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.
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.
Birthdays are special occasions that call for a celebration, and first birthdays are all the more special to parents. Your baby may not remember the celebrations, but they can surely read all the wishes you have written for them after they grow up. So, shower as many birthday wishes as you can on the little one.
Whether you want to pen those wishes on a birthday card or put them on a banner, here is a list of beautiful, heart-melting, and even funny 1st birthday wishes.
1st Birthday Wishes For Daughter
Having a baby changes your perspective on life. It brings little joys and sweet moments every day, such as being kissed by your baby or waking up next to a cooing or gurgling baby girl. Here are some first birthday wishes your daughter will cherish once she’s old enough to understand their value:
2. “Our first year with you has been the most special year of our lives. We continue to love you more and more every day.”
3. “Well, little princess, your reign over the kingdom of our hearts has reached a full year.”
4. “Pink lips, bright eyes and beautiful hair, you already look like a doll! My pretty one, you are going to grow up into a star. Happy 1st birthday!”
5. ”Baby girl, we could never give you a gift as great as the one you have given us. We are blessed to have a beautiful daughter.”
6. “You may not remember the flavor of your first birthday cake, but you will always feel the warmth and love that your parents put into making it a special one. Happy birthday!”
8. “You have graced our lives for a full year now. Thank you for all that you have given to us. Happy birthday!”
9. “You give us a gift every day. One year with you has meant 365 special gifts for us. Each day with you in our lives is an irreplaceable and priceless present.”
10. “Happy birthday to the sweetest one-year-old little girl we have ever known.”
11. “It’s been a whole year since we were blessed with a beautiful baby girl. We count those blessings every day.”
12. “Enjoy your special day. You deserve a lifetime of happiness.”
14. “This is just the first of many “happy birthdays” for you. Have a deliciously fun 1st birthday, little cutie!”
15. Watching you grow day by day is in itself is a pretty sight. I’m sure you’ll grow up into a wonderful person just like your parents. Happy first birthday, my child.”
16. “With your unlimited cuteness, you have the power to make anyone do whatever you want. Happy first birthday to the most powerful person in the family right now.”
17. “When you blow out your candle today, make a wish for time to stop passing by so quickly.”
18. “Our lil princess, you are one year old already? Where did the days fly? We hope to celebrate many more birthdays. Happy birthday, darling.”
20. “Roses are red, violets are blue, today you are one, next year you’ll be two! Happy birthday!”
21. “Your first year has flown by so quickly, baby girl. Please try not to grow up too fast!”
22. “May your first year be the first of many more filled with just as much love and happiness.”
23. “Happy birthday my sugar plum! May your special day and every other day bring you as much happiness as you bring to all of us!”
24. “We pray that your life continues to be a blessing to your family and that your family continues to be a blessing to you. With lots of love, Happy first birthday!”
26. “The warmest birthday greetings to my cute little princess! May this carefree happiness and joy of your first birthday continue for many years to come!”
27. “Life will have its twists and turns, ups and downs, but your innocent smile will always wipe off our frowns……happy first birthday!”
28. “My little darling, may every year of your life be as happy-go-lucky as your first one. Happy first birthday!”
29. “I want to give you a big hug, my precious little bug. Happy birthday to an incredibly great-looking one-year-old.”
30. “Hoping you have a great start in life, my precious, little darling. May it begin with your first birthday!”
32. “You might not be able to blow out the candles on your cake. But your love is like the light of a million candles that brightens up our lives in a way that no one can explain. Happy birthday my dear girl.”
33. “Your angelic smile and your innocent eyes support my belief that life is worth living despite all the troubles. Happy birthday, my daughter.”
34. “Whether you turn one, thirteen or eighteen, you will always be my life’s reigning queen. Happy first birthday.”
1st Birthday Wishes For Son
Birthdays give parents a wonderful opportunity to express their love for their little boys. Here are some unique first birthday wishes for sons:
35. ”You may be just a toddler and may not really care, but we promise to celebrate your birthday with pomp and flair. Happy first birthday!”
