70 Beautiful Phrases to Dedicate to a Newborn Baby

The arrival of a new member of the family is one of the most beautiful experiences we can have as human beings. Joy fills the entire family, and signs of affection are shared by everyone.

The dedications received by the newborn are a small token of support for both the baby and the parents from friends and family.

Beautiful Phrases and Dedications for Babies

In the compilation below, you will find a small sample of how fathers, mothers, and other family members welcome with joy and high hopes what will become an important part of their lives.

Here’s a selection of baby phrases to celebrate life:

As I carried you in my womb, I felt our hearts beat as one. Now that I can hold you in my arms, that feeling hasn’t disappeared — we are still part of the same heart.
A mother and her child will always be part of the same whole.
A newborn is a new bloom in your life.
A life that begins is like a ray of light for loved ones.
Each baby represents a unique opportunity for a future even better than the present.
Our children help us create the future we dream of.
I didn’t know how much love my heart could hold until someone called me “Mom.”
A child’s first words are among the most memorable experiences for a parent.
Words cannot express the joy of a newborn baby.
Sometimes words are simply insufficient to express such happiness.
I believe in love at first sight because I’m a mother.
A mother’s unconditional love for her child is shared across the animal kingdom.
Three things follow us from paradise: stars, flowers, and newborn babies.
Newborns are the purest representation of humanity.
Every newborn comes into this world with a message to send, a song to sing, and a special act of love to bestow.
The arrival of a new human being is a new beginning in every sense.
I imagined your laughter and what your face would look like before I could hold you. You’ve become the most wonderful gift I’ve ever received.
A mother’s words to her newborn are full of love.
Babies bring a piece of heaven to earth.
They are a blessing to all those close to them.
Newborns refresh life and brighten the heart.
A new family member renews the spirits of the household.
Each newborn is a unique flower, and together they make the world a beautiful garden.
Babies are among the wonders of this world.
“If one seeks something great, infinite, or divine, one need not look far. I see something deeper, more infinite, more eternal than the ocean in the eyes of a newborn smiling in the morning sunlight.” — Vincent Van Gogh
Van Gogh expressed his love for his newborn son with these words.
Nothing moves a father’s soul like seeing his child cry. — Joni Eareckson Tada
A baby’s smile can make the biggest dreams come true.
The laughter of a carefree baby is one of life’s most beautiful experiences.
A newborn is the greatest inspiration you’ll ever have.
Parenthood can motivate us in ways few other experiences can.
You were created to be completely loved and adored by your family.
A baby cherished by their family is perfection itself.
Your baby needs your presence more than your gifts.
The most valuable thing we can offer our children is our time and attention.
A new life brings new hope, new dreams, and a desire to do things right.
With a new life comes endless possibilities.
A newborn baby is one of the most beautiful gifts the world can offer.
The smallest feet leave the biggest footprints in our hearts.
Babies create unforgettable changes in our lives.
The bond between a mother and her newborn is instantaneous and stronger than iron.
This bond is unbreakable.
Having a baby means embracing the greatest responsibility and the purest joy nature offers.
“My number one goal is to love, support, and be there for my child.” — Farrah Fawcett
A child’s loving kiss is pure and unguarded.
“Nothing is more precious than life… especially the life of a child.” — Peter Diamandis
A baby is a treasured gift for parents and grandparents alike.
The cure for a frightened baby is a mother’s gentle touch.
For your child to remember tomorrow, be present today.
Time spent with your child is always remembered.
A newborn represents the noblest task two people can undertake.
Parenthood is a lifelong commitment.
“We may not have planned you, but you are the most desired by us. Right now, only your arrival matters and the happiness you’ve brought us.”
Whether planned or not, a child’s arrival is always a blessing.
The most precious jewels around your neck are your baby’s arms.
“If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be even smarter, read them more fairy tales.” — Albert Einstein
“Your children allow you to forget the past. They’re the best fruit… sometimes the only fruit.” — Anna Quindlen
Cradling you for the first time allowed me to understand my parents’ love and sacrifices.
Parenthood is a unique experience that brings perspective.
Babies are stardust, blown from the hand of God.
With every newborn, the world begins anew.
Children connect humanity to immortality.
A mother’s voice was made to calm her baby and bring peace.
Holding a newborn in your arms and looking at their face makes all worries disappear.
Your arrival changed my life and made me want to be a better person.
A baby is God’s way of showing the world should continue.
The unbreakable bond on Earth is that between mother and child.
You are a ray of sunshine, teaching me that happiness can be found in the simplest things.
Love at first sight is what you feel for your baby — you fall so hard you can’t get up.
“A baby is something you carry for nine months, hold for three years, and keep in your heart forever.” — Mary Mason
Babies reinvent your world.
I’ve waited for your arrival for so long, dreaming of the moment we’d meet. Today, you are everything I’ve ever wanted.
“Deciding to have a baby is deciding to let your heart walk outside your body forever.” — Elizabeth Stone
A mother’s love is unconditional, begins before birth, and lasts forever.
Happiness cannot be bought; it is born.
Each child is a new thought of God, full of radiant possibilities.
A newborn is a bridge to heaven.
Having a baby is like falling in love again — with your partner and your child.
“Children are the keys to paradise.” — Eric Hoffer
“A mother’s arms are tender, and children sleep deeply in them.” — Victor Hugo
“No love is greater than a father’s love for his child.” — Dan Brown
“The most important mark I’ll leave on the world is my child.” — Sarah Shahi
“One of the greatest gifts I’ve received is my daughter.” — Ace Frehley
“If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, so my son may have peace.” — Thomas Paine
“Being a parent teaches you the meaning of unconditional love.” — Nicholas Sparks
A baby is the greatest gift one generation can leave to another.
“Son, brother, father, lover, friend. There is room in the heart for all affections, as there is room in the sky for all stars.” — Victor Hugo
“If you bring children into the world, love them with your heart and soul.” — Alice Walker
“My proudest moment was giving birth to my son.” — Christina Aguilera
The only thing worth stealing is a newborn’s kiss.
“I’d like my son to remember me as a good father.” — Slim Whitman
“I found a love I never thought I’d find through my son. Nothing can come between us.” — Colin Farrell
“I’m going to love my son until the end.” — Magic Johnson
“When kids are a year old, it’s like being with a mini drunk. You hold them, bump into things, laugh, cry, pee, vomit.” — Johnny Depp
“Having children is like a house of fraternity: no one sleeps, everything breaks, and there’s a lot of vomit.” — Ray Romano
Before I met you, you were the most loved and awaited being. Today, you are a light in our lives.
“Children represent the future. Motivate, support, and guide them.” — Catherine Pulsifer