Baby thank you card FAQs
When should you send baby thank you cards?
Life with a newborn is always a bit of a whirlwind. So don’t feel pressured to send baby thank you cards until you’re ready. If you send them within your baby’s first four months, you’re doing well!
And remember, better late than never. Loved ones will adore seeing baby thank you cards, featuring a photo of your little one, whenever you get around sending them.
What do I write in a baby thank you card?
Unsure what message to write in a newborn thank you card? Here’s an example of informal thank you card wording for a little inspiration:
Thank you for your beautiful gift. We love it and know baby Arlo does too.
We can’t wait for you to meet him!
Love from Rebecca & Lucas
You might like to thank friends and family for their support as well as their gifts. And mentioning the specific gift given is a lovely touch too.
What do I write in a baby birth announcement?
Combining a baby thank you card with a baby birth announcement? Then you might like to include the following:
- Parents’ names.
- Baby’s full name.
- Date and time of birth.
- Weight.
- Height.
Then put it together like this:
Sophie & Richard are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter.
Clara Rose Williams
born on 14th January 2023 at 2.15am
weighing 8 pounds and 1 ounce and measuring 19.8 inches
Do you send baby thank you cards after a baby shower?
If you received gifts at your baby shower, then baby shower thank you cards are the perfect way to show your gratitude. You don’t need to wait until bump is born. Instead, you can send cards to your guests straight after the shower, making a special effort to thank whoever organised the event. Alternatively, if your little one’s arrival is imminent, combine baby shower thank yous with a birth announcement.
Can I create baby shower thank you cards or christening thank you cards here?
All of our baby thank you cards are fully customisable. That means you can change the text to fit any occasion. Just pick a template you like – either here or on our wedding thank you card page. Then edit the text to thank baby shower or christening guests for their presence and presents.
How to create personalised baby thank you cards
At Inkifi, you can create unique baby thank you cards, perfectly suited to you and your little one. Whether you want to send a card that celebrates your baby boy, your baby girl, or your twins, each template can be customised to reflect your new little family.
First pick a baby thank you card template. Choose from:
- Traditional
- Playful
- Contemporary
- Vintage-inspired
- Photographic
- Illustrated
Then personalise by adding your baby’s name, a unique thank you message and other special details – like birth date and weight. If you’ve chosen a photographic baby thank you card, you can also add your own image. For some inspiration for what to write in your card take a look at our baby thank you card wording guide.
