Baby Shower Thank You Cards

Thank You Etiquette

Your hostesses have put a lot of planning and work into creating the perfect shower for you. Now, it’s your turn. You need to write baby shower thank you cards as soon as possible, expressing your gratitude for all of the hard work your friends and family did to make your day a special one. It’s always a good idea to give hostess gifts, as well. You’ll also need to thank all of those people who have given you gifts for the baby. Even if you opened your gift at the baby shower and thanked the giver in person, a small gesture of thanks will be appreciated, so go ahead and order those baby shower thank you cards. Next, get the cards written and in the mail as soon as possible. Remember, once the baby is here, you’ll have even less time to sit down and work on thank you notes!

Writing Thank You Cards

While some people are resorting to preprinted thank you cards, a more personalized note will be appreciated. Remember, the person who gave you the gift spent a lot of time and money searching for that perfect present to honor you and your baby. Now, it’s your turn to spend a little time showing how much you appreciate their thoughtfulness. What should you write? Keep the following points in mind:

• Use the person’s name-Everyone likes hearing or seeing his or her name, so be sure you begin the baby shower thank you card as if you are writing a letter, which you are, even though it will be shorter than a typical letter.
• Mention the gift-Hopefully someone at your shower made a complete list of your gifts and the name of the giver. The more detailed the gift list, the better your thank you cards can be. Refer to your gift list, and use the details listed there. For example-If you were given a pink sleeper for your baby girl, try to add any details when you refer to the gift, such as, “I love the pink sleeper with the precious purple and white flowers. It’s so soft, and I know it will look adorable on our little Anna Claire.” This lets the giver know that you noticed little details about the gift, and you look forward to using the gift with your new baby.
• Using the Gift'-You might also want to mention how you will use the gift with the baby. If it’s clothing, write about when baby will wear the clothing item. If it’s some other baby item, write about how your baby will enjoy using the gift, such as a bouncy seat or an exersaucer.
• Add a Picture-In some cases, you may not receive the gift until after baby is born. Why not take a picture of baby wearing or using the gift item and place it in with the baby thank you card? Then, the giver will see just how much her gift was needed or wanted!

Buying Baby Shower Thank Your Cards

Finally, of course you can buy packs of thank you cards at your local department and discount stores. There are also lots of baby shower thank you cards that can be ordered online. Check out the following links for cards that are cute and whimsical and formal or casual.

• Baby Shower Stuff
• My Gatsby
• Tiny Prints
• Cards Shoppe
• Colors By Design