Few events create as much excitement as the arrival of a new baby, and the search for the perfect birth announcement can be a fun project for the entire family.  In addition to letting everyone know of the blessed event, the announcement will be treasured by your friends and family as a keepsake for years to come.  If your choice is the traditional pink or blue design with lambs, storks, bunnies or teddy bears, you will have a huge variety to choose from.  However, many new parents are looking for an announcement that reflects their personalities or hobbies, so it may be harder to find exactly what they have in mind.

Sports themes are currently popular for both girls and boys.  Colorful announcements are available for football, baseball, golf, hockey, tennis, sailing, skating, gymnastics and more.

Religious designs can be found featuring angels, lambs and pink and blue crosses. If you are choosing a custom printed announcement, you may prefer to select a card with a simple border and have your favorite poem or scripture verse included in addition to the birth information.  You may also look at religious invitations for Communions, Confirmations and Baptisms and adapt the wording for an announcement.  Hundreds of beautiful announcements are available for these occasions.

If you are of Irish descent, you may wish to announce the arrival of the "wee lad or lass" with an Irish design. Many invitations are available featuring shamrocks and other Celtic themes and they can be personalized with an Irish Blessing that pertains to children or families.  A limited number of Irish baby announcements can be found online that feature Celtic knots, shamrocks and Irish baby borders in pink or blue.

The birth of twins (or more) has become more frequent in recent years, and their arrival warrants extra special announcements. While Peas in a Pod and Noah's Ark themes are popular choices for announcing twins, other choices include castles, trains, bumblebees, tractors and safari designs.

For babies due during a holiday season, it is fun to select an appropriately themed announcement.  Birth announcements are available specifically for Valentines Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, July 4th, Christmas and even pink pumpkins for Halloween!  You can save both time and money by personalizing a message to combine your birth announcement with your holiday greeting cards.

Although traditional printed and photo announcements remain most popular, you may find the idea of a novelty announcement appealing.  Die-cut cards and magnetic announcements are available, as well as trademarked designs and candy announcements.

Regardless of the type of announcement you prefer, the occasion is far too important to settle for second best.  Announcement companies often have designs that aren't included in their online catalog, so if you have any specific requests, be sure to let them know.  With a little persistence, you will find an announcement that is perfect for your baby.