Maurice Chevalier once wrote a whole song about why we needed to "Thank Heaven for Little Girls," and he was right! Having a baby girl is a defining moment for moms and dads alike, and really is such a blessing. These baby girl quotes for moms and dads talk about how a daughter will grow up to be her mom’s best friend and a treasure to her father.
Now, not all baby girls are pink princesses who sprinkle glitter wherever they go! Some girls like blue, some like dragons and dirt, and maybe even baiting a fishing hook. That’s wonderful too! Your baby girl will become the version of herself that she is meant to be, and I promise you will be so proud either way!
1. "Let her sleep, for when she wakes she will move mountains." ― Napoleon
2. "Patience, my daughter, learn patience, and life will be easier." ― Catherine Pulsifer
3. "She has fire in her soul and grace in her heart." ― Unknown
4. "In a field of roses, she is a wildflower." ― Unknown
5. "Her little hands stole my heart, her little feet ran away with it." ― Unknown
6. "Ah, my little angel! My beautiful and precious princess." ― Apollo M
7. "No matter how old my daughter gets, she’ll always be my baby girl." ― Unknown
8. "She leaves a little sparkle wherever she goes." ― Kate Spade
9. "A baby girl is like a giggle wrapped in sunshine and glitter. She will always brighten your day." ― Unknown
10. "No matter what the moment, a baby girl will always render sunshine in your life with her adorable smile." ― Unknown
These baby girl quotes are perfect for a nursery mural
11. "A baby girl fills a place in your heart you never knew was empty." ― Unknown
12. "Always remember, you are braver than you believe, stronger than you think, and loved more than you know." ― A A Milne
13. "A baby girl arrives, and just like that, everything changes. The world gets bigger, hearts grow fuller and life means more because she’s in it." ― Unknown
14. "I don’t know who you will be, but I know you will be my everything." ― Unknown
15. "She is so tiny, she is so small, and she is so loved by all!" ― Unknown
16. "Here comes a little baby girl, to fill our hearts and brighten our world." ― Unknown
17. "You make me merry, dear daughter." ― Lori Nelson Spielman, The Life List
18. "My little daughter, you're the princess of my world and the love of my life." ― Apollo M
19. "Fly free, my daughter. Be what I could never be and leave the cage forever." ― Nalini Singh, Archangel's Enigma
20. "Though she be but little, she is fierce." ― Shakespeare
Baby girl quotes from mommy and daddy
21. "A baby girl is God’s way of saying, I thought you could use a lifelong friend." ― Unknown
22. "My greatest wish is that my baby girl always knows how much I love her and that she’ll walk through the rest of her life knowing I’ll always be there for her any way I can." ― Unknown
23. "There’s no better feeling than making your little girls laugh." ― Jerry O’Connell
24. "A tiny daughter gives parents a life in a climate of perpetual wonder." — Pierre Doucet
25. "Certain is it that there is no kind of affection so purely angelic as of a father to a daughter. In love to our wives, there is desire; to our sons, ambition, but to our daughters there is something which there are no words to express." ― Joseph Addison
26. "They are everything. And that’s what I tell them when I whisper, ‘Everything that matters is right here in my arms." ― B.N. Toler, Desperately Seeking Epic
27. "And it's a girl. And you will love her more than you love yourself. And you'll disappoint her, too—and never live up to the standards you set for yourself. But don't worry. She'll be okay." ― Katherine Center, Things You Save in a Fire
28. "It's true, every minute a father spends with his daughter is precious." ― Mark Higbee, Zendreo Chronicles The Legendary Zehn Mortalix
29. "The most precious jewels you'll have around your neck are the arms of your daughter" ― Altaf ul Qadri
30. "The best music I have ever heard is the sound of my daughter’s giggling." ― Debasish Mridha
Baby girl quotes and sayings on what ‘a daughter is…’
31. "A daughter is one of the most beautiful gifts this world has to give." — Laurel Atherton
32. "A daughter is a treasure—and a cause of sleeplessness." ― Ben Sirach
33. "A daughter is a miracle that never ceases to be miraculous…full of beauty and forever beautiful… loving and caring and truly amazing." ― Deanna Beisser
34. "A daughter is the most precious gift of life who lets our heart dance with joy." ― Apollo M
35. "My daughter is my present, my passion, and the miracle of my life." ― Debasish Mridha
36. "A daughter is chiseled to chisel the world." ― Karishma Gajipara
