Baby Congratulations Wishes
What to Write in a New Baby Congratulations Card
Babies are a blessing, and a great responsibility. They are cute, funny, and totally dependent on parents. This opens the occasion to inspirational, personal, and funny messages.
Congratulating a new parent on his and/or her new baby can be fun, but it's not always easy to get started. Sometimes just reading some examples of what to write can help.
Baby Congratulations Wishes
• Congratulations! Nothing is more precious than the gift you've been given.
• I have no words to describe the joy I'm feeling.
• Enjoy all the little things, because it goes by so fast.
• We are so excited for you. Your life will never be the same. Have fun and enjoy your little bundle of joy.
• Take care of that little one!
• We're looking forward to the big day and years to come!
• You are going to be the best parents ever. It's easy to see so many great parent qualities in you already.
• We're wishing you an easy, safe, and healthy delivery.
• We were excited to find out that you guys are going to have a baby. Congratulations on your growing little one!
• May the Lord bless you, and may His face shine upon you.
• We are so happy for you both! God bless you with a healthy, beautiful child.
• New life and new perspectives are two things you will have the opportunity to experience soon. We, as the grandparents, are looking forward to the day we get to hear you say to your own child, "Because I said so."
• I'm looking forward to being able to congratulate you when you finally get rid of the huge parasite that's living inside you. I will congratulate you for your nine months of being a host.
• Having a new baby is the most amazing, eye-opening, significant, beautiful, and ever increasingly expensive gift God could ever give you. Good luck and congratulations on being blessed.
• Congratulations on getting pregnant. We know that you will be a great mom/dad/parents to our new little member of the family. We can't wait to meet him or her.
• Congratulations on your new roles and responsibilities as parents. We are confident you will direct and teach your little one the right things at the right time. We are also confident you will end up learning just as much along the way.
• Let us know if you need any advice about how to raise your new baby. After all, we did raise you, and look how good you turned out. -With love, from your Mom and Dad.
• Everyone tells you that you should cherish this time. They grow up fast, and it will be over before you know it. What they didn't tell you is that it's good that it goes fast because that's the only way you can make it without going crazy.
• Your baby probably doesn’t realize how lucky he/she is to have a mom like you. You are going to be a great parent to your baby.
• You have new life coming. Not only is the baby's life new, but your life will be filled with new experiences, joys, and learning.
• Congratulations on you new, little, developing package. We’re wishing you a happy, healthy, smooth and swift delivery.
• You’re having a baby! And we are very happy to celebrate with you.
• We are excited about meeting our new member of the family, and we are looking forward to loving on your new little one when he/she arrives.
• Having a baby is an awesome experience that only a parent could understand. There’s nothing like it, and you will be amazed. Congratulations on your upcoming amazing experience.
• We are praying for your new baby to be blessed with health, intelligence, and a sense of humor. He/she will need it in your family. But he/she will surely be blessed by being born as your child. You’ll be great parents to your little baby.
• Just remember, babies turn into toddlers, kids, teens, and then young adults. You’ll get to experience the joys and the challenges through all of the stages.
• Babies always change everything, so we are praying that you have the flexibility to change with grace and patience. We are praying for your unborn blessing from God.
• Be comforted in the knowledge that God already knows your baby.
• Thank you for allowing me to celebrate at your baby shower. It’s exciting to think about getting to know your baby in just a few more weeks.
• I’m looking forward to being introduced to the cutest baby in the world.
• We are praying for a happy and healthy little baby and a happy and healthy mommy. Congratulations on your pregnancy. We are looking forward to meeting the baby soon!
• Congratulations on your new little blessing, and congratulations to your little blessing for having you as a mom. You’ll make a great parent.
• I hope that the gift I got you will come in handy once your baby is here.
• I am super excited for you and the blessing you have coming!
• We will be praying for your growing family, and wishing you a healthy dose of joy.
• We're really excited to meet the new member of the family. Enjoy all of the adventure of having a baby!
• I am looking forward to seeing not only the new baby, but how great of a parent you will be.
• First you made a cute couple. Now you make a cute kid.
• I remember when you were the one we were having a shower for, and now you're having another shower. It's just that this time you have to be the mom.
• Congratulations on becoming a mother. You'll do a great job in your new role.
