Baby Shower Card Messages and New Baby Wishes: What to Write

Baby shower card messages do not need to be long. A good one congratulates the parents to be, says something kind about them and wishes the baby a healthy start. Many parents keep these cards in a baby book, so a few personal lines go a long way.

Below are ideas for what to write in a baby shower card, plus new baby wishes to send after the birth, messages for an adoption or new grandparents, Bible verses and a few baby quotes.

Article contents

• How to Write a Baby Shower Card
• Short Baby Shower Card Messages
• Baby Shower Wishes for a Boy
• Baby Shower Wishes for a Girl
• Baby Shower Wishes for Twins
• Baby Shower Messages for a Friend, Sister or Daughter
• Baby Shower Card Messages From Coworkers or a Group
• Funny Baby Shower Card Messages
• New Baby Wishes and Congratulations Messages
• Messages for a Second or Third Baby
• Adoption Congratulations Messages
• Congratulations Messages for New Grandparents
• Religious Baby Shower Wishes and Blessings
• Baby Shower Quotes and Sayings
• Frequently Asked Questions

How to Write a Baby Shower Card

These steps work for a baby shower card and for a new baby card after the birth.

1. Congratulate the parents by name. Use both names if you know both parents.
2. Say something kind about them. Mention a quality that will make them good parents, such as patience or a good sense of humor.
3. Wish the baby well. A healthy arrival and a happy home are good wishes. Use the baby's name only if the parents have shared it.
4. Offer help if you mean it. A meal or an hour of babysitting is a welcome offer. Leave it out if you cannot follow through.
5. Sign off warmly. "With love," "So happy for you" or "Can't wait to meet the baby" all work above your name.

Here is an example that uses these steps: "Congratulations, Sarah and Ben! You two are going to be such fun parents. We can't wait to meet the baby, and we are signing up for the first meal delivery. Love, Katie and Jon"

Short Baby Shower Card Messages

Short messages fit a small card or a group card, or work as the first line of a longer note.

• Congratulations on your little one!
• So happy for you both. Welcome, baby!
• Wishing you a healthy baby and a happy family.
• We can't wait to meet your little one.
• Congratulations, Mom and Dad to be!
• Sending love to you and the baby.
• This baby is lucky to have you as parents. Congratulations!
• Wishing you an easy delivery and plenty of sleep in the months after.

Baby Shower Wishes for a Boy

• Congratulations on your baby boy! He is lucky to have you.
• A baby boy! We can't wait to meet him.
• Wishing you and your little guy all the best.
• Here's to snuggles, bedtime stories and a little boy who is already loved.
• Get ready for late nights, sweet smiles and a whole lot of love. Congratulations!
• Congratulations on your son. He is going to have the best mom and dad.
• Wishing your baby boy good health, sweet dreams and a house full of laughter.

Baby Shower Wishes for a Girl

• Congratulations on your baby girl! She is going to be so loved.
• A little girl! We are so excited for you.
• She is lucky to have parents like you. Congratulations!
• Here's to tiny socks, big smiles and your new daughter.
• Wishing your baby girl good health and a lifetime of happy days.
• Congratulations on your daughter. We can't wait to meet her.
• Sending love to you and your sweet girl. Congratulations!

Baby Shower Wishes for Twins

• Double the love, double the fun. Congratulations on your twins!
• Two babies at once! We are thrilled for you and ready to help.
• Congratulations on your twins. We are already signing up for a babysitting shift.
• Wishing your twins good health and you plenty of coffee.
• Wishing you twice the snuggles and an easy delivery.
• Your twins are lucky to have each other, and lucky to have you.
• Congratulations! Please put us on the list for diaper duty.

Baby Shower Messages for a Friend, Sister or Daughter

A close friend or family member will appreciate a longer, more personal note.

Messages for a Friend

• I have watched you take care of everyone around you for years. This baby is so lucky to have you.
• Congratulations, my friend. I can't wait to meet the newest member of your family.
• You are going to be a wonderful mom. I am here for late night texts, meals and anything else you need.

Messages for a Sister

• You always took care of me. Now you get to take care of your own little one. Congratulations, sis!
• I can't wait to be an aunt. Congratulations to you both, and get ready for a lot of babysitting offers.
• Our family is growing, and I could not be happier for you.

Messages for a Daughter or Daughter-in-Law

• Watching you become a mom is one of the proudest moments of my life. We love you and this baby so much already.
• We are so happy for you both and so excited to be grandparents. Call us anytime.
• Congratulations, sweetheart. You are going to be a wonderful mother.

Baby Shower Card Messages From Coworkers or a Group

On a group card, each person usually writes one short line and signs a first name.

• Congratulations from all of us at the office. Enjoy your time with the baby.
• We will miss you while you are on leave, but we are so happy for you.
• Best wishes from the whole team on your new arrival.
• Congratulations! Please send pictures when the baby arrives.
• Wishing you a healthy baby and a restful leave.
• The team is so happy for you. Enjoy every minute with your little one.
• Congratulations on your growing family. We can't wait to meet the newest member.

Funny Baby Shower Card Messages

Keep the humor about sleep, diapers and coffee. Jokes about the mother's body, weight or pregnancy can land badly, so leave those for another time.

• Congratulations! Sleep is overrated anyway.
• Enjoy the last few weeks of quiet. We will be thinking of you at 3 a.m.
• Congratulations on your new boss. The hours are terrible, but the benefits are great.
• Welcome to parenthood, where every outfit comes with a little spit up.
• May your diaper changes be quick and your coffee be strong.
• Congratulations! You are about to become an expert at doing everything with one hand.
• Your new roommate will not pay rent, but you are going to love them anyway.
• Congratulations! The best things in life are worth losing a little sleep over.