37. "A daughter is a rainbow – a curve of light through scattered mist that lifts the spirit with her prismatic presence." ― Ellen Hopkins, Triangles
38. "Daughter: A sprinkle of sparkle. A dazzle of sweet. A flutter of cute; from your head to your feet." ― Hallmark Cards, Celebrations: The Complete Book of American Holidays
39. "A daughter is a bundle of firsts that excite and delight, giggles that come from deep inside and are always contagious, everything wonderful and precious and your love for her knows no bounds." ― Barbara Cage
40. "A daughter is someone you laugh with, dream with, and love with all your heart." ― Unknown
Miraculous baby daughter quotes that are religious or from the bible
41. "A baby girl: one of the most beautiful miracles in life, one of the greatest joys we can ever know, and one of the reasons why where is a little extra sunshine, laughter and happiness in your world today." ― Unknown
42. "She’s far more precious than jewels."
43. "Sometimes when I need a miracle I look into my daughter’s eyes and realize I already have one." ― Unknown
44. "A baby girl is a blessing. A gift from heaven above. A precious little angel to cherish and love." ― Unknown
45. "Such a big miracle in such a little girl" ― Unknown
46. "Babies are like little suns that, in a magical way, bring warmth, happiness and light into our lives." ― Kartini Diapari-Oengider
47. "Sometimes when I need a miracle, I look into the eyes of my child and realize I already have one." ― Unknown
48. "It’s extraordinary to look into your baby girl’s face and see a piece of your flesh and your spirit." ― Unknown
49. "You are altogether beautiful my darling, beautiful in every way." ― Song of Songs 4:7
50. "Children are a blessing from God and a display of his promises. May he continue to bless your family and fulfill his promises through you." ― Unknown
Which of these little girl quotes is your favorite?
There were several baby girl quotes about what "a daughter is." A daughter is all of those things but she is also so much more. She is whatever she wishes to be, and sometimes she might not know what that is from moment to moment!
When I was pregnant for the first time, I just knew she was going to be a girl. I couldn’t wait for a little mini-me. I didn’t grow up with my mother, and I was thrilled to foster this amazing relationship with a daughter of my own. I could envision all the moments and all the things we would do.
She was a little fashionista at three, who owned more shoes than I did. She watched way too many Disney princess movies, and this became apparent the day she stood in the McDonald’s play tower, looked down at two little boys playing below her, batted her eyelashes, and yelled, "Boys? Boys, oh help me, boys…" I almost died.
But she has also been my child who jumped into the pool at 2 without an ounce of fear, braved all the girl drama of middle school with grace, while simultaneously throwing so much of my attitude right back at me (so much for wanting that mini-me…). She danced her heart out on the dance team all through high school, while getting A’s in the advanced placement and honors math and science classes.
Today she is almost 18 and somedays I see a beautiful woman that is my best friend, and other days there are glimpses of my baby girl who was obsessed with dolls. That is what a daughter is to me, a beautiful and witty conundrum that will always keep you on your toes!
Even as they stand looking smart yet adorable in a new school uniform two years too big for them and pose for a first day of school photo, your child could be feeling anxious or simply in need of a spot of good luck during this milestone of a day. Whether they are attending kindergarten, high school, (or even college or university), each new school represents an important marker in their educational journey.
If you're looking to send a special child or young person in your life a greeting card to celebrate their first day of school, wish them luck, or give them motivation, get inspired by our selection of first day of school phrases, back-to-school wishes and more!
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• First day of school phrases for Kindergarten and primary school
• First day of High School card messages
• Starting university good luck wishes
First day of school phrases for Kindergarten and primary school
If you are looking to send words of encouragement with your first day of school wishes for a young child, you could consider using a back to school phrase like:
• Get ready to rock Grade 3! You got this superstar!
