How to Write a Thank You Note for Baby Money
If someone provided financial assistance for you and your new family, a thank-you note is imperative for showing your gratitude. Thank you notes do not need to be unduly wordy or complicated. A few personal touches, cute stationary and a heartfelt note of thanks is all you need to relay your appreciation for the gift.
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Instructions
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Begin the note with a warm comment or question. Starting your letter with such a personal comment prevents the letter from appearing formulaic or boring. As expressed by the author of the book, "Writing Thank You Notes," Gabrielle Goodwin, writing cold, impersonal notes is the fastest way to get the letter in the trash can. Ask the recipient how their own child is doing, or how they have been preparing for any upcoming holiday. For example, "It was so delightful seeing you for Thanksgiving. Your peach pie was the best I'd ever had!" or, "I heard Minnesota just had its first snow fall---are the kids out sledding yet?"
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Write a sentence of gratitude. Explain that you want to express your thanks for the generous gift. You do not need to mention the word "money" or the amount. Financial support is just as much a gift as a pacifier, clothes or any other baby item. Therefore, simply write statements along the lines of, "Both (insert baby's name here) and I wanted to express our gratitude for your generous gift."
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Explain how you intend to use the money. Perhaps you will place the gift toward a new crib, a changing station or linens. Relay this information for the next part of the thank-you card: "Your gift will enable us to get that gorgeous rocking chair that we will use for many years." Unless you specifically threw a diaper party and received money for this specific purpose, refrain from mentioning the gift money as intended for diapers.
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Insert another personal sentiment for the next line of the thank you note. Examples could be your excitement at becoming a mother or father, or happiness about expanding your family. Authors of the book "101 Ways to Say Thank You" Kelly Browne and Dorothea Johnson advises using glowing adjectives, like "delightful," "extraordinary" and "amazing." Avoid any cynical or negative comments, though expressing nervousness about becoming a new parent is likely a sentiment understood by all parents: "We are looking forward to bringing a new life into the world. Given your own lovely kids, we welcome any advice!"
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Close the note stating a desire to get in touch again soon. Relay any enthusiasm for a future get-together or holiday, and end the letter on an upbeat note. If applicable, always sign the note for both you and the other parent of the baby.
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For an added touch, include a photograph of you and the other parent, or you and the new baby.
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Tips & Warnings
The note should be one to two paragraphs long.
Type the letter into a word program first to ensure you have no spelling or grammar errors.
Use appropriate titles: Ms. (Maiden Name) if divorced, Mr. and Mrs. for couples, and be mindful or titles such as Dr. or Sgt.
Double-check the spelling of the recipient's name and address. No one appreciates their name being mispelled.
