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A new baby always brings so much joy and excitement to both the parents and those close to the parents-to-be. As the due date nears and your baby shower invitation arrives, you’ll need to start looking for the perfect gift and baby shower card to bring to the celebration. Peruse these baby shower messages to find the perfect things to say in baby shower cards.

• Traditional

• Funny

• Baby Girl

• Baby Boy

• Quotes

• Second Baby


Traditional New Baby Messages

If the mom-to-be is expecting her first baby, add one of these traditional baby shower wishes to tug at her heartstrings. Add it to the card that will go along with her gift or use it to write a card for her well-wishes box.

• Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! Can’t wait to see their beautiful smile.

• May you have a safe delivery and a speedy recovery. Best wishes to your growing family.

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

• Your baby will be so loved and cherished! Can’t wait to meet the little one.

• Wishing you lots of love and happiness to you and your little miracle.

• Congratulations on this new adventure! It’s sure to be a great one.

• May your journey be one filled with love, happiness, and adventure.

• Welcome to the world, little one! You’re already so loved.

• May your life as parents bring you many blessings and joy.

• Best wishes on the arrival of your first baby!


Funny Baby Shower Wishes

If you know the parents-to-be enjoy a bit of humor, a funny baby shower message is the way to go. If they’re expecting their first baby, a funny saying can also help ease their nerves and get them excited about their new journey as parents. If the baby is the second or third addition to the family, these baby shower messages will ring true while bringing an element of fun and delight.

• Parenting: when hard labor and sleepless nights are paid in smiles.

• Life just got real! Buckle up, it’s sure to be a bumpy ride.

• I see scattered toys, tons of diapers, and sleepless nights in your future. Let the fun begin!

• The greatest gifts really do come in small packages. Congrats on your little one!

• Cheers to the new appreciation for the words “me time” you will soon have!

• Hope you enjoy your baby shower! It’s the last party you’ll be going to in a long time.

• Excited to see you’re having a baby, and even more that I’m not. I’ll drink to that!

• A baby makes love stronger, days shorter, savings smaller, and a home happier.

• Having a baby means you’ll finally feel excited about having your in-laws over.

• So you decided to have a baby? Great, can’t wait to meet your new master.


Baby Shower Wishes For Girls

Wish the new parents all the happiness in the world with their new baby girl. From inspiring quotes to endearing baby shower messages, you’re sure to make the parents and their bundle of joy feel special. Add these baby shower messages for girls if the gender has already been revealed.

• Can’t wait to meet your beautiful daughter and best wishes to you both.

• May your baby girl have your grace, beauty, and strength.

• A precious baby girl will fill your heart and home with love and joy.

• Can’t wait to see your baby girl’s smile. She’s going to be one lucky princess.

• Wishing you a safe delivery. Know that your baby girl is already so loved by many.

• Boss ladies raise boss babies. Can’t wait to see you be the most amazing mom to your baby girl.

• God bless you and your sweet baby girl.

• A baby girl is the world’s most beautiful miracle. Cherish every second of it and best wishes to you both.

• May your little warrior be as fierce and sassy as her mama.

• Your daughter will now hold your hearts for the rest of your life. I’m excited to see you be the most wonderful parents to your little angel.


Baby Shower Wishes For Boys

Choose one of these baby shower messages to celebrate the happy couple on the arrival of their little prince. These baby shower messages for boys are also perfect to use as an encouraging message on their guestbook or their baby’s first photo book.

• We’re excited to meet your ray of sunshine. Best wishes on your baby boy’s arrival.

• Can’t wait to meet the new handsome man in your life. I’m sure he’s a keeper!

• Your little prince is so lucky to have you as parents. Wishing your family lots of happiness and health.

• I hope your baby boy’s life is filled with happiness, love and adventure.

• Oh boy! Let the adventure begin. Congrats on your little crusader.

• Sending lots of love to your little man. May he always be healthy and safe.

• Congrats on your new baby boy. With you as parents, he’s sure to be one handsome and kind little boy.

• Sorry dad, this little boy is about to steal mom’s heart.

• This baby boy is going to be the greatest blessing. Excited to see how much joy and laughter he’s sure to bring to your home.

• You’re having a boy! I’m sure it’ll be endless sticky fingers, plenty of cardio, and a home filled with laughter.


Baby Shower Quotes

If you’re having writer’s block and are in need of inspiration, why not get a little help from your idols? Below, we collected some of the best baby shower messages in the form of quotes from writers, public figures, and artists on what it is to have a baby.

