
All of the information you provide should be true and accurate. Falsifying any information will interfere with your child’s ability to obtain a birth certificate, passport or social security number.
Adoptions and Surrogates
An original certified copy of the court order is required for all adoption and surrogate births. Please be sure the document is free from markings, hole punches, or anything that would invalidate the court order. We are required to submit the court order to Vital Statistics, and we will not be able to return the document to you. Please be sure to obtain an extra certified copy for yourself, if needed.
Baby Name
Print, very clearly, your baby’s name on the worksheet exactly the way you want it to appear on the birth certificate. (We cannot use symbols, accent marks, apostrophes, or other punctuation in your baby’s name)
Submission of Birth Data
We are required by law to submit your baby’s information to Vital Statistics. Our team will work with you to complete the required documents prior to discharge. If you are not able or not willing to complete the required forms, we are required to submit the data based on information available to us. You will then have an opportunity to work directly with the county or state vital statistics to complete the process. Please make sure all your information is accurate. As mentioned previously, please make sure the biological father or secondary parent is available to sign required forms.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
During your child’s life, he or she will need an official birth certificate for common legal needs:<
• Obtaining a social security number and benefits
• Enrolling in school
• Applying for a driver’s license
Obtaining a passport to travel internationally
Is there a list of frequently needed resources?
We have compiled a list of agencies that may be helpful to you.
California Department of Public Health
916-445-2684
California Department of Public Health, Vital Records
916-445-8494
Parentage Opportunity Program (POP)
866-249-0773 (option 3, option 5)
Riverside County Office of Vital Records
4065 County Circle Drive, Suite 102, Riverside, CA 92503
951-358-5068
Social Security Administration
1-800-772-1213
Scholarshare – California college savings program
1-800-544-5248
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Family and friends congratulate Midlakes Class of 2022 and share messages of hope for the future.
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EIAN ADDONA
• You're our first grandson to graduate. Congratulations we are proud of you. —Mama & Papi
• Congrats cousin!! —Aleigha Berrios
• Congrats bro! —Alexa Berrios
• Good job Eian!!! —Brynlee Berrios
• Congratulations Eian! Good luck and welcome to the real world. —Tio Brian Berrios
• We are so very proud of you. Congrats and good luck in all you do. —Mom & Dad
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TENLIE BALDWIN
• Reach for the sky. You are a amazing young lady. Congratulations. I'm proud to of gotten to no you more this year. Enjoy all the new adventure waiting for one. —Deborah
MAX BASSETT
• I am so proud to call you my son. I know great things are ahead for you. You deserve the best in life. Love you!! —Jill Bassett
RYLEIGH BRADLEY
• Ryleigh you truly are my miracle child and you have proved how special you are every step of the way. Great things are in store for you! Love you! ❤️ —Tracey Bradley
ELIJAH BREESE
• I'm so proud of you little bro, love you! —Julianna Breese
HALEY BUISCH
• You did it Haley. I am so proud of you!! —Wendy Buisch
ALEX BUISCH
• You did it Buddy! Words can never describe how proud of you I am!! —Wendy Buisch
HALLE BURGESS
• So proud of you and the person you have become. Good luck achieving your goals ❤️ —Grammie & Poppa Hogan
• Halle B. we are so proud of you. I cannot believe you are graduating high school. Time waits for no one so go out into this big world and be the change. We love you to the moon and back forever and always. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ —Aunt Connie and Uncle Tim
• Congratulations Halle, love you!! —Levi Burnett
• So happy for you! May your next adventure be filled with great joy! Love you! —Kaitlyn Troyer
• Halle, I cannot believe the time has come for you to head off to college! You have grown to become such a strong, kind, funny, and smart young lady! I am so excited for your adventures ahead. Keep doing great things! The best is yet to come! Love you. 🧡 —Karley Mims
• We love you Halle! —Uncle Lance, Aunt Amy, Jackson, Anna, Elizabeth, and Duke
• We are so proud of all you've become and we can't wait for what your future holds. Go be great and write your own story! —Mom & Dad
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ANTONIO CARRASQUEL
• Congratulations Antonio, we are so proud of you. You made it! The sky is now your limit. —Julie Pierson
RILEY COMMISSO
