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What to write in a new baby card

New baby card messages and congratulations wording for friends, family and coworkers, warm, funny and formal, to copy.

By Thoughtful Spot · Updated · How we write

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OccasionNew baby

Congratulate the parents and welcome the baby by name.

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Prints two pages on letter paper: print page 2 on the back of page 1 (two-sided, flip on short edge), then fold in half for a 5.5 x 8.5 in card. Nothing you type leaves your browser.

12 new baby messages you can copy

Warm

  • Congratulations on your beautiful new baby! Wishing your family so much joy.
  • Welcome to the world, [baby’s name]! You are already so loved.
  • Congratulations! May your days be full of cuddles and your nights be (mostly) full of sleep.
  • What wonderful news. Sending love to the three of you.
  • Congratulations on your little one. You are going to be amazing parents.

Funny

  • Congratulations on your new boss. They have terrible hours, but they are very cute.
  • Welcome to parenthood, where coffee is a food group. Congratulations!
  • Congratulations! Sleep is overrated anyway, right?
  • Your house just got louder and your hearts just got bigger. Congratulations!

Formal

  • Congratulations on the arrival of your baby. Wishing you and your family every happiness.
  • Warmest congratulations from all of us. Enjoy this special time.
  • Best wishes to you and your growing family.

How to write it

  • Use the baby’s name if you know it.
  • Congratulate both parents.
  • Funny is fine for friends: sleep jokes are a classic.

About these messages

Every message here was written for Thoughtful Spot. Use them as they are, or as a starting point: one line that sounds like you is better than three that do not. Updated 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What do you write in a new baby card?

"Congratulations on your beautiful new baby! Wishing your family so much joy."

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