"Congrats on Your New Baby!" Newborn Wishes to Warm the Hearts of the New Parents

What else can you say to new parents, aside from "Congrats on your new baby!"

Are you a doting Ayi eagerly waiting for the arrival of the latest addition to the family? Or did you hear the good news that your favourite coworker just gave birth?

Regardless of race, language or culture, the birth of another human being should always be celebrated. Aside from sharing the joy with the new mum and dad for the arrival of their little one, congratulating them for the pregnancy and safe delivery is also in order.

Moreover, welcoming them to the exciting world of parenthood is also a reason to rejoice. They say it takes a village to raise a child, so let's welcome them into our village with a bang! But what's the best way to say, "Congrats on your new baby!?"

Congrats on Your New Baby! Meaningful Wishes for Newborn

With Covid-19 protocols already under control, it's easy to just go to your friend's place to say your newborn well wishes in person and see the cute baby. However, if confinement practices, conflict in schedule and other things make this impossible, then a thoughtful gift with a well-thought-of message will be much appreciated. 

First off, let's start with the happy wishes!

What to write on the card? Well, this is a valid problem. Not everyone can churn out a Hallmark-worthy greeting in a snap. Not to worry, let us give you some ideas:

Let's start with the basics

You can either address the parents, the newborn, or the family as a whole:

• "To the new parents..."
• "Dear Mum, Dad and Baby XX,"
• "Dear Baby XX" 
• "Hello, XX Family"
• "To the luckiest parents in the world"
• "To the sleepiest humans in Singapore"
• "To the new big brother/big sister"

Congratulations are in order

• "Congratulations on your new baby!"
• "Congratulations on your new baby girl!" / "Congratulations on your new baby boy!"
• "Congratulations on the latest addition to the family!"
• "Many congratulations on the birth of your daughter/son!"
• "Congratulations on making the most perfect baby in the world!"
• "Congratulations on bringing your first child into this world."

Gender-specific greetings

Aside from the generic, "Congratulations on your new baby boy," here are a few quirky ideas:

• "Oh boy, we've got a charmer! Congrats on the arrival of your little man!"
• "Wishing you tons of energy. You're going to need it! Congrats on your baby boy!"
• "It's only been a few days and already more handsome than dad! Congrats on the birth of your son!"
• "He's bald, wears a diaper and fusses a lot. Far from what you thought the man of your dreams would be! Congrats on your baby boy!"
• "Just showed up and he's already stealing hearts. Congrats on your little dude!"

If you're sending love to the parents of a baby girl, here are some nice words to say:

• "Congrats to the new mum and dad of the most lovable little girl!"
• "Who run the world? THIS girl will! Congratulations on your future diva!"
• "There's a new princess in the area. Welcome to the most adorable baby girl!"
• "We hope little XX turns out to be just like her mummy! Congrats on such a charming daughter!"
• "Hello there, little lady! For sure you've already got daddy wrapped around your finger."

Funny Wishes for Newborn

New parents need a big belly laugh to distract them from all the crying, fussing and caring for another human. And jokes can offer a respite to the new mum and dad. But, always be mindful of your recipients. Make sure you know them well enough to know what they consider as funny and what may come off as offensive. If you're chums with the new parents, here are some humorous things to say or write:

• "Strong-willed women ... have strong-willed babies! Good luck!"
• “Congratulations on your bundle of joy. Your baby is definitely cuter than all other babies."
• "Welcome to Team NO SLEEP."
• "Congratulations on making a tiny poop machine!"
• "Hey, guys! It's not too late to name the baby after me. Congrats!"
• "Congrats on your new job title! Hope the baby boss takes it easy on you."
• "Raising children is like a walk in the park ... Jurassic Park. Good luck!"
• "Remember those sleepy Sunday mornings and midday brunches? Good, because from now on, those are just distant memories. Congrats on the new baby!"
• “Remember how we used to stay up until all hours partying? Well, that was good practice for having a newborn.”
• Congrats, you're living in a madhouse, run by a tiny dictator that you created yourself!"
• “Delighted to have another member of the family. Hopefully, you inherit my good looks, sense of humour and brilliant personality.”

Beautiful one-liners

Funny messages are cute, but if you want to stay on the safe side, here are some simple but endearing words:

• "So happy for your growing family! All my love to the newest family member."
• "Happy new parenting!"
• "Parenthood looks good on you! Welcome to the club!"
• "Wishing you all a few extra hours of sleep and all the joy of a new baby!"
• “Welcoming your new baby with wishes of health, happiness and plenty of sleep.”
• “Best wishes to your new family. The love and pride you will feel as a parent is like no other. Embrace the journey!”
• “At last your beautiful baby is here. Best wishes to you all.”
• Wishing you three all the happiness in the world!

For parents of twins

• “Double congratulations on the arrival of your twins.”
• “Look at the bright side -  you only need to throw one birthday party! Congrats on your twins!"
• "A double miracle! Congratulations on welcoming your new twin babies."
• "Double the love, double the trouble and double the fun. Congrats on the arrival of your babies. Have an exciting journey ahead." 

Message for the new big brother or sister about the new baby

• "Welcome to the big brother/big sister club!"
• "You've been promoted to big sister/big brother. Congrats!"
• "Your baby brother/sister is so lucky to have you!"

Something for Baby, Mum and Dad

It's the thought that counts, that's for sure. But if you missed the baby shower and you want to send a present to the newborn and his parents, here are some gift ideas that new mums or dads will definitely appreciate:

• Money for doula or babysitting services - this is something the whole family can benefit from, especially if they have more than one kid
• Confinement food delivery service for mum - saves the new mum the hassle of creating nutritious meals to help with postpartum recovery
• Meal delivery service for the whole family for a couple of days
• A coffeemaker - for those sleepless nights taking care of their newborn
• Temperature-controlled coffee mug - thou shalt not drink cold coffee when taking care of your bub.
• Something for the nursery - a cute changing pad or a mobile for baby
• A personalised baby hamper for your newborn
• A trip to the spa (or a postpartum massage session for the new mum)
• Food that was off-limits during pregnancy (sushi? chocolate? soda? whatever the new mum wants!)
• Loungewear that they can wear all day
• White noise machine
• Baby monitor with app subscription
• A nice breakfast tray (for rooming in with baby days)
• A month's supply of baby diapers and baby wipes
• A streaming service subscription (Netflix or Disney+ to keep them entertained)

Last but not the least, your presence. A helping hand and a listening ear (without any judgement or offering unsolicited advice) is something that any new parent would appreciate. 

Also, take note of the things that one shouldn't do or expect when visiting a newborn.