• YOU DID IT!!! So proud of you. I love you, —Mom
CHLOE COOK
• So proud of you! Keep reaching for the stars! —Chris Cook
• So proud of you! It's nice when your dreams become a reality! —Don Cook
• I am so glad you are the person I look up to. Keep striving and working towards your goals! —Cassie Cook
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GRACE DAVENPORT
• Congratulations baby girl, so proud of you. —David Davenport
CAM DEISERING
• Love you and very proud of you. —Barb Deisering
JACOB DEWILDE
• Always remember how much we love you! We are very proud of you! —Mom and Dad
• I am so proud of you, Jacob! I love you and congratulations! —Aliza Pierce
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IZZY EDGEMON
• You are amazing and should be so proud!! May all your dreams come true! —Evie and Tanya
• Congratulations and best wishes on your next chapter. We love you! —Uncle Tim & Aunt Stacey
• I'm extremely proud of you Izzy. Keep up the good work and continue to make us all proud! —Jessie Smith
• Congratulations beautiful! I am so proud of you! —Kallista Hergert
TYLER EVANS
• Congratulations Tyler!!!! We are SO proud of you!!! —Samantha Scheffel
• Congratulations!!!!!!!!! —Rena Reed
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REESE FORD
• Congratulations Reese! Best of luck to you! —Casey & Missy
• Congratulations! You are a grandson to be proud of and can't wait to see what your life brings next to you. Love you. —Fred and Helen Ford
DOMINICK FRERE
• We are so proud of you, congrats. —Mark Hess
• Congratulations! You did it, we are so proud of you. —Heather Frere
• So proud of you, I'm praying for blessings and protection on your future endeavors especially joining the U.S. Navy! —Grandma & Grandpa ❤️
OLIVIA ROSE FULLERTON
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PAIGE GRAHAM
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AVERY HACKETT
• Avery, Dad and I are so proud of you!! Go show LSU what you got! ❤️ —Cathy Hackett
• Congratulation Avery!! It has not been a typical high school experience. You will rock LSU! ❤️👏🦅 —Joan Spencer/Jim Johnson
• Congratulations, Avery! Have a great time celebrating your last Senior days. —Nancy and Al Fisher
• Congratulations Avery! Follow your dreams and never give up!! You will do great!!! —Dawn Jansen
• I am so very proud of you. —Mrs. Bellomo
• Happy Graduation! Best of luck at LSU. From 'Really Tall Josh' —Joshua Jansen
ANTHONY HAMELINCK
• Congratulations Ant. I'm so proud of the person you have become. —Aunt Jacquie
VICTORIA HAYNES
• Congrats on your hard work throughout high school! You did it! —Renee Haynee
ABBEY HERENDEEN
• Congratulations Abbey. We are so proud of you and can't wait to see what your next chapter brings! Keep dreaming big! —Love Mom and Dad
• We have watched you grow up and are very proud of you! We'll be looking forward to what you accomplish in the years ahead! Love you!! —Grammy and Papa Minton
JASMINE HEY
• We are so proud of you Jasmine! You are going to rock college! —Kelli & Riley
• I am so proud of the young woman you have become! You will do great things with your life! —Becky Sloane
• Jasmine, we are so proud of you! You have worked so hard taking a lot of AP advanced courses and inducted into the National Honor Society. Congrats on your Graduation! —Aunt Sue & Uncle Ed
• Congratulations Jasmine! Sending all my love and best wishes! —Mary Dinan
• Congratulations, Jasmine! I know your folks are very proud of you. Enjoy your last days of high school and do a great job in college. Again, congratulations! —Jamie and Amy Alexander
• Jasmine, I admire your compassion for people, that makes me so proud of you. Always set your goals high because I know you have persistence so you will reach them! —Sandy Hey
• I'm so proud of you Jasmine and can't wait to see what the future holds for you! —Ellen McMinn
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JOHN IRWIN
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ALANDRA JONES
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ELLETRA "LETTY" KARLSEN
• Elletra words can't express how proud of you I am! I'm excited to watch the next chapter of your journey unfold! You are going to do amazing things! —Jenna Gage
• Letty! Congratulations! —Jordon Pool
• Way to go girl. We are so proud of you!!! We love you. —Megan Pool
• We are so proud of you!! —Linsey Bethea
• So proud of all you have accomplished! Your hard work has paid off. You are a very special young woman ! Love you! —Aunt Deed and Uncle Mike Karlsen
• Congratulations on all your accomplishments — can't wait to see what the future has in store for you. 💕 —Michelle Karlsen
• Congratulations Letty. Always stay strong and smart and never give up. —Joshua Washburn
• My darling sunflower, you have risen to every challenge and succeeded in crushing all of them! I'm so proud of you and look forward to the next chapter of your story. I love you so much! —Cassie Rood