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

• “A baby is as pure as an angel and as fresh as a blooming flower.” —Debasish Mridha

• “Making the decision to have a child––it’s momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking outside your body” —Elizabeth Stone

• “Every child born into the world is a new thought of God, an ever-fresh and radiant possibility.” —Kate Douglas Wiggin

• “Children reinvent your world for you.” —Susan Sarandon

• “A baby is something you carry inside you for nine months, in your arms for three years, and in your heart till the day you die.” —Mary Mason

• “A new baby is like the beginning of all things—wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.” —Eda J. Le Shan

• “A baby is born with a need to be loved—and never outgrows it.” —Frank A. Clark

• “You know what the great thing about babies is? They are like little bundles of hope. Like the future in a basket.” —Lish McBride

• “If evolution really works, how come mothers only have two hands?” —Milton Berle


Messages For Their Second Baby

Use one of these messages below to describe the unconditional love the parents-to-be are sure to feel upon the arrival of their second or third baby. Baby shower messages for second or third children can still hold the same beautiful wishes, but might might add a dose of humor.

• You’re already such wonderful parents. Can’t wait to see you raise another amazing child.

• What could be more wonderful than having a baby? Having a second baby, congrats!

• Your family is about to get even more awesome! Can’t wait to meet your little one.

• Now that you’re pros, it’ll be easier, right? Congrats on your newest addition.

• You’re having a new baby? What’s wrong with the old one?

• Here comes more trouble! Excited to meet your newest little one.

• May you continue to raise wonderful children that fill your home with joy, fun, and laughter.

• Excited to see [NAME] become the most amazing brother/sister. Congratulations on your growing family.

• Can’t wait to witness the wonder that will come with your newest little one.

• So happy to know that there will be yet another mini you. I’m sure you’ll do just as good at raising your little bundle as the first time around.


Tips On Hosting A Baby Shower

Consult With The Mom-To-Be

The easiest way to plan a successful baby shower is to ask what the mom wants. If she doesn’t like being the center of attention, you might want to plan some non-traditional baby shower activities.

Send Invites Early

Sending your invitations at the right time will give your guests enough time to plan and RSVP. This will also help you when booking your caterer and making party favors. We usually recommend mailing them four to six weeks before the baby shower.

Keep Food And Drinks Simple

A baby shower doesn’t have to be extravagant to be memorable. Find a few tasty yet simple food and drink options and put together a beautiful table setup or snack bar. For some budget-friendly decor, consider searching for a few baby shower printables.

Create A Checklist

Stay on track of all those small baby shower details by putting together a checklist. If you’re co-hosting, be sure to split up the tasks by category such as food and utensils, decorations, and party favors to make your party planning a breeze.

Ask For Help

Event planning is a lot of work so be sure to ask for help from close friends and family of the mom-to-be. Keep in mind that many items such as creating a guest list, choosing the theme, and writing thank you cards can be left to the future parents.

Choose The Right Date And Time

Baby showers are usually held during the day and weekends. If you’re on a tight budget, we recommend scheduling your baby shower outside of meal times. This way, people won’t be expecting a full meal and you can stick with small treats.

Baby showers are also held six to eight weeks before the baby is due. This will give the future parents plenty of time to decorate the nursery with their new gifts and start planning for their baby’s arrival.

Plan Fun Games And Activities

Nothing says baby shower like tons of fun baby games and activities. Consult with the mom-to-be on the type of activities she’d like to have and be sure to add them to the day’s itinerary.

Now that you’ve gathered some inspiration, you’re ready to wish the new parents all the joy in the world with their little one. For a unique baby shower gift, print one of these baby shower messages on a canvas to create beautiful hanging wall art for their baby’s nursery. It’s sure to make a gift they’ll treasure for years to come. Get started making personalized baby shower invitations.



It’s a Boy!

“Congratulations, you have a new baby boy!” my child-development teacher said as she handed over the 10-pound bundle.

Last year in my high school child-development class, each student had to take the “Think-It-Over” baby home for a night to get a taste of parenthood. Even before I received the baby, I knew I was not ready to be a parent as a senior in high school. I could still remember when my brother and sister were little and I would have to take care of them all the time. At least the doll had no dirty diapers I would have to change.

It was a Friday night when my turn came to take the 10-pound plastic doll home. The doll really did look like a live baby from a distance. It even had a pleasant baby powder smell. After I took the baby home in his car seat, I changed him into some really cute clothes because my friends and I were going out that night. I then decided to name him Tyler.