37. “Hope you get spoiled on your first birthday. You are an awesome kid and deserve the best things in your life. Enjoy your first special day, little prince!”
38. “Have an awesome day today! You might not remember it, but we all will because it is a special day – the first of many birthdays to come.”
39. “It is your big day today, little boy! We wish you a very special birthday because you only turn one once.”
40. “You are one today, and this is a very special day. You might not know it yet, but you are loved by all. Have a great first birthday!”
41. “Happy first birthday! You are going to be a big boy, and we all look forward to seeing you continue to grow.”
43. “Hey kiddo, we wish you a great day and hope you receive some great presents.”
44. “Happy first birthday to you. Have a rocking day today, and enjoy your cake and ice-cream.”
45. “Are you ready to turn one? Ready or not, you are now one! All the best to you, we love you.”
46. “Nothing can explain how proud we are of you and how blessed we are to know you. Have a great birthday today.”
47. “Many great wishes to you on your first birthday. I wish you nothing but happiness today.”
49. ”In only twelve more years, you will become a rebellious teenager who will not like being given hugs and kisses. Until then, let me cuddle you to my heart’s content. Wish you a happy first birthday.”
50. “We can’t believe you are now one! Have a joyful day today and always. Bless you!”
51. “We have the best son in the world, and we love you very much. Enjoy your day today.”
52. “Happy first birthday to the best boy ever. You’re loved by everyone around you, and you are going to have an awesome day today.”
54. “Are you really one today? Wow, time has gone by fast. You are the best son anyone could have. Enjoy your first birthday.”
55. “Many great wishes to you on your first birthday ever. I want to wish you nothing but happiness today.”
56. “You are a great son, an awesome nephew, and a great brother, and you are only one! We look forward to celebrating your birthday today.”
57. “You may only be turning one, but you have already made a huge impact in our world. Have a good birthday.”
58. “Dear birthday boy, when you came into this world, you made everyone around you happier. We all gratefully look forward to another year of joy as we watch you grow.”
60. “You have a natural ability to make people smile and laugh. You could probably do standup comedy, if only you could keep your balance better.”
61. “You’re not just one year old. You are 12 months old. That makes you sound a lot older. Happy first birthday anyway!”
62. “One year ago you came into our life and brought with you so much sunshine and joy! Happy birthday, little darling. Let me give you a huge hug!”
63. “You are so little right now but you have brought unimaginably large amounts of happiness into our lives. Happy birthday son.”
64. “You seem to have miraculous powers, little one. You can’t walk or talk but the entire household functions as per your demands. Happy birthday.”
66. “Who knew that one tiny little ball of sweetness (YOU) could improve the lives of so many? Happy Birthday to our little miracle.”
67. “Don’t worry if you don’t understand what is happening around you. First birthdays are understood and enjoyed only in hindsight in the form of cute selfies taken by mommy and daddy. Happy birthday little one.”
First Birthday Wishes For A Niece
Nieces hold a special place in the hearts of their aunts and uncles. They are pampered, spoilt and doted upon. Your niece’s first birthday gives you yet another opportunity to shower all your love and affection. Here are some first birthday wishes to show your love:
68. “Happy first birthday! Remember that there’s more to life than birthday cake, balloons, and presents. There’s also ice cream. Whether your mom likes it or not, you will always be spoilt by me. Happy birthday to my lovely niece.”
69. “Cuddle-coo, sweetie-shoo, pretty-poo – I want to wish you a happy first birthday, but I just can’t get over how cute you are!”
70. “Everyone says you have gotten my looks! Well, then you are definitely beautiful my little girl. Happy birthday my beautiful niece!”
72. “Happy first birthday to my favorite rolly-polly of love, my honey bunch of joy.”
73. “The cutest selfies ever, are the ones taken with you. Happy first birthday.”
74. “Turning one year old is AWESOME! You get to smash cake all over the place, spit it back out on your Mom. If anyone gets mad at you, just cry a lot, and they’ll forgive you. Have a happy birthday, kiddo!”
