Books have always been my favorite baby shower gift to give and receive. Beginning in the newborn stage, reading is a great way to bond with your baby and instill a life-long love of reading. Those precious moments shared with my babies are now memories I’ll cherish forever.
As a new mom, it’s wonderful having a bunch of books on hand for storytime with the baby. But for many moms, the books they get at their baby shower are the only books they have for those first few months. I like to think that by giving a mom-to-be some of my favorite books, she’ll have the same memorable moments with her little one.
Including a personalized inscription in the book is the perfect way to make these gifts even more special. But figuring out what to write isn’t always easy. So, today I’m sharing ideas and inspiration for anyone wondering what to write in a baby book.
Creating Forever Memories: Here’s What To Write In A Baby Book
When writing a personal message in a baby book, it helps to think about the mom- or parents-to-be. Ideally, they will cherish the message and think of you every time they read it with their child, but don’t let that intimidate you. Instead, think about what kind of message you would’ve liked to read after welcoming your own child.
As many parents know, those first few months can be especially challenging, so words of encouragement can be just what mom needs. Or maybe you want to add a message that includes your hopes for the new baby as they grow up. No matter what you write, I assure you that your message, and you, will be remembered whenever they open the book.
What Is A Good Baby Shower Book?
Books are a timeless gift idea that can be used time and time again, and even passed down to a younger family member. The perfect baby book to give as a baby shower gift is one that encourages wonder and learning with the help of colorful illustrations and touching stories. These stories are just as enjoyable to read as they are to listen to. Here are some great examples of a perfect baby book to give at a baby shower.
- I Love You Through and Through – Bernadette Rossetti Shustak and Caroline Jayne Church
- Dr. Seuss’s Beginner Book Boxed Set Collection
- Love You Forever – Robert Munsch and Sheila McGraw
- Time For Bed – Mem Fox and Jane Dyer
- The Wonderful Things You Will Be – Emily Winfield Martin
For more great book ideas, check out these books about empathy for kids.
What To Write In A Baby Shower Book
Wishes Or Hopes For Baby
Wishes or hopes for the new baby make great book messages. Your sweet words will be cherished by the new parents, as well as their baby when they are older and looking back on the first moments of their life.
Here are some great examples of wishes or hopes to write in a baby shower book:
- Wishing you many nights of bedtime stories with your amazing parents.
- Your future is bright and full of love. Be kind, give thanks, and always remember where you came from.
- I hope this book brings you many moments of joy and reminders of the love that surrounds you.
Share A Memory
A baby shower book is also a great place to share a memory with the parents-to-be. Maybe you learned about their pregnancy in a unique and memorable way. Or you lost count of how many times your best friend talked about becoming a mom one day. This way, these memories can be cherished for years to come.
Personal Note To Mom-To-Be
Celebrate this momentous occasion in a friend or family member’s life with a personal baby shower book message written specifically for the mom-to-be. It can be as sentimental as you want.
For example, you could write “Congratulations mama, your life is about to change in the most dramatic, wonderful, and exhausting way, but no one could be more prepared than you. You got this!” Or “You’ve been by my side for every big moment in my life. I’m thrilled to be by your side for this huge time in yours.”
Personal Message To Baby
A personal message written to the baby is super sweet and will make any new parent emotional. Write a message to the baby as if they could read it themselves. It’ll transform any book into a treasured keepsake.
Here is a great example: “Dear baby, We can’t wait to meet you! You are surrounded by love and amazing people who can’t wait to watch you grow up. Always remember how special you are and never forget how blessed you are.”
Quotes
There are tons of great quotes you can write inside a baby book, but the best ones are particularly meaningful for young children and new parents. Here are some wonderful examples:
- “Don’t just fly, soar” – Dumbo, Walt Disney
- “Wishing you many nights of bedtime stories and sweet dreams.” – Jane Dyer
- “From your parents, you learn love and laughter and how to put one foot before the other. But when books are opened you discover you have wings.” – Helen Hayes
- “Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.” – Emilie Buchwald
- “You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” – A.A. Milne (from Winnie the Pooh)
- The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go. – Dr. Seuss
Bible Verses Or Religious Passages
For some expecting parents, a religious message can be particularly meaningful. There are many Bible verses and religious passages you can use to celebrate the arrival of a baby.
You can offer a prayer or share a Bible verse like the examples below:
- Psalm 139:13-14 – For you formed my inmost being. You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well.
- 1 Corinthians 16:13 – Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!
- Numbers 6:24-26 – ‘Lord bless you, and keep you. Lord make his face to shine on you, and be gracious to you. Lord lift up his face toward you, and give you peace.’
A baby book with a personalized message written inside is a perfect baby shower gift that will be cherished for years to come.
Baby showers are celebrations of new life, and finding the perfect gift for the mom-to-be can be tricky. A baby book with a personalized message is a gift idea that will mean so much, now and for years to come.
What are your favorite books to gift at a baby shower? Share in the comments below, then head over to the blog for more on all things motherhood!
