60 New Baby Messages: What to Write in a New Baby Card

A new baby card does not need to be long. New parents are tired, delighted and reading dozens of cards, so a warm congratulations and one kind line about the family is perfect. These 60 messages cover every situation, from a baby girl or boy to twins and adoption.

Short new baby messages

1. Congratulations on your new arrival!
2. Welcome to the world, little one.
3. Wishing your family lots of love and cuddles.
4. Congratulations on your beautiful baby.
5. So happy for you all. Enjoy every moment.
6. A tiny new person to love — congratulations!
7. Welcome to the family, little one.
8. Congratulations to the proud new parents.

Messages for a baby girl

1. Congratulations on your gorgeous baby girl!
2. A little princess has arrived — congratulations to you all.
3. Welcome to the world, beautiful girl. You are so loved already.
4. Wishing your daughter a lifetime of happiness and adventure.
5. Sugar and spice and all things nice — congratulations!
6. She's perfect. Congratulations on your little girl.

Messages for a baby boy

1. Congratulations on your little boy!
2. Welcome to the world, little man.
3. He's lucky to have you both. Congratulations!
4. Wishing your son a life full of fun, love and adventure.
5. A new little explorer has arrived — congratulations.
6. Congratulations on your handsome baby boy.

Messages for twins

1. Double the love, double the joy — congratulations!
2. Two little miracles at once. Congratulations to you all.
3. Twice the cuddles and twice the fun. Enjoy every minute.
4. Congratulations on your beautiful twins — what a team they will be.

Messages for first-time parents

1. Welcome to parenthood — the best adventure of all.
2. You're going to be amazing parents. Congratulations!
3. Your lives just got a whole lot brighter. Congratulations.
4. Enjoy the newborn snuggles — they grow up so fast.
5. Here's to sleepless nights and endless love.

Messages for second or third babies

1. Congratulations on completing your family!
2. Big brother/sister is going to be so proud. Congratulations.
3. More love, more noise, more fun — congratulations!

Messages for new grandparents

1. Congratulations on becoming grandparents!
2. Your new grandchild is so lucky to have you.
3. Time to spoil someone new. Congratulations, Grandma and Grandad!

Messages for colleagues

1. Congratulations from all of us at work on your new arrival.
2. Wishing you a wonderful time with your new baby. Enjoy your leave.
3. Congratulations to you and your family — we can't wait to meet the little one.
4. Enjoy every moment of this special time. Congratulations from the team.

Adoption messages

1. Congratulations on welcoming your child home.
2. Families are built with love. Congratulations to you all.
3. Your family is complete. Wishing you every happiness together.
4. What a lucky child to have you as parents. Congratulations.

Religious new baby messages

1. May God bless your little one and your family.
2. Wishing you every blessing on the arrival of your baby.
3. A precious gift from God. Congratulations.
4. Praying for health and happiness for your new arrival.

Funny new baby messages

1. Congratulations! Sleep is overrated anyway.
2. Welcome to the world of nappies, night feeds and endless love.
3. Your new boss has arrived. Congratulations!
4. Congratulations on your new tiny roommate.
5. Coffee: your new best friend. Congratulations!
6. May your baby sleep through the night (eventually).

Messages for a card with a gift

1. A little something for the newest member of the family.
2. Something to keep the little one cosy — congratulations!
3. A small gift for your beautiful baby. Enjoy!

Christening and naming day messages

1. Congratulations on your baby's christening. Wishing them a life full of love.
2. Wishing your little one every blessing on this special day.
3. Happy naming day! What a beautiful name for a beautiful baby.
4. Thank you for letting us share this special day with you.

Still choosing a name? Browse our lists of baby girl names and baby boy names.

How to write a new baby card

Congratulate the parents and welcome the baby. Use the baby's name if you know it.

Keep it short and kind. New parents read cards in snatched moments.

Offer practical help if you are close. "Let me know when I can drop round a meal" is a lovely line to add.

Be sensitive. If the birth was difficult or the baby arrived early, focus on love and support rather than jokes.