hen it comes to sending your birth announcements, let our basic etiquette guidelines help you make it easy.
Who should receive birth announcements?
The purpose of birth announcements is to inform your friends and family of the birth of your child. You should send them to everyone you think might want to share in your exciting and special news.
When should we send birth announcements?
You should send out birth announcements as close to the birth as possible. By picking out the design and verse, addressing the envelopes, and buying stamps prior to the arrival to your new baby, you will be able to send your announcements soon after the birth. 
After the baby arrives, just email Tiny Prints (or the company printing your announcements – if you are using an outside company) your baby's information (e.g., date of birth, weight, and height). They will insert it into your selected verse, print, and send them to you. Six months is the longest you should wait before sending out birth announcements. Please read the article, Birth Announcements: Timeline for common practices.
What should we include in our birth announcements?
There are many different styles and themes to choose from when writing the verse for your birth announcement. Please browse through our sample verses to get ideas on how to word your message.
A birth announcement verse typically includes the following:
Introduction: A short passage from a poem or a popular phrase.
Example: We welcome with love... or Our home has grown by two feet...
Baby's Name: Include the first and middle name or the full name of your child.
Birth Details: Standard details include the baby's birth date, weight, and length. Time of birth and place of birth can also be added.
Closing: The parents’ names, followed by the names of the baby's sibling(s), are placed at the end of the birth announcement. You can add an adjective in front of the parents' names to describe your feeling.
Example: Proud parents, Ed and Polly Kogler
