What to write in a baby shower card: 70 message ideas

A baby shower card does not need to be long. Two or three warm lines, a wish for the baby and your name are plenty. Below are messages for every kind of sender: close friends, coworkers, grandparents, first-time parents and families welcoming another little one. Pick one, make it personal with a name or a memory, and sign off.

A simple formula

1. Congratulate: "Congratulations on your little one!"
2. Add something personal: a memory, a quality you admire, or how excited you are.
3. Wish them well: health, sleep, joy, an easy start.
4. Sign off: "With love", "Hugs", "Can't wait to meet the baby".

Sweet and heartfelt messages

• "Congratulations! Your little one is so lucky to have you."
• "Wishing you a lifetime of cuddles, giggles and sweet dreams."
• "A new baby is the beginning of a new love story. Enjoy every chapter."
• "You are going to be amazing parents. We can't wait to meet the baby."
• "So much love for the three of you."
• "Here's to tiny fingers, tiny toes and a whole lot of love."
• "May your home be filled with laughter and lullabies."
• "Your baby already has a family full of love. What a lucky start."
• "Wishing you a healthy baby and a joyful new adventure."
• "The world just got a little sweeter."
• "Watching you become parents is going to be the best thing."
• "Sending love to you and your little bump."

Funny messages

• "Congratulations on your new roommate. They won't pay rent, but they're cute."
• "Sleep is overrated anyway. Congratulations!"
• "Get ready for the best job you'll never get a day off from."
• "May your coffee be strong and your baby's naps be long."
• "Welcome to parenthood: where you'll never go to the bathroom alone again."
• "Congrats on making a tiny human. Snacks are on us."
• "Diapers: the gift that keeps on giving. Congratulations!"
• "Your house is about to get a lot louder and a lot happier."
• "Here's to the little boss who will run your house soon."
• "Enjoy your last weeks of silence. Then enjoy the noise even more."

Short messages and sign-offs

• "Congratulations, Mom and Dad to be!"
• "Oh baby! So happy for you."
• "Welcome, little one."
• "Big love for your little bundle."
• "Hugs to all three of you."
• "Can't wait to meet them!"
• "Love, cuddles and sleep: all three, we hope."
• "Happy baby shower!"

For a baby boy

• "Congratulations on your little prince. Get ready for big adventures."
• "A baby boy to love, to cuddle and to chase around the garden."
• "He's going to be so loved. Congratulations!"
• "Little feet, big heart, endless love for your boy."

For a baby girl

• "Congratulations on your little girl. She's lucky to have you."
• "Sugar, spice and everything nice: welcome, little one."
• "She's going to steal everyone's heart. Congratulations!"
• "A daughter is a little girl who grows up to be a friend."

For twins

• "Double the love, double the fun, double the congratulations!"
• "Twice the cuddles and twice the joy. Congratulations to you four."
• "Two little hearts, one very full home."
• "Twins! You'll need twice the coffee and you'll have twice the love."

For first-time parents

• "The best adventure is just beginning. Welcome to parenthood!"
• "Trust yourselves. You already know more than you think."
• "Take lots of photos. The days are long, but the months fly."
• "Nobody is ready, and everybody figures it out. You've got this."

For a second (or third) baby

• "Your hearts are about to grow again. Congratulations!"
• "[Sibling] is going to be the best big brother."
• "From a trio to a quartet. So happy for you all."
• "More love, more chaos, more happiness. Congratulations!"

From coworkers

• "Congratulations from all of us! We'll miss you, but enjoy every moment."
• "Wishing you a smooth arrival and a wonderful leave."
• "Your best project yet. Congratulations from the team!"
• "Best wishes for a happy, healthy baby. We can't wait to see photos."

From grandparents and family

• "We already love this baby more than words can say."
• "Watching you become a parent fills our hearts. We're so proud."
• "Our family is growing, and so is our love. Welcome, little one."
• "Grandma and Grandpa are ready for babysitting duty!"

For a sprinkle or a gender-neutral shower

• "Boy or girl, this baby is already so loved."
• "Whoever you are, little one, we can't wait to meet you."
• "A sprinkle of love for your newest arrival."
• "Surprises are the best. Congratulations!"

Advice ideas for the parents-to-be

Many showers have an advice card game: every guest writes a tip for the new parents. If you are stuck, try one of these:

• "Sleep when the baby sleeps, and leave the dishes."
• "Say yes when people offer to help, especially with meals."
• "Take a photo of the baby next to the same teddy every month."
• "Write down the funny moments. You'll forget them faster than you think."
• "It's a phase. The hard ones pass, so enjoy the sweet ones."
• "Trust your instincts. You know your baby best."
• "Keep a spare outfit in every bag. For you, too."
• "Go outside every day, even for ten minutes."

Advice cards to print Baby shower bingo

Make your own advice cards and bingo boards with the free baby shower game maker: add the parents' names, pick a theme and print as many as you need.

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