What to Write in a New Baby Card: Best Messages

Aww… there’s nothing quite like the pitter-patter of tiny feet. In fact, sometimes it’s hard to find just the right words to describe it!

Sending a new baby card is a wonderful way to celebrate a family’s new addition, but if you’re stuck on what to write, we can help. Read on for funny, heartfelt, simple and sincere new baby card message ideas you can copy or use for inspiration.

Simple and Easy New Baby Messages

Authenticity is key! If you prefer keeping your card messages short and sweet instead of using lots of words, these simple yet heartfelt ideas will bring a smile without being over the top – perfect if mushy just isn’t your style (or theirs!).

1. Welcoming your new baby with wishes of health, happiness and plenty of sleep.
2. Wishing you many congratulations on your new bundle of joy.
3. Congratulations on your beautiful new baby! I’m so happy for you, you’ll both be amazing parents.
4. Congratulations on your new arrival. Good luck on your greatest adventure yet.
5. Really happy for you both. Bring on the dirty nappies and sleepless nights!
6. Congratulations on the arrival of your new baby boy/girl – we can’t wait to meet him/her. Wishing you all the best for the future.
7. So happy for the three of you. That’s going to be one lucky baby!
8. Well done on creating a mini human being. Let the noise begin!
9. Welcome to the world, little one. So thrilled that you arrived safely! See you soon!
10. What a very lucky baby! I can’t wait to see her/his beautiful smile.
11. Wishing you many congratulations on the birth of your beautiful new daughter/son.

Funny New Baby Card Messages

Life with a new baby might not be filled with non-stop laughs, but a funny new baby card that makes them chuckle could be the comic relief they need as they navigate those sleepless nights and nappy changes.

Here are some funny card message ideas to suit different senses of humour.

1. Can’t wait to see all your new social media posts about your new baby!
2. Congratulations on your new baby – we will do something to celebrate in another 18 years.
3. Don’t worry about the difficulty of raising a child. It’s just as easy as running a marathon, doing your taxes, and wrestling an octopus at the same time… every day.
4. Congrats mummy & daddy… let the noise begin!
5. Remember, you once raised a Charmander to a Charizard, so I’m pretty sure you got this!
6. Welcome to the world of Parenthood – the only place you can experience heaven and hell at the same time!
7. Raising kids is part joy and part guerrilla warfare. Congratulations and have fun!
8. Congrats on b̶e̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶9̶ ̶m̶o̶n̶t̶h̶s̶ ̶s̶o̶b̶e̶r̶ your new baby!
9. Congratulations on the successful combination of your DNA.
10. Just wanted to say a massive well done on the new alarm clock you produced.
11. Congratulations on your new toilet machine.
12. Welcome to the new world, little one – tell your parents I’ll see them in 18 years.
13. Goodbye tummy – hello mummy!
14. Congratulations on your bundle of p̶o̶o̶p̶ joy!
15. Congratulations on the arrival of your wonderful new baby, and sympathies for your lady parts at this time.

Thoughtful New Baby Card Messages

If you are the sentimental type, there’s no better time to show it than when welcoming a little one into the world.

These thoughtful new baby card messages are perfect for letting a family know how much they mean to you, and how excited you are for them as they embark on such a special adventure.

1. We’re so pleased to hear the wonderful news!! We’re really excited for you both and hope babyhood brings you lots of wonderful, long-lasting memories.
2. Congratulations!! So pleased to hear the wonderful news that your new baby has arrived happy and healthy. We hope you find parenthood a breeze and that you can look back on it with happy memories always.
3. Congratulations on the arrival of your happy and healthy newborn! We hope you enjoy this special time and make lots of wonderful memories. Looking forward to meeting him/her and sending all our best wishes.
4. So thrilled to hear about the arrival of your beautiful new baby boy/girl. We hope you find babyhood a wonderful and rewarding experience. They grow up so quickly, so be sure to cherish every minute 🙂
5. Congratulations! We hope the birth of your beautiful new baby will be the beginning of an incredibly wonderful journey for you and your family.
6. Congratulations to you both! Welcome to the baby club, a world of sleepless nights, unrelenting days and endless washing. You’ll love every single minute!
7. Say hello to parenthood and goodbye to your childhood! Get ready for life’s most special challenge – and all the unforgettable moments that come with it. You’ll both be amazing parents.
8. We’re delighted to welcome [insert baby name] to the world and are really glad mother and baby are doing well. We know you’ll be fantastic parents and look forward to meeting the little one ASAP :).

Still not sure what to write? Our new baby cards are packed with plenty more ideas. Plus, if you want to go the extra mile, we have loads of super-cute new baby gifts to choose from too. Now all that’s left to do is enjoy the new baby cuddles!