30+ Poems for Baby Boy & Girl to Welcome Your Bundle of Joy

Babies are one of the biggest joys of a couple’s life! There is nothing more magical than welcoming your new baby to this world. People often want to express their love for the new baby, and one way they do that is by writing poems. These poems are like little love messages, celebrating the baby’s innocence and the special bond between them and their family. Newborn baby poems are an amazing way to express your happiness for the arrival of a new family member! This collection of baby poems can be used to fill announcement cards, photo albums, or in the scrapbook you are creating for your baby!

Funny Poems for Baby

Get ready to chuckle and giggle at a delightful collection of funny baby poems tailored especially for the littlest members of our families. From their silly antics to their adorable quirks, these verses capture the joy and humour of parenthood in charming rhymes that will brighten your day.

1. Toddler Tea

By Caren Krutsinger

I thought I’d invite toddlers for tea,
so my own would stay out of my hair.
They would sit and sip so daintily,
Follow rules, and play games so fair.
Smile ever sweet, use the word please
Say thank you, ma’am, and stay on their chairs.
Be careful with my fine china, says me.
They laugh, they snort, and they wiggle like hares.
They dive off the couch, with giggles of glee.
They land heaped together, gulping in air.
Chairs in a pile at the bottom of the stairs,
Everything in sight has been licked by Lee,
Chairs in a heap at the bottom of stairs,
Strange things are happening, how can this be?
I think I have been invaded by bears!

2. My Baby Dreams

By Nitesh Aggarwal

There once was a dream in my sleep
I was out in the fields with my sheep
I wanted to pee
Let it out with glee
I woke up with in a puddle in my keep.

3. Affected Art Baby Sitter

By James Edward Lee Sr.

Flickered fingers;
Can’t dial ringers;
Telephone calls;
Babies cry and crawls;

what do you do?
what do you do?
When their diapers fall?…

4. My little Chocolate Mess

By Darlene Gifford

Bathwater and bubbles are waiting,
but my child is nowhere near.
Yet, I can see from cookie crumbs,
he’s crawled from here to there.

Oh, yes! he’s been in the kitchen.
I see his crooked crumb trail,
which leads to our white kitten,
with a chocolate, sticky tail!

In every room I search
for my little chocolate mess.
Then, I find him in my bedroom,
with his hands on my new dress!

5. Raccoon’s Baby Sittin’ Service

By Barbara Gorelick

Mrs. Cat, I’m bringing back your kitten
I’m completely done with baby sittin’
She cried all day
Not worth the pay
And, so sorry, we couldn’t find her mitten
For the “Tell Me About It ” contest

Short Newborn Baby Poems

Celebrate the precious moments of new beginnings with these simple yet heartfelt poems. These short baby poems capture the immense love and happiness felt when a new baby enters the world.

1. I Know A Baby, Such A Baby

By Christina Rossetti

I know a baby, such a baby,
Round blue eyes and cheeks of pink,
Such an elbow furrowed with dimples,
Such a wrist where creases sink.
“Cuddle and love me, cuddle and love me,”
Crows the mouth of coral pink:
Oh the bald head, and oh the sweet lips,
And oh the sleepy eyes that wink!

2. Six Weeks Old

By Christopher Morley

He is so small, he does not know
The summer sun, the winter snow;
The spring that ebbs and comes again,
All this is far beyond his ken.
A little world he feels and sees:
His mother’s arms, his mother’s knees;
He hides his face against her breast,
And does not care to learn the rest.

3. Sweet Jelly Baby

By Bl Devnath

sweet jelly baby
never dances but allures
tongue dances while tastes
sometimes seen with cap
they are colorfully dressed
just needs few pennies

4. Infant Joy

By William Blake

“I have no name;
I am but two days old.”
What shall I call thee?
“I happy am,
Joy is my name.”
Sweet joy befall thee!
Pretty joy!
Sweet joy, but two days old.
Sweet joy I call thee;
Thou dost smile,
I sing the while;
Sweet joy befall thee!

5. The Baby

By Hugh Miller

No shoes to hide her tiny toes,
No stockings on her feet;
Her little ankles white as snow,
Or early blossoms sweet.
Her simple dress of sprinkled pink;
Her tiny, dimpled chin;
Her rosebud lips and bonny mouth
With not one tooth between.
Her eyes so like her mother’s own,
Two gentle, liquid things;
Her face is like an angel’s face—
We’re glad she has no wings.

