Last Updated: May 3, 2022
The special day has finally arrived. After nine long months of patiently waiting, your beautiful child has been born and it’s time to announce it to the world. You need to create a one-of-a-kind birth announcement that’s especially unique to you and your newborn. During this time in your life, not only will you feel an overwhelming sense of joy, but at a loss for words when describing the beauty of the moment of becoming a mother either for the first time, or once again. That’s why, we’re here to help you write the perfect birth announcement wording to ease any worries you may have. Simply choose your favorite template from our wide selection of birth announcements, and personalize them to your hearts content. You can guarantee all your family and friends will look at your announcement in awe when they see your new bundle of joy.
Having a baby is a huge milestone for any woman who’s dreamed of becoming a mom. When you announce the birth of your child, we want to make sure it’s truly special for you and your partner. Our birth announcement templates are made to display one or more photos of your newborn, and come in a variety of colors, trim options, and unique designs to suit your personality and taste. Whether you choose a floral border design, a card with a soft pink or blue hue, or opt for a simple black and white photo, you can rest assured we have the perfect birth announcement card for you and your every need.
Jump to a specific section to answer your question:
- What to Include in Your Birth Announcement
- When to Send Birth Announcements
- Who to Send Birth Announcements
- Traditional Announcement wording
- Religious Announcement Wording
- Baby Girl Announcement Wording
- Baby Boy Announcement Wording
- Twin Birth Announcement Wording
- Pictures for Birth Announcements
- Birth Announcements on Social Media
What to Include in Your Birth Announcement
A birth announcement is used to tell those that are close to you that your child is born. When you are creating a birth announcement, include all of the details that you would want to know about someone else’s child. Normally you include:
- Introduction: Birth announcements normally have a welcome or short sentence before the information. They can be cutesy or rhyme, or they can just be a few words such as “we welcome” before the baby’s name.
- Family Members: Try to include the immediate family members, such as the names of the parents and any siblings.
- Baby’s Full Name: Include the baby’s full name after the greeting. This means, if the baby has a middle name, include it on the birth announcement.
- Baby’s Birth Date: Most people will be getting the cards a couple of days or weeks after the birth of the baby. Include the birth date so they know the exact date. Some people also include the time, but that isn’t necessary.
- Weight and Length: For the most part, people include the weight and length in inches of the baby. If you don’t feel comfortable sharing this information you don’t have to.
There are some things that are also more optional for sharing, however. You can choose to share where and when your baby was born in addition to the time of his or her arrival as a fun added detail. Remember to only include the details that you are comfortable including. If you feel comfortable including a picture, you should include one or more of your favorite snapshots of your baby. Most of the time, people really want to see a photo of the newborn to see which parent he or she resembles most. Plus, they may want to hang it up on their fridge to admire, so putting it on your birth announcement is a great idea.
When to Send Birth Announcements
Life can be very hectic and of course, truly exciting right after your have a child for the first time or once again. Between diaper changing and adjusting your schedule around to fit your newborns, the general rule for sending birth announcements is trying to send them as soon as you can after the child is born. According to etiquette, you have up to six months after the child is born to send your cards. If you are too busy, don’t worry. There is no rush to get the announcement cards out right away as your family and friends already know you are going through a huge life transition with a new child to take care of.
Who to Send Birth Announcements
Even though you probably want to share the news with everyone, you do have to choose who to send the birth announcements to. Typically, you should send birth announcements to your closest family and friends. If you are able to, try and send birth announcements to those that attended your baby shower so they can see your bundle of joy as well. You may even consider using our custom envelopes and address labels to match to make it all that much more unique.
Traditional Announcement wording
“Introducing
Jeremy Brandon Anderson
April 21, 2020, 7 lbs., 9 oz., 20 in.
Welcomed with love, Greg, Mary, and Kelly Anderson”
“John and Karen Matthews
are excited to announce
the arrival of their son
Connor Johnson Matthews
February 9, 2015
8 lbs, 2 oz | 22 in”
“Please help us welcome our little bundle of joy
Andrew Mark Thomas
January 12, 2018, 7 lbs., 10 oz., 20 in.
Love, Kevin and Betsy Thomas”
“We welcome with love
Marcus Brant Hoffman
June 8, 2020, 8lbs., 2 oz., 19 in.
Your loving parents, Donald and Anne Hoffman”
“The time has come to welcome our special someone.
Rebecca Dani Smith
December 9, 2020, 7 lbs., 10 oz., 20 in.
With love, the Smith family”
Religious Announcement Wording
“Our tiny miracle from God
Kevin Tucker Smith
May 16, 2019, 8 lbs., 2 oz., 20 in.
Proud parents, Lawrence and Monica Smith”
“Behold, children are a gift of the Lord…” Psalm 127:3
Angela Marie Chang
June 10, 2018, 7 lbs., 10 oz., 19 in.
Love, Carrie and Brian Chang”
“God’s miracle and our precious gift
Rachel June Harrison
June 9, 2020 | 8 lbs., 2 oz., 20 in.
Welcomed with love, Mark and Virginia Harrison”
“From God’s loving arms into ours.
Natalie Nicole Watson
October 10, 2020, 9 lbs., oz., 21 in.
The Watson family
“Every good and perfect gift is from above…” James 1:17
Matthew Tanner Walsh
November 20, 2019 | 8 lbs., 2 oz., 20 in.
