Baby Shower Invitation Wording: Diaper Raffle, Books and Registry Lines

Short answer: a good baby shower invitation says who is honoured, when and where, who is hosting, how to RSVP and by when, and one short line about gifts (a registry link, a diaper raffle, books or no gifts at all). Keep it warm and brief, and put practical details on their own lines. Below are lines you can copy and adjust.

What every invitation needs

• Who it is for. The parents' names, or the mother-to-be's.
• Date, start time and an end time. An end time helps guests plan.
• Place and address, with parking or access notes if needed.
• Host name and contact for RSVPs, plus a reply-by date.
• A gift line. Registry link, raffle, books, or a gentle no-gifts request.
• Food and dress, if it matters ("lunch will be served", "come casual").

Simple opening lines

• "Join us for a baby shower honouring Sara and Ahmed."
• "A little one is on the way, and we would love you to celebrate with us."
• "Please come share an afternoon of food, games and good wishes for the parents-to-be."
• "Baby is almost here, so let us shower the family with love."

Diaper raffle wording

A diaper raffle is simple: each guest who brings a pack of diapers gets a ticket for a small prize drawn at the party. It helps parents stock up on something they always need.

• "Bring a pack of diapers and get a raffle ticket for a prize."
• "Help us stock the nursery: every pack of diapers earns one entry in the diaper raffle."
• "Diapers are welcome in any size. Each pack gets you a ticket in our raffle."

Not sure what size or brand to ask for? Our baby registry checklist explains what is actually used. And if you want a guess-the-gender game for the same party, see baby shower games.

Bring a book instead of a card

• "Instead of a card, please bring a favourite children's book, with a short note inside for the baby."
• "Help us build a little library: bring a book and write a message on the first page."
• "No cards needed. A book with your name and a wish inside is the perfect gift."

No wrapped gifts or no gifts at all

• "Your company is the gift. If you would like to bring something, a favourite book or a pack of diapers would be loved."
• "Please do not wrap gifts. We will be using the registry, and the gifts will be sent straight to the parents."
• "Gifts are welcome but never expected."

If gifts will be sent separately, a baby registry works well: guests choose from any store, then mark an item as given with their name and email, which avoids duplicates. More etiquette is in our baby registry etiquette guide.

Both parents and co-ed versions

• "Please join us in celebrating Maya and Omar as they welcome their baby."
• "Everyone is welcome: partners, friends and family. Come for food, games and a toast to the parents-to-be."
• "We are hosting a casual afternoon for both mum and dad. Drinks and a barbecue provided."

Workplace invitations

• "Please join us in the kitchen on Thursday at 3 pm for cake and a card for Jamila."
• "Chip in a small amount toward a group gift, or just sign the card. Any contribution is optional."
• "Remote teammates can join on video at the same time."

For a full plan, read how to plan a baby shower at work.

Hosting online or for faraway guests

If some guests cannot be there, say so on the invitation and give a video link or a game link. Our virtual baby shower invitation wording has full examples. If you are adding a reveal, send a Diaper Reveal link or 6-letter code: free, no app, 24 languages.