Leave it up to the recipient if they wish to send a gift or not. If someone would like to know what you need they will most likely reach out to the grandparents and find out. Let me tell you, people will come out of the woodwork when it comes to baby gifts.
Friends of friends people you have never even met will knit your baby a beautiful blanket or similar item. Make sure to have extra thank you cards on hand for any unexpected gifts. When it comes to sending birth announcements, etiquette says you have up to 6 months. However, even though you have 6 months you probably want to send them in a timely manner. Try to stick within a 2 — 8 week timeframe after the birth.
If over the 3 to 4 month mark, consider sending out a holiday card or family letter instead. For those planning a professional newborn photo session: keep in mind that in order to capture those adorable newborn sleepy curly poses, most photographers will require you to organize a shoot 5 to 12 days after giving birth. Then, depending on the photographer, it might take another week or two to get the photos back. That way when baby does arrive all you need to do is fill in the details and complete the order.
The type of announcement you choose to send, be it paper or electronic, is entirely up to you and your budget. Fortunately, both ways are perfectly acceptable. E-cards are without a doubt more cost-effective, however the experience of receiving a paper announcement through the mail especially a photo card makes for a great keepsake for your nearest and dearest friends and family members. You can absolutely send out an announcement for all babies after the first. Sending one to close family and friends for each baby is just a nice way to proudly announce the new addition to your family.
And, if social media is your go-to platform, you can always use that as well. Sharing your big news on platforms like Instagram and Facebook can help save a lot of time. You can reach everyone in your network while lessening the chance of leaving someone out. You can either do this by posting an actual picture of the announcement card or by sharing photos with similar details of a paper birth announcement. Do keep in mind that this route is a bit less personal. If someone managed to send a baby gift without having attended a baby shower and before you sent out your baby announcements they are especially deserving of a birth announcement and a gold star.
If the gift is from a baby shower then you most certainly should send a separate thank you card with a personal message thanking them for celebrating with you and for the specific gift they gave. You can then follow up with a birth announcement card once the baby has arrived.
Of course, how your announcement is worded depends entirely on your preference. When you choose the wording, make it feel natural to you and your family," says Alison Dutton, marketing and product director at PinholePress. Below are examples of how to word traditional and informal birth announcements, as provided by Campbell and Dutton:.
Annie and Jonathan Parker and big brother Jacob are ecstatic to welcome little Alexis Ray into the world! If there is additional important information like a website address where friends and family can see more baby photos or read the birth story , it's best to put it at the end of the announcement. Campbell offers an example below on how to share links to a personal website or a social media account on your announcement:. To make the important details pop, make sure the birth announcement clearly displays both the text of the announcement and the most important part: a good photo of your baby.
Make your announcement stand out by choosing a high-contrast, clear photo, and try to avoid busy patterns in the background. The type of announcements you choose to send depends on your preference and what you think family and friends will appreciate.
Electronic announcements can definitely be more cost-effective, but printed announcements are lovely as keepsakes. Fortunately, both versions are perfectly acceptable. Try applying the same rules to your announcements as you would to thank-you cards.
If you prefer to send handwritten thank-you notes, you may prefer to send printed announcements. Send a quick, electronic update right after the birth and then mail announcements later to grandparents or family members who may not be online, Post Senning says. Or send paper versions only to people closest to you and electronic announcements to those outside of your immediate circle. Handing out little gifts, like cigars wrapped with a blue or pink band, is also a traditional way to celebrate your baby's birth, Post Senning says, though it may not be as common as it used to be.
If you want to honor this tradition without a cigar, give out celebratory chocolate or candy along with the birth announcement or, if there's room, have the announcement printed on it.
Sharing your special news on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram either by posting a photo of the announcement or by sharing a photo with announcement details can help you save time and reach everyone in your network—without the hassle of collecting updated mailing and email addresses or leaving anyone out.
But with so many ways to spread the word about your baby, keep these things in mind before you post a birth announcement online:. Show pictures of your newborn after he's been cleaned up and dressed up, Post Senning says.
It can be a picture of just the baby or get the new older siblings involved by taking a picture of the whole family. There are a few benefits to sending out a birth announcement.
For one, it can be a beautiful keepsake your family will treasure long after your little one's birthday. Loved ones who are a little less tech-savvy may particularly appreciate a hard copy, and the announcement will likely adorn your friends' refrigerators for months to come. Of course, it's certainly not required to send a formal birth announcement — these days, many families prefer to simply share their news on social media.
And if you like the idea of a birth announcement but are feeling overwhelmed by the thought of addressing and mailing dozens of cards, you might find it easier to send a digital announcement. Whether you choose an engraved note, hand-printed postcard or simple email, here are some pointers on birth announcements, from what information to include to when to send them. The goal of a birth announcement is to share key information about your new baby with loved ones.
If you're not sure what to write, use the following as a template:. We joyfully welcome Taylor Anne Smith January 1st, 7 lb. As for what a birth announcement should not include?
There are no formal rules, though if you have a baby registry , you probably don't want to mention it here, since the purpose is to announce your child's birth rather than ask for gifts.
Finally, don't stress out about writing personal notes on every birth announcement — it's not necessary or expected, especially since you're a busy new parent.
Chances are, you've already shared some information and photos of your newborn via email or social media, so you may not be providing breaking news to your public. But if you're planning on sending a birth announcement, most experts recommend getting your cards in the mail before your little one hits the 6-month mark.
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