Sibling Birth Announcements

Ainsley

A single photo
of the siblings

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Danny

Collage photo birth announcements
perfect for siblings!

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Fashion Holiday

Holiday Birth Announcements
show multiple siblings

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Snowflake Blue Holiday Collage

Sibling Collage Announcements
and Holiday Cards

Sibling birth announcements are a fantastic way of introducing your new baby while at the same time getting the older sibling involved. The introduction of a new baby to the household can be a trying time for an older sibling. The older child may experience feelings of insecurity, jealousy and in some cases, anger. Getting this older child involved in selecting the design and in taking the photograph, can be a great way of including the first child in the entire process.

Another way of including an older child in the process of introducing a new baby brother or sister is in the wording of the sibling birth announcement. Besides the traditional birth statistics of name, date and weight, this is a great chance to let the world know that the older brother or sister welcomes their new sibling. One example: “Big Sister Maggie is thrilled to introduce her new baby brother, Matthew” or “Please meet my baby sister, Jasmyn, born [date] at [time]. She weighed [weight] and was [length] long. Big brother, Jason”.

Once you’ve selected your pre-printed birth announcement, then it’s time to take the photos. Most people prefer those shots that appear spontaneous as opposed to those that are obviously posed. Keeping a camera handy will ensure that those unplanned shots can be snapped as they occur. Capturing images of some interaction between the older child and the new baby often occurs during feeding, diapering or just while baby is sleeping.

An older sibling is almost always eager to hold the new baby. These times often provide the best shots of the siblings. Other pictures can be taken of mom, the new baby and the older sibling, again reinforcing in the older child’s mind that he or she is still part of the picture.

Another way to help your older child feel a part of the process is to enlist their help in the entire sibling birth announcement process. They can help you select the card, help with the wording, then help in choosing the perfect photo. This can be a great way to allay any jealously or sibling rivalry he or she might be experiencing.

At InvitingSmiles we offer a wide variety of photo birth announcements that are perfect for this purpose. These are collage birth announcements that are designed to display multiple photos. Some of them have a larger image in the center, with two smaller images flanking it. Many customers choose to display a photo of the new arrival in the center with photos featuring the newcomer with their older sibling or siblings on either side. Sometimes the third image spot is perfect for a family photo showing all family members with the new baby in the center.

Sibling birth announcements are a great way to introduce a new family member while ensuring that the older siblings feel secure and involved. Let InvitingSmiles help you and your older child introduce your new blessing.

Mix & Match: you can request different ribbons 
or background cards on any design!

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