How to Write a Traditional Birth Announcement

The birth of a new baby is a joyous occasion, and one that you want to announce to all of your family and friends. To share your new bundle of joy with the world, create or purchase cards and use your printer to create a special message.

1. Decide what type of card you want to mail. You can purchase already made announcements from a local card store or make your own out of sturdy colored paper. If you choose to make your own, you can either make a traditional folded card out of card stock or cut a piece of card stock in half for a one page announcement.


2. Choose a special poem, quote or Bible verse to place on the front of the announcement if you will be making a traditional folded card. Alternatively, place a picture of your baby or his or her footprints on the front of the card. For a one page announcement, place a small picture on the side of the paper and use decorative stickers to embellish the announcement. You can also add a special message on the side of the card.


3. Create the heading for your announcement. Decide between a formal announcement or informal. Something more formal can be worded such as "Mr. and Mrs. Smith are proud to announce the birth of their son." or "Mary and John Smith happily announce the birth of their baby girl." An informal message may say "We are proud to announce the birth of our baby boy." If the baby has older siblings, you may wish to include them in the announcement, such as " The Smith family proudly welcomes home the newest member of the family," or, "The Smiths are proud to announce the birth of Sally Ray."


4. You can type the message into a word document on your computer and print it onto white or colored paper. By using your computer, you can change the font and color to match the theme of your announcement.


5. Include special details about the new baby. Underneath the heading, write the baby's full name. Make the baby's name larger than the other text so it stands out. Below the baby's name, include the day and time of birth, as well as the weight and length.


6. Mail the announcements within six months of the baby's birth.