A new baby is one of the happiest reasons to send a card, and also one of the trickiest to write. You want to say congratulations without sounding like everyone else, and you want it to feel warm without overthinking it. Keep it simple and sincere and you cannot go wrong.

Here are more than 90 new baby wishes, grouped by tone and occasion. Pick one for your card or gift tag, or use it as a starting point.

Sweet new baby wishes

Congratulations on your beautiful new arrival. Wishing your family a lifetime of love.
Welcome to the world, little one. You are already so loved.
So happy for you both. May your days be full of cuddles and your nights be kind.
Congratulations on the newest member of your family. What a lucky baby.
Wishing you all the magic of these first precious days. Congratulations.
Your family just grew by two tiny feet and one enormous amount of love.
Welcome, little one. You could not have been born to better people.
Congratulations. May your home be filled with giggles, snuggles and joy.
So thrilled for you both. Enjoy every tiny, wonderful moment.
A new baby is a little miracle. Congratulations on yours.
Wishing your sweet little one a life full of love and happiness.
Congratulations on your bundle of joy. The adventure begins now.

New baby wishes for a boy

Congratulations on your sweet baby boy. He is lucky to have you.
Welcome to the world, little man. We cannot wait to watch you grow.
A precious baby boy to love forever. Congratulations to you both.
Wishing your little prince a lifetime of happiness. Congratulations.
So happy for you. Your baby boy is already adored.
Congratulations on your handsome new arrival. Enjoy every cuddle.

New baby wishes for a girl

Congratulations on your precious baby girl. She has the best parents already.
Welcome, little one. The world just got a little brighter.
A sweet baby girl to fill your days with love. Congratulations.
Wishing your little princess a life full of joy. Congratulations.
So thrilled for you. Your baby girl is already so loved.
Congratulations on your beautiful daughter. What a lucky little girl.

Heartfelt new baby messages

There is nothing quite like meeting your baby for the first time. Congratulations.
Your hearts just got bigger than you thought possible. Congratulations.
Welcome to the most exhausting, most beautiful love of your life.
A baby fills a place in your heart you never knew was empty. Congratulations.
Wishing you slow mornings, tiny yawns and a lifetime of love.
Your little one is so lucky to be born into so much love. Congratulations.
May these early days be gentle and full of wonder. Congratulations.

Funny new baby messages

Congratulations. Sleep was nice while it lasted.
Welcome to parenthood, where the days are long and the babygrows are tiny.
Congratulations on your new boss. They are tiny but very demanding.
Wishing you a happy, healthy baby and at least a little bit of sleep.
Congratulations. May your coffee be strong and your baby sleep through the night.
Welcome to the club where pyjamas are acceptable all day. Congratulations.
Congratulations. Your days of finishing a hot cup of tea are officially over.

New baby wishes for twins or a second baby

Double the cuddles, double the joy. Congratulations on your two little ones.
Congratulations on growing your family. Your eldest will be the best big sibling.
Two tiny miracles at once. Congratulations, and good luck.
Welcome to the world, little twins. You are doubly loved.
Congratulations on baby number two. Your heart just doubled again.
A new little sibling to love. Congratulations to your whole family.

New baby wishes for the new parents

Congratulations, Mum and Dad. You are going to be wonderful at this.
Welcome to parenthood. You were made for this. Congratulations.
Congratulations on becoming a family of three. Enjoy every moment.
You two are going to be amazing parents. Congratulations on your little one.
Wishing you confidence on the hard days and joy on all the rest. Congratulations.

Short new baby wishes

Congratulations on your little one.
Welcome to the world, baby.
So happy for your growing family.
Sending love to all three of you.
Congratulations and lots of love.
Wishing you all the best, new parents.

Religious new baby blessings

What a precious blessing. Congratulations on your little gift from above.
May God watch over your sweet baby and fill your home with peace. Congratulations.
Wishing your little one a life blessed with love, health and grace.
This beautiful baby is an answer to so many prayers. Congratulations.
May your child be blessed every day of their life. Congratulations to you both.
Heaven sent you a perfect little miracle. Congratulations.

New baby wishes from grandparents

Becoming grandparents is the greatest joy. We already adore this little one.
Welcome to the family, sweet grandchild. We love you more than words.
Our hearts are so full. Congratulations on our beautiful new grandbaby.
We cannot wait to spoil you rotten, little one. Welcome to the world.
A new grandchild to cherish. We are the luckiest grandparents alive.

New baby wishes to pair with a gift

A little something to welcome your little one. Congratulations.
Something small for someone very small and very loved. Congratulations.
A gift to grow with your baby. Wishing you all so much joy.
Just a little welcome present for the newest member of your family.
A keepsake for your little one to treasure one day. Congratulations.

New baby congratulations quotes

A baby is a wish made of stardust and love.
The littlest feet make the biggest footprints in our hearts.
A baby fills your home with love and your heart with joy.
Every baby born is proof that the world should go on.
Tiny fingers, tiny toes, a brand new little love to hold.
A new baby is the beginning of all things: wonder, hope and a dream of possibilities.

Warm wishes for the months ahead

Wishing you slow mornings, milky cuddles and plenty of rest. Congratulations.
May the first weeks be gentle and the love be endless. Congratulations.
Here is to first smiles, first giggles and a lifetime of firsts. Congratulations.
Soak up every tiny moment, they grow so fast. Congratulations.
Wishing your family a lifetime of love that started today.
May your home always be as full of love as it is right now. Congratulations.

More new baby wishes for anyone

Congratulations. The world is a little brighter with your baby in it.
So delighted for you. Sending love to your growing family.
What wonderful news. Wishing you all health and happiness.
Congratulations on your little one. May they bring you endless joy.
Over the moon for you both. Welcome to the world, little one.
Sending warm wishes and big congratulations on your new arrival.
Your little miracle is here. Congratulations and lots of love.
Wishing you a lifetime of happy memories with your new baby.
Congratulations. May your days be filled with tiny giggles and big love.

A gift that grows with them

If you are pairing your card with a present, parents tend to keep the things that feel personal. Reading together from day one matters more than people realise, and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends starting early. A personalised baby book with the baby's name is a gift they will read at bedtime for years. You can also browse our books for ideas.

Frequently asked questions

What do you write in a new baby card?

Congratulate the parents, welcome the baby by name if you know it, and add a warm wish for the family. One or two heartfelt lines is plenty.

What is a short new baby message?

"Congratulations on your beautiful new arrival, with love from all of us." Simple, warm and always right.

Looking for a keepsake gift? You can create a personalised baby book in a few minutes.