A new baby being born is one of the most exciting and memorable events in anyone’s life. It is a truly momentous occasion filled with joy and happiness.
For new Mums and Dads, when they get home from the hospital with their new bundle of joy, messages of congratulations and best new baby wishes from loved ones are a wonderful gift.
These greetings will be cherished and can be looked back on over the years to come. Don’t worry if you can’t think of the perfect words to congratulate such an occasion, that is where we come in!
We have collated this list of the perfect new baby wishes and messages to place in any baby card; whether for a boy, a girl or twins; we have the most fitting, personal and heartfelt congratulations messages that will be treasured for a lifetime.
New baby wishes for a baby boy
“Wishing you all the happiness and love in the world on the day your baby boy has arrived – beyond delighted for you all!”
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“Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful baby boy!”
“The day is finally here and so is he! Congratulations on the birth of your adorable baby boy.”
“I couldn’t be any happier for you both on the arrival of your little man! You two are going to make the most fantastic parents. Congratulations!”
“I am so delighted and proud of you both for embarking on this journey of parenthood together; I can’t think of any two people more perfect. Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful baby boy.”
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“Congratulations! Your new baby boy is finally here and I cannot wait to meet him! Wishing you all the love in the world.”
“The warmest congratulations on your new arrival! Hope mum and baby are doing well and I cannot wait to see you both!”
“Welcome to the world! I cannot wait to meet you baby boy! Congratulations to Mum & Dad!”
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“Congratulations on the arrival of your son and thank you for giving me the most beautiful nephew in the world!”
“Thank you for giving us the most beautiful grandson! We love him so much already.”
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“The biggest congratulations on your new arrival! I cannot wait to have a cuddle!”
“Congratulations! You guys are going to be the most awesome parents! What a lucky little boy!”
“Massive Congratulations! Your new baby boy is here and he is already stealing hearts! What a handsome little man!”
“Congratulations! You two deserve all the happiness this baby boy is going to bring you! So happy for you both.”
“Hello little man! I am so excited you are finally here and I cannot wait to meet you! Sending lots of love and hugs!”
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“Congratulations on the new addition to your family! Wishing the three of you all the best.”
“Congratulations! Sending the three of you all the love and luck in the world at this exciting time!”
“Congratulations! I could not be happier for you both!”
“Congratulations! I can’t believe he is finally here! Well done you two!”
“Congratulations! So ecstatic for you both on the arrival of your new baby boy! He is just perfect!”
New baby wishes for a baby girl
“Your little angel is here! Congratulations to you both!”
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“Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful baby girl”
“We hope you both are ready for all the dress-ups and tea parties to come! Congratulations on the arrival of your new baby daughter!”
“She is finally here! Warmest congratulations to the two of you on the arrival of your baby daughter”
“Congratulations! You have a daughter! Sending lots of love at this special time.”
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“Congratulations! Your new baby girl is here! Cannot wait to meet this beautiful little lady.”
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“Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness with your new daughter. Congratulations and all the best!”
“What a fantastic role model your daughter has! You are going to make the most amazing mother and I cannot wait to see you both. Congratulations again!”
“She is so beautiful! Congratulations on the birth of your new baby girl.”
“Congratulations! Your new baby girl is finally here and we couldn’t be happier for you both!”
“Congratulations on the arrival of your little princess!”
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“When two become three – congratulations on the birth of your baby daughter and latest addition to your family.”
“Congratulations! It’s a baby girl! May your future be filled with lots of barbie dolls, fairy dust and happiness.”
“I already have so much love for this little lady! I cannot wait to watch her grow! Congratulations on the birth of your baby girl!”
“Congratulations! You both made a little miracle and we couldn’t be happier she is finally here! Best wishes to Mum, Dad and Baby Girl.”
“Sending the biggest congratulations! What a lucky little girl to have you both for parents! Wishing you all the best as you embark on this new journey of parenthood together.”
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“Congratulations! Your new baby girl has arrived, and the luxury of uninterrupted sleeps have now gone! We hope you enjoy every second of this new adventure and don’t forget we are ready to babysit when you need to snooze!”
“Congratulations! Wishing your new baby girl a wonderful life full of health and happiness!”
“Delighted to hear the news that your new baby girl has arrived safely! Sending the warmest congratulations and hope Mum, Dad and Baby are all doing well!”
“Mum has a new best friend and Dad has another girl to spoil! Congratulations on the birth of your daughter!”
Congratulations on the birth of twins
“You two never did do anything by half, did you? Congratulations on the birth of your twins!”
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“Congratulations! Not only one baby to love, but two! So glad to hear they’ve arrived safely and you are all doing well.”
“At least we don’t have to remember two birthdays! Congratulations on the arrival of your baby twins!”
“Double the trouble! Double the joy! Congratulations on your baby girl and boy!”