• You will have the great responsibility of looking after a helpless human being soon. Here's to the fun of responsibility.
• If you ever need someone to watch your baby, you know I'm available.
• Congratulations on the next adventure of you life, and the first adventure of your babies life.
• Here to smiles, laughter, patience, and joy. And we look forward to seeing the happy little baby girl or boy.
• Keep in mind that if you ever need any advice, you can give me a call. But I am confident that you will be a great parent.
Funny Wishes
Use these with people who have a good sense of humor. One way to make these work well is to add something personal or meaningful after writing the funny part.
• It takes a four letter word to describe a newborn baby. CUTE!
• Babies suck. It is a scientifically proven fact. In fact, they usually suck until they start eating solid foods. Good luck with your baby who is going to suck.
• Let's hope your new baby takes after his mom's looks right? Well, actually, let's hope the little guy takes after her for everything. Congratulations!
• Just think of all the cool things that are coming in the future. The first tattoo, first date, first day of school, first words, and first steps are all ahead of you. Well… hopefully not in that order though.
• You don’t have to take a test to prove that you can be a parent because babies don’t have to take a test to prove that they will be a handful. Good luck learning everything you need to learn at just the right moments.
• Congratulations on the success of your little baby maker.
• There’s no question now that you are extremely creative. Congratulations on your new little development!
• It would be nice to be able to interview your own unborn baby before accepting him/her for the position as your child as if he/she was applying for a job. Unfortunately, there is no resume and there are no references to call. I don’t think any babies would be getting hired in this economy. Congratulations on your new hire to the family.
• Explain to me why a baby needs a shower when it is already in the middle of a 9-month-long bath. Wouldn’t it make more sense to give the baby a shower after it is born. Babies are slimy and messy after birth.
• Babies are for people who have a dog but who don’t feel like their dog takes enough responsibility.
• I'm especially happy for you because you're the one having the baby. A newborn is a lot of work!
• If you're feeling overwhelmed, just be grateful that babies don't come out adult-sized.
• I wonder what people did before ultrasound when they wanted to get a look at the baby during pregnancy. Thank goodness for modern technology.
• A birth is a beautiful thing... for the type of person who likes to watch gory movies.
• Call me if you need a babysitter who is good at spoiling cute kids!
• Congratulations on your new development. You are proving to be a creative person.
• Babies stink and they suck. Enjoy your little stinking sucker!
• I bet your baby will come out laughing if he/she gets your sense of humor.
• I would like to ask that you name your baby after me. I don't mean for you to give the baby my name. I mean, you should name the baby, "After Me."
• They say half of all pregnancies are unplanned. Here's to better planning next time.
• Let's celebrate by eating some baby back ribs, baby carrots, and baby corn. Mmmm... Baby food!
• I don't understand why your baby needs a shower if he isn't even born yet.
• If you ever need advice about parenting, make sure you read the manual for your specific model of baby before calling me as a last resort.
You May Experience Strong Feelings of Uncertainty Followed by Strong Feelings of Wonder and Amazement At Your Child’s Birth
Suggestions for Writing Congratulations for a Baby
• Add a favorite quote, verse, or poem. This takes a little pressure off of you to write a great message all on your own.
• Share the card with others and get some help writing your message.
• Keep your baby wishes light, funny, and positive to be on the safe side. Keep the receiver in mind when you write your baby shower card message, and try to think about what that person will like best.
• Only give advice if you think it is really necessary to write the advice in the card. The purpose of the card is to say congratulations. You'll have plenty of time to teach the new parents about all your experience and wisdom.
• Add a gift card, money, or offer to help in some specific way. A specific thing to offer would be to bring by a meal after the baby is born. This would also allow you to come see the baby soon.
• Write the message from a different perspective. You could write the message to the baby or as the baby. This could be done well if it is well written, but it could also seem tacky. Only try this if you are skilled at using tact and humor in your writing.
What is a Newborn Welcome Message
A newborn welcome message is a personalized card that expresses your love and regards for the new little one coming into the family. It is typically an e-card but can also be printed out and mailed. This is a great opportunity to send them a message of love, excitement, and happiness personalized just for them.
