Did two much-awaited lines show up on your pregnancy test stick? Well, congratulations! You must be over the moon to know that a new life is growing inside you. And it’s totally natural that you can’t wait to share the news with all your loved ones. But why just tell them you are expecting when there are various creative baby announcement ideas to try? An element of cuteness, fun, or surprise can do wonders when you are letting your family and friends know that a little one is on their way. So, let’s explore the interesting ways in which to announce your baby’s arrival.
● For Your Partner
Customise a t-shirt that says ‘Daddy’ or ‘Papa’ for your partner and wrap it up with a cute bow. They will be thrilled after opening the gift. Get yourself a t-shirt that says ‘Mommy’ or ‘Mamma’ as well. If your partner loves reading, customise a bookmark to say ‘We are expecting’ or ‘Get ready to be a dad.’ It will make him sit up, for sure.
Another great baby announcement idea is to bake his favourite cake and stick a popper on top that says, ‘I am pregnant’ or ‘We are going to have a baby.’ You can also customise a breakfast bowl to say ‘Eating for two’ and make sure it faces him when you are eating your cornflakes or porridge.
● For Grandparents
Send your parents and in-laws cute hampers that announce the great news in style and serve a practical purpose later on, too. You can go for something exotic, like a metal cradle with a metal or glass jar inside containing chocolates, dry fruits, or sweets.
You will also find hampers in the shape of gorgeous trophy jars, prams, pinewood boxes, or wicker baskets. The proud grandparents can cherish these for years and also repurpose them. Or send a hamper containing a small potted plant with a tag that says, ‘I am growing Dada-Dadi / Nana-Nani.’
Another cool baby announcement idea is to gift customised mugs that say ‘Grandpa’ and ‘Grandma.’ Or you can get them customised t-shirts. Or get a desk calendar, go to the page of the month when your little one will be here and circle the due date in red. Also, attach your first ultrasound picture to truly delight them.
● For Older Children
If you already have a child, an adorable new baby announcement idea is to hand them a letter that says ‘You are being promoted to the role of an older sibling.’ For multiple children, get them to sit around the dinner table and add an extra plate customised to say ‘New baby.’ If your child is a Batman fan, dress him up in a cape and mask and hand him a note that says, ‘Your sidekick is coming soon.’
You can also gift them fun baskets made of rope and designed to mimic an elephant, monkey, fox, dolphin, or goat. Fill these colourful baskets with edible goodies and a note that says, ‘A new baby is on the way.’ Later, your kids can use them to store toys or knickknacks. You will also find cute hampers shaped like a truck, train, cart, hut, suitcase, aeroplane, or pram. Or some of them might be topped with a plush little teddy or merry-go-round.
● For Extended Family
Usually, after 20 weeks, you might want everyone else who you hold dear to know that you are going to have a new baby. Or you might want to share the news right after the birth. To go about it, click a cool photo and send it along with a baby announcement hamper containing sweet or savoury treats.
There are plenty of fun ideas when it comes to the photograph. Pose a pair of cute baby shoes next to the ones that belong to you and your partner. Or if you live near the beach, write ‘Yay, new baby!’ on the sand and etch a heart shape around it. If you have an older child, you can ask them to pretend they are talking to your belly. Making the announcement around Christmas? Ask your child to hold a note that says, ‘I asked Santa for a playmate.’
In hampers, pick boxes, trays, or baskets made of wood, metal, or rope, so the recipients can use them in different ways later and always cherish this moment. Get them customised with faux flowers, pearls, adorable stickers, bows, and ribbons to reflect your joyous mood.
● For Friends
Here’s a delicious baby announcement idea for friends—send a box of chocolates and get them customised to spell out ‘We are expecting’ or ‘We are having a baby.’ If you are informing them right after the birth, the box can say, ‘It’s a boy’ or ‘It’s a girl.’ The box can also be customised with cute prints and stickers showing prams, tiny shoes, rubber duckies, and playful babies.
Along with chocolates, send them a photo that sparks excitement, joy, and a flood of good wishes. You can lay out a onesie that says ‘coming soon’ and surround it with rattles, pacifiers, and charming booties before clicking a photo. If you are an avid traveller, the onesie might say ‘New travel partner’, and you can surround it with a toy plane, hat, diary, and sunglasses. Or you can position the first ultrasound picture on a flat surface and position a cap or bow above it and a skirt or shorts under it.
Wrapping Up
With lots of love and a little dose of creativity, baby announcements can be truly memorable. Whether you are preparing for motherhood for the first time or reliving the journey again, sharing your happiness with loved ones will simply multiply it. So, keep this guide on announcement ideas handy and feel free to experiment at your discretion.
And if you decide to convey the good news with pretty hampers, go online and explore Craft Connect Studio’s vast collection. After zeroing in on a hamper, contact our team to get it customised just the way you like. You won’t have to budge an inch from your comfy chair to browse, order, or make a payment. So, get ready to tell the world that your little munchkin is on the way or has arrived in style.