Browsing the internet looking for interesting birth announcement ideas, I came across the cutest image of a little girl holding her baby brother. I thought how awesome would this be for a birth announcement? Talk about making sure the older sibling doesn’t feel left out.
The birth of a younger brother or sister can be very confusing for a child. They feel displaced, having to finally share their parents with another child, resentful and perhaps a little excited. It’s important for ..read more
Filed under: birth announcements, new parent life on April 30th, 2010 | 4 Comments »
There are two types of birth announcement: the ones you design yourself and the kind that automatically appear in the newspaper. When the new mom is still in the hospital they are asked to fill out a form for the official newspaper announcement. This is a very generic type of announcement. Most parents place a second announcement in the paper that includes a photograph. Here are a few ways to add a little creative flair to the newspaper birth announcement.
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Filed under: birth announcements on April 30th, 2010 | 1 Comment »
When I was pregnant with my darling boy, I was lucky enough to get both regular ultrasound images as well as the new three dimensional images taken of him inside the womb. I have pictures of my baby from ten weeks after conception up until eight months. I made photocopies of those images for grandparents as keepsakes and they were just blown away how much technology had changed.
It made me think about the many possibilities on the modern birth announcement. ..read more
Filed under: birth announcements, new parent life on April 27th, 2010 | 2 Comments »
I’m a big fan of the printed birth announcement. It gives you a way to distribute images and first thoughts about your new child, fits easily into a photo frame or photo album and becomes a treasure for years to come. But it’s not the only possibility when it comes to birth announcements. Here are a couple of alternatives to the traditional printed version.
The candy bar birth announcement. There are so many different varieties of the birth announcement candy bar ..read more
Filed under: baby shower, birth announcements on April 26th, 2010 | 3 Comments »
As you rest in the bed with your new baby in your arms and flick through the photo selection for the birth announcement, yet another visitor comes to the door. All you want in some quiet time alone with your new family to enjoy the magic of the day’s events and people just keep on knocking at the door.
It’s important for the new mother to know that every one should respect her wishes regarding visiting and length of visits. After ..read more
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Researching your birth announcements before you give birth is only one of the things a smart mother to be does. As you near your due date its time to start thinking about how you would like things to go at the hospital immediately before and after the birth of your baby. There’s a lot to prepare to ensure you as an individual have the birth experience you really want.
A lot of people forget their manners when it comes to the ..read more
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I’m a big fan of saving money. No matter where no matter what if I can get a discount I am a happy shopper. Buying everything at one time is usually the best way to save, especially when it comes to online shopping. So complete your birth announcement order with a set of new mommy business cards and save on shipping fees.
Mommy cards are the latest thing in parental business cards and an absolute must for the new mom or ..read more
Filed under: birth announcements, new parent life on April 20th, 2010 | 1 Comment »
I have received several comments telling me how much people wished they had ordered birth announcements for their own baby. Their problem? Their babies are six, eight or ten months old and sending out a birth announcement may seem a little late and inappropriate. But the first birthday announcement is a great birth announcement substitute.
The first birthday is one of the most important celebrations in a young child’s life. Formal announcements make great keepsakes and allow parents to have a ..read more
Filed under: birth announcements, invitations, thank you cards on April 20th, 2010 | No Comments »
A set of address labels for the new baby? With many a toy and new outfit coming their way the new baby will be sending plenty of thank you cards to friends and relatives. Whether you choose to send them in your name or the baby’s name, address labels with the baby’s first and last name is one way of making their birth and family membership official. They are a cute addition to birth announcements and other greeting cards.
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Filed under: birth announcements, invitations, save the date, thank you cards on April 20th, 2010 | No Comments »
A new baby can be difficult for siblings, especially younger children who may feel left out or pushed aside by the arrival of the new baby. Parents always try to involve their children in the pregnancy and birth but still, feelings can get hurt. But what about letting them spread the news of the new baby with their own set of baby birth announcements?
Sibling birth announcements are a great way for children to feel involved. They could distribute them to ..read more
Filed under: birth announcements on April 18th, 2010 | No Comments »