Long Poems About Babies

Here’s a collection of longer poems for infants that celebrate babies’ cuteness and wonder. These poems are like big hugs filled with love and happiness, capturing the excitement of having a new little member in the family.

1. All the Time in the World

By Shel Silverstein

Lay down
Let’s explore this tenderness between us
There ain’t no one around at all to see us
And baby would you mind
If maybe you and I
Took a little time to find each other?

Baby, We got all the time in the world
So why don’t we just take it nice and slow?
We got everything we need
To plant a lovin’ seed
And all the time we need to watch it grow.

Stay down
Stay at least until the fire stops burnin’
At least until the room has stopped it’s turnin’
And when the embers dyin’
We’re lyin’ in the afterglow
It’ll be as sweet as anything we’ve ever known

Baby, We got all the time in the world
So why don’t we just take it nice and slow?
We got everything we need
To plant a lovin’ seed
And all the time we need to watch it grow.

2. Cherish This Time

By Joanna Fuchs

So your baby is here!
What joy and what pleasure!
Now your life is expanding,
To make room for this treasure.

A darling newcomer
To have and to hold–
Her (His) smiles are more precious
Than silver or gold.

She’ll (He’ll) demolish your schedule
Though she’s helpless and small;
She’ll make her needs known,
And she’ll rule over all.

See, a new parent’s work
Is just never quite done,
But you’ll never mind,
‘Cause it’s all so much fun.

When you hear her cute giggle
You’ll start “aahing” and “oohing,”
And she’ll soon reply back
By “ga ga” and “goo gooing.”

Those big innocent eyes
See a world strange and new;
To make sense of it all
She’ll look only to you.

So cherish this time
Of miraculous things–
The excitement and wonder
That a new baby brings.

3. Little Feet

By Elizabeth Akers

Two little feet, so small that both may nestle
In one caressing hand,—
Two tender feet upon the untried border
Of life’s mysterious land.
Dimpled, and soft, and pink as peach-tree blossoms,
In April’s fragrant days,
How can they walk among the briery tangles,
Edging the world’s rough ways?
These rose-white feet, along the doubtful future,
Must bear a mother’s load;
Alas! since Woman has the heavier burden,
And walks the harder road.
Love, for a while, will make the path before them
All dainty, smooth, and fair,—
Will cull away the brambles, letting only
The roses blossom there.
But when the mother’s watchful eyes are shrouded
Away from sight of men,
And these dear feet are left without her guiding,
Who shall direct them then?
How will they be allured, betrayed, deluded,
Poor little untaught feet!
Into what dreary mazes will they wander,
What dangers will they meet?
Will they go stumbling blindly in the darkness
Of Sorrow’s tearful shades?
Or find the upland slopes of Peace and Beauty,
Whose sunlight never fades?
Will they go toiling up Ambition’s summit,
The common world above?
Or in some nameless vale, securely sheltered,
Walk side by side with Love?
Some feet there be which walk Life’s track unwounded,
Which find but pleasant ways:
Some hearts there be to which this life is only
A round of happy days.
But these are few. Far more there are who wander
Without a hope or friend,—
Who find their journey full of pains and losses,
And long to reach the end.
How shall it be with her, the tender stranger,
Fair-faced and gentle-eyed,
Before whose unstained feet the world’s rude highway
Stretches so fair and wide?
Ah! who may read the future? For our darling
We crave all blessings sweet,
And pray that He who feeds the crying ravens
Will guide the baby’s feet.

4. To a New-Born Child

By Cosmo Monkhouse

Small traveler from an unseen shore,
By mortal eye ne’er seen before,
To you, good-morrow.
You are as fair a little dame
As ever from a glad world came
To one of sorrow.
We smile above you, but you fret;
We call you gentle names, and yet
Your cries redouble.
‘Tis hard for little babes to prize
The tender love that underlies
A life of trouble.
And have you come from Heaven to earth?
That were a road of little mirth,
A doleful travel.
“Why did I come?” you seem to cry,
But that’s a riddle you and I
Can scarce unravel.
Perhaps you really wished to come,
But now you are so far from home
Repent the trial.
What! did you leave celestial bliss
To bless us with a daughter’s kiss?
What self-denial!
Have patience for a little space,
You might have come to a worse place,
Fair Angel-rover.
No wonder now you would have stayed,
But hush your cries, my little maid,
The journey’s over.
For, utter stranger as you are,
There yet are many hearts ajar
For your arriving,
And trusty friends and lovers true
Are waiting, ready-made for you,
Without your striving.
The earth is full of lovely things,
And if at first you miss your wings,
You’ll soon forget them;
And others, of a rarer kind
Will grow upon your tender mind—
If you will let them—
Until you find that your exchange
Of Heaven for earth expands your range
E’en as a flier,
And that your mother, you and I,
If we do what we should, may fly
Than Angels higher.

