{"id":573,"date":"2017-12-04T15:00:40","date_gmt":"2017-12-04T21:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.iseeme.com\/blog\/?p=573"},"modified":"2018-09-28T09:37:42","modified_gmt":"2018-09-28T14:37:42","slug":"congratulate-someone-new-baby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.iseeme.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/04\/congratulate-someone-new-baby\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Congratulate Someone on Their New Baby"},"content":{"rendered":"

Knowing how to congratulate someone on their new baby is a great skill to develop, and trust us, it is a skill. Knowing when to drop by to visit, what to bring, and when to offer help will make you the new parents\u2019 favorite friend or relative (not counting baby of course). Here are some suggestions on how to congratulate someone on their new baby the new mom and dad will really appreciate.<\/span><\/p>\n

Visiting<\/b><\/h2>\n

In the first days after baby comes home there\u2019s going to be a steady stream of well-wishers. Unless you\u2019re a close friend or family member, resist the urge to visit right away. New parents are tired enough without feeling they should entertain.<\/span><\/p>\n

When you do decide to drop by, text first and ask if it\u2019s a good time. Texting is less likely to wake the baby than a phone call. Keep the first visit short so parents don\u2019t feel overwhelmed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Give a Gift<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you gave a gift at the baby shower you don\u2019t need to give a second one unless you want to do so. Rather than another cuddly toy or romper, give something special like a personalized baby book. The personalized storybook It’s My NIGHT NIGHT Time!<\/a> and Goodnight Little Me<\/a> help soothe babies at bedtime.\u00a0<\/span>Find our full collection of <\/span>unique baby gifts here<\/span><\/a>. Practical gifts are also a good idea: while they may not be the most exciting gift to give, extra diapers are always welcome.<\/span><\/p>\n

Send Flowers<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you can\u2019t drop by in person, or if you want to wait until the new parents have a chance to catch their breath, you can send flowers instead. Most florists offer special baby bouquets that come with a little keepsake to commemorate the birth. Alternately, you could send a care package of special food or spa supplies so the new mom can pamper herself a little.<\/span><\/p>\n

What to Write in the Card<\/b><\/h2>\n

What you write in the congratulations card is important\u2014your message may well find its way into a baby\u2019s first year scrapbook. We recommend simple, heartfelt messages that focus on the joy of the moment, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n