• Your first day of school marks the start of a new adventure of learning, fun and education. Good luck!
• Cheers to new friends and new adventures!
• Go get ‘em, tiger! Hope your first day of school is as roar-some as you are.
• Sending the very best first day of school wishes as you start kindergarten! You'll be grown up before we can say ‘Elementary School!'
• Welcome to the world of schooling! I hope that you have an excellent first day, week, month and year.
• Just a little note to say, we are thinking about you on your big day at big school! You'll rock it!
• Get ready for fun, learning and friends.
• Make sure that you listen to your teacher, try your best and always stay cool at school.
• You are in school now, so always remember to live, love and learn!
First day of High School card messages
Helping to prepare them for their first day at high school, a card is a cute way of letting a special person in your life know that you have got their back at this important moment in their life. It also helps remind them that not everything is riding on school – they already have people who love them.
• You have grown up so fast and every day you get closer to adulthood! I hope high school is everything that you dreamed it to be.
• Go you! I will always be cheering you on from the sidelines.
• Congratulations on your first day at high school! Hope you have lots of fun, make great friends, and knuckle down with your studies.
• As you take the next step to success, remember I am proud of you always.
• I am so proud of all that you have accomplished so far and all that you will go on to achieve.
• I hope this year is everything that you hope for and more!
• Sending you first day of school wishes and lots of good luck for your first day at secondary school.
• It was a very long time ago since I had my first day of high school, but it will always be one of the highlights. Wishing you lots of luck on your first day at school.
• Hope that your high school experience is educational, fun and full of laughter.
• Even though it is only the first day of high school, you are already on the track to success with so many A’s. Amazing, astonishing, awesome, academic, astounding and more!
Starting university good luck wishes
If you are looking to send a card with first day of school wishes for someone who is attending university or college, you could include messages such as:
• Hope your university experience is everything that you wish it to be! Study hard, make friends for life, and enjoy every day. I wish you all the very best on this special day!
• Reach for the stars, my academic superstar! Being a fresher is all about fun and focus, so if there's one thing you remember, let it be this: Always party AFTER the deadline, not before.
• Congratulations on making it into the university of your choice! Wishing you all the luck in the world as you take this next step.
• As you take the next step on the pathway to success, try to remember it’s not all about friends, fun and food! You need to add some focus too!
• I know that with a little hard work, some support, and lots of love, you will achieve your academic goals.
• You have done so amazingly to get to this point. Hope many wonderful surprises and academic adventures await you.
What to Write in a Baby Shower Card
Before delving into specific ideas for the text, here are some factors to consider as you think about what to include in the baby shower card:
Simple Baby Shower Card Messages
If you’re not a wordsmith and just want to write something simple and sweet in the baby shower card, or you’re not super close to the mom-to-be, here are some messages to consider:
"I’m so happy for you."
"I can’t wait to meet your baby."
"Wishing both you and your new baby all the best."
"Your little family is about to get bigger and cuter."
"Wishing you moments of joy with your new little baby."
Baby Shower Card Messages Focusing on the Gift
Since a baby shower involves showering the mom-to-be with gifts as well as love and support, you may consider mentioning the gift you've chosen in your baby shower card message. Here are some ideas:
"Wrapping your gift almost made me keel over with cuteness overload. Just giving you a warning!"
"I’m overjoyed to shower you with this special gift I know you’ll love."
"When I was raising my little ones, I couldn’t survive without this item. I think you’ll find it valuable too."
"So happy to be attending your baby shower, and excited to be helping you load up on some goodies for the baby!"
Funny Baby Shower Card Messages
Being a parent can be a challenging job, and sometimes it’s nice to just have a laugh about it. If you’re absolutely sure the recipient of your baby shower card appreciates your style of humor, try one of these messages:
"Hope you have a nice baby!"
"In just a few months you’ll become a stain removal expert!"
