What do you say at your first baby shower?

Simple Baby Shower Card Messages
  • “I'm so happy for you.”
  • “I can't wait to meet your baby.”
  • “Wishing both you and your new baby all the best.”
  • “Your little family is about to get bigger and cuter.”
  • “Wishing you moments of joy with your new little baby.”

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What do you say at a baby shower speech?

Congratulations to you both on becoming parents!” “Babies are such a special blessing. They fill our lives with joy, laughter, and unconditional love. Congratulations on your new arrival!”

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Do you say congratulations at a baby shower?

Baby shower cards don't need to be long, but you'll want to write at least a sentence or two that may offer: General congratulations. Best wishes for labor, delivery, or the newborn days. Encouragement for their impending parenting journey.

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What are some funny things to say at a baby shower?

Funny Baby Shower Messages
  • Congrats on your bundle of poops... ...
  • Enjoy every minute of these next few months—it will be your last quiet ones for a while!
  • Congrats on the birth of your tiny Overlord!
  • Congratulations on embarking on the craziest journey two people can go on!
  • Well done on creating a mini version of you two.

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Who speaks at a baby shower?

There are no hard and fast rules about who can give a baby shower toast, but typically it's either the hostess, the mom-to-be, or close family members. Choose one person to give a toast at the shower or designate times throughout the event for different people to say toasts.

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Baby Shower Etiquette

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How do you end a baby shower?

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Appropriate sign-off.
  1. Love,
  2. Best wishes,
  3. All the best,
  4. Many hugs and kisses,
  5. Much love,
  6. Warmly,
  7. Love,
  8. With love,

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Who pays for the first baby shower?

The hostess traditionally pays for the baby shower and its associated costs. However, the hostess can divide up the responsibility and costs by asking a few close family members or friends to co-host. This helps to reduce the overall expense and alleviates some of the financial obligation of hosting a baby shower.

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What is the easiest thing for a baby to say?

The 15 Most Common First Words
  • Dad (or Dada, Daddy, Papa, etc.)
  • Mom (or Mama, Mommy, Mum, etc.)
  • Hi (or Hiya, Hey, Heya, Hello)
  • Buba (or Bub or Baba)
  • Dog (or Doggy, Puppy)
  • Ball.
  • No.
  • Cat (or Kitty)

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What do you say in a baby message?

Simple New Baby Wishes
  • “So happy for you three. ...
  • “Congratulations on your new arrival. ...
  • “Wishing you many congratulations on your new bundle of joy.”
  • “Wishing you many congratulations on the birth of your daughter/son.”
  • “What a very lucky baby! ...
  • “Well done on creating a mini human being. ...
  • “Really happy for you both.

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What to write in a book instead of a card for a baby shower?

Quotes to Write in a Baby Shower Book
  1. “From the moment they placed you in my arms, you snuggled right into my heart.” – ...
  2. “I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always. ...
  3. “You can find magic wherever you look. ...
  4. “When you love what you have, you have everything you need.” – ...
  5. “Never look back.

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What can I say instead of congratulations?

synonyms for congratulations
  • compliments.
  • felicitations.
  • greetings.
  • hail.
  • best wishes.
  • give a 'hear-hear'
  • good going.
  • good wishes.

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How do you say simple congratulations?

Congratulations Messages
  1. Congratulations! We're so very proud of you!
  2. Your hard work and perseverance have paid off. Congratulations!
  3. Congratulations on your well-deserved success! You're an inspiration!
  4. Warmest congratulations on your achievement! Wishing you even more success in the future.

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What is a simple way to say congratulations?

“Congratulations on your well-deserved success.” “Heartfelt congratulations to you.” “Warmest congratulations on your achievement.”
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Simple Congratulations
  1. “Congratulations and BRAVO!”
  2. “This calls for celebrating! Congratulations!”
  3. “You did it! So proud of you!”
  4. “I knew it was only a matter of time. Well done!”

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What is a good starting speech?

“Hello, everyone. Thank you for having me. My name is ______ _______, and I am going to be speaking to you today about _______. To begin, _______ is important because…”

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How do you start a baby shower?

How to Plan a Baby Shower
  1. Select a date and time. Consult with the guest of honor to choose a date and time for her party. ...
  2. Determine the guest list and budget. ...
  3. Choose a venue. ...
  4. Send the invitations. ...
  5. Plan the menu and decor. ...
  6. Come up with an agenda. ...
  7. Pick baby shower favors.

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How long should baby showers last?

The typical amount of time for a baby shower to last is about two hours. That gives your guests plenty of time to eat or snack, chat with the mom-to-be, play games (if you're offering games), and watch the mom-to-be open her gifts.

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What do you write in a first baby card?

Simple new baby wishes
  1. Wishing you three all the happiness in the world!
  2. So happy for your growing family! ...
  3. Many congratulations on the birth of your daughter/son! ...
  4. Wishing you all a few extra hours of sleep and all the joy of a new baby!
  5. Congrats on your new arrival. ...
  6. Sending you three all my love. ...
  7. Happy new parenting!

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What do you say to a new mom?

10 things to say to a new mom
  • 1 – You did it! Part 1 - Pregnancy. ...
  • 2- You did it! Part 2 - Delivery. ...
  • 3 – You look beautiful. ...
  • 4 – You are doing great. ...
  • 5 – Your baby is perfect. ...
  • 6 – I am here to help you – Ask for whatever you need. ...
  • 7 – Ask me to leave whenever you want. ...
  • 8 – It gets easier.

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What should you write first for a baby?

For First Baby
  • “Congratulations on your beautiful bundle of joy. They are so gorgeous and I know you will make the most wonderful parents.”
  • “Welcoming your new baby with wishes of health, happiness and plenty of sleep.”
  • “Best wishes to your new family. ...
  • “At last your beautiful baby is here.

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What is a baby's first word usually?

So when do babies usually say their first word? Around 12 months, according to experts. Common first words may be greetings ("hi" or "bye-bye") or they might be very concrete: people ("mama" or "dada"), pets ("doggy" or "kitty"), or food ("cookie," "juice," or "milk").

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Do babies say mom or dad first?

Cross cultural research on baby's first words shows that the clear winner is Dada. Tardif and colleagues found in over 900 babies, age 8 to 16 months from English, Cantonese, and Mandarin speaking homes, Dada was the most common first person identified.

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What is the average age for a baby to say mama?

In these months, your baby might say "mama" or "dada" for the first time, and may communicate using body language, like waving bye-bye and shaking their head.

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Do husbands go to baby showers?

Yes! Men's attendance at baby showers is not something that's seen as taboo anymore. As men are more involved in raising their children than they may have been in past generations, they may want to enjoy baby showers. Coed baby showers are a natural progression.

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Who not to invite to your baby shower?

From parents to college roommates, and anyone else who plays an important role in the parents-to-be's lives. It's safe to say that those who weren't included in the initial guest list are the people you shouldn't invite.

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How many guests is normal for a baby shower?

How Many People Should Attend a Baby Shower. Every baby shower is different, but most ladies agree that 15 to 30 is the perfect number of ladies at a typical baby shower or about 30-40 for a coed. These numbers change depending on the size of the family, number of friends, and even work colleagues involved.

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