30 Baby Announcement Songs to Welcome Your New Arrival
Choose from 30 baby announcement songs, match the music to your first photo or family message, and use a finished arrival-announcement plan.
For a baby's birth announcement, start with the moment you want to share: a first photo, a welcome-home video, or a sibling meeting the newest member of the family. “Isn't She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder is a direct welcome for a baby girl; “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong is a broader choice; “You've Got a Friend in Me” by Randy Newman suits a sibling introduction. Below are 30 songs, grouped by the job you need the music to do, plus a ready-to-use announcement plan.
If you're sharing pregnancy news before the baby arrives, our pregnancy announcement songs guide covers that different reveal. This page focuses on welcoming a new arrival.
Jump to: Choose your moment · First-photo songs · Welcome songs · Songs to sing to the baby · A parent's perspective · Siblings and grandparents · Finished announcement plan · A personal baby song
Choose the song by what the audience will see
A good song title is a starting point. The recording and the part you use should match your caption, the people in the picture and the news you're actually sharing. These are editorial starting choices, rather than a ranking of what every family prefers.
A first photo and a short caption
Start with: “What a Wonderful World” or “A Thousand Years.”
Use the music for: warmth around the picture; let the caption state that the baby has arrived.
Check: “A Thousand Years” is a romantic song, so choose it for the feeling rather than treating its story as a literal description of a newborn.
A baby girl introduced to the family
Start with: “Isn't She Lovely” or “My Little Girl.”
Use the music for: a direct parent-to-daughter welcome.
Check: the gendered words fit your announcement. A gender-neutral title such as “What a Wonderful World” keeps the message broader.
A sibling's first meeting
Start with: “You've Got a Friend in Me” or “Count on Me.”
Use the music for: the relationship beginning between the children.
Check: leave room for the sibling's real words. The child doesn't need to perform a delighted reaction for the camera.
A quiet welcome-home memory
Start with: “Baby Mine,” “Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)” or the Songbond sample below.
Use the music for: an intimate keepsake or a private family message.
Check: keep spoken names or a message audible. One photo and a plain note can work without any video editing.
For the announcement post and first photo: songs 1–6
These choices can frame a first image or a short arrival video. Several are love songs being used in a new context; your caption does the clear announcing.
- “Glory” — Jay-Z feat. B.I.C.A starting point for a parent-centred announcement rather than a lullaby. Check the full recording and the exact section you intend to use; its wider story may be more personal than a simple arrival caption.
- “A Thousand Years” — Christina Perri.Consider it for a photo about a long-awaited meeting. It was written as a romantic song for Bella and Edward, so its devotion can frame your picture without every line being about a baby. Official artist video.
- “Can't Help Falling in Love” — Elvis Presley.For a picture whose message is simply that you love this new person. It remains a romantic song; pick the recording and passage that fit the feeling you want. Official artist audio, EPiC version.
- “Somewhere Over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World” — Israel Kamakawiwoʻole.Consider the medley for a welcome-home montage. Check which of the two songs the selected passage comes from; a streaming edit or cover may differ from the version you had in mind. Artist's label record.
- “First Day of My Life” — Bright Eyes.For parents marking the start of a different daily life. The title fits the announcement, but the song is a love story rather than a literal account of a birth. Publisher-supplied album listing.
- “Best Day of My Life” — American Authors.For an announcement centred on celebration: a name card, a family photo or a welcome-home sign. State the news in the image or caption so the title doesn't have to explain it. Published recording.
Welcome songs for the whole family: songs 7–12
Choose a familiar song your family already enjoys. Familiarity is personal; grandparents and siblings don't all share the same musical taste.
- “Isn't She Lovely” — Stevie Wonder.A direct choice for welcoming a baby girl. Its words about a daughter make it more specific than a general celebration song. Official artist recording.
- “Here Comes the Sun” — The Beatles.Consider it when your caption welcomes a new chapter. The song isn't a birth announcement itself; a clear name or arrival message completes the picture. Official song page.
- “What a Wonderful World” — Louis Armstrong.For a welcome that isn't tied to a particular parent or a baby's gender. It can sit beside an ordinary first family photo without requiring the image to follow a story. Museum's recording page.
- “Three Little Birds” — Bob Marley & The Wailers.Consider it for a reassuring family message. Use reassurance as your chosen tone, rather than as a statement about anyone's health or what comes next. Official music video.
- “Danny's Song” — Loggins & Messina.For an announcement from the parents as a couple. Check that its family and relationship references match the story you want to tell, especially if you're sharing a short passage.
- “You Are My Sunshine” — Jimmie Davis.For a familiar sing-to-the-baby moment. The well-known refrain and the rest of the song have different emotional shades; choose a version and passage that say what you mean. Published recording.