What to Include in a Newborn Baby Card
Thoughtful messages are a great way to let the new parents know you care enough to send greetings. A great thing to include in your message is the parents' and the new baby's name. Make sure to make it personal and heartfelt.
You can begin your card by saying “Congratulations!” or “We are so happy to meet you.” Here are some other ways to start your card:
• To the proud new parents
• Dear Mom, Dad, and Baby
• To the Happy family
• Congratulations to the new mom and dad
• [Parent's names], congratulations on the birth of [baby's name]
• Congratulations on adding [child's name] to your family.
You can include a photo of the parents and the baby or a brightly colored, circle-themed representation of the welcoming event. If you want to go the extra mile, you can include a gift!. For a new family, it should be filled with baby essentials like pacifiers or diapers.
Newborn Welcome Message Examples
• You have achieved the most amazing gift in this world, parenthood. Congratulations on your new baby!
• Your baby is a precious gift. Congratulations!
• Dearest parents, I am so thankful for your newfound love.
• You will find happiness every day!
• You have been given such a priceless gift.
• Cherish her infant years!
• You have a happy heart, baby. Just like your parents.
• Your home just got sweeter with your new little one.
For a Baby Girl
• Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl's safe arrival!
• Your new baby girl will bring you lots of cuddles and fun adventures.
• Your new daughter makes a wonderful addition to an already wonderful family. I hope her smile makes your world seem brighter every day.
• The sparkle of promise is evident while you look into her eyes. As you listen to the whisper of her breathing and hold her in your arms, you will feel something precious
• What a precious life you have brought to the world. I wish you joy, smiles, and love in the coming days.
• The little girl has ten tiny fingers, ten small toes, rosy pink cheeks, and a cute button nose. Congratulations on your new love!
For a Baby Boy
• Congratulations on the arrival of your lovely baby boy!
• So the adventure begins. I can't think of any parents better suited to bring up this amazing baby boy. We wish you many congratulations and warmest wishes for the future!
• It feels like months ago, and you just wished for your baby boy. And the time has finally come! Congratulations on becoming parents to such a precious little boy!
• You just witnessed a miracle come into your life. It's a miracle made of little boy hugs, smiles, and lots of love.
• Your new baby boy will give you sleepless nights and sleepless days. But every single moment, bad or good, will be worth it!
To Wrap Up
A newborn's arrival is a significant event in the life of any family. It is important to recognize that by sending a welcome message to the new parents. You are not only congratulating them but also conveying the hopes and dreams you have for their family.
Motherhood is precious, but it comes with responsibilities. When the baby is born, the thought of taking such huge responsiblity could be overwhelming for a new mother. A few inspirational quotes can give her the strength to go on, especially during those times when she might be feeling down or is engulfed with mommy guilt.
So, if your close one has just stepped into motherhood, given them motivation and encouragement. Use these new mom quotes to reassure her that she is doing a good job.
First time Mom Quotes
Becoming a mother for the first time is sometimes afeeling that cannot be explained with just one word. She has many fears, doubts, and concerns. Here are a few quotes to tell her she is not alone, and it is okay to have mixed emotions.
• "A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, bankroll smaller, home happier, clothes shabbier, the past forgotten and the future worth living for."
• "Sometimes, when you pick up your child, you can feel the map of your own bones beneath your hands, or smell the scent of your skin in the nape of his neck. This is the most extraordinary thing about motherhood – finding a piece of yourself separate and apart, that all the same, you could not live without." – Jodi Picoult
• "Being a mother is the most rewarding blessing in the world, just knowing you can love someone so much, and get that same love in return is wonderful."
• "Everything grows rounder and wider and weirder, and I sit here in the middle of it all and wonder who in the world you will turn out to be." – Carrie Fisher
• "Having kids feels like that first seventh-grade crush that overwhelms every molecule in your body, but it’s permanent." – Kristen Bell
• "The natural state of motherhood is unselfishness. When you become a mother, you are no longer the center of your own universe. You relinquish that position to your children" –Jessica Lange
• "Being a mother is discovering strengths you didn’t know you had, and dealing with fears you never knew existed." – Sherene Simon
• "No one else will ever know the strength of my love for you. After all, you’re the only one who knows what my heart sounds like from the inside."