“Congratulations on the birth of your two baby boys! The world just got two more heartbreakers!”
“Congratulations! Not only one little miracle but two – so delighted for you both!”
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“You’ve had twins! Congratulations on the birth of your new babies!”
“Congratulations on the arrival of your new babies! Cannot wait to meet them for a cuddle!”
“A boy and a girl! Now your family is complete! Congratulations on the birth of your new baby twins!”
“You know what twins mean, don’t you? Double the cuteness and twice as much to love! Wishing the four of you all the best.”
Baby Congratulations Cards
- new baby sample messages -What to write in your baby congratulations cards: Here are sample wordings for you. I have compiled numerous new baby wishes, cute sayings, poems and rhymes for this joyful occasion! Express your happiness to the new family and choose from over 60 sample messages.
Do you want it funny? - You get it!
Do you prefer meaningful thoughts? - Not a problem either.
Do you need ideas for 2nd or 3rd babies, for twins, triplets, multiples? - Just scroll further down.
Find more than 60 alternatives on what to write in a baby card!
Here are guidelines on how to start and end your card.
The sample sentences for the main part may be mixed and combined as per your personal liking and as per the best fit.
How to address your new baby card:
- to baby: Dear Lisa / Dear Jaden,
- to the couple / parents (familiar): Dear Mary and Robert
- to the couple / parents (not so familiar): Dear Mr. and Mrs. Jones
- to the complete family : Dear Jones Family.
After nine months of waiting, your newborn baby (girl / boy) is finally here. That calls for many hoorays and a loud, big cheer! May baby's life always be full of love, joy and laughter and may you all live happily ever after!
Inspirational words for the main part of your baby congratulations cards:
New life, new experiences, new thrills. Congratulations on your new bundle of joy.
May your child be blessed and cradled with love and joy. All the best on the newest addition to your family.
A new little love has stepped into your life. You'll learn the joy a new daughter / son / baby brings, you'll fill your home with baby things - this little girl / boy / baby, so small and sweet, will make your family life complete! Congratulations on your baby girl / baby boy!
For all the joy and smiles they bring, a new child is worth everything. Congratulations on your new arrival!
Congratulations and a very warm welcome to (name of baby). May his / her life be blessed with good health, love and laughter.
Congrats on the arrival of your beautiful baby girl / baby boy!
Warm wishes on your new baby girl / baby boy. I am / we are so happy for you! If you ever need a helping hand I am / we are here for you.
Babies are wonders, babies are fun, congratulations on your new little one!
Welcome baby (name of baby) and congrats to Mom and Dad! Wishing you all a lifetime of love, health, laughter and happiness together.
Welcome to the world, (baby's name)! I / we can't wait to meet you.
Wishing you lots of happiness with your little one!
Best wishes on your dearest new arrival. We hope you are all doing well. Enjoy every moment with your precious little one!
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.
It's the little things that bring us the greatest joy! Congratulations on your peanut!
50% mommy, 50% daddy, 100% baby (or baby's name)! Best wishes on the arrival of your newborn daughter / son.
Congratulations on this happy occasion. I am / we are so pleased to hear you and the baby are doing fine. Enjoy your time together!
Parenthood is a wild ride full of love, laughter, questions, anxiety, learning, excitement, craziness, hugs, kisses and much more. Congrats on your baby girl / baby boy!
Baby (name of baby) has chosen you to be her/his mommy and daddy. I think she/he has made a very good choice. Congrats and all the best for your new family!
Along came this little miracle and no day will ever be ordinary again!
With a baby come toys and a whole world of joys, and all kinds of fun things to do. With a baby comes laughter and love ever after, with a baby sweet dreams all come true! Congratulations on the birth of (baby's name)!
Wishing you and your baby a world of happiness.
A cradle full of best wished for your new born baby girl / baby boy!
A baby's first step is ... into your heart! All the best for your new family, and congrats on your sweet little girl / cute little boy.
Congratulations you have been blessed with a child! Wishing you many happy moments with your little one.
A little baby girl / baby boy. Get ready for lots of laughter and noise, big hugs and so many joys. All the best!
A new baby! Happiness and laughter are coming your way! With tickles and giggles and lots of smiling days!
How wonderful it is to hear about your new arrival. Congratulations to you and the lucky little one!
So many dreams, so many wishes. So many hopes, so many questions. Such happy feelings, such a small human being. Welcome to life, little prince / little princess!
A daughter / a son is one of the most beautiful gifts this world has to give. Congratulations on your little darling / little angel!
This is such wonderful news that your baby girl / baby boy / baby's name has arrived happy and healthy. May you find parenthood a breeze and always be able to look back with fond memories.
Nothing brings home so much love, as a brand new baby sent from above. Congrats on your new bundle of blessing.
Wishing you a wonderful new world of happiness to share with your baby / baby's name / baby girl / baby boy.
