You’ve brought a brand new little person into the world, and you’re bursting to introduce him or her to everybody. These days, you can quite literally do just that. Homemade, store-bought, or custom crafted announcements are always a lovely option, but have you thought about creating a stop on the information superhighway just for junior? By constructing a baby Web site, you can announce your new arrival the moment it occurs and to the entire world! Post pictures of your newborn; scan in his or her footprints; use quotes and songs to celebrate. You might even post a video or take a baby name poll—the content is entirely up to you.
You might also consider a pregnancy Web site in lieu of actual announcements. Set up a site that counts down the days until your due date, and then replace it with a splashy welcome for Baby when the joyous occasion occurs. You can also replace ultrasound photos with new pictures of the little bundle. Baby Web sites or pregnancy Web sites can either be purchased from baby announcement companies (featured online), or constructed entirely by you through an Internet portal.
Of course, the traditional announcements are a fun convention that you can still partake in, Web site or not. And with regular newborn announcements you have just as much flexibility with respect to style and content.
Pre-Printed Baby AnnouncementsSimply order your announcements online or buy them from a stationery or gift store. They’ll be ready-made and prettily decorated; all you need to do is fill in the important information (baby’s name, birth date, height and weight). This is an especially desirable option for exhausted new parents who’d like to save some energy.
Custom-Printed Baby AnnouncementsThis is another lovely baby announcement option. Find an online company that will create brand new, completely custom-made announcements. You can include scanned pictures of your baby and as many quotes, songs and messages as you please. You can also choose all fonts and colors (within the company’s capabilities), making your announcement entirely unique.
Perhaps you’d like to introduce the newest member of your little baseball team? Custom-made newborn announcements can come in whatever form you like—including baseball trading cards or sports magazine covers! What about a “driver’s license” for your future NASCAR star?
Custom-made novelty items are another fun alternative to traditional announcements. For example, you might have your baby’s name, birth date and vital statistics printed with a special message on cigars or on chocolate bar wrappers. Companies that offer this service are easily found online.
Home-Made AnnouncementsIf you’ve got the time and the energy, consider creating announcements of your very own. Gather some card stock, ribbons, glitter pens and pinking shears, and get inspired! Many people like to make “layered” announcements, with two pieces of card stock tied together with blue or pink ribbon. You might also consider gluing your baby’s picture to the back of a beautiful postcard. If you’re artistically and technologically inclined, think about producing a graphical masterpiece on your personal computer. Any way you go about making baby announcements, you’ll have the freedom to include or exclude any elements you please. The only essential ingredients are your excitement and love!
By Nicole Zillmer