{"id":15782,"date":"2023-10-11T02:30:22","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T07:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/?p=15782"},"modified":"2023-10-11T02:30:22","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T07:30:22","slug":"big-brother-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/big-brother-announcement","title":{"rendered":"Big Brother Announcement: 16 Ideas for Sharing the Exciting News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15784\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/big-brother-announcement-card-and-some-toys.jpg\" alt=\"Big brother announcement card and some toys\" width=\"850\" height=\"623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/big-brother-announcement-card-and-some-toys.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/big-brother-announcement-card-and-some-toys-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/big-brother-announcement-card-and-some-toys-768x563.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does your son have a built-in best friend on the way? Share the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exciting news<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of your family&#8217;s new arrival with a heartwarming <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">big brother<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> announcement. With these thoughtful ideas, the older sibling can play a starring role in this precious declaration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From thoughtful and sweet tributes to fun and silly celebrations, there are many ways to create a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">big brother announcement<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Here, you&#8217;ll also find some of our favorite announcement cards to share the news about your new bundle of joy.<\/span><br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><b>11 <\/b><b>Big Brother<\/b><b> Announcement Ideas<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15786\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/brother-carrying-his-sibling.jpeg\" alt=\"Big brother announcement: brother carrying his sibling\" width=\"850\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/brother-carrying-his-sibling.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/brother-carrying-his-sibling-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/brother-carrying-his-sibling-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">little boy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is being promoted to the ultra-special role of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">big brother<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, make a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">big brother<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> announcement to share the happy news. Here are some of our favorite ideas to share your joy in thoughtful, funny, and memorable ways. Best of all, most of these ideas make for excellent <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">keepsakes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so you can look back fondly on this special time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. <\/b><b>Big Brother<\/b><b> Superhero <\/b><b>T-shirt<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baby announcement<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with your son wearing his favorite superhero <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T-shirt<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the words \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Big Brother.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d Whether your child loves Batman, Superman, Aquaman, or another character, this makes for a fun <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">announcement about his new sibling<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Not an <\/b><b>Only Child<\/b><b> Anymore<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fun pregnancy announcement idea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is all about celebrating your child getting a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">little brother<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or sister. Make a sign that says \u201cI\u2019m not an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">only child<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> anymore. A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">little one<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is on the way!\u201d Then add the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">little guy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or gal\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">due date<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so loved ones know when the bundle of joy is scheduled to make an appearance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Leveling Up to <\/b><b>Big Brother<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gamer<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, consider an announcement card that features a picture of your child playing a video game. Add the words, \u201cLeveling up to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">big brother<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d to share the news with loved ones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. <\/b><b>Big Bro Shirt<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give your child a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kid\u2019s T-shirt<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that says \u201cbig bro\u201d in bold font. Have them strike a pose or take an action shot to serve as your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pregnancy announcement photo<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You could also have your son jump and then add a phrase <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on his <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">big brother T-shirt<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like, &#8220;Jared is jumping for joy because he&#8217;s about to be a big bro!&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Filling In Some New Shoes<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15791\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/toddler-wearing-black-shoes-and-a-pair-of-baby-shoes-on-the-ground.jpeg\" alt=\"Big brother announcement: toddler wearing black shoes and a pair of baby shoes on the ground\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/toddler-wearing-black-shoes-and-a-pair-of-baby-shoes-on-the-ground.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/toddler-wearing-black-shoes-and-a-pair-of-baby-shoes-on-the-ground-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/toddler-wearing-black-shoes-and-a-pair-of-baby-shoes-on-the-ground-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this adorable big brother announcement, all you need is a picture of your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">little boy&#8217;s shoes <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">next to a pair of baby shoes. You can add a phrase like, &#8220;Caleb is about to step into a new role as a big brother&#8221; or &#8220;Miguel has some new shoes to fill as big brother&#8221; for a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sweet way<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to share the news.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. <\/b><b>Baby Number<\/b><b> Announcement<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> new baby<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is about to gain more than one sibling, a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baby number<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> announcement is a great way to share the news. Have your children wear T-shirts with the number that represents their birth order. Then make a sign that says \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baby number<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3 [or whichever number is appropriate] is on the way!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can hire a professional photographer to take photos or simply snap some pics on your phone. Have your children hold the sign together for a cute announcement, then upload the photo to your<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>digital card<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before sending it off to family and friends.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Digging It Announcement<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fun way<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to announce your child\u2019s promotion to big brother is to get a shirt with a digger machine on it. Add text that says \u201cI\u2019m digging my promotion to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">big brother<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d or &#8220;Can you dig it? I&#8217;m going to be a big brother!&#8221; for a festive statement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. Fine Print <\/b><b>Onesie<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Order a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">onesie<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bodysuit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that says something like \u201cAlways read the fine print\u201d in large letters. Below that text, put an asterisk and use a smaller font to write the words \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">big brother<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d Take a picture of the older sibling holding the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">onesie<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and upload it to your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birth announcement<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> card.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. I Have a Secret <\/b><b>Chalkboard<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exciting news<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by taking a photo of a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chalkboard<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the words \u201cI have a secret\u201d written on it. Add flowers in pink or blue if you want to also announce the gender or keep it neutral with flowers and balloons in various hues. Share the image on your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sibling pregnancy announcement<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> card and include a quick note about a soon-to-arrive<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/birth-shower\"><strong>baby shower<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> invite<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. Family Shirt Announcement<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">whole family<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in on the fun with a photo shoot where everyone gets to wear a special tee announcing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your baby<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s arrival. The kids can wear <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sibling shirts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with different messages. For instance, one could say \u201cI&#8217;m finally getting a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">little sister<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> [or<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> little brother],&#8221;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while another one might declare \u201cI have a new <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sidekick <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">arriving soon,\u201d or &#8220;I&#8217;m going to be a big brother again!