Love, Terry and Brandon Walsh
Baby Girl Announcement Wording
“Welcoming a younger sister
Natalie Marie Johnson
October 10, 2016, 7 lbs., 9 oz., 20 in.
With love, the Johnson family”
“Introducing our little bundle of joy
Hannah Grace Nguyen
September 20, 2017 | 7 lbs., 11 oz., 19 in.
Proud parents, Larry and Jessica Nguyen”
“She’s finally here!
Francesca Heather Kincaid
January 11, 2020, 8 lbs., 3 oz., 20 in.
Love, Margaret and Daniel Kincaid”
“It’s a girl!
Dorothy Nicole Tang
September 20, 2015 | 8 lbs., 2 oz., 19 in.
The Tang family
“Our little lady has arrived.
Jordan Lucy Blake
May 23, 2019 | 7 lbs., 10 oz., 20 in.
With love, Michael and Jessica Blake
Baby Boy Announcement Wording
“Help us welcome our little man
Nathan Erickson Brown
March 9, 2019, 7 lbs., 11 oz., 19 in.
With love, Eric and Janette Brown”
“We are proud to announce our little boy
Nicholas Brandon Stuart
July 17, 2020, 8 lbs., 5 oz., 21 in.
Proud parents, Collin and Courtney Stuart”
“Introducing a baby brother
Ryan Connell Lee
August 8, 2018 | 8 lbs., 3 oz., 20 in.
The Lee Family”
“Our little boy is finally here.
Tyler Jennings
June 10th, 2020, 9 lbs., 0 oz., 21 in.
All of our love, the Jennings family”
“It’s a boy! Come help us welcome
Austin Darren Wong
July 22, 2021 | 7 lbs., 7 oz., 20 in.
Love, Karen and Jerry Wong”
Twin Birth Announcement Wording
“Double the fun and double the love
Courtney Elouise
November 8, 2018 | 7 lbs., 6 oz., 19 in
Ryan James
November 9, 2018 | 7 lbs., 8 oz., 20 in.
Proud parents, Jake and Molly Hartford”
“Welcoming not just one, but two little girls
Danielle Nicole
December 20, 2019, 8 lbs., 3 oz., 20 in.
Karen Nicole
December 20, 2019, 8 lbs., 2 oz., 20 in.
Love, Nolan and Betty Wang”
“We are excited to announce
Brycen Matthew
February 19, 2020 | 8 lbs., 1 oz., 21 in.
Tanner Matthew
February 19, 2020 | 7 lbs., 10 oz., 20 in.
Loving parents, Edward and Janice Chung”
“Blessed not once, but twice.
Jonah Eric
June 11, 2020, 8 lbs., 1 oz., 20 in.
Caroline Marie
June 11, 2020, 8lbs., 2 oz., 20 in.
Love, the Terry and Gavin Jacobs
“Doubly gifted the lives of two babies
Katrina Rae
December 8, 2019 | 7 lbs., 6 oz., 20 in.
Margaret Rae
December 8, 2019 | 7 lbs., 7 oz., 20 in.
Your loving parents, Danielle and Derek Smithson”
Pictures for Birth Announcements
One of the best parts of birth announcements is the photo of the baby. If you aren’t comfortable sending out a picture of your child, you don’t have to. However, if you do choose to take a picture and send it out, there are a few tips to consider to make it easier for you and your newborn.
Try to keep the temperature warmer for your child. You want them to be comfortable, and they may cry if it’s too cold. If you want to use accessories, consider putting a headband around the baby’s head or giving them a blanket to hold.
You should also try to take as many photos as you can. If you take multiple, you are more likely to end up with one that you really like. Finally, if your baby falls asleep, use it as an opportunity to take pictures. Sometimes the cutest pictures happen when the baby is asleep. If you are trying to get a peaceful picture of your child asleep, consider feeding them right before the shoot. This way, they will be more relaxed and more likely to take a nap during the photo shoot.
Birth Announcements on Social Media
One of the latest trends is sharing your birth announcement on social media. Most of your friends on Facebook or Instagram are looking forward to the birth of your child. Because it is more public on social media, share only what you are comfortable with. Most of the time people have a simple message along with the name of the child and the parents names. If you want to include the length in inches and time of birth you can. However, it’s not necessary on social media.
If you are comfortable with it, make sure that you include a picture if you are posting on social media. Let’s be honest, everyone is dying to see a picture of your newborn and social media is the perfect place to share that. You can also take a picture a physical birth announcement and post that so everyone can see the information.
- The wait is finally over! We welcome Hadley James born on November 10, 2019. John and I are very proud parents.
- Please help Margaret and I welcome to the world our child Debra. She was born on December 11th, and weighing 8 lbs.
- It’s a girl! Maxwell Rodgers was born on April 15th, and weighs 7 lbs. 10 oz. We thank you all for the support and well wishes.
- Thank you all for the support through this journey. My husband and I are happy to announce that our daughter Jocelyn Chang was born last night at 10:50 PM.
Having a child is extremely exciting, and you should show that off. Try to inform people of the birth of your child as soon as you can, but remember there is no real rush for it. Everyone understands how busy it is being parents, so just try to send them out before the 6 month mark. Only include what you are comfortable including, and remember to have fun with taking photos for your child. It is time to celebrate becoming parents and time to welcome in your little miracle.
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