5. The Little Foot

By Hannah Flagg Gould

My boy, as gently on my breast,
From infant sport, thou sink’st to rest;
And on my hand I feel thee put,
In playful dreams, thy little foot,
The thrilling touch sets every string
Of my full heart to quivering;
For, ah! I think, what chart can show
The ways through which this foot may go?
Its print will be, in childhood’s hours,
Traced in the garden, round the flowers;
But youth will bid it leap the rills,
Bathe in the dew on distant hills,
Roam o’er the vales, and venture out
When riper years would pause and doubt,
Nor brave the pass, nor try the brink
Where youth’s unguarded foot may sink.
But what, when manhood tints thy cheek,
Will be the ways this foot will seek?
Is it to lightly pace the deck,
Helpless, to slip from off the wreck?
Or wander o’er a foreign shore,
Returning to thy home no more,
Until the bosom now thy pillow,
Is low and cold beneath the willow?
Or, is it for the battle-plain,
Beside the slayer and the slain?
Will there its final step be taken?
There, sleep thine eye no more to waken?
Is it to glory or to shame—
To sully, or to gild thy name?
Is it to happiness or wo
This little foot is made to go?
But wheresoe’er its lines may fall,
Whether in cottage or in hall;
O, may it ever shun the ground
Where’er his foot was never found,
Who, on his path of life, hath shed
A living light, that all may tread
Upon his earthly steps; and none
E’er dash the foot against a stone!
Yet, if thy way is marked by fate,
As, guilty, dark and desolate;
If thou must float, by vice and crime,
A wreck, upon the stream of time!
Oh! rather than behold that day,
I’d know this foot, in lightsome play,
Would bound, with guiltless, infant glee,
Upon the sod that sheltered me!

Baby Poems for New Moms and Dads

These baby poems for new parents offer comfort, encouragement, and a reflection of the profound love that comes with parenthood. As we delve into these poems, we celebrate the joys, challenges, and precious moments that define the extraordinary experience of welcoming a new baby.

1. Daddy’s Little Water Bug

By Whitney D. Bair

A violet bathing suit
Stretched over a baby’s round body
Rolls of fat spilling over the baby’s tiny arms.
Cheeks as pump as little butterballs
An infant giggle:
Yet to be corrupted by the world,
Yet to experience loss or heartbreak.
Only concerned with one thing:
The crisp, cool water
in a plastic blue swimming pool
Just deep enough to cover her ankles.
Looking up at Daddy
whose strong , sculpted arms hold her steady
Whose handsome eyes
remain constant over the years
Given as a gift, later to become her eyes,
But not quite yet.
For now, all that matters
Is the hot breeze.
And the tiny open palm that splashes water.
Hearing the sound of Daddy’s deep voice
A low grumble of words only distinguishable to baby,
The smell of humidity and stuffy afternoon,
Spending time with Daddy.

2. Daddy’s Little Angel

By Jason A. Hodges

When you were born, you filled my heart with pride,
And I was overcome by the joy I felt inside.
As I held you in my arms that very first day,
I knew I would never let any harm come your way.
With your tiny little hands and tiny little feet,
Every time I look at you, my heart skips a beat.
As I watch you sleep in the middle of the night,
I hope and pray I will do everything right.
I know I may make some mistakes along the way,
But I promise to do my best not to every single day.
I often wonder what you will grow up to be,
But whatever you become will be fine with me.
So whatever you may decide to do in your life,
Maybe an astronaut, a lawyer, or even a doctor’s wife,
I can say this without any doubt at all,
I will always be there to catch you if you fall.
And another promise I make to you from me,
Daddy’s little angel you will always be.

3. Beautiful Bundle Of Joy, My Baby Boy

By Amber Bolduan

It all started the moment you opened your eyes,
I was in shock, a boy, what a surprise,
Your little toes wiggled,
I pictured in my mind your perfect little giggle,
You were something so new to me,
But I was so proud to have a piece of me,
That I could hold forever,
You would always be mine,
I thought to myself..
I hope you will grow up to be caring and kind,
I dressed you in the cutest clothes I could find,
You stared at the light so much…
I’m surprised you’re not blind,
Through all the spit up and mess,
We always did our best,
With all the moments we shared,
We make an amazing pair,
You’re getting so big,
I can hardly believe it,
Well I can,
I’m just shocked to see it,
You’re learning so much,
And talking a bunch,
Bouncing all over the place,
With the world’s biggest smile on your face,
And in my heart you will always have a place,
Your mom is what I will always be,
We are linked in the most amazing family tree,
We will always have a bond like no one could know,
and who would have thought,
That it would all start with your wiggling toes.