Songs to sing or play to the baby: songs 13–18
These options also work after the announcement, when the audience is just the baby and the people caring for them. Use the voice, recording and volume that suit your own quiet moment.
- “Baby Mine” — from Dumbo.For a direct, affectionate welcome to the little one. There are vocal and instrumental versions; choose deliberately if the words matter to your message. Disney's instrumental lullaby listing.
- “Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)” — Billy Joel.A parent addressing a child, suitable for a private message about staying close as the child grows. Its later reflections extend beyond the newborn moment. Official song and lyrics.
- “You'll Be in My Heart” — Phil Collins.For a welcome built around care and belonging. It gives you a way to say the child has a place with you without listing birth details. Published recording and credits.
- “Sweet Baby James” — James Taylor.Consider it for a personal sing-to-the-baby memory, particularly if it already belongs to your family's listening. You don't need a baby called James to enjoy the song, but check whether the name fits the announcement you are making. Official album listing.
- “Golden Slumbers” — The Beatles.For a brief welcome or a home video with a lullaby feeling. On Abbey Road it leads into the next song, so check where your selected version ends. Official song page.
- “Godspeed (Sweet Dreams)” — The Chicks.For a bedtime message rather than a high-energy announcement. Check the complete words and any family or faith references against the welcome you want to give. Published studio recording.
A parent's perspective: songs 19–24
These choices put the relationship with the child at the centre. Match the singer's perspective to your message instead of treating every parent song as interchangeable.
- “Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)” — John Lennon.A father-to-son choice. Its references to a boy, a daddy and growing up make the perspective explicit; use it when that is the relationship you want to express. Official album page.
- “Sweetest Devotion” — Adele.Consider it for a post about how your own priorities have changed. It can communicate a parent's devotion without the announcement needing to recount every detail of the baby's arrival.
- “The Mother” — Brandi Carlile.A mother's perspective with a named child and particular daily-life details. Those details belong to that song; choose it for recognition of motherhood rather than presenting the story as yours.
- “Gracie” — Ben Folds.A named-daughter song for a parent reflecting on a little girl's life ahead. If the baby's name differs, decide whether a name-led recording supports your announcement or distracts from it.
- “My Little Girl” — Tim McGraw.For a father-to-daughter welcome or a picture of their first meeting. Its view extends into a daughter's future, so choose the passage to match the moment you're showing.
- “It Won't Be Like This for Long” — Darius Rucker.For a post about the first days as parents. The lyrics begin with a newborn and a father, then move through later stages of a daughter's life; the opening and the whole song do different jobs. Official lyrics and credits.
For siblings and grandparents: songs 25–30
A song can introduce the relationship without asking a child or grandparent to give a speech. Keep the announcement clear in the accompanying words.
- “You've Got a Friend in Me” — Randy Newman.For a sibling welcome whose message is companionship. Let the older child choose whether to take part, and keep their spoken introduction if they make one. Published Toy Story recording.
- “Count on Me” — Bruno Mars.For an older sibling or relative promising to be there. A short accompanying note can make clear who is speaking to whom.
- “We're Going to Be Friends” — The White Stripes.For the idea of a friendship beginning. Its school-age story isn't a literal newborn scene; it is an optional frame for the relationship ahead. Official music video.
- “Sunrise, Sunset” — from Fiddler on the Roof.For grandparents reflecting on the next generation. Its setting is a wedding and its message includes children growing up, so it suits a reflective family montage more than a literal birth announcement. Published cast recording.
- “My Wish” — Rascal Flatts.For a relative's hopes for the child's future. Check its faith language and choose it when those words fit the family, rather than assuming a shared belief. Official lyrics.
- “The Circle Game” — Joni Mitchell.For a montage connecting generations or looking ahead to a child growing up. If your aim is simply to share today's news, pair it with a brief, direct arrival caption.
A finished plan for the announcement
Choose one audience and one picture first. Then use one of these original examples as a starting point. The names and circumstances below are illustrative.
Private family message: photo first, music optional
Prepare: one photo the parents want to share, the baby's name as they want it written, and a sentence about contact or visiting. Send close family the news before publishing it more widely if that is your preference.
Meet Rowan. Our newest family member has arrived, and we're taking these first days slowly. We wanted you to hear the news from us. We'll let you know when we're ready for visits; for now, a message is lovely.
Pair with: “What a Wonderful World.” Send a listening link after the message, or leave the message as it is. The news remains complete if nobody opens the music.
Public first-photo caption: the picture says enough
Prepare: a single image and the details the parents have chosen to make public. A full birth date, hospital, medical information and a visible wristband aren't needed to make the welcome personal.
