Birth announcements aren’t necessarily top of mind for couples just welcoming a new bundle of joy. They just can’t be – new parents are, after all, concerned with being new parents. Expecting folks to carve out space in their new parent brains is unrealistic. That is, expecting folks to do so without help.

That’s where our list of birth announcement ideas come in. Because birth announcements are an important part of you and your baby’s journey together, and because your loved ones all want to hear about your new addition, we’re here to bridge the gap and guide you toward the birth announcement style that will communicate your message precisely the way you want it to be communicated. read more…

Nearly every parent out there can back us up when we say that very few people are thinking about birth announcement styles or etiquette on the way home with their newborn from the hospital. Nor will many be thinking about birth announcements throughout those first days of bringing your new addition home, and sometimes even weeks.

That said, the time will come where birth announcements are at the top of your mind, as telling your loved ones about the birth of your baby is a wonderful part of the journey. Because it’s such a joyous occasion, first and foremost, new parents must know that your loved ones should exercise flexibility on this front — you are, after all, new parents whose hands are full. However, there is something to be said for birth announcement etiquette, so we are here to share when to send your birth announcements. read more…

We are delighted to be expanding our birth announcement collection! The birth of a child is a busy, emotional and sleep-less moment in life. There’s already so much to be done that birth announcements frequently travel by word of mouth or text message. We think there is another announcement option. Here are a few really lovely ways to announce the birth of a baby in a digital card without having to break the bank or break stride in your routine. We offer square, landscape and portrait sized templates so you can include the best glamour shot of the bunch, since some new parents are new to portrait photography.

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