It’s sometimes hard to find the right words for celebrating a new arrival, especially when you’re feeling so overjoyed and excited to meet the new baby!
Whether you’re wanting to write the perfect verse in a new baby card or you’re in need of a new baby poem to frame as a gift, we’ve rounded up some of the most thoughtful and sweet new baby poems to give you some inspiration.
Many of these poems have cute little rhymes, and we’ve also got some shorter options as well as longer ones and those written for boys and girls.
God Bless You, Little One by Ilona M. Blake
A baby is a gift, a blessing that makes our lives worthwhile,
As they complete us, give us purpose and always manage to make us smile.
Their cuddles, snuggles, and soft kisses can brighten up any day.
And it's amazing that even just watching them sleep can make all our problems simply fade away.
When they gently clasp your finger or you gaze down at their cute little feet,
We are reminded every day just how precious they are, so perfect and oh so sweet.
We have come together with our family and friends on this absolutely perfect day
To ask God if he could look after this princess as she goes on her way.
We pray that He will keep her healthy and safe and always be her guide,
And that he will be there for her when she needs him to be right by her side.
As we watch her grow and learn, I hope she always learns right from wrong.
May she be little warrior, brave and fearless, but at the same time, kind, gentle yet strong.
May she never stop following her dreams and reach for the highest stars in the sky.
Help her believe and achieve and let her spirits always fly high.
We hope that she will be respectful, humble, honest and true.
A life filled with pure happiness is what we all wish for you.
May she always be surrounded by laughter and her heart always filled with love.
And from this moment, we pray that she will be forever faithful to the Lord above.
God bless you, little angel; may you never stop wearing a golden halo,
And my wish for you is that your life will always be like a rainbow.
Perfect in every single way and just so beautiful to see,
A life that will be intriguing and as colorful as can be.
God Bless you Little One
New baby – Anon.
To the lucky pair who now will share
The love of someone small,
To the "Someone New" a welcome, too,
And Best Wishes to you All!
All the time in the world – Shel Silverstein
Lay down
Let's explore this tenderness between us
There ain't no one around at all to see us
And baby would you mind
If maybe you and I
Took a little time to find each other?
Baby, We got all the time in the world
So why don't we just take it nice and slow?
We got everything we need
To plant a lovin' seed
And all the time we need to watch it grow.
Stay down
Stay at least until the fire stops burnin'
At least until the room has stopped it's turnin'
And when the embers dyin'
We're lyin' in the afterglow
It'll be as sweet as anything we've ever known
Baby, We got all the time in the world
So why don't we just take it nice and slow?
We got everything we need
To plant a lovin' seed
And all the time we need to watch it grow.
I Know A Baby, Such A Baby – Christina Rossetti
I know a baby, such a baby,—
Round blue eyes and cheeks of pink,
Such an elbow furrowed with dimples,
Such a wrist where creases sink.
“Cuddle and love me, cuddle and love me,”
Crows the mouth of coral pink:
Oh the bald head, and oh the sweet lips,
And oh the sleepy eyes that wink!
Poems for baby girl
Hold her a little longer, rock her a little more, tell her another story, you've only told her four. Let her sleep on your shoulder, rejoice in her happy smile, she's only a little girl for such a little while.
A baby girl...one of the most beautiful miracles in life, one of the greatest joys we can ever know, and one of the reasons why there is a little extra sunshine, laughter and happiness in your world today.
A daughter brings sunshine to brighten your day. A daughter brings joy through her loving ways. A daughter is a blessing that comes from above. A special and beautiful treasure to love.
She's a little bit of sunshine, She's a smile to light your days, She will steal your heart and keep it with her warm endearing ways, She's your precious little daughter, With a sweetness from above Who will fill your years with laughter and your lives with lots of love.
Short verses for new baby cards
To look at a newborn is like finally opening a package you looked at and have been curious about for many months - and then its contents is a miracle of perfection that surpasses all you ever dreamed of.
The birth of a baby is only the start of a love that continues to grow, for babies can bring special joys to the heart that only proud parents can know.
Babies are angels that fly to the earth, their wings disappear at the time of their birth. One look in their eyes and we are never the same, they are part of us now and that part has a name. That part is your heart and a bond that will not sever, our babies are angels, we love them forever!
Two tiny feet that wave in the air, two tiny hands that tug at your hair, cute bottom for padding, adorable face, a bundle of joy, to love and embrace!
A baby's one thing the whole world adores, And the best part of all Is that this one is yours!
To the lucky pair who now will share The love of someone small, To the "Someone New" a welcome, too, And Best Wishes to you All!
A bundle of joy to simply adore, Now who in the world could ask for more!
No earthly joys could bring more pleasure, than a little child to love and treasure.
Lorna White is the Senior Digital Writer for Mother&Baby. After running the Yours magazine website, specialising in content about caring for kids and grandchildren, Lorna brought her expertise to Mother&Baby in 2020. She has a keen interest in a range of topics from potty training and nutrition to baby names and early development and has a wide range of experienced medical experts and professionals at her fingertips. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her two young sisters, dog walking and enjoying the outdoors with her family.