&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>11. Share the News With <\/b><b>Disney<\/b><b> Attire<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your family loves <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disney<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, get them in on the fun with a movie-themed announcement. You can dress up the family as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disney<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> characters and add a tagline that says \u201cAnother character is joining the bunch!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>5 Big Brother<\/b><b> Announcement Cards<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15783\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-childrens-feet-on-a-bed.jpeg\" alt=\"Big brother announcement: 3 children's feet on a bed\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/3-childrens-feet-on-a-bed.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/3-childrens-feet-on-a-bed-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/3-childrens-feet-on-a-bed-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Greenvelope, you\u2019ll find dozens of beautiful <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/birth-announcement\">birth announcements<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Choose from a variety of designs to share the excitement about your child (or children) becoming an older sibling. Here are some of our favorite <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">big brother<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> announcement cards to inspire your own design.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Vibrant Polka Dots Announcement<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_15792\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15792\" class=\"wp-image-15792 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vibrant-Polka-Dots-Announcement-1.jpg\" alt=\"Big brother announcement: Vibrant Polka Dots Announcement\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Vibrant-Polka-Dots-Announcement-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Vibrant-Polka-Dots-Announcement-1-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15792\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Snow and Ivy (photo courtesy of Sachi Anand Photography)<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/announcements\/vibrant-polka-dots\/yellow\/pregnancy\">fun and colorful photo announcement<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is sure to put a smile on the recipient&#8217;s faces. Upload a photo of the entire family or just the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">big brother<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T-shirt<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or sign declaring the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exciting news<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Growing by Two Feet Announcement<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_15788\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15788\" class=\"wp-image-15788 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Growing-By-2-Feet-Announcement.jpg\" alt=\"Growing By 2 Feet Announcement\" width=\"400\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Growing-By-2-Feet-Announcement.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Growing-By-2-Feet-Announcement-258x300.jpg 258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15788\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Lissa Anglin (photo courtesy of Sachi Anand Photography)<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tell family and friends that your clan is growing by two adorable baby feet with this<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/announcements\/growing-by-2-feet\/silver\/birth\">sweet pregnancy announcement card<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It comes in four artist-curated colorways, including pink and blue as well as yellow and white, which will serve as the perfect backdrop for your incredible news.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Big Sibling Announcement<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_15785\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15785\" class=\"wp-image-15785 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Big-Sibling-Announcement.jpg\" alt=\"Big Sibling Announcement\" width=\"400\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Big-Sibling-Announcement.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Big-Sibling-Announcement-258x300.jpg 258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15785\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Jessica Williams (photo courtesy of Julia Kinnunen Photography)<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/announcements\/big-sibling\/blue\/pregnancy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>precious sibling card<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> features an edge-to-edge photo slot to upload a cute or funny photo of your child. While this sample features wording for a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">big sister announcement<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the beauty of a digital card is that you can easily customize the text for a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">big brother announcement<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Photo Grid Announcement<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_15789\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15789\" class=\"wp-image-15789 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Photo-Grid-Announcement.jpg\" alt=\"Photo Grid Announcement\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Photo-Grid-Announcement.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Photo-Grid-Announcement-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15789\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Shiny Penny Studio<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This chic and modern<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/announcements\/photo-grid\/white\/birth\">photo card<\/a><\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">features slots for six different photos so you can tell a story of your family\u2019s excitement over the new arrival. If you have a big family, use one slot for each family member holding a cute announcement sign. If your family is small, share several images of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new baby<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">big brother<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as they meet each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Plot Twist Announcement<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_15790\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15790\" class=\"wp-image-15790 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plot-Twist-Announcement-4.jpg\" alt=\"Plot Twist Announcement\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Plot-Twist-Announcement-4.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Plot-Twist-Announcement-4-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15790\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Kate Ross Design (photo courtesy of Sachi Anand Photography)<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/announcements\/plot-twist\/purple\/pregnancy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>funny announcement<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> features the words \u201cplot twist\u201d and a photo slot to share the happy news. Upload a picture of a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chalkboard<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sign with the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">big brother<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> announcement or a snap of your older son wearing a T-shirt with one of the sayings from our list of ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Share Your News With Joyful Cards<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15787\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/family-looking-at-their-newborn.jpeg\" alt=\"Family sitting on a couch and looking at a newborn baby\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/family-looking-at-their-newborn.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/family-looking-at-their-newborn-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/family-looking-at-their-newborn-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With these <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pregnancy announcement ideas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can share the joyful news of your son becoming a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new big brother<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. From fun and lighthearted to sweet and thoughtful, you can set the tone and share the exciting news your way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, there&#8217;s no need to head to the store or deal with the hassle of postage to get the word out. Simply browse our collection of<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/baby-announcement\"><strong>baby announcement<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> cards<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and filter the results by style, color, shape, and features to find the perfect card. Next, customize the design to make it truly your own. Add elements like a wax seal for an elegant approach, add a photo stamp, or include a song for a more immersive experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re all finished personalizing the design, send it off to everyone on your list with just a few clicks. They\u2019ll receive the card via email or text and you can share the design on your social media channels too!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like a traditional card, each Greenvelope design comes in a matching envelope to create a beautiful reveal when the recipient clicks it open. It&#8217;s a wonderful, thoughtful, and convenient way to share the news about your beautiful bundle of joy.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does your son have a built-in best friend on the way? Share the exciting news of your family&#8217;s new arrival with a heartwarming big brother announcement. With these thoughtful ideas, the older sibling can play a starring role in this precious declaration. 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