Your little baby-girl / -boy is great news. Wishing you and the little one all the best, may he / she bring abundant love and joy to your home.
Booties and blankets and lots of little toys, a baby is one of life's loveliest joys!
Best wishes to the proud parents - you have a new bundle of joy who I am / we are sure you'll thoroughly enjoy!
May this little one be the sun to your shine, sweet to your heart, cup to your cake, ice to your cream, sun to your rise, heart to your beat and everything else you can possibly imagine!
There are two gifts we should give to our children: one is roots, the other is wings. Congratulations on your new arrival, may you always find a way to give your child both enough roots and wings!
No joy on earth brings greater treasure than a baby to love and treasure! May her/his life be filled with love and laughter.
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Sample Messages for funny baby congratulations cards:
Being a parent means, learning to sleep with a foot, or even two, in your face!
Baby is cute. Mommy is cute. Daddy is lucky...
Now as you travel down the road of life, remember...
... the stroller, the diapers, the formula, the toys, the bottles, the pacifier, the blanket...
Not all treasure is silver and gold... Best wishes on your 'personal new treasure' and little darling!
"Parenting is the easiest thing in the world to have an opinion about, but the hardest thing in the world to do" (Matt Walsh). Congrats on your new arrival and good luck with transitioning from theory to practical experience!
Being a mother is the highest paid job in the world since the payment is in pure love!
"Ah, I feel so rested and did not have to worry about anything at all today". Said no mom ever...
You have been getting on your mom's nerves for nine months. Now it's daddy's turn!
Good moms have sticky floors, dirty ovens and happy babies! So take it easy, be calm and mommy on!
Woo-hoo, a mini version of you two!
Just wondering: if olive oil is made of olives, what is baby oil made of?
No one can imagine life having their own children. But when they are born no one can imagine life without them.
Keep calm and diaper on.
Heard your home has grown by 2 feet!
Congratulations on your new baby girl / boy! From now on, follow this bedtime routine: read her / him a story, tuck her / him in tight, say a sweet prayer and kiss her / him goodnight!
Hurrah, it's a girl / boy! Parenthood is one of the best journeys in life. So buckle up and enjoy the ride!
Love, joy, baby puke and smelly diapers... Don't panic, it's only a baby!
A little one has joined you both, how happy you must be... It was great when there were two of you, but even better now there's three!
You could have bought a few Porsches or could have traveled the world for a couple of years. But you have chosen sleepless nights, Lego in the living room, parent-teacher conferences and puberty instead. From now on you will be parents - and we think you took the right decision!
For baby girl: May your little newborn girl play with fairies, grow angel wings, braid the hair of a mermaid, fly to the moon and ride a unicorn.
For baby boy: You've got male!
For baby boy: a brand new baby boy to fill your hearts with love and joy!
If you are a mother yourself: Motherhood is a wonderful, rewarding, messy, noisy and sometimes crazy experience... Every day will be a new adventure, enjoy the ride - it's all worth it!
Messages for baby congratulations cards to a second or third baby:
___ (name of first baby) is so darn cute, so you have decided to make another! Congratulations on the birth of your new baby girl ___/ baby boy ___ (add name). We are thrilled for the four of you.
Two different children (babies), two different experiences, but one love that you'll share! All the best with your newest, little family addition.
We heard ___ (name of first child) has been promoted to big brother / big sister! Best wishes to her / him and to the proud parents for being able to experience parenthood for the second time!
We are thrilled your family has grown by another member and happy to hear you are all doing well! Congratulations on the birth of your second daughter (alternatively second boy, new baby daughter, new baby boy) and all the best.
- for a 3rd baby simply adjust these 2nd baby wishes -
as a mom of three, I say: absolutely true!
Christian and religious messages for baby congratulations cards:
These wishes and baby bible verses are especially suited when you are writing a religious congratulations card or a baby baptism / Christening card: sample sentences for Christian newborn congratulations cards.
How to finish your new baby congratulations cards:
- Best, - Best wishes, - Yours truly, - Love always, - All our love, - All the best, - God bless, - Blessings to you, - Hugs and kisses, - Lots of love, - So thrilled, - Your friend, - With love to you and your family, - Hugs and cuddles to you and your little one, - XOXO
- Alternatively simply skip a line and sign with your name.
- For more formal cards use: Yours sincerely or - Kind regards
What to write on the envelope of your baby congratulations cards:
Again, this depends on how well you know the recipients and again, there are several posibilities:
- to baby: Baby Emma / Baby Dylan / Baby Smith
- to the couple / parents (familiar): Kathy and Jeff
- to the couple / parents (not so familiar): Mr. and Mrs. Smith / New Parents
- to the complete family : Smith Family
For twins / triplets / multiples:
Having twins, triplets and multiples calls for something special! I have created an extra page for these occasions: you will find lots of beautiful wordings for your twin baby congratulation cards here.
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