Make your card in three steps
- Enter the baby’s name and date of birth, and the time and weight if you like.
- Write a short message, choose a colour and add a photo if you want one.
- Make the card, then share it or download it.
What to put on the card
- The baby’s name
- The date (and time, if you like)
- The weight
- A short line, like “Welcome to the world!”
Share it or print it
On WhatsApp and other apps
Tap “Share the card” and choose WhatsApp, a message or any other app on your phone.
Printing at home
Tap “Download the card” to save the image, then print it like any photo.
With or without a photo
The photo is optional. Many families share only the name and the date, or a photo of tiny hands or feet.
Privacy: what to keep for close family
The card is drawn on your phone, and your photo is never uploaded to us. Before you post it publicly, think about keeping the exact time, the hospital and your town for close family only.
Questions people ask
What should a birth announcement include?
Usually the baby’s name, date of birth and weight. Some families add the time, a photo, and the names of parents and siblings.
How do I share it on WhatsApp?
Make the card, tap “Share the card” and choose WhatsApp or any app. The image is made on your phone.
Can I make one without a photo?
Yes. The photo is optional, and the card looks complete with just the name, date and message.
Should I post the time and place of birth online?
That is your choice. Many families keep the exact time, the hospital and their town for close family only.
Is this the same as registering the birth?
No. Registering is a legal step with its own deadline: in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, within 42 days of the birth (GOV.UK). Check the rules where you live.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. The card is drawn on your phone, and we never see it.
Read the full guide: Birth announcement card
Sources
- GOV.UK: Register a birth · checked October 26, 2026