Best 10 Baby Shower Messages 2023 – What to Write in a Baby Shower Card?

Baby showers celebrate the joy and excitement of welcoming a new child to the world. But some partygoers are apprehensive about attending showers.

What type of gift should you give? Should you bring food?

Is a card necessary? We’ll cover proper baby shower etiquette, so you know exactly what to expect.

Not sure what to write in a baby shower card? We’ve got that covered, too, with 10 of the best messages to send the mom-to-be.

Baby Shower Etiquette 101

Who Throws the Shower?

Your best friend is expecting. It’s her first baby, so it’s a big deal.

Should you be planning and hosting the shower, or is that someone else’s responsibility? Traditionally, showers are thrown by friends or distant relatives, so in this case, yes, you would be a good candidate to plan and host the party if your best friend was expecting.

Typically, showers are not thrown by close family members or the parents-to-be. What’s the reasoning for this tradition?

To avoid giving off the impression that the family was on a gift-collecting mission. Now, tradition has it that family shouldn’t throw the party, but things are changing.

It’s not uncommon for a sister, mother-in-law or even the mom-to-be’s mother to host showers.

Who Should Be on the Guest List?

The guest list should include close friends and family members. Before considering anyone else to invite, think about whether or not it would be appropriate for the guest to buy a gift for the expecting mom.

Traditionally, men were not invited to baby showers, but this tradition is also changing. Although it changes the vibe of the party, we’re seeing more spouses, brothers and male cousins being invited to baby showers.

How Much Should Be Spent on a Gift?

How much you spend on the baby shower gift will largely depend on your relationship with the mom-to-be. Typically, the expecting mom’s family buys the more expensive gifts, like the stroller, crib and other big-ticket items.

Friends and more distant relatives give the creative and personal gifts. If you’re not a member of the expecting mom’s family, the general rule of thumb is to spend between $30 and $50 on a shower gift.

When Should the Shower Be Held?

Baby showers are held before the baby is born. While you can host the party any time after the pregnancy is confirmed, the end of pregnancy is the preferred time.

Some say that six months is a good time to host a shower, seeing as the mom-to-be isn’t quite at the “get it out of me” stage just yet. Others prefer to wait until just a month before the baby is due – a risky choice, but a welcomed diversion from the trials and tribulations of those final weeks of the pregnancy.

I’m Throwing The Shower – How Do Invites Work? What Should We Do at the Party?

If you’re hosting the shower, you can choose to send traditional invitations or email invites – whichever you prefer. You may also consider a mix of the two, especially if you will be inviting older guests who may not use email.

Be sure to include the location, time and date – and who the mom-to-be is, of course. RSVP instructions should be included, and you can include the theme of the party if you wish.

If the expecting parents are registered for baby gear, it’s often best to leave that information off of the invitation. Instead, offer registry info after guests RSVP.

Make sure that you send out invitations a few weeks before the party to give guests time to prepare and purchase a gift. As far as what you should do at the party –that’s completely up to you and the expecting mom.

It also depends on the crowd. Choosing a theme is a great place to start, although not entirely necessary.

Plan to serve food and refreshments. Don’t forget to have a few fun and silly games planned, too.

Favors should be given to guests as a token of thanks.

What to Write on a Baby Shower Card

Whether you’re throwing the shower or attending as a guest, you’ll be expected to give a card to the guest of honor. While you can hand over a card that says “To Betsy, Congrats!

Love, Amy”, sending a well-written, thoughtful message is the better option. Not sure what to say?

Here are some ideas:

Simple Baby Shower Card Messages

1. "A new little blessing is on its way, a tiny miracle to brighten your day!"
2. "Wishing you all the love, joy, and happiness that a new baby brings."
3. "May this little one bring laughter, joy, and endless love to your family."
4. "Babies are the sweetest gifts from heaven, and you are so blessed to have one on the way."
5. "The arrival of a baby is one of the greatest joys in life, and we are thrilled for you!"
6. "May this little bundle of joy bring happiness, love, and endless laughter to your home."
7. "Babies are a treasure, a little piece of heaven, and a precious gift to the world."
8. "May you cherish every moment with your new little one and watch them grow with love and joy."
9. "A new baby is a miracle, a blessing, and a beautiful new beginning for your family."
10. "May God bless you with endless love, patience, and happiness as you welcome your new little one."

Baby Shower Card Messages Focusing on the Gift

1. "We can't wait to see the little one open their new presents, especially the one we picked out just for them."
2. "We hope the gifts we picked out bring joy and comfort to the new arrival and the whole family."
3. "We hope our gift brings a smile to your face and helps make your journey as new parents a little bit easier."
4. "We're so excited to share in the joy of your baby shower and share our gift with the new little one."
5. "We picked out a special gift that we hope will be treasured by the new arrival for years to come."
6. "We can't wait to see the new little one grow and enjoy the gift we picked out for them."
7. "We hope the gifts at the baby shower bring joy and happiness to the new arrival and the whole family."
8. "We're honored to be a part of your baby shower and share our gift with the new little one."
9. "We hope the gifts we picked out for the new arrival help make their first few months a little bit easier."
10. "We're so excited to see the new little one open all the gifts at their baby shower and start their journey as a loved and cherished little one."