Inside the body of this doll was a computer that was programmed to make periodic crying sounds. I was the only person who could stop the crying because I had the key. This key, tied to my wrist, could be inserted in the doll’s back to stop the crying. So far, so good. The doll had not cried, yet.

My friends came over, and we all piled into the car. It was kind of squished because we had the baby’s seat in there, too. I had to treat the doll like a real baby because the computer inside also measured any abuse to the doll, such as shaking or neglect. The hour-long drive to the restaurant was uneventful. It was rather chilly, so I decided to wrap Tyler in a blanket and carry him in that way. I also had a diaper bag with diapers, a bottle, and an extra set of clothes hanging on my arm.

Because it was Friday night, there were a lot of people waiting in line to get a table. When I walked into that crowded entryway, I got some very weird looks and quite a few raised eyebrows. My friends also noticed the glares and stares, so we decided to make a game out of the whole situation. I stood in the corner pretending to rock Tyler to sleep. Every once in a while my friends would peek in the blanket and say, “Oh, how cute.” I could not help but laugh. And although it was funny to my friends and me, some of the people did not think it was so funny that I had a baby. I overheard one couple say, “Why would she bring a baby here?” These people were giving me rude looks and forming judgments about me because they thought I was a teenage mom. Others just smiled at me sympathetically and felt sorry for me because I was only a child with a child.

We finally got a table, and the waiter, not knowing I was carrying a doll, asked me if I needed a high chair. I told him it was just a doll, but a high chair would be good. He thought it was funny that I actually dared to bring a doll into the restaurant, so he brought a high chair, plus a red balloon for the little one.

Again, during our meal, my friends and I received strange looks from the others in the restaurant. One couple kept walking by our table just to get a look at my baby. I think they were trying to figure out if the doll was an actual baby. As the couple walked by, my friends and I started discussing how people so quickly judged me and assumed that I was the mother of the baby. We decided that we would probably do the same if we saw a teenage girl coming in with a child and a group of friends. Teenage pregnancy is not accepted where I live and is definitely not the norm; many girls would hide their pregnancies if they decided to keep their babies.

We went to the mall after we were finished eating, and I had to take Tyler with me. My friends were looking at clothes, but I couldn’t because I was carrying this “baby” (which was becoming quite heavy). So I just roamed around wishing I could try on clothes, too. Then the baby started to cry this horrible imitation baby’s cry. It was so loud and terrible. I quickly put the key into the doll’s back so it would quit crying, and then I had to explain to the salesclerk why I was carrying around a plastic doll. I was so glad to finally go home.

I learned a lot through my experience with the “Think-It-Over” baby. The doll definitely reinforced my thinking that I was not ready to be a parent, but it also made me more aware of the larger picture. It opened my eyes to the judgments people make about others. People do not realize that some things are not the way they seem. The doll seemed like it was my baby, but that was not the case. I was only carrying it around for a class project. The people in the restaurant were so quick to judge me because they assumed I was a teenage mom. They undoubtedly thought I was stupid for taking a baby to a noisy, smoky place; they didn’t realize it was just a plastic doll underneath that blanket.



It's a Boy!

by Rabbi Baruch and Michal Finkelstein

Along with the birth of a son comes many Jewish customs.


Mazal tov! A son is born – a son who will, with God's help, be a source of pride and joy to his family and the entire Jewish people. Along with the birth of a son comes several customs, the greatest simcha being, of course, the Bris Milah. For a first-born son, there is also possibly a Pidyon Ha'Ben.

And God said to Abraham: You shall keep my covenant, you and your seed after you, throughout the generations. (Genesis 17:9)

Despite the decrees of Antiochus outlawing Bris Milah, and throughout the expulsions and persecutions that our nation suffered in exile, the Jewish people never ceased to perform this mitzvah. To this day, virtually all Jews, regardless of their level of religious commitment, observe this beloved commandment with zealousness and joy, thereby fulfilling the words of the Sages: "Every mitzvah for which of the Jews were willing to make the supreme sacrifice, such as Bris Milah, will always be observed by them"; and: "Every mitzvah that the Jews accepted with joy, such as Bris Milah, will always be fulfilled with joy" (Talmud – Shabbat 130a).

Baby's First Shabbat

It is a common Ashkenazic custom to hold a Shalom Zachar on the first Friday night after the baby's birth, at the home of the newborn. Light refreshments are served, but not a full meal.

