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Babies, babies, babies! It seems everyone is adding a new little bundle of joy to their family. If you or someone you know is celebrating the miracle of birth, we’ve got the perfect way to help you celebrate!

First, start by sending one of our adorable New Baby or Congratulations eCards. Then, use one of these ideas to help share in their happiness:

Welcome to the Family Basket

Find items that will allow each member of the family to interact with the new baby personally. Some ideas include: a copy of a siblings favorite baby book for them to read to the baby, a comfy blanket for mom or dad to snuggle with the new baby or a toy themed around a family member’s hobby or interest. Gift wrap each one and write a message saying why you selected this item for the person. For a cute final touch, have a family photo laminated, and possibly enlarged, and include that in the basket.

Bath Time for Baby & Mommy

Create a gift basket that includes everything need for the new baby’s bath time. Give mom some extra pampering by including some her favorite bath time products as well. Wrap it all up in baby bath tub or a shower caddy for an extra whimsical touch.

Baby Crafts

If you’re the crafty type, make a personalized baby decor kit. Not only will it be a heartfelt expression, it will be something the family treasures forever. To get you started here are some ideas:

• Create a wall hanging with the baby’s name on it.
• Alter some picture frames to match or decorate a baby lamp.
• Create a custom toy bin or basket.

Emergency Essentials

Often overlooked at showers, a gift of emergency essentials will be a much-appreciated gift. There are many kits already put together that you can buy and add a personal touch to, or you can create your own.

Soft & Cuddly

Everyone loves the feeling of something soft and cuddly, and babies are no different. Get together the softest and most cuddly blankets, toys and clothes you can find. Wrap them up in a super fabulous diaper bag, and you’ll have the perfect gift. Not only that, you’ll always be on the new parents’ minds when they reach for their baby’s favorite blanket!

Related eCards: New Baby eCards | Congratulations eCards

At some point in life, we all need a nice pick-me-up to help keep us going and feeling good about ourselves. That little thoughtful phrase or inspiring advice may be just the thing to get us over that emotional hump. If you know someone who could use a little sage or inspiring insight, why not send one of these quotes along with our beautiful motivational eCards?

“Always bet on yourself, no matter what the odds are. It means more to be in the race than watching the victory lap from the stands.” -Peter Wentz

“It was a high counsel that I once heard given to a young person, “Always do what you are afraid to do.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Expect trouble as an inevitable part of life, and when it comes, hold your head high, look it quarely in the eye and say, ‘I will be bigger than you. You cannot defeat me.” -Ann Landers

“Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.” -Confucius

“If we did all the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves.” -Thomas Edison

“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” -Les Brown

“Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.” -Henry Ford

“Life’s problems wouldn’t be called “hurdles” if there wasn’t a way to get over them.” -Author Unknown

“Often, what seems an impossible climb is just a staircase without the steps drawn in.” -Robert Brault

“Things turn out best for the people who make the best out of the way things turn out.” -Art Linkletter

Related eCards: Motivational eCards

So…I was working on cards for the love section when I noticed something. While I was editing this card, I had an epiphany! This…

The Original Card

…could be easily improved upon. Being the hard-working, dedicated employee that I am, I immediately set out to make said improvements. With five minutes and some Photoshop work, I transformed this somewhat decent card into a masterpiece of modern e-card artistry. I give you THE BLACK DRAGUN!!

THE BLACK DRAGUN!!!

I think we can all see the vast improvement that has been made. If you wish to support my endeavor, feel free the send the card in its updated form!

I trust this card will now jump to the top of the stats.

Thank you in advance.

_Matt