Funny Baby Shower Card Messages

1. "Another human being to feed, change, and clean up after? Congratulations! - Unknown"
2. "Being a parent means never sleeping, always being broke, but unconditional love - Unknown"
3. "Get ready for sleepless nights, endless diapers, and unconditional love - Unknown"
4. "Raising a child is like being pecked to death by a duck - Unknown"
5. "The joy of having a baby is second only to the joy of getting rid of a teenager - Unknown"
6. "Here's to hoping you have better luck with the baby than you did with the pregnancy tests - Unknown"
7. "Babies are like tacos, they come with a lot of sides - Unknown"
8. "Get ready to hear a lot of "Whaaat? I didn't do it!" - Unknown"
9. "Good luck with the baby and your new career as a sleep trainer - Unknown"
10. "Get ready for the baby to turn your world upside down and inside out - Unknown"

What to Write in a Baby Shower Card for a Boy

1. "Wishing you all the love and happiness a new little boy can bring. Congratulations!"
2. "May your son bring you endless joy and love. Congratulations!"
3. "A new little boy to love and cherish, congratulations on your bundle of joy!"
4. "May your son be a source of endless love and laughter. Congratulations!"
5. "Congratulations on your new little prince, may he bring you happiness and joy."
6. "Wishing you all the joy that a new little boy can bring. Congratulations!"
7. "A new little boy to love and raise, congratulations on your new arrival!"
8. "May your son bring you joy, love, and lots of laughter. Congratulations!"
9. "Congratulations on your new little boy, may he bring you a lifetime of happiness."
10. "May your son be a blessing in your life, filled with love and laughter. Congratulations!"

What to Write in a Baby Shower Card for a Girl

1. "A new little girl to love, cherish and watch grow. Congratulations!"
2. "Congratulations on the arrival of your beautiful little princess."
3. "May your daughter bring you a lifetime of joy, love and laughter. Congratulations!"
4. "Wishing you all the happiness that a new little girl can bring. Congratulations!"
5. "A new little girl to love, raise and watch grow, congratulations!"
6. "May your daughter bring you endless joy and love. Congratulations!"
7. "Congratulations on your new little angel, may she bring you happiness and joy."
8. "Wishing you all the love and happiness a new little girl can bring. Congratulations!"
9. "May your daughter be a source of laughter, love and joy in your life. Congratulations!"
10. "Congratulations on your new little girl, may she bring you a lifetime of happiness and love."

What to Write in a Baby Shower Card for Twins

1. "Double the love, double the joy. Congratulations on your twin blessings!"
2. "May your life be filled with double the laughter and double the love. Congratulations on your twins!"
3. "Wishing you twice the love, twice the joy, and twice the memories with your new twins. Congratulations!"
4. "Congratulations on your double blessings! May your twins bring you joy and happiness."
5. "Twice the work, twice the love, twice the blessings. Congratulations on your new twins!"
6. "May your life be filled with double the fun, double the love, and double the joy with your new twins. Congratulations!"
7. "Congratulations on your new additions, may your twins bring you double the love and double the happiness."
8. "Wishing you double the joy, double the love, and double the happiness with your new twins. Congratulations!"
9. "Twice the fun, twice the love, and twice the joy. Congratulations on your new twins!"
10. "May your life be filled with double the laughter, double the love, and double the blessings with your new twins. Congratulations!"

What to Write in a Baby Shower Card for a Close Friend

1. "Congratulations on your new bundle of joy, my dear friend. I'm so grateful to be a part of this exciting time in your life."
2. "Wishing you all the love, joy, and happiness that comes with being a new parent. You're going to be an amazing mom!"
3. "I'm so excited to see the journey of motherhood unfold for you. Congratulations on your new arrival!"
4. "May this new little one bring you a lifetime of love, laughter, and happiness. You're going to be an amazing mom."
5. "You are going to be the best mom in the world. Congratulations on your new little one!"
6. "Wishing you all the joy and love that a new baby brings. I can't wait to see you as a mom and watch your little one grow."
7. "May your new baby bring you all the happiness and love you deserve. Congratulations on your new arrival, my friend."
8. "Congratulations on your new little one! You're going to be a wonderful mother and I'm honored to be here for this exciting time."
9. "Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness as you welcome your new baby. You're going to be an amazing mom."
10. "Congratulations on your new arrival! I'm so excited to see you as a mom and watch your little one grow and thrive."

What to Write in a Baby Shower Card From Grandparents

1. "We are so excited to welcome our new grandchild into the world and can't wait to shower them with love and laughter."
2. "Our hearts are overflowing with joy at the thought of our new grandbaby. Congratulations!"
3. "We are beyond thrilled to become grandparents and can't wait to hold our new grandchild in our arms."
4. "Wishing you all the happiness and love that comes with a new baby. Congratulations on becoming a mom and dad!"
5. "We are over the moon to welcome our new grandchild and can't wait to watch them grow and thrive."
6. "May your new baby bring you endless joy, love, and lots of smiles. Congratulations on your new arrival!"
7. "Our hearts are full at the thought of our new grandchild and we can't wait to love and cherish them always."
8. "We are so grateful to be a part of this new journey as grandparents and can't wait to meet our new grandbaby."
9. "May your new baby be filled with love, laughter, and endless blessings. Congratulations on your new arrival!"
10. "We are honored to be grandparents and can't wait to be a part of your new baby's life. Congratulations on your new arrival!"

A baby shower is a time to celebrate new life. Use the tips above to avoid making any faux pas, and be sure to include one of the above messages in your card to wish the new parents luck and happiness.

If you’re hosting the shower, don’t forget to consult with the expecting mom (unless it’s a surprise shower) on the little details to make her day truly special.