Looking for an amazing Christmas baby announcement idea to tell family and friends you’re expecting? These are the top reveals everyone will be sure to love.
Announcing a baby at Christmas time is nothing short of magical. There are so many festive and cute ways to share a Christmas baby announcement whether you’re announcing it to parents, siblings, friends, hubby, or anyone else on your list. These ideas can also easily be used to announce your first baby, second, third, and so forth.
This post will show you multiple Christmas baby announcement ideas that include getting creative with ornaments, baby winter booties, baked goods, ultrasounds, and more. Some crowd favorites are the Christmas gift box, ultrasound hidden in the Christmas tree, and “Hi Onesie” announcements.
I hope you enjoy these unique and fun ideas for announcing your newest arrival at Christmas!
Christmas Baby Announcement Ideas
1. “Hi” Onesie
Idea: Buy a onesie, little winter booties, a baby stocking, and Christmas-themed candies to display somewhere in the house that will surprise the person(s) walking by. A guest bedroom, kitchen drawer, or coffee tables are really great places to display your announcement.
Photo Caption:
“Christmas just got a little merrier”
Just “Merry Christmas” since the shirt does the talking for you.
2. Interlocked Hands with Booties
Idea: Lock hands with your partner while holding baby winter booties. Make the booties the focal point and try out a few different backgrounds to be sure you get the look you want like a classic snow picture and a rustic brick wall option.
Photo Caption:
“And then there were three. Baby “Last Name” arriving (month, year).”
3. Christmas Event/Outing Picture
Idea: Head to your downtown Christmas display or a holiday lighting event and take a picture announcing you’re expecting. If you know the gender you can add if it’s a boy or girl!
Photo Caption:
“Merry Christmas – we’re adding another (boy or girl) to the family!”
“Happy Holidays from our growing family to yours!”
4. Ornament Announcement
Idea: Have family members open a little wrapped box revealing a “Coming Soon” ornament. This Christmas baby announcement is one of my favorites because it’s a gift that will last a lifetime, hanging on a Christmas tree every year. I provided a link to this exact ornament above.
Photo Caption:
“Baby (Last Name) Coming (Year)”
“Having ourselves a very merry Christmas.”
5. Christmas Gift Box
Idea: Buy a holiday gift box at Hobby Lobby or Home Goods and fill it with goodies announcing your little one’s upcoming arrival. I used a Cricut machine to design the onesie but you can buy something similar off of Etsy. Items you could include are baby winter booties (Target and Amazon have great ones), a mini stocking, an ornament, a Santa hat, a picture of an ultrasound, or little baby toys.
Photo Caption:
“The best gifts come in tiny packages”
“This Christmas, we’re trading in silent nights for baby cries”
6. Ultrasounds Displayed In Christmas Tree
Idea: If you want to surprise your family, place a picture of your ultrasound in the branches of your Christmas tree and wait until someone notices. This idea always has the best “OMG!” reactions.
Photo Caption:
“All I want for Christmas is you”
“Guess who’s been on the ‘Nice’ list? Our little one is arriving (month, year)!”
7. Parents-To-Be Photo
Idea: Hold a pair of baby booties with your arms around your partner to announce you’re expecting. Choose a background that is rustic or outdoors for a more Christmas-y vibe. Cute booties can be found at Target or Amazon.
Photo Caption:
“To a holiday season filled with new beginnings and so much love”
“Tiny toes and mistletoe!”
8. Destination Reveal
Idea: This is a great way to announce if you are taking a winter trip/hiking and want to do something unique. Buy a pair of mini boots and place them between your and your partner’s boots. Choose a scenic spot to take your picture. Similar boots are linked above.
Photo Caption:
“Our next great adventure begins”
“Our Happy Camper Coming (month, year)!”
9. Basket With Pregnancy Test
Idea: Buy a wicker basket and place winter booties, a cute sign, a positive pregnancy test, and sprinkle in some Hershey kisses. Display the basket on a coffee table, in a guest room, on the kitchen table, or a porch chair to surprise your guests. Similar items to the basket are linked above.
Photo Caption:
“Oops we did it again.”
“Tiny hands and tiny feet, our family will soon be complete.”
10. Cork Board Sign
Idea: Simplistic but chic. Write a message on a pegboard and display the sign for your family and friends to see. This exact board can be purchased through the link above. It’s duel sided with one side black felt and the other gray.
Photo Caption:
“Eating Christmas cookies for two”
“Santa’s not the only one coming to town!”
11. Winter Baby Shoes
Idea: Leave questions swirling in everyone’s heads when they see a pair of baby booties displayed. This Christmas pregnancy announcement is fun and will have everyone saying “Wait – really?!”. Similar booties are linked above.
Photo Caption:
“To a holiday season filled with new beginnings and so much love”
“Christmas came early this year”
12. Pizza Box
Idea: I loved doing this idea for my brother because he loves pizza and it was so fun watching him open the pizza box and be stunned. Order from your favorite pizza shop and write your baby message inside.
Photo Caption:
“Special delivery arriving (month, year)!”
13. Cookie Announcement
Idea: Bake your favorite cookies or buy cute professional frosted goodies to announce that you are expecting. Everyone will love getting to eat your announcement too.
Caption:
“Cookies for Santa aren’t the only thing in the oven this year”
“Timer set for (month, year)”
14. Christmas Pajamas
Idea: Take a cute family or sibling photo in Christmas pajamas announcing that a new arrival is coming soon. This is really adorable in front of a Christmas tree or lights.
Caption:
“Outnumbering our parents starting (month, year)”
“Adding another member to the band (month, year)!”
15. Christmas Card Announcement
Idea: Send out holiday cards with a festive family photo, including props like a tiny Santa hat, baby booties, or an ultrasound photo copy to announce you’re expecting.
Caption:
“The best gift of all will be arriving (month, year)!”
“Surprise and Merry Christmas from our family to yours.”
16. Christmas Stocking Display
Idea: Hang stockings for each family member, including a tiny one for the baby, and take a picture in front of the fireplace or Christmas tree.
Caption:
“Adding another stocking to the mantel this Christmas!”
“Last Christmas as a family of (insert number)!”
17. Elf on the Shelf
Idea: Use an Elf on the Shelf holding a sign that says something like, “I’m on baby watch! New arrival coming [due date]!”
Caption:
“Our little elf has some exciting news… a new member is joining soon!”
These are the best Christmas baby announcement ideas to make your pregnancy reveal to family & friends super memorable this holiday season.
