• Stationery: As nice as it is to send a heartfelt text message, there is just something special about receiving a handwritten note on beautiful stationery. We recommend finding stationery that matches your invitations to keep everything connected

• Greeting in the card: Try to resist the temptation to just write a name at the top of the card. Using a personalized, familiar greeting for each guest will add warmth and sincerity

• Mention of the gift: Your loved ones enjoyed selecting their gifts for you and your new baby, so be sure to mention the name of the gift—like that adorable Gingham Baby Hooded Towel—in the cardooks

• Appreciation for attendance: Each person helped make your baby shower special so be sure to include a few lines on why their attendance made the day memorable

• Sign off: Like the rest of the card, sign off your card with phrases like “With love and appreciation” or “Lots of love and thanks.”

1. ''Thank you for everything that you've done to support me. Your smile and laughter brought joy to my baby shower and I'll miss them both while I'm on maternity leave.''

2. ''I'm so grateful for your friendship and support as I get ready for motherhood. I can't wait to share even more exciting memories with you.''

3. ''I can't thank you enough for the thoughtful gift(s) from you and the team. It/they will be proudly on display in the baby's room and will always remind me of you/you all.''

4. ''My baby shower just wouldn't have been the same without you. It was great to hang out outside of work and I'm sure going to miss you while I'm out.''

5. ''I was delighted by your generous gift and am so thankful. Your continued support and encouragement as I become a new parent means the world to me.''

6. ''It's no surprise that your presence at my baby shower brought a smile to my face. Your kindness and support will always be appreciated.''

7. ''Thank you for making my special day so memorable. You are always so much fun to be around, and I'm grateful to have you as a friend and co-worker.''

1. ''I am so glad to have you with me on this exciting journey into motherhood. Thank you for standing by my side through every step. I don't want to take a single one without you.''

2. ''My appreciation and love for you knows no bounds. I'm forever grateful for your friendship and generosity. It truly means everything to me now and always.''

3. ''What did I do to deserve a friend like you? I count my blessings that you are here with me during this exciting time and for making my baby shower so very special.''

4. 'Thank you for planning my baby shower — it was perfect, just like you. I can't wait to continue the celebrations with you. There are so many to look forward to!''

5. ''Your continued love and support means more than you'll ever know. I appreciate all the things that you do — small or big — to make this time so special for me.''

6. ''A thousand thank yous for attending my baby shower. It is such a comfort to know that you are always nearby, especially during the scary moments!''

7. ''You are the gift that keeps on giving. It fills me with so much happiness that you were at my baby shower and that you'll be part of all the exciting memories to come.''

8. ''My baby shower was a dream come true and that's down to you! Thank you for helping with all the organization and planning. All the little touches added up to a perfect day.''

1. ''It's like you read my mind with your perfect gift! I've had my eyes on something just like it for months. Thank you so much for always knowing exactly what I need.''

2. ''Thank you for such a thoughtful gift. The baby's room is almost ready and your gift fits perfectly into the theme. Get ready for lots of pictures!''

3. ''Our new child is going to be so spoiled! Your gift was the perfect addition to the nursery and I know the baby will love playing with it when they arrive.''

4. ''Of course your gift is gorgeous because it's from you! I can't thank you enough for finding exactly what I needed and wanted as I become a new mother.''

5. ''You are the Master of Gift Giving! Thank you for such an adorable gift. I've found the perfect place for it in the baby's room — can't wait for them to sleep in it.''

6. ''You've made this mom-to-be very happy with your wonderful gift! It is greatly appreciated and will get so much use when our little new one arrives.''

7. ''The baby is going to look so cute in your gift. I can just imagine all the places that they can wear it and I know you'll be there for so many of these memories.''

8. ''I love you and your gift so much! It was one of the first things that I registered for and I should have known that you'd be responsible for making me so very happy.''

9. ''Your gift is going to get so much use in those first few months. I can't thank you enough for thinking of me and our little bundle of joy. Sending lots of love!''

10. ''How can I properly thank you for such a gorgeous gift? I hope you know how much you and your gift mean to me and our new little one. I'm very thankful!''

1. ''Where has the time gone? It seems like a lifetime since my baby shower but it still makes me so happy when I think about how much fun you made it. Please accept this late thank you as a very big token of my appreciation for you.''

2. ''Our hands and hearts are very full at the moment so please accept my apologies for this card arriving later than I hoped. The baby loves your gift so much!''

3. ''Your gift hasn't stopped being useful, especially as all the days merge into one! I'm sorry that this card didn't make it to you sooner but thank you again for support.''

4. ''The wait is over: the baby can now use your gift and it's in every picture! I hope it also brings you joy to know that. We are so grateful for all our generous friends and family.''

5. ''I haven't stopped smiling since the baby shower and now with the baby officially here, that smile is even bigger. Thank you for contributing to our happiness.''

6. ''I hope that you didn't think I forgot about you and your wonderful gift. We get so many compliments on it so thank you from the bottom of my heart.''

7. ''Just like this card, our little bundle of joy was late. It's early days but we know that your gift is going to mean so much to him/her over the next year.''