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What to Write in a Baby Shower Card: Messages and Examples

Short, sweet and thoughtful baby shower card messages for friends, family and colleagues, plus what to avoid writing.

Before you use this guide: This is general educational information, not an individual medical assessment. We do not identify a clinician reviewer on this page, so please confirm personal health decisions with your doctor, midwife or paediatrician.

A good card does not need to be long. A warm sentence that sounds like you is better than a clever line from the internet. Use the examples below as a starting point and adjust them to your own relationship.

Short and sweet

• Congratulations on your little one. We can't wait to meet them.
• Wishing you joy, rest and lots of cuddles as you welcome your baby.
• So happy for you both. Your baby is so lucky to have you.
• A new little life, a new chapter. Congratulations!
• Sending love to you and the little one on the way.

For a close friend

• You are going to be such a wonderful mum. I'm so proud of you and so excited to watch you.
• From the day you told me, I haven't stopped smiling. Your baby is lucky to have you as a mum.
• I'll be right here for the nappy changes, the coffee runs and the late-night chats. Just ask.
• Our friendship is about to get a tiny new member. I'm thrilled!

For family

• Our family is growing, and we couldn't be happier. We love you all very much.
• A new generation to love. We're so excited to be part of your baby's life.
• You've always been such a caring person. This baby is going to be so loved.
• Welcome to the family, little one. We have been waiting for you.

From a colleague

• Congratulations on your baby news. Wishing you a happy, healthy time ahead.
• Wishing you all the best as you prepare for your new arrival.
• Congratulations to you and your family. We will miss you while you are away, but we are so happy for you.

Light-hearted

• Get ready for nappies, naps and no sleep. And for love like you've never known.
• Congratulations. Your life is about to become a lot more beautiful and a little bit sticky.
• May your coffee be strong and your baby sleep long.
• Welcome to the best, hardest and most rewarding job in the world.

For a second or third baby

• A new brother or sister, a bigger family and even more love. Congratulations!
• You already know what you're doing. Here's to number two, with extra cuddles.
• Congratulations on adding to your wonderful family.

If the journey was a long one

If you know the parents have been through fertility treatment, a loss or a difficult pregnancy, a gentle, warm message is best. Avoid mentioning the past unless you know they would welcome it.

• We're so happy that your baby is on the way. You deserve all the joy.
• This baby is so wanted and so loved already. Congratulations.
• Thinking of you both with so much love as you get ready to meet your baby.

Faith-based messages

• May your family be blessed with health, peace and joy.
• Wishing your baby a life filled with love and blessings.
• Our prayers and warm wishes are with you as you welcome your little one.

What not to write

• Comments about the mum-to-be's weight, bump or looks.
• Warnings such as “get your sleep now”. Most parents have heard them many times.
• Birth horror stories or unsolicited advice.
• Any guess about the baby's sex, name or due date that the parents have not shared.
• Comments about how the baby is not planned or how soon another one will follow.

Tips for writing

• Use the parents' names and, if you know it, the baby's.
• Add a personal memory or an offer of practical help.
• Keep it positive, even if you are tired.
• Sign with your name, and write the date in case the card becomes a keepsake.

This content is for general information only and is not medical advice. Every pregnancy and every baby is different. Always talk to your doctor, midwife or paediatrician about your own situation, and seek urgent care if you are worried.