• "It’s ok to be grumpy sometimes, to have bad days to struggle, to make mistakes, to say the wrong thing, feel overwhelmed and under-appreciated, to be out-of-sorts and sort-of-over-it all. It’s ok for us big humans, and it’s ok for our little humans, too. After all, we’re all humans, right? How else will our little humans learn that it’s okay to be human? Remember, we’re imperfect humans growing imperfect humans in an imperfect world, and that’s perfectly okay." – L.R. Knost
• "A baby fills a place in your heart that you never knew was empty."
• "Before you were conceived, I wanted you. Before you were born, I loved you. Before you were here, I would die for you. This is the miracle of Mother’s love." – Maureen Hawkins
• "You will never understand life until it grows inside of you." – Sandra C. Kassis
• "Motherhood is messy and challenging, and crazy, and sleepless, and giving, and unbelievably beautiful."
• "Whenever you feel like you are failing, look in the eyes of your child, and know your value."
• "You’ll learn to lower your expectations about what you can accomplish in a day. Some days, it will be all you can do to keep a baby safe, warm, and fed, and that will be enough."
• "There are places in the heart you don’t even know exist until you love a child." – Anne Lamott
• "You’re doing a great job, mom, even when you don’t feel like it."
• "Be patient with yourself. You and your baby are both learning new things each day."
• "Successful mothers are not the ones that have never struggled. They are the ones that never give up, despite the struggles."
• "A baby arrives, and just like that everything changes. The world gets bigger, heart grows fuller, and life means more."
• "Your influence as a mother is powerful. Don’t waste it. Little eyes are watching you."
• "A mother’s joy begins when new life is stirring inside; when a tiny heartbeat is heard for the first time, and a playful kick reminds her that she is never alone."
• "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 mother is always the beginning. She is how things begin." – Amy Tan
• "Giving birth and being born brings us into the essence of creation, where the human spirit is courageous and bold, and the body, a miracle of wisdom." – Harriette Hartigan
• "When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child." – Sophia Laren
• "That first pregnancy is a long sea journey to a country where you don’t know the language, where land is in sight for such a long time that after a while it’s just the horizon- and then one day birds wheel over the dark shape and it’s suddenly close, and all you can do is hope like hell that you’ve had the right shots." – Emily Perkins
• "The natural state of motherhood is unselfishness. When you become a mother, you are no longer the center of your own universe. You relinquish that position to your children." – Jessica Lange
• "A miracle is the only way to describe motherhood and giving birth. It’s unbelievable how God has made us women and babies to endure and be able to do so much. A miracle, indeed. Such an incredible blessing." – Jennie Finch
• "The choice to become a mother is the choice to become one of the greatest spiritual teachers there is." – Oprah
• "Just as there is no warning for childbirth, there is no preparation for the sight of a first child. There should be a song for women to sing at this moment or a prayer to recite. But perhaps there is none because there are no words strong enough to name the moment." – Anita Diamant
• "Having kids – the responsibility of rearing good, kind, ethical, responsible human beings is the biggest job anyone can embark on." – Maria Shriver
• "You’re always going to wonder if you’re doing things wrong, but that’s what it means to be a mom, to care so much about someone else that you just want to be perfect as possible." – Naya Rivera
• "Your dream came true, your very own little one, your brand new life as a mother is about to begin. The moment you breathe in that new baby smell, you’ll feel a love so fierce, it’s like nothing you’ve ever felt before."
Encouraging Words For A New Mom
• "Motherhood – It is a choice you make every day to put someone else’s happiness and well-being ahead of your own, to teach the hard lessons, to do the right thing even when you’re not sure what the right thing is, and to forgive yourself, over and over again for doing everything wrong."
• "You will never have this day with your children again tomorrow. They will be a little older than they were today. This day is a gift just breathe and notice, smell and touch them, study their faces and little feet, pay attention, relish the charm of the present. Enjoy today."
• "To all mothers in every circumstance, including those who struggle, I say, be peaceful. Believe in God and yourself. You are doing better than you think you are." – Jeffery R. Holland
• "Even a good mom has bad days, great days, normal days, overwhelming days, perfect days, trying days, supermom days, just being-a-mom days, a whole lot of love and real and crazy motherhood day."
