Birth announcements are never required, but parents who choose to send them will need to decide between handmade versions and professionally printed cards. Handmade cards communicate warmth by their very nature, but printed and engraved cards can be just as personal and distinctive.
Many parents appreciate the ease of ordering announcements.
It's even easier if you choose the design before the baby is born, then call the stationer with the relevant details soon after the birth. What to say The wording of the announcement should complement its appearance. You can dress up simple cards with a few special touches. Thread a needle with embroidery floss, and stitch along the outline using a back stitch. Take one good impression of your baby's footprint with an ink pad, then bring the image to a rubber-stamp company to have it turned into a stamp.