1st Birthday Card Messages: What To Write

First birthdays are a huge milestone for both the baby and the whole family, so celebrate a year of happiness with a heartfelt message inside their 1^st birthday card. Send loving words and wishes for them to look back on when they grow up and let their parents know how proud of them you are! If you’re stumped with what to write then look no further, we’ve got a whole list of message suggestions for babies turning 1 so you can send them something with a bit of heart and soul…

Messages for your son/daughter

• Happy 1^st birthday to our baby boy, watching you grow up already has been such a delight!
• You’ve brought us so much joy already, happy first birthday to our little boy/girl.
• Our darling is 1 today! We can’t wait until you’re old enough to look back on this birthday and hopefully, but probably not, remember it.
• Happy 1st birthday to our little miracle. We can’t wait to celebrate a whole year of you.
• Happy 1^st birthday to my son/daughter. Words can’t express how much joy your smile brings us everyday and how much I can see you growing up to be just like your mum/dad.
• We cannot believe you’re already 1! We’re already missing when you were first born but can’t wait to get to watch you grow up, you’re already becoming the most amazing son/daughter.

Messages for your niece/nephew

• Happy birthday to our sweet and smart, but sometimes very loud, niece/nephew.
• To our niece/nephew, happy first birthday we love you so much can’t wait to watch you grow even more.
• I can’t wait to be your fun aunt/uncle and do everything with you that your parents won’t! A very happy 1^st birthday to you.
• To our little girl/boy who’s turning one, you are a year of joy and endless love. Happy birthday, sweetheart!
• Happy first birthday to my little niece/nephew, there’s one more year until the terrible two’s so start preparing now!
• I can’t believe we’re celebrating a year of the cutest baby in the world. Happy first birthday to my favourite child.

Messages for your grandson/granddaughter

• One year ago, you came into our lives and brought with you so much sunshine, happiness, laughter, and joy!
• With all life’s ups and downs, your innocent smile will always wipe off our frowns. Happy 1^st birthday to our little grandson/granddaughter.
• You’ve brought so much happiness into our lives this past year, we can’t wait to watch you grow more.
• Happy 1st birthday to the newest addition to our family! We’re excited to have more amazing adventures and discoveries with you over the next year.
• Happy 1^st birthday to our grandson/granddaughter, we are excited to smother you with cuddles and kisses and lots of unnecessary presents.
• Happy 1st birthday to the little one who has kept us on our toes this past year, you’re just like your mum/ dad. Wishing you a day filled with joy and happiness.

Celebrating your friends’ baby

• Happy 1^st birthday, sending warm wishes to a cute baby girl/baby boy on their special day.
• It’s been a pleasure to watch you grow every day into a cute little girl/boy, despite your parents.
• Although you might not know it yet, you’re loved by so many people who want to celebrate your big 1^st birthday!
• Happy 1^st birthday little one, we hope your belly is as full as your cheeks are chubby.
• We hope the little prince/princess has a ONE-derful birthday!
• Wishing you a birthday filled with lots of love and even more cake (if your parents don’t give it to you I will, don’t worry). Happy 1st birthday.

After sharing a sweet and sentimental 1^st birthday card, find a small gesture for the parents or a toy for the little angel to enjoy. We know they’re probably being spoiled rotten because it’s their first ever birthday, but if you’re feeling extra generous then find lots of cute 1^st birthday gift ideas perfect for any birthday baby.