• "I know it can be hard to get up every day and have these little people rely on you; I know it’s hard to feel like sometimes your world is so small. I want to remind you; you are the world. You are the world for those little ones revolve around. You are their nurture, their home, and their comfort. You are everything to them, and I hope even on your hard days you know how special you are, especially to your little people."
• A real mom: emotional, yet the rock, tired, but keeps going, worried, but full of hope, impatient, yet patient, overwhelmed, but never quits, amazing, even though doubted, wonderful, even in the chaos. Life changer, every single day."
• "Mom – One who sacrifices her body, sleep, social life, spending money, eating hot meals, peeing alone, patience, memory, energy, and sanity for love."
• "A mother’s guilt is forever. The I-should-have-done-this or should-have-done-that will always be there. Learning to live with it is forever. Stop beating yourself up, accept it is a part of motherhood and keep being who you are. The mother guilt you feel is normal. Children don’t even know the words ‘mother’s guilt’."
• "Trust your gut, mama. If it tells you something is off, don’t ignore its warning. If it puts words in your mouth, speak them. If it points you in a certain direction, follow it. Intuition is one of the greatest superpowers of motherhood."
• "Mothers cannot give from a depleted source. Every mother needs emotional, mental and physical, and spiritual validation, nourishment, and support. When a mother is respected and well-cared for, she and her whole family will benefit."
• "There is no way to be a perfect mother, but a million ways to be a good one."
• "The most important role of a mother is to be the heart of the home, and we need to feed our souls with whatever it is to keep that role alive and well."
• "Successful mothers are not the ones that have never struggled; they are the ones that never gave up, despite the struggles."
• "Being a mom isn’t a job, a hobby, or a task. It’s a calling. A calling to love well. A calling to instruct hearts. A calling to be present."
• "Breathe. Your kids need you, with your worries, and your laughs, and your fails, and you try-agains, your love, your showing up, that’s what matters, breathe sweet mom."
• "There is no one perfect way to be a good mother. Each situation is unique. Each mother has different challenges, different skills and abilities, and certainly different children. The choice is different and unique for each mother and each family."
• "Take heart tired momma. You will make it through these exhausting days, and you will be stronger for them. You are a good mother. You only need to look into the eyes of your children and believe it."
• "The strength of a mother is like no other. During times of stress, she may struggle to find her way because she’s facing her own personal demons, but her child’s welfare comes first. She’s not perfect and makes a lot of mistakes but never doubt her love; it burns deeply in her heart."
• "Being a mother is being there through the tantrums, the milestones, and the tears. Being a parent means that you love that little person, which you created, more than you could love yourself, or anybody else. Being a mother – it’s loving somebody else wholeheartedly and unconditionally for eternity. Being a mother to your child is a privilege, cherish it."
• "Whether your pregnancy was meticulously planned, medically coaxed, or happened by surprise, one thing is certain – your life will never be the same." – Catherine Jones
• "A mother’s job is to teach her children not to need her anymore. The hardest part of that job is accepting success."
• "Being a mother means being strong, even when you feel weak. Giving them love, even when you need to be comforted. But most of all, placing their needs before your wants."
• "When life gets hard, and you feel all alone, remember you mean the world to somebody, and that somebody calls you mom."
• "There will be so many times when you feel like you’ve failed. But in the eyes, heart, and mind of your child, you are a super mom."
• "God planted within women something divine that expresses itself in quiet strength, in refinement, in peace, in goodness, in virtue, in truth, in love, and all of these remarkable qualities find their truest and most satisfying expression in motherhood." – Gordon B. Hinckley
Inspirational Quotes For A New Mom
Motherhood is a sacred duty, where your each action and decision shapes the future of your child.
• "Why being a mom is worth it – A hug for no reason, a sticky kiss, that light bulb moment when your child understands something you’ve been trying to teach them, belly laughs, words of wisdom from a little one’s mouth, smiles, giggles, and the words ‘I love you’ spoken form a child’s lips."
• "The strength of a mother is second to none. Even when she is in times of stress, when she is fighting her own demons, when she is beyond exhausted both mentally and physically, nothing will stop her from finding the strength she needs to do for her children what she needs to get done."
