Finding out you are expecting a baby can be one of the most exciting times in your life (but also scary and overwhelming and nerve-wracking). It’s a time to celebrate the arrival of a new life and the start of a new chapter.
When it comes time to share the news with your family and loved ones, you may be looking forward to coming up with a unique way to announce your pregnancy. With so many creative ways to share the news, it can be hard to decide on the perfect pregnancy announcement idea.
That’s why we’ve put together a list of 20 of the cutest pregnancy announcement ideas for family and friends. From cute photo shoots to clever props and surprises, these ideas are sure to delight your loved ones and make your pregnancy announcement a moment to remember.
So whether you’re looking for something sweet, funny, or sentimental, we’ve got you covered!
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1. Bun in the Oven Photo
Create a “bun in the oven” announcement by putting a bun or a small baby bootie in your oven and sending a picture to your friends and family.
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2. Clever Jigsaw Puzzle
Buy a pregnancy announcement jigsaw puzzle, and send it to your friends and family with a note saying “put the pieces together to reveal our big news.”
3. Balloon Pop
Host a get-together or a party with the family and friends that you want to share the news with. Have a balloon arch or scattered balloons with messages or pictures hidden inside that all relate to babies. At some point during the party, pop a balloon and reveal the first message. Continue popping them until someone puts together the pieces and guesses you are pregnant.
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4. “Mama” or “Dada” Coffee Mug
Buy yourself or your partner a coffee mug that says something like “mama needs coffee” or “dada needs caffeine” and drink out of it until someone notices. This one may take a while, but it also a fun way to reveal the pregnancy to your significant other – serve them coffee one day in their new DADA mug and see how long it takes for them to question it!
5. Play Pictionary
Host a game night with friends and family and use a game like Pictionary to reveal the pregnancy announcement.
6. Custom Wine Bottle Label
Make a customized pregnancy announcement wine bottle label with a message or design that reveals the pregnancy news and share it with your friends and family. Here are some clever pregnancy announcement phrases you can put on your wine bottle:
– “Vintage 2023: Coming Soon – Our Little Grape!”
– “I can’t drink this, but you can. We’re having a baby!” (get it here)
– “Baby in the Bottle: Expected to Arrive in 2023!”
– “Just a little bottle to say, a sweet baby is on the way!” (get it here)
– “A New Vintage is Coming: Baby Smith Due in 2023!”
– “Our family is growing by 2 little feet and one little heartbeat!” (get it here)
7. Involve Older Siblings or Pets
Make a video with a playful skit that features your kids revealing the pregnancy news. Or if you have a pet, get creative and take a photo or video of them revealing the pregnancy by wearing a cute pregnancy announcement bandana.
8. Make a Comic Strip
Create a funny comic strip or illustration that announces the pregnancy in a creative way.
9. Simple Baby Onesie Photo
Buy a cute baby onesie and hang it on a clothesline with other items like baby socks and a pacifier, and post a picture with the caption “coming soon”.
10. Pregnancy Reveal Scratchers
This is actually what my husband and I used to announce our pregnancy to my parents and brother. We bought these pregnancy reveal scratchers on Amazon for my parents to scratch. To make it less obvious, we picked up some real scratchers for ourselves to scratch at the same time… they had NO idea! And we ended up winning $50 on the real scratchers that night.
11. Karaoke Night
Host a karaoke night and only let people sing preselected songs with word baby in it. Here are a few to start with!
- “Baby” by Justin Bieber
- “Hey Baby” by DJ Otzi
- “Be My Baby” by The Ronettes
- “Baby One More Time” by Brittany Spears
- “My Baby” by Lil Baby
- “Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice
- “Cry Baby” by Janis Joplin
- “Always be My Baby” by Mariah Carey
- “Baby Come Back” by Player
- “Baby I Love your Way” by Peter Frampton
- “Runaway Baby” by Bruno Mars
- “Baby Boy” by Beyonce
- “My Baby Loves Me” by Martina McBride
- “The Baby” by Blake Shelton
12. Pregnancy Reveal Photoshoot
Have a photoshoot with your partner and hold up a sign that says, “coming soon” or “baby on board” or simply hold up your ultrasound photos. This one is a great classic pregnancy reveal and works well if you have a lot of family that lives out of town because you can post the photos on social media.
13. Bake Cut-Out Cookies
Use customized cookie cutters to make cookies shaped like baby bottles, pacifiers, or onesies, and send them to friends and family with a note that says “we’re expecting!”