Hello, Rowan. You've made our little corner of the world feel new. We're getting to know you one small moment at a time.
Pair with: “Here Comes the Sun” for a new-chapter message, or “A Thousand Years” for the feeling of finally meeting. Pick a passage after reading its surrounding words. If the platform doesn't offer your chosen recording, the caption works without music.
A sibling introduction: leave their voice in it
Prepare: invite the older child to choose a picture or say one sentence. Offer a photo-only option if they don't want to speak or appear.
This is Rowan. I'm going to show you where we keep the books. This one can be ours.
Pair with: “You've Got a Friend in Me.” Keep any real words audible and start the music afterwards, rather than placing a chorus over the child's voice. A photograph of the chosen book beside the baby's blanket also tells the story.
Build a short video around a complete sentence
- Open with the news: a photo or name card saying “Welcome, Rowan.”
- Add one ordinary detail: the book waiting at home, a tiny hand around a finger, or a welcome note. Choose something the family is comfortable sharing.
- Finish with the message: “We're glad you're here.” Let the caption carry any practical update.
- Keep a simple backup: save the three images and the caption separately. If the audio or upload fails, send the pictures and words; no part of the news depends on a perfect edit.
When you want the welcome to say their name
A song you already love can be enough. A personal song is another option when you want the welcome to include the baby's name and a few details that belong to this family. It can become a private keepsake even if you choose a familiar song for the public announcement.
Songbond library sample: “Welcome to the World, Little One”
This published library sample speaks from the household to a newborn. Its story and lyrics include night-time care, a felt-star mobile and a baby who has been home for seven days. Those circumstances make it a welcome-home example rather than a pregnancy reveal. They are the sample's details; your own song brief should use the people, words and moments that are true for you.
Illustrative welcome-song brief
From: Rowan's parents and older sibling. To: Rowan. Moment: welcoming our new family member at home.
Details: the yellow blanket from Aunt Leena, the book their sibling chose, and the little hand gripping our finger. Message: you already have a place with us; we're looking forward to learning who you are.
Leave out: health information, the hospital and a full birth date. Keep it for the family rather than writing it as a public announcement.
Use only the details you want in the song. Start a personal welcome song: choose the recipient, add your real memories in the song quiz, then review the current options.
Sample lyrics
Read the lyrics
The floorboards learned to whisper this week
Ten small fingers wrapped around one
You hold on like you've always known us
Three a.m. is yours now, little one
And we come gladly, every time
The kettle's quiet, the lamp burns low
The whole house turns around you slow
Welcome to the world, little one
We've been waiting all our lives, it turns out
Every star above your window
Hung there just to watch you now
Sleep, the night is gentle
Welcome to the world, little one
You smell like milk and morning
You weigh less than a wish
But the room bends toward your breathing
Like flowers do to light
The mobile turns, the felt stars sway
You've only been here seven days
Welcome to the world, little one
We've been waiting all our lives, it turns out
Every star above your window
Hung there just to watch you now
Sleep, the night is gentle
Welcome to the world, little one
Someday you'll be tall and loud and running
And we'll tell you how the whole house held its breath
The night you came home small
Welcome to the world, little one
We've been waiting all our lives for you
Every star above your window
Is yours — we checked, it's true
Sleep, the night is gentle
Welcome to the world, little one
Hush now — you're here, you're real
And the world's been waiting to meet you
Common questions
What song should I use to announce a baby's birth?
Choose by the message. “Isn't She Lovely” directly welcomes a baby girl; “What a Wonderful World” is broader; “You've Got a Friend in Me” can frame a sibling welcome. A photo caption should state the arrival clearly, even if the chosen song is about love or friendship.
What works for a short birth-announcement clip?
Choose the picture and the complete sentence you want to share before choosing a song passage. Let “Welcome, Rowan” or another direct message stay visible. Check the surrounding words of the passage, and keep spoken names or a sibling's voice audible.
Can I make an announcement without a video?
Yes. A photo and a clear message can share everything you want to say. A separate listening link is optional; you can also keep the music for the first evening at home.
What if a grandparent or friend is sharing the news?
Let the parents choose what is shared and when. Ask whether they want you to post, which photo and name to use, and whether any details should stay within the family. A congratulations message can celebrate them without becoming a second public announcement.
What should a personal baby song include?
The name or nickname you want used, who the message comes from, one or two real welcome-home details, and what you want the child to hear. Share only what belongs in that keepsake; a hospital name or exact date isn't required.
Related reading: Songs for a new mom · First-time grandparent songs · Pregnancy announcement songs.
