Congratulations on the birth of your grandchild! Becoming a grandparent is one of the most exciting things a person can experience. Naturally, we all want to share that excitement with our nearest and dearest through a fun ‘I’m a grandparent’ announcement.
So, we’ve put together a list of our favourite first grandchild announcement ideas to inspire you. Let’s get started!
FUN IDEAS FOR ANNOUNCING THE BIRTH OF YOUR GRANDCHILD
One of the best ways to announce the arrival of your grandchild is via social media. Instagram and Facebook allow you to add a photo to your announcement and private pages and groups create a safe space for people to share their congratulations. Our ideas can also work as private messages or texts. Let’s dive in!
BODYSUIT
There’s only one thing a photo of a tiny bodysuit can mean, so snap a picture of one of your grandchild’s new outfits for a super adorable birth announcement post. You can even personalise it with their name to add a special touch to the reveal.
PHOTO OF THEIR FEET OR FIST
A tasteful way to share your excitement with your friends and family is to take a sweet black-and-white photo of your grandchild’s tiny feet or a finger clasped in their fist.
A favourite amongst celebrities, this style of photography is timeless and shows off your adorable new grandchild without revealing their face.
MUG
If you want to announce the arrival of your grandchild without sharing a photo of the baby, try a mug. A cute mug that reads ‘My favourite people call me Grandma’ or ‘Grandpa’ will have tears welling in everyone’s eyes.
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT CARDS
The traditional way to announce a birth is to send physical birth announcement cards. With the rise of social media, these cards have fallen out of favour but are a fun way to share the news.
Cards offer a lovely keepsake and can form part of your announcement on Facebook or Instagram. Simply snap a photo of the card, add your caption, and upload.
HOW TO WRITE THE CAPTION
The trickiest part of writing a first grandchild announcement is the wording. Birth announcements were traditionally very formal, but in 2022, they tend to be more personal. If in doubt, personalise our template below with some sweet details.
Our bundle of joy is here! We’re happy to announce the birth of our grandchild, [baby’s name]. Our daughter/son [name] and their partner [name] welcomed [baby’s name] on [date]. From the second we met our incredible grandchild, we were besotted. I’m pleased to share that both mum and baby are healthy, and our family is over the moon.
DOS AND DON’TS WHEN ANNOUNCING YOU’RE GOING TO BE A GRANDPARENT
Hello, new grandparents! With a new baby about to join the fold, you’re going to want to shout the news from the rooftops. But before you do, let’s go over some rules for announcing the arrival of your grandchild.
WAIT UNTIL THE PARENTS HAVE MADE THEIR ANNOUNCEMENT
If the parents are planning to make an announcement, wait for them to do this first. The last thing you want to do is usurp them by announcing their news for them!
While they’ll tell you their exciting news as soon as their baby arrives, they may be waiting a little longer before announcing it to the whole world.
Before calling your best friend or posting a photo of the baby to Facebook, make sure they’re happy for you to share their news.
CHECK WHAT INFORMATION THE PARENTS ARE COMFORTABLE SHARING ON SOCIAL MEDIA
While the parents may be happy for you to announce your new grandparent status, they might not be comfortable sharing every detail of the birth or even a photo of their newborn.
Before hitting ‘post’ on Facebook or Instagram, double-check what they are and aren’t ok with your sharing. They may be happy for you to post a picture of a onesie, but not the child’s sex, medical information or pictures of their face.
SHARE WITH CLOSE FRIENDS FIRST
Your close pals and family friends will be over the moon to hear the news that you’re a grandparent! So, make sure they hear it from you directly. Social media is a fantastic way to share brilliant news, but your nearest and dearest will appreciate being told before the masses.
COMMEMORATE THE OCCASION!
The arrival of a new baby, whether it’s your first, second or third grandchild, is a momentous occasion. Remember the moment forever with a personalised photo frame, keepsake jewellery or picture album from our beautiful gifts range.