14. Custom Ultrasound Puzzle
Upload a photo of your ultrasound to a custom puzzle printing company to create a personalized ultrasound puzzle (I like this one on Amazon). Have your family build it to reveal the news!
15. Make a Video
Make a short video that reveals the pregnancy news in a fun and creative way, such as acting out a skit or doing a dance. Here’s an example on Youtube of a couple who used their drone to create something simple and sweet!
16. Scavenger Hunt
Set up a scavenger hunt for your partner or family members, with clues leading to the pregnancy announcement. If you are not feeling very creative, you can download and print this one for free!
17. Baby Food Jar Surprise
Fill a baby food jar with candy or a message that says “We’re expecting” and give it to your family members.
18. Fortune Cookie
Invite your family over for Chinese food one night. In advance, order some fortune cookies with a message like “A new addition is on the way” and give them to your family members to crack open.
19. Family Recipe Book
Create a family recipe book with a sentimental new recipe for the expected baby and present it to your family members.
Here are two sample recipes for a baby to get your creative ideas flowing:
Recipe for Baby Love
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of love
- 1 tablespoon of patience
- 1 teaspoon of kindness
- 2 cups of laughter
- 1 pinch of creativity
- 1 dash of imagination
- 3 cups of snuggles
- 2 tablespoons of forgiveness
- 1 tablespoon of gentleness
- 1 teaspoon of flexibility
- 2 cups of joy
- 1 sprinkle of curiosity
- 1 handful of memories
Instructions:
- Begin by preheating your heart to a warm and welcoming temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cup of love with the tablespoon of patience and teaspoon of kindness. Mix well until fully incorporated.
- Add the two cups of laughter, followed by the pinch of creativity and dash of imagination. Stir until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Fold in the three cups of snuggles, followed by the tablespoons of forgiveness and gentleness. Gently stir until well combined.
- Add the teaspoon of flexibility and two cups of joy, stirring until the mixture becomes smooth and shiny.
- Sprinkle in the curiosity and add the handful of memories, folding until the mixture is fully incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into a warm, welcoming home and bake for 9 months.
- Once fully baked, enjoy the sweet and tender love that is your baby.
This recipe may seem simple, but it is filled with all the love, patience, and joy needed to raise a happy and healthy baby. May your baby be filled with love, laughter, and precious memories that will last a lifetime.
Recipe for Baby Bliss
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of hope
- 1 tablespoon of faith
- 1 teaspoon of trust
- 2 cups of hugs
- 1 pinch of wonder
- 1 dash of magic
- 3 cups of kisses
- 2 tablespoons of cuddles
- 1 tablespoon of tenderness
- 1 teaspoon of patience
- 2 cups of dreams
- 1 sprinkle of adventure
- 1 handful of love
Instructions:
- Begin by preheating your heart to a warm and loving temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cup of hope with the tablespoon of faith and teaspoon of trust. Mix well until fully incorporated.
- Add the two cups of hugs, followed by the pinch of wonder and dash of magic. Stir until the mixture becomes light and airy.
- Fold in the three cups of kisses, followed by the tablespoons of cuddles and tenderness. Gently stir until well combined.
- Add the teaspoon of patience and two cups of dreams, stirring until the mixture becomes smooth and silky.
- Sprinkle in the adventure and add the handful of love, folding until the mixture is fully incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into a cozy and warm home and let it simmer for 9 months.
- Once fully cooked, garnish with a smile and serve with all the love and devotion you have.
This recipe may seem simple, but it is the perfect blend of hope, faith, and trust needed to raise a baby filled with happiness, joy, and love. May your baby’s life be filled with wonder, magic, and endless adventures.
20. T-Shirt Announcement
Buy a Pregnancy announcement T-shirt with a message like “mom-to-be” or “dad-to-be” on it.
Announcing a pregnancy is an incredibly special moment in any family’s life filled with joy, excitement, and anticipation. With so many creative ways to announce a pregnancy to your family and loved ones, there is no shortage of options to choose from.
From custom t-shirts and baby onesies, to wine bottle labels and photo shoots, the possibilities are endless. Whatever you choose, just remember to have fun and cherish this special moment. These 20 cute pregnancy announcement ideas for the family are just a starting point, and I hope they inspire you to create your own unique and memorable announcement.
Congratulations on this exciting new chapter in your life!
Jess
