What to Write in a Baby Shower Thank You Card

Your sweet little bundle of joy has already received so many thoughtful gifts — along with a whole lot of love. Now it’s time to write baby shower thank you messages to all those generous people who have filled your heart (and nursery). With everything you have going on right now, writing your baby shower thank you notes might not sound like the easiest task, but sending thank you cards after your baby shower is a great excuse for some well-deserved down time. Plus, baby shower thank you cards are among the most fun to write because the gifts themselves are often adorable.

Below, we provided guidance on everything you need to know — from wording your baby shower thank you message to proper etiquette for sending a baby shower thank you note.

The ABCs of Baby Shower Thank You Wording

Follow this simple formula for writing your baby shower thank you message:

1. Acknowledge their attendance or effort.
2. Be specific about the gift.
3. Close with a personalized thank you message.

Acknowledge their attendance (or effort).

Whether or not they were able to attend your baby shower, it’s always nice to acknowledge the time they spent getting a gift for you and your little one.

Thank you for coming to my baby shower. It meant so much to see you there.
Having you at my shower made a happy day even better!
Thank you for making the trip to come to my shower. It wouldn’t have been the same without you.
Thank you for attending my baby shower. It’s always a treat to see each other outside of the office.
It was wonderful to see you at my shower. I’m so grateful and appreciative that you made the trip.
Thank you for coming to my shower and sharing in the celebration of this exciting time.
I was so happy to see you at my baby shower. You are such a delightful person and a wonderful part of my life.
You are the best friend ever! I don’t know where to begin to thank you for all you did to make my baby shower such an incredible day.
You are so kind and thoughtful, and, of course, you were certainly missed at my shower.
It was very kind of you to send a gift even though you couldn’t attend my shower. You are so thoughtful.

Be Specific About the Gift

Hopefully you have a list of who gave you what gift, so you can mention the present specifically. This is important baby shower thank you note etiquette. Add a few details, such as how you plan to use it and/or how it makes you feel. For monetary gifts, there’s no need to specifically say money. Instead go with “generous gift” and then give a little detail about how it will help.

The [Tummy Time Play Mat] was one of the top items I wanted for the baby right away. Thank you!
The [nursery bedding] was the first thing I registered for! It’s so beautiful. Thank you.
I’m still amazed by your [hand-knitted blanket]. It is absolutely gorgeous and will surely become a keepsake for years to come. Thank you!
How incredibly generous of you and the team to get [the baby’s stroller]. You’ll see it in use when I pop into the office for you to meet [the baby].
Thank you for all the [baby supplies and diapers]. You obviously know what I’ll need the most!
Thank you so much for the sweet and generous gift of a [mommy massage] for me and [bouncer] for the baby. You are so creative — and thoughtful. I will SO appreciate that massage!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for all your gifts! The [Baby Bjorn] was at the top of my list and the [clothes] are adorable. That [tiny tutu] might be my favorite gift of all-time.
Wow! Thank you for your incredibly generous gift. It will definitely make a difference as we add a sweet new addition to our growing family.
Thank you for your generous gift. We’ve already started a college fund and yours is one of our first contributions!
Your gift was so kind and generous. It will certainly come in handy with everything we’ll need.

Close With a Personalized Thank You Message

Adding a personal, heartfelt line or two at the end of your thank you message is a nice touch, but it really isn’t necessary unless it comes naturally. For instance, if you shared a moment or conversation at the shower, got some great advice or if someone traveled particularly far, this is an opportunity to make them feel extra special. However, if you barely know your mom’s second cousin and can’t think of anything else to say, simply compliment her kindness, extend an invitation to meet the baby or pile on more gratitude.

Thank you for your thoughtfulness. We are so lucky to have you in our lives.
We definitely missed your smiling face at the shower. Hopefully we can coordinate a visit after the baby is born and enjoy some quality time together.
Thanks again for thinking of us.
Thank you again for everything. Your kindness and friendship have made such a difference in my life.
You’ve always been very special to me — and now my baby will have a wonderful aunt, too.
Last but certainly not least, thank you for all you did at my shower. I couldn’t have imagined a more beautiful day.
All the details you put into the shower didn’t go unnoticed! The zoo theme was adorable, and the games and prizes were a hit. You were also the perfect co-host, making everyone feel comfortable and welcome.
Not only am I lucky to call you a friend, but I’ll have the luckiest baby ever to call you her auntie.
We are so fortunate to be loved and supported by such an amazing family.
Our baby will surely feel lucky to have you to look up to.

Putting Your Baby Shower Thank You Message All Together

When it comes to your baby shower thank you card, three to four sentences usually make for the perfect message length. By using some of the baby gift thank you wording examples we provided, you can easily mix and match sentiments for your message. For example:

Thank you for attending my baby shower! It was such a treat to see you outside of the office. I’m so grateful for [the baby’s stroller] — you and the team were incredibly generous. I can’t wait for you to meet [the baby] when I pop into the office. Thanks again for thinking of us!

Whom Do You Need to Thank With A Card

Be sure to send a thank you note to everyone who attended your baby shower or sent a gift, whether friends, family or co-workers. If a group of friends teamed up on one gift, it’s always thoughtful to thank each person individually. For larger groups, consider sending one effusive note, like in group email or message. As an American Greetings member, you can even create a digital newsletter for this! Just head to our app and browse our Baby Shower Pics & Wishes™ templates to get started.

When to Send Your Baby Shower Thank You Notes

In most instances, it’s best to send your thank you notes within two to three weeks after the baby shower. If you’re pressed for time, an American Greetings membership makes it easy to personalize with a heartfelt message and send your baby shower thank you cards quickly and instantly. Deliver via text, messaging app or send an email to thank a friend for their baby shower gift.

And there you have it — everything you need to write the perfect baby shower thank you notes. We hope you found these ideas helpful!

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