Baby on the brain? Writing baby shower thank you notes can feel really overwhelming when your to-do list is piling higher and higher each day. The good news is that we’re here to make the whole process a walk in the park. Actually, a nap — nap in the park. That’s how easy we think writing baby shower thank you notes can be. This post has everything you need from baby shower thank you wording examples for every type of situation possible, to actual baby shower designs for your viewing pleasure.
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You have so much to say, so much gratitude to shower upon each and every one of your guests, but the moment you find yourself facing a blank baby shower thank you note — your mind goes blank. What do you write in a baby shower thank you card? Organizing thoughts into a cohesive string of sentences is easier said than done (especially with baby-baby-baby on the brain). We get it. That’s why we’re organizing your thoughts for you below.
Here are the main elements you’ll want to include in your baby shower thank you card wording:
Acknowledge the fact that finding the perfect mama and baby matching onesie — the one made with insanely soft fabric — took some serious time and effort. Your loved ones went out of their way to find the perfect baby shower gift just for you and your future little babe, so make sure you let them know that you’re grateful for such thoughtfulness.
Example: I know how hard it is to find the fabric this onesie is made with; thank you for putting in so much effort to find the perfect outfit for little Ivy. I know she’ll love snuggling in it!
A good baby shower thank you note has got the goods on the details. Your guests put in some thought (presumably) into your baby shower gift and they want to know how you like it. Mention the gift and something that you appreciate about it or perhaps how excited you are to use it and in what way.
Example: How you could have possibly known that I’m obsessed with sunflowers is beyond me, but you totally nailed it with these matching sunflower designs!
And finally, an easy and effortless way to end a baby shower thank you note (or really any thank you card) is by looking positively into the future. That might mean you let your recipient know you’re looking forward to seeing them soon — perhaps at a planned brunch date — or some other manner in which your paths will cross again.
Example: I can’t wait to take more photos than I know what to do with. Prepare yourself for a slew of matching baby and mama outfits coming your way in just a few months!
Ok, but what do you actually write in the baby shower thank you card? What words do you string together to make the most gracious of thank you notes ever created? As for the most gracious, we’ll have to get back to you, but this comprehensive list of baby shower thank you wording examples should certainly give you a head start.
Remember to make your baby shower thank you note personal by including specific details about your recipient and their gift… And of course how much you love it!
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Phew, that’s a lot of thank you notes. We hope you’re inspired to write your own and are excited at the prospect of getting them all in the mail asap. Before you get started, here are a few of our favorite baby shower thank you card designs from the Postable collection.
Each card was designed by an independent artist who lives, breathes, and creates greeting cards that make others smile. Enjoy!
A classic and modern design all in one, this adorable black and white baby shower thank you card is perfect for the minimalist.
In true Bench Pressed fashion, this card will make your recipients giggle. If you’re looking for a light-hearted and laugh-out-loud kind of baby shower thank you card then you’ve got yourself a winner!
A delightfully colorful and playful design, this card will melt your guests’ hearts (in the best way possible).
If you’ve got yourself a photo of your new babe you want to share with your guests, this simple baby shower thank you card will be perfect. Meaningful, classic, and totally customizable.
If you want to go with something more fun and playful, this Clap Clap baby card should have everything you could ever want.
Another Jacqui Lee creation, this adorable thank you note design is perfect for baby shower with a baby animal theme.
Hopefully you’ve found the right design and have got a good idea of what to write in your baby shower thank you notes. Before you dive in, here are a few tips and etiquette guidelines for your review. We hope these further help you to write the perfect note and do so with ease.
You’re not writing your master thesis — this is a thank you note so your space is limited. By sticking to the three main elements mentioned at the top of this post you should be able to keep your thank you to about four sentences.
Keeping your baby shower thank you note wording personal should be simple when you stick to the main elements, but it’s worth mentioning twice. By including specific details about the gift, you’re inherently adding a personal touch to your thank you.
This one’s important. Sending your baby shower thank you notes in a timely manner is nothing to scoff at. If your guests receive your thank you note and they’ve all, but forgotten what they’ve gifted you — it’s been too long.
Our collective memory spans aren’t very long, so you have about 2-3 months to send them out before the memory starts to drift. Ideally, baby shower thank you notes are mailed before the baby arrives or very shortly thereafter.
Being a brand new parent is incredibly time consuming and tiring (take all the naps now). Writing baby shower thank you notes with a new baby isn’t easy, but you can always use Postable to make it a breeze.
You can send the thank you notes one at a time to chip away at the list or save them in your account and send them all at once with a click of a button when you’re ready.
A real expert weighs in…
We wanted to get a real expert to help weigh in on getting these bad boys done without waiting until the little babe is graduating high school.
Caroline Allec, a new mom, heads the parenting section at Money Done Right and has some stellar tips!
If efficiency is the name of the game when it comes to sending out your baby shower thank you cards, just use a simple three- or four-sentence template for the majority of your notes.
Sure, you may want to elaborate a bit on the card to your sister or your best friend, but for the majority of guests, a template will work just fine. It’s not like they’re going to compare thank you cards and say, “Aha! They’re all the same!”
If you’re freaking out about using the wrong words, feel free to use the template I used:
Thank you so much for getting us the wonderful [Gift]. I can just picture little [Baby’s Name] using it in a few months! It was so thoughtful of you, and it was just what we wanted. It was great seeing you, and I hope you can meet little [Baby’s Name] soon!
Ask whoever is planning your baby shower to assign somebody to keep track of who gave what when you open up the gifts.
A simple pen and notepad will do, but if you really want to get with the times, have this helper use Google Sheets.
Optional: put this person in charge of making sure you have an updated address for all your guests.
Don’t view writing your thank you cards as some kind of massive chore.
This task is mindless enough that you can get it done while doing something enjoyable such as watching T.V. or listening to music.
Assuming you didn’t invite your whole town, you could probably knock out writing all your thank you cards within a couple of episodes of The Office that you’ve already watched umpteen times.
With so many people involved in just about every aspect of getting-ready-for-baby-life it’s easy to get overwhelmed at who to actually thank. The simple answer is everyone. Everyone who has gifted the mom and dad to-be deserves a thank you note. That means everyone who attended the baby shower, but also anyone who sent a gift that couldn’t attend. Additionally, you should thank the host of the baby shower as well as anyone who helped organize the gathering or provide food and decorations.
Sending baby shower thank you cards is not only a practice in polite manners, but it’s also pragmatic. They are especially relevant in the last year when many baby showers went virtual and baby shower gifts were mailed rather than hand delivered. Baby shower thank you notes confirm the delivery of the gift.
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