New Baby Wishes and Congratulations Messages

Once the baby is here, you can use the name, congratulate the whole family and offer practical help for the first few weeks.

• She is here! Congratulations on your beautiful daughter.
• Welcome, little one. You picked two great parents.
• Congratulations on your new baby! We are so happy for all three of you.
• We are so happy for you. Get some rest, and let us know when we can bring dinner.
• Welcome to the world, baby Emma. You are already so loved.
• Congratulations on the arrival of your son. We can't wait to meet him.
• Wishing your new baby good health and your family plenty of rest.
• Take all the time you need. We will visit whenever you are ready.
• Congratulations, new parents! Welcome to the best job in the world.

Messages for a Second or Third Baby

For a second or third baby, congratulate the whole family and mention the older children. These lines also work for a sprinkle, the smaller shower some families have for a later baby.

• Congratulations on baby number two! Your first is going to be a great big sibling.
• Two little ones at home. You've got this, and we're here to help.
• Wishing you an easy delivery and a smooth adjustment to life with two.
• Another little one to love. We are so happy for you.
• Congratulations on baby number three! Your house is about to get a little louder and a lot happier.
• Your kids are lucky to have each other. Congratulations to the whole family.
• Congratulations to the new big sister, too! She is going to be so proud.

Adoption Congratulations Messages

For an adoption, focus on the child joining the family. Leave out questions about the birth family or how long the process took unless the parents bring it up.

• Congratulations on your new son! We are so happy he is home with you.
• Welcome home, little one. Your family has been waiting for you.
• Congratulations on growing your family. This child is so lucky to have you.
• We are thrilled for all of you and can't wait to meet her.
• Your family just got bigger, and we could not be happier for you.
• Wishing your family a happy first year together and many more after that.
• Congratulations on becoming parents. We know you are going to be wonderful at it.
• Congratulations on welcoming your daughter home. We are so happy for the three of you.

Congratulations Messages for New Grandparents

• Congratulations, Grandma and Grandpa! This baby is lucky to have you.
• Congratulations on your first grandchild. You are going to be wonderful grandparents.
• Your family just got a little bigger and a lot sweeter. Congratulations!
• Wishing you many happy hours of snuggles, stories and spoiling.
• Congratulations on your new grandson. We know you will make the most of every visit.
• Congratulations on your new granddaughter. Enjoy every minute with her.
• Your new grandchild is lucky to have grandparents like you.
• Another grandchild to love! Congratulations to the whole family.

Religious Baby Shower Wishes and Blessings

For a Christian family or a friend from church, a short prayer or a Bible verse makes the card more personal.

Christian Baby Shower and New Baby Wishes

• We thank God for this little blessing and are praying for a healthy delivery.
• May God watch over your baby and give you wisdom and joy as new parents.
• Praying for your growing family. This baby is a gift from God.
• May the Lord bless your baby with good health and a long, happy life.
• We rejoice with you and thank God for your new son.
• Praying for rest, patience and peace for you in the first weeks at home.
• God has given you a precious gift. Congratulations on your daughter.

Bible Verses for a Baby Shower Card

These verses are from the New International Version (NIV). Write the verse first, then add a line of your own below it.

• "Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him." (Psalm 127:3)
• "I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him." (1 Samuel 1:27)
• "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb." (Psalm 139:13)
• "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." (Psalm 139:14)
• "The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace." (Numbers 6:24-26)
• "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." (James 1:17)

Baby Shower Quotes and Sayings

A short quote works well at the top of a card. Write the quote first, then add a line of your own.

Baby Quotes From Books

• "A person's a person, no matter how small." (Dr. Seuss, Horton Hears a Who!)
• "Every child comes with the message that God is not yet discouraged of man." (Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds)
• "A baby is God's opinion that life should go on." (Carl Sandburg, Remembrance Rock)
• "Every child begins the world again..." (Henry David Thoreau, Walden)

Short Baby Shower Sayings

These common sayings fit a card, a banner or a cake. They do not need a name after them.

• A baby fills a place in your heart you never knew was empty.
• Tiny feet make the biggest footprints in our hearts.
• The best things come in small packages.
• A new baby is a new beginning for the whole family.
• Love grows bigger with every little one.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do you write in a baby shower card?

Congratulate the parents by name, say something kind about them and wish the baby a healthy arrival. "Congratulations! This baby is lucky to have you as parents" is a good start.

What do you write in a card when the baby has not arrived yet?

Write to the parents to be and look ahead. Wish them an easy delivery, a healthy baby and some rest, and say you can't wait to meet the little one. Save lines like "Welcome to the world" for a card after the birth.

Should you write the baby's name in a baby shower card?

Only if the parents have already shared it. Some parents keep the name private until the birth, so "little one" or "baby" is the safer choice. In a new baby card after the birth, using the name is a nice personal touch.

What do you write in a new baby card?

Congratulate the whole family, use the baby's name and keep it short. An offer to bring a meal or to visit when they are ready is often the most welcome line.

How do you sign a baby shower card?

"With love," "Love and hugs," "So happy for you" and "Congratulations again" all work. On a group card, write a short line and sign your first name.

After the shower, the parents will have thank-you notes to write, and our baby shower thank you cards are made for those notes. As the baby grows, our guides to baptism wishes and first birthday wishes have ideas for the next milestones.

For the shower or the birth, our Boho Rainbow cards are blank inside, so any of these messages will fit. You can see more choices on our new baby cards page.