How to Announce the Birth of Baby
The birth of your new baby is an exciting time and you're ready to tell the world! Follow these simple steps to share the joy of your arrival with family, friends and colleagues.
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Create a phone list of those you wish to informally announce the birth of your baby to. This list should have the names and phone numbers of close family and friends that you plan on contacting from the hospital to share the news of your arrival. A best friend, mother in law or other family member may be interested in making these calls for you if you are too tired or occupied to call on your own.
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Create a mailing list of those you wish to formally notify of your arrival. Before the birth of your baby, consider printing up mailing labels and return address labels so once you have your announcement ready you can easily address them.
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Consider sending an electronic announcement. Some parents opt to save money and resources by creating an email announcement. You can easily draft an email and send it to those on your contact list, announcing the birth of your baby.
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Consider hosting a family website. Many families keep a family website updated that shares news, pictures and announcements. Some parents opt to post their birth story and announce the birth of their baby on their family website.
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Create your announcement. From handmade to computer printed your announcement can be as crafty as you wish. Designing your announcement before the birth of your baby and leaving the vital information section blank can help you get your announcements out soon after baby is born. If you opt to make them on your own, shop for supplies before the baby's birth. Websites such as Vistaprint often offer free promotions. You can upload a design or use a template to create your own announcement. You may also want to have a roll of stamps on hand so you can send your announcements.
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Consider leaving information on your answering machine. Many new moms don't want to deal with phone calls right after baby is born. Leaving an outgoing "Thank you for calling message" that includes the announcement of your baby can help cut down on your phone time. Let callers know that you will return their call once you and your family are settled in.
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Place an announcement in your local paper. Many families like to announce the birth of their baby in their local newspaper.
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Tips & Warnings
Allow 1-2 weeks to receive printed announcements
The cost of postage can vary based on the size of your annoucement.
Use caution when publicly announcing the birth of your child. Too much information can allow people to access your home address and contact information.