• "Being a new mom is exciting and full of joy. If you listen to your intuition, you’ll always be on the right path."
• "The fastest way to break the cycle of perfectionism and become a fearless mother is to give up the idea of doing it perfectly—indeed to embrace uncertainty and imperfection." – Arianna Huffington
• "With all the craziness and chaos that come with motherhood, despite your best efforts, you must remember to forgive yourself every single day, and strive to be better the next day."
• "We’re all bad moms, and we’re all good moms. Some days we get it and all right, and other days it feels like we get nothing right. Just keep loving your kids and doing the very best, you can and trust that it’s exactly what they need."
• "If you have a child, then you have an assignment from God. Whether by birth or adoption, whether you go to work in an office, or the kitchen, regardless of your age or experience or natural talent for nurturing, God has called you to be a mom. And it’s unrelenting, heart-wrenching, beautifully ordinary, holy job."
• "God gave those little children to you, Mama– to you. No one else can mother them like you can. You may have your work cut out for you, but you’re the one cut out to accomplish it."
• "Motherhood is not a competition to see who has the cleverest kids, the cleanest house, the healthiest dinners, nicest clothes, newest car, or most holidays. Motherhood is your journey with your children."
• "Great parenting happens when you start controlling yourself and stop controlling your child."
• "Motherhood is a million little moments that God weaves together with grace, redemption, laughter, tears, and most of all, love."
• "A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity, it dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path." – Agatha Christie
• "To every mom who yelled at her kids, to every mom who has a sink full of dishes, to every mom who can’t find any time for anything, to every mom who didn’t shower today, to every mom that fed kids cereal for dinner. You are good enough."
• "Anger will happen; frustration will come. But how we handle ourselves is up to us. What is the best for your child? A mother who controls herself. What is even better for your child? A mother who turns to God to ask him to help her control herself more."
• "Hey, mama. I see you stressed out, tired, touched out, stretched thin, irritable, snappy, imperfect, short-tempered, grumpy, crying, it’s okay. Everybody has been there; it sucks, but you are good. You are a good mom, say it, believe it."
• "A car can run on fumes for so long. It needs to be refilled, or it will stop running altogether. You as a mother can’t continue to be everything to everybody; eventually, you will break down, you need to take time for yourself, to rejuvenate, to make sure you are not lost while trying to hold everything together."
• "Dear mom, who needs to be reminded that she matters- this is your reminder. Now go back to all your doing- your cleaning, working, driving, nose-wiping, cooking, clothes folding, everyday things, and hold your head high. Motherhood matters. More than having the perfect house, the perfect body, the perfect planning schedule, the perfect kids, the perfect anything. You are a game-changer, a life-changer. You are their mother. This is why you matter."
• "Hold on to the tiny moments and cherish the little snuggles. They grow up so fast."
• "Say yes to one more book, one more hug, one more kiss goodnight, tuck them in and snuggle them tight. One day you will tuck them, and they’ll be grown. They will smile and tell you they can do it on their own."
• "Motherhood is amazing and so incredibly brave."
• "Hold him a little longer, rock him a little more, read him another story, let him sleep on your shoulder. Rejoice in his happy smile; he is only a little boy for such a little while."
• "There is no such thing as a mom who has it all together."
• "Motherhood is the exquisite inconvenience of being another person’s everything."
• "A mother is a different kind of rich. She always has money, but not for herself."
• "The attitude that you have as a parent is what your kids will learn from, more than what you tell them. They don’t remember what you try to teach them; they remember who you are."
• "I remind myself every day that the version of motherhood in my head- the mom guilt, the imperfection, the worry- isn’t the same version of motherhood that my kids see – a mom who loves them fully and forever no matter what."
• "You never know how much love your heart could hold until someone called you mom."
• "Motherhood: Like any endeavor really is a mixed bag. We take the bad with the good, we excel at some parts, and we just try to survive some parts. If we’re diligent, we try to get better, if we’re smart, we celebrate even the tiniest of victories, if we’re wise though, we find the gifts within the struggle."
• "To be motherly means to be both strong and nurturing."
The role of a new mom can be demanding and exhausting, but all that is forgotten when she sees her little one smile and hug her. As she is doing her part with utmost sincerity, encourage her with your words, and boost her self-confidence.