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The arrival of a baby:how to announce the good news?

The arrival of a baby:how to announce the good news?

When should you send your birth announcement? And how should you do it? People pay attention to small details. Therefore, it is important to avoid small blunders.

Contents 1 When should you send the announcement? 2 Who should you send them to? 3 Basic information 4 Wording 4.1 Formal announcement 4.2 Less formal announcement 4.3 Additional details 5 Choosing a photo 6 Social media or the map? 7 How to use social media?

Here are some answers to these questions.

When should you send the announcement?

The exact timing is up to you. You've just welcomed your new baby so friends and family will know you're busy. If you are an organized person, save time by preparing your announcements a few weeks or months in advance. If you plan to send an electronic announcement, collect all the email addresses of your loved ones beforehand so that you only have to press “send” when the time comes.

If you are unable to do so in the first few weeks after the birth, you can always send a short message on social networks, then follow up with a more official and detailed announcement when you have time. As it is a happy occasion, do not impose a deadline.

Who should you send them to?

It's entirely up to you, but include everyone you know, your loved ones, your colleagues...to prevent some from feeling hurt if they don't receive it. There really aren't any rules.

Basic information

All birth announcements should provide the following information:

  • the surname and first name of the parents,
  • the baby's full name,
  • the baby's date of birth,
  • the baby's gender (if the name is not clearly male or female),
  • baby's weight and length (usually included but not required).
  • place of birth (optional),
  • the names of the baby's grandparents (optional).

If you have adopted a baby or child, it is a good idea to include the date of adoption.

The label

Announcing your baby's birth doesn't have to be complicated. In general, the traditional announcement is written in the third person and refers to the parents first, then the name of the baby after. But lately, more parents tend to make less formal announcements with personal language, photos of the newborn, and mentions of other children in the family.

Of course, this formulation is entirely up to you.

Here are some examples:

The official announcement

Annie and Jonathan Pellerin are pleased to announce the arrival of Alexandre Riche.

June 20, 2020.

3,300 kilos, 46 centimeters.

The less formal announcement

Our little bundle of joy has arrived!

Annie, Jonathan Pellerin and his big brother Jacob are delighted to welcome little Alexandre Riche to the world!

Born on June 20, 2020.

3,300 kilos, 46 centimeters.

Additional details

If there is additional important information, such as a website address where friends and family can see more photos of the baby, it is best to put it at the end of the ad.

Here is another example:

Melody Tina Joubert,

Born on May 17, 2019, she weighs 4,200 kilos, she is 51 centimeters long.

Visit our site …… to see more beautiful photos of our happy family. With love, Josh, Lisa and Mélodie Joubert.

The arrival of a baby:how to announce the good news?

Choose a picture

Make your invitation stand out by choosing a bright, high-contrast photo, and try to avoid overly busy designs in the background. They are best when they are simple.

Social media or the map?

Posting on social media is certainly more profitable, but people can also keep the cards as keepsakes. Fortunately, both are perfectly acceptable.

Some would love to receive a card, while others will be just as happy to see your post online. It's up to you, at tadaaz.fr, there are quite a few choices for making birth announcements.

How to use social media?

Share the news on Facebook, or Instagram. It can save you time, and prevent you from leaving anyone behind. Keep these things in mind before posting your invitation online.

Show pictures of your newborn after he's been cleaned and dressed. Don't forget the name, gender, and date of birth. If you want to be the only one to share the news online, tell your family members or friends.

You can create an official Facebook page to post updates about your baby. The choices are many, do not miss originality.