• I love you! Good luck! Stay true to yourself! —Castiel Hohn
• I love you Sea Star! —Ivy Karlsen
• I like you! Give me your lunch money! —Bishop Hohn
NICHOLAS LAFLER
• Congratulations on your graduation. We love you and are so proud of you. —Lisa Oakes
JAYCIE & JAYDEN LANNON
• Congratulations on your graduation. Have a great time at Keuka! —Penny Eider
JAYDEN LANNON
• Super proud of everything you have accomplished. You are my favorite, just don't tell your sister! —Uncle Joe
DAVID “DJ” LOUGHNEY
• Congrats! Great job! I am very proud of you can't wait to see what is next! —David Loughney
ZEDD LOUGHNEY
• It seems like yesterday you were off to kindergarten then it was time for the Senior Ball. —Ann Senack
BRYCE LUNSER
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ALAINA MEATH
• Alaina, Aunt Brandy is so proud of you and the young lady you have become. Congratulations on your graduating high school and I look forward to seeing what you do in college!!! Keep up the good work. I love you!!! —Brandy Liddiard
• Alaina, You have become an amazing young lady. I can't wait to see what you accomplish after graduation, Lots of luck and love. Very proud Aunt, I love you. —Kim Reed
• We may not be with you today, but we are proud of you just the same! —Grandma and Poppy
• Wayna, you make me so proud!! Congrats and I love you! —Mom
MARISSA MYERS
• I am extremely proud of all you have done and I look forward to watching all the amazing things you are going to accomplish in the future! I love you so much! —Jenna Gage
NATE MYHILL
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CAIDEN PAPPERT
• Congratulations on your Graduation. Good Luck and Have fun in college! —Penny Eider
KENNADY PERRI
• I can't believe you’re a senior! Congratulations! —Amy Lockwood
• You did it!! Thank you for being a role model for our kids! —The VanDamme's
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WALKER REARICK
• Your continuous efforts in bettering yourself has inspired so many of us to continue pushing to do better in our sports and the things we love. Keep doing wat you're doing. I'm going to miss you bud. —"Lowerclassman"
JAYDON RICE
• We are so proud of you son. Congratulations on your graduation!! We love you! —Dad and Tiffany
• We are so proud of you son!!! Not only did you make it through this crazy time you made it doing two grades at once!! The world is yours now, you are in control! Love you! —Mom
• Jaydon! Cannot believe you are about to graduate! Oh, how time flies! I wish you the best in life. Achieve your goals, follow your dreams. If anyone can do, you can. I won't embarrass you on here, that's for Mom to do! Good Luck and Congrats! —Kristie and Ashlyn
• Congratulations very proud of you. Good luck on your future. —Wallace Cooper Sr.
• I wanted to say good luck on your journey after graduation! —Tammy Haak
• We are so proud of you. All your hard work paid off. —Grandma and Grandpa Beary
• I am so proud of you!! Congratulations Jaydon! —Laci Pinckney
• Awesome job. You made it...Congratulations —Belinda Driscoll
VICTORIA “TORI” ROSE
• I'm so beyond proud of you, I love you sissy. —Leigha Rose
• Congratulations Vicky, Bubba and I are so proud of you!! —Lisa Oakes
• Wishing this beautiful, young woman the absolute best this world has to offer her. You bring so much joy and happiness to this family and all who know you, we are so proud of you Granddaughter! —Ellen Wiesner aka Mema
ABBY ROULAND
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EMMA SMITH
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MCKENZIE TRUNZO
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JOSH VANDERLIKE
• You've made me very proud. But more importantly I believe you've made yourself proud. Well done! —Tiffany Roth
MACY VANNOSTRAND
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CONNOR WALTERS
• You've finally got there! We're all going to miss you. Thank you for inspiring me if not others to continue going and pursuing the sports I love. You and your family are amazing, and your momma couldn't have raised you better. —"Lowerclassman
• Congratulations! We are excited to hear of all your adventures to come! —Alicia & Kevin Bastian
• You are absolutely amazing!! We are so proud of you, congrats! —The VanDamme's
ELHAYNA WHITE
• You did it baby girl! I am so very proud of you, now go out and make all your dreams come true! —Ann Bounds
LYNDSEY WRIGHT
• Everything you do you give it your all. I'm so proud to be along for your journey to celebrate your accomplishments with you. —Lynda Wright
• I am so so proud of you and everything you've accomplished! Congrats valedictorian… #GoBigRed —Jillian Wright
HAILEY WYMAN
• We are so proud of you and all you do! Keep shinning like the bright star you are. 💜💜 —Sara McLaughlin
• You are AMAZING. Go get ’em girl! You were made to fly. XO —Terri Rogers Brown
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