You’re going to make your family and friends’ holidays so much more jolly if you’re about to send them a Christmas baby announcement. You’re in the perfect place if you need ideas on just how to do it!
In this article, I’ll give you some super creative and fun tips on making the big announcement to your loved ones.
There’s also an extra bit at the end on Christmas baby announcement ideas specifically involving your older kid(s) in case you need it.
Christmas baby announcement to family
Here are some creative and beautiful ideas for a Christmas baby announcement to surprise your family:
1. Personalized Christmas ornament
Gift your family a holiday ornament that says, “Baby [Last Name] arriving [Month, Year].” It’s a sweet keepsake and a festive way to share the news.
2. Photo card reveal
Send out holiday cards with a photo of you holding an ultrasound picture, wearing a shirt that says “Santa’s Helper Arriving Soon.” Include a caption like, “Merry Christmas! A little gift is on the way.”
3. Holiday onesie gift
Wrap up a onesie with a Christmas design that says something like “Best Gift Ever!” and watch their faces light up when they open it.
4. Christmas stockings
Hang a tiny stocking next to your family’s on the fireplace and let your loved ones notice the surprise.
5. Secret Santa surprise
During a Secret Santa gift exchange, slip in a gift labeled “From Baby [Last Name]” with the announcement inside.
6. Christmas dinner toast
At the end of your family’s Christmas dinner, propose a toast and say something like, “Next year, we’ll have a new little one joining us at this table!”
7. Holiday cookie or Cake message
Have a bakery decorate cookies or a Christmas cake with the words “We’re Expecting!” or “Baby [Last Name] Coming [Month, Year].”
8. Elf on the Shelf
Use an Elf on the Shelf holding a small note or an ultrasound photo, announcing “Baby arriving soon!” for a playful Christmas baby announcement.
9. Gift-wrapped ultrasound photo
Place your ultrasound picture in a beautifully wrapped gift box and give it to your family as a Christmas present.
10. Letter to Santa
Create a framed note that says, “Dear Santa, I’ve been really good this year. Please bring me a healthy baby brother/sister!”
11. Christmas tree reveal
Decorate your tree with baby-themed ornaments like tiny booties, an ultrasound photo, or a sign that says, “Our family is growing by two feet!” for a festive Christmas pregnancy announcement.
Now your strategy might be a little different when you’re making your announcement with your older child.
RELATED: Make your older child feel important during pregnancy
Christmas Baby Announcement With siblings
Here are 15 adorable ways to involve older siblings in a Christmas baby announcement:
1. Big Brother/Big Sister shirt
Dress your older child in a festive shirt that says, “Santa’s Promoting Me to Big Brother/Sister!” Take a photo for a memorable xmas pregnancy announcement idea.
2. Sibling holding an ultrasound
Capture a sweet photo of your child holding the ultrasound with a caption like, “All I Want for Christmas is My Baby Brother/Sister!”
3. Letter to Santa
Have your older child hold a note to Santa that says, “Thank you for my baby brother/sister! Arriving [Month, Year].”
4. Christmas pajama reveal
Take a cozy family photo with your older child wearing pajamas that say, “Big Brother/Sister.” A fun and heartwarming Christmas baby announcement.
5. Elf on the Shelf helper
Include your child and an Elf on the Shelf holding a note that says, “Big Sibling Training Starts Now!”
6. Stocking setup
Hang stockings with names, including a new tiny one for the baby. Let your older child point it out in a photo.
7. Christmas tree decorating
Involve your child in decorating the tree with a special ornament that says, “Baby on the Way!” for a festive xmas pregnancy announcement idea.
8. Holiday storybook
Give your child a book titled, “I’m a Big Brother/Sister!” and capture their excitement for the announcement.
9. Gift box surprise
Have your child open a gift box containing a baby onesie, ultrasound photo, or baby shoes, then record their reaction.
10. Santa’s Helper costume
Dress your older child as a little elf with a sign that says, “New Helper Coming Soon!”
11. Holiday family portrait
Take a family photo where your child holds a sign saying, “Promoted to Big Brother/Sister!” or “Baby’s First Christmas Coming [Year]!”
12. Christmas lights fun
Wrap your child in Christmas lights while holding a board or banner that says, “Shining Bright for My Baby Brother/Sister!”
13. Cookie decorating
Have your child decorate cookies with phrases like “Baby Coming Soon” or “Big Sibling in Training!”
14. Gingerbread house announcement
Build a gingerbread house with your child, adding a sign on the roof saying, “New Baby Joining the Family!”
15. Reindeer announcement
Take a picture of your child wearing reindeer antlers and holding a sign that says, “Big Sibling Duties Start Soon!”
These Christmas baby announcement ideas are perfect for creating memorable moments with your older child. They’re also easy to customize for fun and festive xmas pregnancy announcement ideas!
Christmas card pregnancy announcements
Use these Christmas card baby announcement ideas to share your exciting news.
1. Santa Hat and baby shoes
Feature a pair of baby shoes alongside a tiny Santa hat in your card design. Add text like, “Our little gift is on the way!”
2. Holiday movie poster theme
Design your card like a Christmas movie poster with a title such as “Coming Soon: The Best Gift of All” and a subtitle like, “Baby [Last Name] Premieres [Month, Year].”
3. Family photo with a countdown sign
Take a holiday-themed family photo holding a sign that says, “Counting down to the best gift ever! Baby arriving [Month, Year].”
4. Letterboard with holiday décor
Use a festive backdrop and a letterboard that reads, “Baby [Last Name] Coming [Month, Year]!” It’s a modern and trendy Christmas card baby announcement idea.
5. Gift-wrapped ultrasound
Feature your ultrasound photo wrapped in holiday ribbon with the message, “Unwrapping the best gift in [Month, Year].”
6. “Silent Night” theme
Play on the Christmas carol with a caption like, “Silent nights won’t last much longer! Baby arriving [Month, Year].” Pair it with a cozy family photo or festive graphic.
7. Snowman family illustration
Create a drawing or photo of a snowman family with one snowman holding a tiny baby snowball, symbolizing your growing family.
8. Reindeer feet
Take a photo of baby reindeer slippers next to your own shoes and include text like, “Adding more joy to our sleigh ride. Baby [Last Name] due [Month, Year]!”
Free christmas pregnancy announcement template
If you don’t want the trouble of looking for a card or creating an announcement yourself, I understand. You’re probably at that stage of early pregnancy where you won’t/can’t do anything.
I’ve made a free christmas pregnancy announcement template just for you.
Make only a couple of edits to personalize it to suit yourself and send it out there!
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