Your beautiful bundle of joy has finally arrived, and you’re so moved that you could shout it from the rooftops! However, your exclamations are likely to reach only the ears of disinterested, bemused, or mildly amused passers-by. Thus, we recommend taking a more targeted approach to delivering your good news. Here at Zazzle, we’ve got a breathtaking selection of birth announcement cards to choose from, personalize, and mail to friends and family members across the country—and beyond. If you’re looking for the right card or the right greeting to use for this occasion, or you just need some general tips about sending birth announcements, read on and we’ll give you all the info you need!
When should I send my birth announcements?
In those first few weeks, and even months, after your baby’s arrival, the last thing you need to be stressing about is mailing announcement cards. If it’s your first child, you’ll have to learn the parenting ropes. And if it’s your second, third, or fourth, you’ll already know the ropes, but you might have to use them to lasso the older kids from time to time. In between, you’ll want to find some time for yourself—to relax, as well as to connect with and enjoy the new addition to your family.
Etiquette says that you should send the announcements within the first six months, but we say take all the time you need. Just don’t leave it until the kid is graduating high school before letting everyone know.
What should I include in my birth announcement?
The name of the baby and their birth date, as well as the names of their parents and any siblings, are all pretty much essential. After that, you can provide as much or as little detail as you like. The baby’s weight and length, as well as the place and time of birth, are traditional details, and you might also want to include the gender if it’s not clear from the name. Some people like to give the name of the person who brought the child into the world, whether it’s a doctor, midwife, or doula, and including the names of both sets of grandparents is also a nice touch. Everyone will be eager to get a first look at your little darling too, so a photo is always a good idea, though not a requirement. Finally, if you’ve decided to set up a website for the baby, where people can see photos and other birth info, leave messages, or view a gift registry, you can also add the address to your announcement.
Who should get one of my announcements?
Everyone loves to receive good news like this, so spread the joy far and wide! If you’re on a budget, however, just make sure you cater to family members and close friends first. For those nearest and dearest to you, these are more than just mere announcements; they’re keepsakes, sure to be cherished for years to come. You can always use social media and/or messaging apps to spread the news further afield. Or, you could personalize one of our digital templates for free, and send digital announcements to those who didn’t receive cards in the mail.
Birth Announcement Greetings
Getting your birth announcement wording just right can be difficult, but don’t stress out; we’ve got a host of wonderful greetings for you to peruse.
Traditional/Formal Birth Announcements
If you want to keep it simple, traditional, and somewhat formal, consider using one of the suggestions below…
John & Sarah Wilson are happy to announce the birth of their son,
Edward John Wilson
Born on Friday the 12th of September, 20XX at 12.34 p.m.
Weighing 7 lbs 6 oz.
Charlotte Olivia Parker
September 24 20XX at 7.30 p.m.
6 pounds 4 ounces
20 inches
Welcomed by
Sarah, Peter & Abigail Walker
Henry Ashton Clarke
Arrived September 7, 20XX
8 lbs., 2 oz – 21 inches
Welcomed with love by
Julia, Charles, and big brother Liam.
Introducing
Jacob Thomas Worthington
06.18.XX
7 lbs 8 oz.
22 inches
With love,
Maya and Alan Worthington.
Arnold & Lisa Smith are proud to introduce their daughter,
Jessica Marie Smith
Born at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York
On the fifteenth of January
At 8:56 in the morning
Weighing 6 pounds 5 ounces
Measuring 17 inches
Informal Baby Announcements
While traditional or formal wording communicates the significance of the occasion, a fun, informal approach is perhaps better for conveying the joy and excitement of parenthood.
Welcome to the world
Olivia Mae Jackson
August 19, 20XX
6 lbs 3 oz
Proud parents
Rick & Stacy
Thank you for all the support through this journey.
Our little bundle of joy has arrived!
James Calum was born on July 15, 20XX
Weighing 7lbs. 10oz.
We are very proud parents.
With love,
Michael and Jessica
Hi there!
Evelyn Anne Hayes
July 15, 20XX
7 lbs. 7 oz. 20 in.
