New baby wishes
Welcome the baby, and say something kind to the two tired people holding it. Pick a line and add the baby’s name if you know it.
Reviewed by the Quotlr editors · 22 messages · Updated 15 November 2026
Short and sweet
For the card or the reply to the announcement.
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Congratulations on your new baby! Welcome to the world, little one.
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So happy for your growing family. Congratulations.
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A whole new person. What wonderful news. Congratulations!
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Welcome, baby. You picked a great family.
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Congratulations! Wishing you all health, sleep and a lot of cuddles.
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Ten tiny fingers, ten tiny toes and one very lucky baby. Congratulations.
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For the new parents
A little encouragement goes a long way.
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You’re going to be wonderful parents. That baby is in the best hands.
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Congratulations, Mom and Dad. Enjoy every sleepy, messy, amazing minute.
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The days are long and the years are short. You’re already doing great.
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I can’t wait to meet the baby. Until then, I’m on call for coffee and laundry.
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Nobody knows what they’re doing at first. You’ll figure it out, and you’ll be great at it.
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For a girl or a boy
Change the details to fit.
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Congratulations on your baby girl. The world just got a little brighter.
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Welcome, baby boy. You are already so loved.
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A daughter! She’s lucky to have you, and you’re lucky to have her.
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Congratulations on your son. May he get your laugh and sleep through the night.
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Funny
For parents who still have the energy to laugh.
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Congratulations! Say goodbye to sleep and hello to the best reason to lose it.
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Welcome to parenthood, where coffee is a food group. Congratulations.
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Congratulations on the baby. May the diapers be few and the naps be long.
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A baby! Now you’ll finally learn what’s on TV at 3 a.m.
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For new grandparents
They are celebrating too.
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Congratulations on your new grandchild. Let the spoiling begin.
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A new grandbaby to love. Congratulations, Grandma and Grandpa.
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You raised great kids, and now you get the fun part. Congratulations on becoming grandparents.
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Writing your own
- Use the baby’s name if it has been announced. Parents love seeing it written down.
- Praise the parents, not just the baby. They are the ones who can read.
- Offer something practical with the card: a meal, a load of laundry, an hour of holding the baby.