"Say hello to your bundle of joy, and goodbye to sleeping in ever again."
"Thanks in advance for naming the baby after me!"
"Congratulations on being so creative! Can’t wait to see your latest project!"
"Don’t worry. After they turn 18, you can kick them out!"
"I can’t wait to see who the baby resembles more!"
What to Write in a Baby Shower Card for a Boy
If you know the mom-to-be is having a baby boy, you could choose one of these messages for the baby shower card:
"Oh boy! We can’t wait to meet your little guy."
"We hope your little boy is just as handsome as his dad."
"Snips and snails, and puppy dogs' tails — get ready for boyhood!"
"Your little boy is lucky to have two amazing parents who love him. Congratulations!"
"Here’s to lots of fun and joy with your little boy!"
"May your baby boy bring you loads of joy and troublemaking."
"It’s beautiful seeing your family grow. Cheers to a baby boy."
What to Write in a Baby Shower Card for a Girl
If you know the mom-to-be is have a little girl, here are some sweet wishes you can include in the baby shower card:
"Here’s to a bubbly baby girl to love and spoil. Congratulations!"
"Sugar and spice. May your new baby girl bring you everything nice!
"We’re all tickled pink to hear you’re having a baby girl. Congratulations!"
"Little girls grow up so fast. One minute you’re dressing her in princess outfits, and the next minute she’s trying on bridal gowns. Enjoy every minute."
"We hope your little girl will be beautiful inside and out, just like her mother."
"May your pink bundle be showered with everything splendid."
What to Write in a Baby Shower Card for Twins
If the mom-to-be has revealed she’s having twins or triplets (or even more), you could acknowledge this in the card. Here are some ideas of what to say:
"Double the baby, double the excitement, and double the trouble!"
"Sometimes the best things come in pairs."
"One baby is special, but two babies are super special."
"Now you have two reasons to smile!"
"Cheers to your babies!"
"Wishing you double the congratulations."
"Could there be anything better than two babies? Oh, maybe three!"
"Let me know if you need help counting all those fingers and toes."
"We can’t wait to see double the cuteness."
"Now you can look forward to four arms hugging you!"
What to Write in a Baby Shower Card for a Close Friend
If you’re a close friend or relative of the mom-to-be and would like to send a personal message of support, here are some ideas:
"Congratulations on your baby’s arrival! I know that you’ll be a terrific mom."
"From one mother to another, the moment you set eyes on your little one, you’ll be smitten forever."
"The unconditional love you’ll feel for your new baby will be something you’ve never felt before."
"After reading books and articles on motherhood, you’ll think you’ve prepared for everything, but the best lessons come with time — and I’ll be there for you whenever you need me."
"Congratulations! Mommyhood looks so good on you."
What to Write in a Baby Shower Card From Grandparents
If you’re one of the grandparents-to-be, you may have something special in mind for your message, especially if the mom-to-be is your daughter. Here are some phrases for welcoming a new grandson or granddaughter:
"We are overjoyed to welcome our baby’s very own baby into the world."
"Don’t you worry — we’ve babyproofed the house and have been practicing singing lullabies. Grandparenthood, here we come!"
"Babies don’t come with instruction manuals. But that’s what grandparents are for!"
"Grandbabies are always welcome in our home!"
"Remember, you can’t return them when they misbehave, but you can always drop them off with us!"
The Bottom Line
Composing the perfect message for a baby shower card won’t seem difficult once you start, especially if you think about the relationship you have with the mom-to-be and/or the dad-to-be. Also, if you have any details about whether the mom-to-be is having a boy or girl, these can provide inspiration for the message. Don’t be afraid to craft a truly personalized message, adding a funny story, a personal anecdote, something positive about the mom-to-be, or a unique insight from your own experience as a parent. This time can be both exciting and scary for new parents — and a little humor or a kind message of encouragement may mean a lot to them. If you want to call attention to a special gift you’ve purchased, feel free to tailor your message to include that in the baby shower card. If you’re still hunting for a present, check out our massive list of great baby shower gift ideas.