Rabbi Paysach Krohn explains:

The Shalom Zachar is held on Friday night, for that is when people are more apt to be at home, and available to participate (Trumat HaDeshen 269).

The Night Before the Bris

The night prior to the Bris, it is a beautiful custom for children come to the house of the newborn and recite the words of "Shema Yisrael" in his presence. We give the children sweets in order to encourage them to come. (See text of the Shema)

Furthermore, the night before the Bris, it is customary to learn Torah in the house of the infant.

What should you prepare for the next day? The main preparation is the festive meal that follows the Bris, which is accompanied by special blessings during the Grace After Meals.

The baby is usually dressed for the Bris in white clothes. Also you will need to bring wine for the blessings.

Extending Honors to Friends and Family

It is deemed a great honor to take part in the Bris. Here are the various "tasks" given out as honors to some of the guests:

1) "Kvatter" – usually a married couple. Preferably, this couple has not yet had children of their own, as the honor is considered a good omen to have children. The baby's mother hands the child over to the female kvatter, who passes the baby to her husband. He then brings the baby into the room where the Bris is to take place.

2) "To Elijah's Chair:" The honoree's task is to place the newborn on the elevated, ornate "Throne of Elijah," for tradition says that Elijah attends every Bris.

3) "From Elijah's Chair:" the honor of taking the baby from the "throne."

4) "Sandak:" This is the highest honor, usually given to the grandfather, an elder, or a great scholar. The honoree holds the newborn across his knees while the Bris is performed, an honor considered equal to offering incense in the Holy Temple.

A child who is circumcised by a doctor in the hospital often does not receive a proper Bris.

5) Mohel: The one who performs the removal of the foreskin should be God-fearing and professionally competent. [A Jewish Bris differs from a "secular circumcision" in that it involves special added steps called Priyah and Metzitzah. A child who is circumcised by a doctor in the hospital often does not receive a proper Bris.]

6) Blessings: The honoree recites the blessings and announces the baby's name.

7) "Beside the Blessings:" The honoree holds the baby while the blessings are recited and the baby is named.

Symbolism of the Bris

As mentioned, the night prior to the Bris, it is customary in some communities for children come to the house of the newborn and recite the words of "Shema Yisrael" in his presence. The Zohar explains that before the Bris, impure spiritual forces try to harm the infant; therefore, children who are too young to have sinned come and recite Shema Yisrael, the prayer which has the power to keep these harmful forces away from the newborn.

The significance of this custom is expressed once again at the opening of the Bris ceremony in Israel, as the father declares the words of "Shema Yisrael." But why the Shema? And why recite words to an infant who has no understanding or awareness of what is happening to him?

Although the source of this custom is kabbalistic, we can still appreciate its significance, making it a part of our everyday lives, and also transmit it to our children. To explain:

Rabbi Yehoshua ben Korcha asked: "Why is the Shema written in such an order? So that we should first accept the yoke of the Heavenly Kingdom, and then accept the yoke of mitzvot." (Talmud)

Saying Shema to the newborn symbolizes the expression of pure belief that goes beyond understanding. The "impure spiritual forces" that threatened to harm the newborn may cause not physical harm, but rather spiritual harm. They might, for example, influence him to be more materialistic or rebellious when he grows up. The Shema, the Netziv says, has the power to bring one to loftier, more spiritual pursuits in life. Reciting the Shema to a newborn can strengthen him to have greater potential for spirituality.

Before the Bris, the baby needs an expression of belief that connects him with God.

After the Bris, he bears on his body that symbol of faith, but before the Bris, he needs the expression of belief that connects him with God. The fact that he does not understand is not important, because belief is above our understanding.

It is this faith, imbedded in the soul of every Jew, that made a little boy of the age of three – named Abraham – seek God. It is this faith that we try to instill in all our children.

Why do we accept the yoke of heaven and only afterwards accept the yoke of mitzvot? Because many mitzvot are logical and we might very well observe them even without a command from God. We accept the heavenly yoke first in order to proclaim that we accept responsibility for observing all our mitzvot because they are the commandments of our creator.

That proclamation also gives us strength to accept the mitzvot that we do not understand, for while many of God's mitzvot are logical, some seem to be completely illogical. Similarly, many of events occurring in the world encourage and strengthen our belief, yet many of events in our personal lives and throughout history make it harder to believe. Therefore, we say the Shema in the daytime, when everything is clear and bright and we understand the way of God. And we also say the Shema at night, when life is dark and on clear and we do not understand the ways of God.

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