With love,
Mara and Justin
Hello
I’m Jakson Hayes
June 28, 20XX at 7:32 a.m.
6 pounds 4 ounces | 20 inches
With love,
Peter + Jessica
Funny Birth Announcements
They’ll already be smiling, so go that extra mile and make them chuckle with some of these hilarious greetings.
There’s a New Sheriff in Town
Howdy!
Joseph Michael
April 19, 20XX
I Have Arrived!
Alexander Griffin Marx
June 5th @ 10:05 p.m.
7 pounds 2 ounces 21 inches
Mom, Dad, and I are so happy!
Hello. I’m New Here!
Hunter James Anderson
Born Sept 10. 20XX at 10.24 a.m.
Weighing 6 lbs 10 oz and measuring 19 in
Welcomed by
Natalie and Edward
Made in Quarantine
Michaela Rose Anderson
April 25, 20XX At 2:33 a.m.
7 lbs 4 oz | 20 inches
Love,
Carmen and Luke
Boy Baby Announcements
If you’ve just welcomed a baby boy into the world, you might be inspired by one of the following…
Our Little Prince
Noah Xavier Mason
Born January 19, 20XX at 7:00pm | 7 pounds 5 ounces | 20 inches
Our Little Man
Dominique Alexis Sullivan – 08.23.20XX – 5:50 a.m. – 7 lbs 5 oz – 51 cm
Thank you for all your love and support!
With Love – Catriona, Patrick & Big Sister Sophie
Introducing Our New Little Boy
Ethan Graham
November 23, 20XX
7 pounds 10 ounces. 19 inches
Proud parents
Michael & Miranda Patterson
Oh Boy!
Thomas Wyatt Dean
Arrived June 18, 20XX at 9:02 a.m.
8 lbs 4 oz . 21 inches
Welcomed with love by
Clark and Natalie Dean
Girl Baby Announcements
Your beautiful girl has arrived and, understandably, you can’t find the words. Maybe you’ll discover them here…
She’s Here
Gabriella Olivia Mason
Born October 1, 20XX at 2:00 p.m.
6 pounds 6 ounces & 20 inches
Introducing Our Daughter
Catherina Danielle Wilson
Welcomed with love
September 30th 20XX
11:02 a.m.
7 pounds, 2 ounces
Proud parents
Ellena & Jack
Proudly Introducing Our Baby Girl
Angelina Rose
January 18, 20XX. 11:00 a.m. 9 pounds 7 ounces. 21 inches.
Welcomed with love.
Proud parents – Erica & Lou Bonnano
Welcome Our New Baby Girl
Charlotte Stella Watts
July 22, 20XX
10:52 p.m.
San Diego, California
20 inches . 6 lbs 10 oz
Thank you for all your kind wishes and generous gifts
Love,
Kate & David
Birth Announcements for Twins
Two babies?! Your hands must be full, so let us take the pressure off by providing you with some birth announcement ideas that are, like your new arrivals, twice as nice!
Twice the Love
Derek & Melissa Glenn proudly introduce
Abigail June & Charlotte Mae
5 lbs, 4 oz – 16.5 in ||08. 12. 20XX|| 4 lbs, 12 oz – 17 in
Double the Joy
JACOB James
5 lbs 1 oz – 20 inches
11:34 a.m.
MATILDA Grace
4 lbs 9 oz – 19 inches
11:38 a.m.
Welcomed on March third, 20XX
By Natalie & Edward
Two Cute!
Matilda Jane – Delilah Rose
5 lbs 04 oz – 5 lbs 01 oz
Arrived safely on March 12 at 6.15 AM
Twice the Adventure
Abigail June & Theodore James
5 lbs, 4 oz – 16.5 in || 08.12.20XX || 4 lbs, 12 oz – 17 in
Love,
Derek & Melissa Ressler
Religious Birth Announcements
Perhaps you’d like to celebrate your little miracle with a few spiritual words.
Blessed Beyond Words
Welcome Baby Jennifer Anne
Born July 20, 20XX at 2:30 p.m.
