Quotes and Messages for a Baby Shower

Becoming a parent is one of the biggest adventures a person can embark on. While it’s not without its challenges, every veteran parent will tell you that it’s always worth it. If you’ve got a friend, loved one, or family member expecting a new baby it’s important to send them well wishes before they embark on this new adventure. Baby showers are a Western tradition that involve giving gifts to the new parents-to-be before the baby arrives. Traditionally, these were a women-only affair but nowadays many baby showers include the dad-to-be and other male members of extended family and friends. Gifts include many items from keepsakes, baby necessities, flowers, mum necessities and more. Writing a thoughtful message and card is a wonderful way to commemorate this milestone moment and to send your best wishes for the new family.

What to Write in a Baby Shower Card

It’s difficult to write from the heart for such a momentous occasion but the best rule of thumb is to be as sincere as possible when wishing the new parents and baby well. Avoid giving unsolicited advice, instead offer your services or availability to the new parents or if they have any questions. Use formality at your discretion. If you know the new parents well, jokes and nicknames would generally be welcomed but if it is a more formal affair, use more formal greetings, messages, and quotes. Even if the gender of the baby is known, try to avoid gender stereotypes and be mindful of the parents if they wish for gender neutrality.

Baby Shower Quotes

“Every child begins the world again.”— Henry David Thoreau

“Babies are always more trouble than you thought and more wonderful.”— Charles Osgood

“There are no words that can describe the euphoria you feel when your baby recognizes you for the first time and smiles.”— Jared Padalecki

“A happy baby has shining eyes. It walks open-hearted into the world and spreads magic.”— Sigrid Leo

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.”— Jeremiah 1:5

Baby Shower Messages

“Many congrats to the new parents-to-be! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness with your new baby.”

“Girl or boy, you’ll bring much joy.”

“Someone special, someone dear, someone new to love is here.”

“Ten little fingers, ten perfect toes fill our hearts with love that overflows.”

“Here’s to smiles, laughter, patience, and joy. We hope you get a healthy baby girl or boy.”

“Wishing you an easy delivery and a lifetime of happiness!”

“Baby booties, baby toys, baby shower, baby joys. Warmest wishes to you and your baby.”

“Parenting: when hard labour and sleepless nights are paid in smiles.”

Second Child (or more) Baby Shower Messages

“Your family is growing, and with it love continues to blossom. May your blessings increase tenfold as we welcome your (number) child.”

“A mother’s love is like no other. The smile on your first child’s face shows that your love is abundant. May you continue to delight in your children as your family grows.”

Baby Boy Baby Shower Messages

“We know your life is filled with joy, as you have (baby’s name) for a boy!”

“He may outgrow your lap, but he’ll never outgrow your heart.”

Baby Girl Baby Messages

“And though she be but little, she is fierce.” –Shakespeare

“May your daughter be blessed with health, happiness, and a bright future.”

Twin Baby Shower Messages

“Double the giggles, double the grins. Double the trouble when you are blessed with twins!”

“Now you will have four arms to hug you and four cheeks to kiss. Congrats! We cannot wait to meet the twins.”

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