There's a new tiny human in the world and somehow you've got to sum up how exciting that is in four lines on a card. No pressure.

The good news is that new baby cards don't need to be clever — they just need to be warm. Here are congratulations messages for every kind of new arrival, from close family to work colleagues.

Heartfelt New Baby Messages

For close family and friends, when you want to say something that really means it.

• Congratulations on your beautiful new arrival — wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness together.
• Welcome to the world, little one. You are already so loved.
• So much love and happiness to your growing family. Congratulations on your gorgeous new baby.
• Congratulations! Watching you become parents has been the loveliest thing to see.
• Wishing you all the sleepless nights, tiny milestones, and pure joy that come with your new arrival.

Warm and Simple

For when heartfelt is right but you don't need paragraphs.

• Congratulations on your new baby! So much love to you all.
• Welcome to the world, little one. Congratulations to you both.
• Huge congratulations on your beautiful bundle of joy.
• Wishing you every happiness with your new arrival.

Funny New Baby Messages

For friends who'll appreciate a little honesty about what's coming.

• Congratulations! Enjoy the last of your uninterrupted sleep — it's been fun knowing you.
• Welcome to parenthood, where the coffee is strong and the naps are optional. Congratulations!
• Congratulations on the new arrival! May your coffee be strong and your nappy bag always stocked.
• You're about to become experts in sleep deprivation and baby wipes. Congratulations, you'll be brilliant at it.

From Grandparents

• Congratulations on becoming parents. We couldn't be more excited to spoil this little one.
• Welcome to the world, our precious grandchild. You are already so loved.
• Congratulations to you both — we are so proud and so happy.

For Colleagues or Acquaintances

• Congratulations on the arrival of your little one — wishing you all the best.
• So happy for you and your family. Congratulations on your new baby.
• Wishing you every happiness as you welcome your new addition.

Tips for a New Baby Card

Use their name if you know it. "Welcome to the world, [name]" feels much more personal than a generic message, and it makes the card something they'll want to keep.

Keep it warm, not overwhelming. New parents are tired and emotional — a short, genuine message often lands better than something long and elaborate.

A practical offer goes a long way. A line like "let us know if you need anything" means more to exhausted new parents than it might seem.

Find Their New Baby Card

Our new baby cards are printed on 300gsm smooth matt card and posted across the UK, ready to welcome the newest arrival in style.

Celebrating a new sibling too? Take a look at our full range of cards for children for the moment they become a big brother or big sister.