Announcing a pregnancy is such an exciting moment, whether it’s a first-time mom sharing the news or a family happily welcoming another child. For anyone expecting this holiday season, tying the pregnancy announcement into your Christmas celebrations is a great way to make the moment even more special.
Need some inspiration on how exactly to share the news in a fun, festive way? We’ve compiled 10 cute Christmas pregnancy announcement ideas. There are sweet photo prompts, cute keepsake options, and even some simple examples for those who want to keep things a little more low-key.
However you choose to announce the exciting news, it’s sure to make this holiday season even more memorable.
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Sonogram Christmas Card
Many people already use holiday letters to update loved ones about important life changes. So announcing a pregnancy via Christmas card is a sweet nod to that tradition. In place of a traditional family photo, use the sonogram picture instead. Then feel free to use a festive caption like, “The more the merrier.”
Subtle Sweatshirt
Another way to announce a pregnancy is with a cute outfit. For those who like to include family photos on their Christmas cards or like to post them on their social media accounts, have the expectant mom wear a subtle, festive sweatshirt. In addition to being cute, it’ll make people do a double-take. Some sweatshirt options include:
Pregnancy Test Gift Box
Surprise your loved ones with a pregnancy test wrapped up in a box like a present. Amazon even sells wooden keepsake boxes with cute engravings like these:
Cookie Letterboard
Letterboards let you personalize the announcement message. You can stick with a baking theme, like “Cookies aren’t the only thing baking this holiday,” or “Eating cookies for two,” or “This Christmas is extra sweet.”
Or go with a holiday joke, like “No more silent nights” or “Guess what Santa’s bringing for Christmas?”
Simple Sticky Note
Since the baby is the big part of the news, the announcement doesn’t need to be overly complicated. Even something as simple as a sticky note stuck to an ornament will relay the exciting news in a cute way. Then bring the note out again year after year as a nostalgic tree decoration.
Candy Cane "Coming Soon" Sign
When you put two candy canes together, they make a cute little heart shape. It’s the perfect way to add a little festive flair to a photo announcement. Place the candy canes on a letterboard with the words “coming soon,” or you can even hold the candy cane hearts in a family photo.
Ornament Announcement
A custom ornament is a cute way to announce a pregnancy but also keep the memory for years. Some options include:
- Sonogram ornament
- Bun in the oven ornament
- Penguin couple ornament
- The more the merrier ornament
- Let the adventure begin ornament
Put a Bow on the Bump
Skip the gift box and just wrap the budding baby bump in a big bow! In addition to this being a cute way to tell a partner, this look also makes for a fun photo for any social media announcements. And bows are already super popular this year, so it’s on trend.
Little Shoes
One of the best things about having a baby is dressing them up in those adorable little outfits. And the shoes! The tiny shoes! We’ll never get over them. Incorporate a pair of cute baby shoes in a pregnancy announcement photo or gift box. And we can even keep it seasonal by having the shoes be little elf slippers.
Mantel Centerpiece
Make the baby announcement the star of the season by displaying a sonogram photo or the pregnancy test in the middle of a fireplace mantel. Then add some garland and string lights and maybe a ceramic tree or a couple of candles. You’ll be decorated for the season while showing off your best gift at the center of it all.