8 pounds 2 ounces & 18 inches
With love,
Natalie & Liam Walker
Introducing
Tyler Andrew Johnson
Born May 18, 20XX
8:11 p.m.
8 pounds 1 ounce
19.5 inches
Loving parents
Jillian & Benjamin
‘I prayed for this child and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him.’
1 Samuel 1:27
Oh so Blessed
Introducing the light of our lives
Anabelle Grace
11.05.XX * 3:05 p.m.
7 lbs 5 oz * 19 in
With much joy & love
Joshua & Charlotte Moore
INTRODUCING
Hunter Evan Stewart
06.27.XX
7 lbs. 6 oz. | 20.75 in.
Welcomed with love by
Michael, Cindy and Tyler
Every good and perfect gift is from above – James 1:17
Holiday Birth Announcements
If your pride and joy arrived around a particular holiday, it might be fun to incorporate that theme into your announcement.
Introducing
Our Little Pumpkin
Noah Xavier Mason
Born October 31, 20XX AT 7:00 p.m.
7 lbs 5 oz + 20 in
It’s a Not so Silent Night
At the Hartman home
(But we’ll keep her anyway)
Happy Holidays
From Jared, Elizabeth, & Kinley
(Reverse)
Kinley Grace
Born November 22, 20XX. 7 lbs. 12 oz & 19 in
The More The Merrier
Season’s greetings from the Hartmans
(Reverse)
Meet our newest addition
Avery Elizabeth
Born November 10th at 12:06 p.m.
Seven pounds, eleven ounces, twenty-one inches
Love,
Michael, Bethany, & Taryn
Dear Santa,
Is there room on the nice list for one more?
Introducing my little brother
Cameron James Ellwood
June 8, 20XX. 8 lbs 4 oz. 19.5 in
Merry Christmas
The Ellwood Family
Some bunny special has arrived.
Anabelle Sophie
April 15, 20XX at 2:35 p.m.. | 7 lbs 3 oz | 19 inches
Welcomed with much love by
James, Hailey, and big brother Harper Bunlove
Our Little Valentine
Julianna Rose Pasquale
February 10, 20XX, 8 lbs. 2 oz., 10:05 p.m.
Welcomed by
John and Stacy
Officially Licensed Baby Announcements
What better way to announce the birth of your child than with the help of some of the most beloved characters in literature, tv, and cinema?
Hello Galaxy
October 17th, 20XX
7 lbs, 6 oz . 21 inches
Welcomed by
Samantha & Oliver
Introducing
Our new little caterpillar
June 26, 20XX at 7:32 a.m.
6 pounds 4 ounces | 20 inches
Proud parents
Julie & Andrew
It’s a Girl
We joyfully welcome Kinley Grace
October 5, 2013 | 8:03 a.m.
7 lbs | 4 oz | 18 in
With love,
Amber + Patrick Haley
Introducing
December 19, 2014
10:23 a.m.
7 lbs 2 oz
19.5 inches
Proud parents
Sara + Michael
Unique Birth Announcements
And, finally, if you’re looking for something a little bit different, check out this unique birth announcement wording!
It’s a Boy!
Alexander Charles Whitman Has Finally Arrived
Birth time 12:30 p.m.
Weight 6 lbs 6 oz.
Length 20 cm
Proud parents: Melanie & Emanuel Whitman
A happy and healthy baby boy has joined his sister Miranda, 5, and Robert Adam, 7. The family dog, Spot, and cat, Fluffy, are on high alert!
We hope that we’ve provided you with some useful tips and a little inspiration. However, if you’re still struggling, browse our wonderful selection of birth announcements for more ideas. And with that, we’d like to take this opportunity to offer you our sincerest congratulations on the birth of your baby!
Seamus is a Content Specialist at Zazzle. He is quite happy in the role. So, if you’re following, that makes him a content Content Specialist. Seamus likes to write, read, watch sports, drink good beer/coffee, and spend time with his two beautiful kids. To say that he doesn’t like ketchup is an understatement.
