What to Put on Baby Prediction Cards

The classic prediction fields

Choose the prompts that suit the family. You do not need every possible detail: a crowded card leaves little room for handwriting.

• Baby's arrival date
• Time of birth
• Birth weight and length
• Hair color
• Eye color
• First name or first initial, if it is still a surprise
• Who baby will look like
• A hope or wish for baby's future

Ready-to-use wording

“I predict baby will arrive on ______ at ______. Baby will weigh ______ and measure ______. I think baby will have ______ hair and ______ eyes. My wish for you is ______. With love, ______.”

If the due date, name, or family details are private, skip those prompts. A keepsake works best when it feels welcome to the parents-to-be.

Add advice without making it awkward

Specific, gentle prompts usually produce warmer answers than a broad demand for parenting advice. Try “A little thing that made our family laugh…,” “One thing I hope you remember on a hard day…,” or “I hope you always find joy in….”

For a group with people who do not have children, ‘a wish for the family’ is more inviting than ‘your best parenting tip.’

How many cards should you print?

Plan one per guest or household, depending on whether you want individual messages. Add a few extras for mistakes and unexpected guests. Put a sign and pens beside a collection box so people can complete cards at their own pace.

When to collect them

Prediction cards can be a quiet arrival activity. Ask the host to announce them once, then gather the finished cards before guests leave. Keep them in an envelope or memory box; you can revisit the guesses after the baby arrives.

A comfortable layout

Leave enough writing space for names and wishes, use readable type, and check a test print before the party. If the card is intended as a keepsake, heavier paper is easier to store than thin copier paper.