TOP POINTS TO KNOW ABOUT BABY THANK YOU CARDS, BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT CARDS AND BABY SHOWER INVITATIONS

DO I NEED TO HANDWRITE A PERSONAL MESSAGE ON EACH

ANNOUNCEMENT?

No. Your friends and family will understand that, as new parents, you are either too busy to sign each card, too tired to think of a lengthy message or, most likely, a combination of both. If you have time, you or a friend or grandparent can add a small message for close relatives like aunts or uncles. But, for friends, you aren't expected to include a handwritten message at all.

SHOULD I INCLUDE A PHOTOGRAPH OF MY BABY WITH EACH BIRTH

ANNOUNCEMENT?

There is no right answer for this one. Some parents choose to include a photo of their newborn, while others choose to wait to send photos until their baby is a little older. Both practices are widely accepted, so just do what feels most comfortable to you.

SHOULD I BUY STATIONERY, THANK YOU NOTES AND CALLING CARDS FOR MY BABY?

Yes! Personalized stationery for newborns is a charming way to show appreciation for the gifts and kind wishes that are sure to be headed their way. Plus, you can include your baby's calling card in gifts to other newborns to start setting up a social circle for play dates and parties. This branch of baby stationery is quickly becoming popular practice among new parents looking to connect with other families in a delightful way.

HOW SHOULD I PRESENT AN UNUSUAL BIRTH WEIGHT?

If you have reservations about including your newborn's birth weight or height, feel free to omit them from your birth announcements altogether.

WHAT KIND OF ANNOUNCEMENT SHOULD I USE FOR TWINS?

Twins simply present the opportunity to have twice as much fun with your birth announcements! One option is to put one newborn's name on one side of the announcement and the other newborn's name on the reverse so it will be clear that they are two different people. Another is to check out Tiny Prints selection of birth announcements designed specifically with twins in mind. They're twice as nice for announcing multiple births!

IF I KEPT MY MAIDEN NAME, HOW SHOULD I WORD MY CHILD'S BIRTH

ANNOUNCEMENT?

Always include the full names of both parents on birth announcements regardless of whether your last names match or not. Additionally, there is no need to indicate whether you are married or not since those close to you most likely already know this information.

Example: Michael West and Sarah Connolly

WHAT IF WE ARE ANNOUNCING AN ADOPTION?

Send adoption announcements to let your loved ones know that your family is growing! Include your adopted child's birth date as you would on a birth announcement, even if it is two or three years prior. If the adoption was international, you can also include your adopted child's native country. These announcements are a great way to celebrate this milestone in both your lives!

WHAT IF GRANDPARENTS WANT TO SEND ANNOUNCEMENTS?

If grandparents want to send announcements to friends who may not recognize the names of the newborn's parents, include the grandparents' names after the parents' names in the family names section of the birth announcement.

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