What to Write in a New Baby Card: 40 Warm Messages

A new baby card should be the easiest thing in the world to write — it’s pure good news — and yet people still freeze. The secret is warmth over cleverness: a simple, genuine line of welcome is perfect. Here are forty to borrow, sorted for whoever you’re writing to.

Sweet and simple

You can never go wrong with:

• Welcome to the world, little one — you are so loved already.
• Congratulations on your beautiful new arrival!
• So much happiness for your growing family. Congratulations!
• Sending love to all three of you (or four, or more!).

For a baby girl

A touch of pink:

• Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl — a little lady to love.
• Welcome to the world, sweet girl. The adventures start now.
• So thrilled for you and your precious daughter.

For a baby boy

A touch of blue:

• Congratulations on your gorgeous baby boy!
• Welcome, little man — you’ve got a wonderful family waiting for you.
• So happy for you and your brand-new son.

For the new parents (and the mum)

Recognising them too:

• You’re going to be the most wonderful parents. Congratulations.
• To the new mum — you did the most amazing thing. Rest up and soak it in.
• Sending you sleep, snuggles and so much love.
• Take it one day (and one coffee) at a time. You’ve got this.

Funny ones

For parents who’ll need a laugh:

• Congratulations! Sleep is overrated anyway.
• Welcome to parenthood — where the days are long and the coffee is essential.
• A new baby: tiny, adorable, and absolutely the boss of you now. Congrats!

The new parents are running on no sleep and big emotions. A short, warm line they can read in five seconds is worth more than a paragraph they’ll never get to.

Pairing your words with flowers

Match the card to the bouquet — soft pinks for a girl, cool blues for a boy, or a gentle bouquet for the new mum. You’ll find the right design in our new baby flowers, and we’ll hand-write your message free at checkout. Order by 2pm for same-day delivery.