Whether you are expecting an arrival in the family in the near future or have already given birth, one thing that you will not want to forget to do after your baby shower is to send out some great thank you baby cards to those who attended the shower or sent gifts to the baby. After all, this is a great way to let the know just how much you appreciate their attendance and/or the gift that they gave. While it would probably be nice to thank each person individually over the phone, the fact is that preparing for the arrival of a baby is very time consuming, so sending out cards tends to be the more practical option.


Not to mention, some people actually prefer to receive thank you cards in the mail, as this is beginning to become a lost art as more and more people make the switch to eCards. However, having a physical memento in the form of an actual card is almost always preferred and is a great way to show that you put a significant amount of thought into it.

Choosing the Best Cards
Of course, when it comes to choosing thank you baby cards, you will want to find some that are not only affordable, but that suit your unique tastes and meet all of your needs. So what is the best way to go about finding a card to suit you?

First of all, you will probably want to begin by deciding just how many cards you are going to need to order. Often times, thank you baby cards come in boxes or increments of 5s or 10s, so you will likely want to round up to the closest number by considering the number of people who were in attendance at your baby shows and who sent gifts via mail. From there, you can have a good idea as to how many cards you are going to need to order.

Next, establishing a budget for your thank you card purchase is a good idea. This way, you can ensure that you do not spend more than you want to on the cards and do not end up with sticker shock when it comes time to pay for them. Keep in mind that, generally, the more cards you order, the cheaper the cost per card will be. This is especially true of customized cards.

Once you have established your budget, you will want to browse around and explore the various card options that are out there. After all, there are some really great designs for thank you baby cards on the market these days. For example, if you have recently held a baby shower for a girl, you can find some wonderful cards that are tailored for a baby girl; these tend to be pink, purple, and other feminine colors. If you have already had your baby, you can even attach a photo of your newborn to the card so that all of its recipients can see your baby, perhaps for the first time.

One of the best things about thank you baby cards is that they can be customized. So not only can you include some pictures of your new baby, but you can even include a customized message. This will save you the time and hassle of having to write in every single card by hand, which can be a huge time saver. And the truth is, once your newborn has arrived, you can be sure that you will want all the extra free time that you can get!