75. “You have the sweetest laugh and the sweetest cry. I can’t stop loving you no matter how much I try. Happy birthday!”
76. “You are the family’s little wonder. Today is your day to steal the thunder. Happy first birthday!”
First Birthday Wishes For A Nephew
The bond between nephews and uncles/aunts is momentous. Nephews hold a special place in our hearts and give us another excuse to go overboard. Here are some special first birthday wishes for your nephew:
78. “We are lucky to have you as a nephew, and we want to say happy birthday to you.”
79. ”I thank God you are my nephew, and pray you will have a blessed day today. Happy first birthday to you.”
80. ”Are you sure that you haven’t learned how to write yet? Because you carved your name all over my heart on the very day you were born. Happy first birthday.”
81. ”Happy first birthday to the cutest little scamp I’ve ever known!”
82. ”You are going to melt my heart and empty my pockets because I just can’t resist pampering you with gifts again and again. Happy birthday!”
84. “Happy birthday to a magical one-year-old who has me under his spell. It’s so much fun when you turn one. Happy first birthday, my little sweetheart! Enjoy every moment!”
First Birthday Wishes From Guests
One-year-olds cannot read, so you should focus on choosing a message that the mom and dad can appreciate. You can choose birthday messages that describe how adorable the baby is, or you can inject a little humor into your messages by making light fun of how the baby has turned their parents’ worlds upside down.
Here are some first birthday wishes that can give you the right amount of inspiration:
85. “Finding the perfect gift for a baby, who has already received the wonderful gift of perfect genes, is not easy. Happy first birthday to the little one and best wishes to the proud mommy and daddy!”
86. “Happy first birthday to a super-cute bundle of joy so full of energy. Lots and lots of energy from all of us!”
87. “We want to be the first ones to wish “happy first birthday” to the first baby in the family and the proud parents.”
88. “Happy first birthday! At your age, life is full of so many opportunities…to throw food at grown-ups.”
90. “One is more Onederful than you ever Onedered. Happy first birthday!”
91. “Congratulations, your parents have managed to tolerate you, and you have managed to tolerate your parents for one whole year. Only about two more decades to go before you move out. Happy first birthday.”
92. “Happy first birthday to you! We love you like your parents do and hope you receive many amazing presents that you enjoy playing with.”
93. “Your parents are lucky to have you, as you are to have them! Such a perfect family! Happy birthday little one.”
94. “Forget the latest iPhone. YOU are the latest obsession of the entire family. Happy 1st birthday.”
Funny First Birthday Wishes
And what’s a birthday without a little bit of fun? In fact, birthdays mean fun, frolic, and food. Here are some funny first birthday wishes that can tickle your funny bones.
96. “A first birthday is special because it‘s the only time when you can eat your birthday cake with your hands, face or feet! Happy bday!”
97. “Never underestimate the power that one-year-olds possess. From constant squeals to dirty nappies, they make everyone dance on their tiny fingers. Happy birthday.”
98. “On your first birthday, we want to celebrate the miracle of your birth and new life by stuffing our faces in front of you. Yum! Happy first birthday!”
99. “Let’s toast to a year of sleepless nights and immeasurable joy! You turned one!”
100. “Wishing you a Onederful birthday, full of Oneder.”
102. “Turning one means never having to say you’re sorry. Just cry and only stop when your mom and dad have forgiven you. Enjoy the good times, while they last!”
103. “Hoping you shake, rattle and roll every second of your first birthday!”
104. “Unwrapping gifts, blowing candles, playing games, eating cake and having fun. There is so much work to do, and you are just one. Happy birthday!”
105. “Don’t be upset if you can’t blow all your candles in one go. It only means that you still have a lot to grow. Happy first birthday!”
The best wishes are ones that come from the heart. Use these as they are or as inspiration for your own. With the showering of your kind wishes and those from others, we hope your baby has a wonderful first birthday. A very happy day to him/her and congratulations to you on surviving the first year!