WishesNew baby wishes
New parents are happy and very tired. A short, warm wish that asks for nothing in return is the kindest thing to send.
For the parents
Congratulations on your new baby! May the little one bring you more joy than sleep, and plenty of both soon.
Welcome to the world, little one. And congratulations to the two people who will be your whole world.
A tiny person with a big job: making you both smile every day. Congratulations!
Congratulations on your baby girl! May she grow up strong, curious and loved.
Congratulations on your baby boy! May he have his mother's heart and his father's appetite.
Two cradles, two blessings. Congratulations on your twins! Wishing you double joy and extra hands.
Your family grew by two small feet. Congratulations, and take care of yourselves too.
So happy for you both. May your baby be healthy, and may your nights get longer soon.
For grandparents
Congratulations on becoming grandparents! A new person has arrived to spoil, and you have earned it.
Dada Dadi, Nana Nani: your best promotion yet. Congratulations on the new grandchild!
हिन्दी में
नन्हे मेहमान के आने की बहुत बधाई! घर में किलकारियाँ यूँ ही गूँजती रहें।
बिटिया के जन्म की ढेर सारी शुभकामनाएँ। घर में लक्ष्मी आई है।
बेटे के जन्म की बधाई हो! ईश्वर बच्चे को लंबी उम्र और अच्छी सेहत दे।
माता पिता बनने की बहुत बधाई। नींद कम होगी, खुशियाँ दोगुनी।
दादा दादी बनने की बधाई! अब घर में आपकी कहानियों का नया श्रोता आ गया है।
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿੱਚ
ਨਵੇਂ ਮਹਿਮਾਨ ਦੀਆਂ ਲੱਖ ਲੱਖ ਵਧਾਈਆਂ! ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਬੱਚੇ ਨੂੰ ਲੰਮੀ ਉਮਰ ਬਖ਼ਸ਼ੇ।
ਧੀ ਰਾਣੀ ਦੇ ਆਉਣ ਦੀਆਂ ਮੁਬਾਰਕਾਂ। ਘਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਰੌਣਕਾਂ ਲੱਗ ਗਈਆਂ।
ਪੁੱਤ ਦੀ ਦਾਤ ਮੁਬਾਰਕ ਹੋਵੇ। ਮਾਂ ਤੇ ਬੱਚਾ ਦੋਵੇਂ ਤੰਦਰੁਸਤ ਰਹਿਣ।
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What new parents need to hear
That you are happy, that the baby is welcome, and that you expect nothing from them for a while. The first weeks are a blur of feeds and broken sleep. A wish that ends "no need to reply" is a small gift in itself.
Make it yours
- Use the baby's name if it has been announced. If not, "the little one" is always right.
- Speak to the parents too: "You two will be wonderful at this."
- For grandparents: congratulate them on the promotion. They will repeat that line to everyone.
- For a second or third child: mention the elder sibling, who is feeling the change most.
Help is the best wish
If you live nearby, add one exact offer: a cooked meal left at the door, an hour with the elder child, a run to the chemist. Do not say "tell me if you need anything", because they will not. Say what you will do and when, and let them say no.
What to avoid
- Advice on feeding, sleeping or anything else, unless you are asked.
- Comments on whom the baby resembles that leave one side of the family out, and any comment on a boy or a girl being preferable.
- Asking for photographs, or sharing ones you were sent.
- Visiting without asking. Follow the family's and the doctor's wishes about visitors.
Make it yours
- Do not ask for photos or a call in the same message. Let them reply when they can.
- Add an offer of real help if you live close: a meal, an errand, an hour of babysitting.
- If you do not know the baby's name yet, "the little one" is always right.