Welcoming a new baby is one of life’s happiest and most cherished milestones. Whether you're announcing a pregnancy, planning the shower, or congratulating the parents-to-be, a Quilling Card is the perfect keepsake to commemorate the occasion.
Our beautifully hand-quilled designs make every moment and message shared feel extra special. Still, staring at that blank space inside the card can feel intimidating. How do you sum up all the feels and excitement in just a few lines?
Don’t worry, we’ve got your back! We’ve pulled together the sweetest, funniest, and memorable things to write in your new baby card, from thoughtful poems to cheeky one-liners.Here’s our ultimate guide for what to write in our new baby cards:
Sweet & Simple Starters
If you’re feeling stuck, start here. Sometimes, a few warm words are all you need to kickstart the perfect message:
“Welcome home, little one!”
“I can’t wait to meet her/him!”
“Warmest welcome to your new baby!”
“Congratulations on your new bundle of joy!”
“You are going to make such amazing parents.”
“I hope you enjoy every second of parenthood.”
“Wishing you and your family happiness and health.”
“Cheers to your biggest adventure yet—parenthood!”
“May your days be filled with love, laughter, and light!”
“Your baby couldn’t be luckier to have you as parents.”
“Here’s to all the happy times and wonderful memories to come.”
“We’re beyond excited to shower you and your new bundle of joy with love.”
“I’m so excited to watch you become the amazing parents I always knew you’d be!”
“This baby will bring so much joy into your lives, and you deserve every minute of it!”
“There are so many exciting adventures to come, and I am thrilled to be a part of the journey!”
Lighten Up
Your message doesn’t need to be too serious, especially if your relationship with the parents includes lots of inside jokes and sarcasm. Here are a few playful lines to keep things light:
"Chill… You just met him/her."
"You made a human. Way to go!"
"A baby?! In this economy?! Bold move."
"Who needs sleep when God invented dark roast?"
"Let’s plan a night out to celebrate… in about 18 years."
"I knew you first. The baby’s cool and all, but priorities…"
"Wishing you happiness, love, and restful nights (eventually)."
"You chose this. Remember that when you’re elbows are deep in dirty diapers."
"I’d offer to babysit, but I don’t want to lie to you this early in your parenting journey."
"Congrats on the new roommate who won’t pay rent but demands 24/7 room service."
Poems, Quotes, & Verses to Share
Sharing a short poem, meaningful quote, or heartfelt scripture is always a lovely, personal touch to add to your message.
A Poetic Touch
Poets have a way of saying exactly what we feel, but prettier and oh-so-sentimental. Here are a few you can borrow:
“Before beyond I love you then
I love you now
I'll love you when
The sun's gone out
the moon's gone home
and all the stars are fully grown”
—James Carter, Love You More
"We got everything we need
To plant a lovin' seed
And all the time we need to watch it grow."
—Shel Silverstein, All the Time in the World
"Sweet, shut your eyes,
The wild fire-flies
Dance through the fairy neem;
From the poppy-bole
For you I stole
A little lovely dream."
— Sarojini Naidu, Cradle-Song
“Know that I'm present in spirit and soul
with open arms and a hand for you always to hold.”
—Wendy L. Nichols, Open Arms
"But there’s nothing I can teach you.
You’ll find all that you need.
No flower bends its head to offer
teaching to a seed."
— Kae Tempest, For My Neice
Put It in Quotes
From philosophers to comedians, presidents, celebrities, and everyone in between, here are a few timeless quotes to add to your card:
"A child is a curly, dimpled lunatic."
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
“It is the nature of babies to be in bliss.”
—Deepak Chopra
“Babies are such a nice way to start people.”
—Don Herold
“A baby is born with a need to be loved — and never outgrows it.”
—Frank A. Clark
"Sometimes the littlest things take up the most room in your heart."
— A.A. Milne
"Like stars are to the sky, so are the children to our world. They deserve to shine!"
— Chinonye J. Chidolue
“Children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.”
—John F. Kennedy
“Make no mistake about why these babies are here — they are here to replace us.”
—Jerry Seinfeld
“Children have neither past nor future. They enjoy the present, which very few of us do.”
—Jean De La Bruyere
“We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.”
—Franklin D. Roosevelt
"A new baby is like the beginning of all things—wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities."
— Eda J. LeShan
Add a Verse
A scripture is a beautiful way to add a thoughtful, personal touch to your message. Here are some you could include in your card:
“We love because he first loved us.” (1 John 4:19)
“For this child I prayed and the Lord has granted the desires of my heart.” (1 Samuel 1:27)
“Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.”
(Psalm 127:3)
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.” (Jeremiah 1:5)
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." (Jeremiah 29:11)
Sent With Love
No need to stress! A sweet wish, meaningful quote, or playful joke is all it takes to make new parents feel wrapped in support (especially during those bleary-eyed, middle-of-the-night feedings). So grab one of our gorgeous cards, jot down your thoughts, and send it off with love. When it’s all said and done, the perfect message will come straight from your heart.