4. The Joy of Raising a Baby

By Karl and Joanna Fuchs

We’re glad you joined our family,
Yet some things make us wonder;
How can a little package like you
Have a voice that’s loud as thunder?

You are so small and oh so cute,
But you are never very shy,
For whenever you want something brought to you,
You just open your mouth and cry.

First you moved on hands and knees,
Then you were up on your feet.
We’re chasing you all around the house;
We’re tired; we need a retreat!

Your food is smeared over the table;
Your food is on the floor;
Seems the only place food didn’t go,
Is in the baby we adore.

Diapers here and diapers there,
Stinky… smelly… Whew!
Diapers would have done us in,
If we didn’t love you as we do.

We’re glad you joined our family,
You’re a unique and wonderful treasure.
So, despite the work of raising you,
Being your parents is a total pleasure!

Cute Baby Girl Poems

Here are a few charming and beautiful baby girl poems for your little princess! These poems are like gentle whispers of affection, celebrating the innocence, beauty, and boundless love embodied by baby girls.

1. Our Tiny Princess

Little curly-cues and silly laughs
Pink painted nails and bubble baths
Tea parties with princesses and princes
Anything she wants, anything for our tiny princess
With mommy’s eyes, yet daddy’s little girl
You’re everything for us, you’re our whole world.

2. Rainbow Miracle

A little girl
is the heart of innocence
and the sweetness of life,
wrapped in the colors of a rainbow.
This precious little one
filled with endless wonder
is a miracle fresh from heaven
sent to touch our world
with joy!

3. For My Darling Daughter

I never imagined I would get this chance
To have my baby girl at home with me at last
As I kiss her forehead softly, she smiles in delight
Clinging onto my fingers, so strong and so tight
I’ll protect you forever, through the day and into the night
My darling daughter, for you I will always fight

4. My Shining Star

You are the poem I dreamed of writing
You are the masterpiece I longed to paint
You are the shining star I reached for in my hopeful quest for life fulfilled
You are my child.
Now with all things,
I am blessed

5. O Precious One

O precious one…
We wanted you, we dreamed of you,
we prepared for you, we spoke of you,
we waited for you, we loved you.
And on the day we brought you home,
an awesome wonder filled our hearts…
for you were the most beautiful gift
we had ever been given,
the most perfect dream
that had ever come true.

6. Bundle of Joy

Snug and pink all wrapped up,
A bundle of joy in my arms
Smelling like sweet flowers
Beguiling with your charms
Tiny fingers, tiny toes
Where you came from
Heaven knows.
Loving you is now my life
Keeping you safe from strife

7. To My Sweet Daughter

My sweet daughter,
There are many things I want for you;
A life filled with joy and fulfilment,
for you to see the world.
To meet new people
and learn as much as you can.
Find inspiration in the little things,
and to say no to the things that drain you.
Wherever this life takes you,
Just know that,
From the moment I met you,
I knew I will do anything for you.

8. Our New Baby Girl

Our new baby girl
is a gift beyond measure
a wonder to hold
and a lifetime to treasure.
With ten perfect fingers
and ten tiny toes
two bright eyes
and a sweet little nose.
She’s bundled in pink
And destined for pearls
She’s a princess at heart
Just like all little girls.
Her life is a blessing
filled with pure love
and we welcome the miracle
sent from above!

Sweet Baby Boy Poems

This collection of newborn baby boy poems is sure to melt your heart! Celebrate the joys and wonders of welcoming a baby boy into the world with these heartwarming poems.

1. Tiny Toes

Tiny toes and little feet,
You’ve made my life fully complete.
Little hands and big brown eyes,
You were such a big surprise.
Light brown hair and a beautiful smile,
You’ve made mummy’s life so worthwhile.
Chubby cheeks and little legs
cutting through like little pegs.
You’re so small and sweet.
I can’t wait to see you walk on your tiny feet.
I’ll pick you up if you fall
‘Cause everyone makes mistakes, after all.
Your little giggle melts my heart.
I can’t believe what a miracle you are.
Soft skin and a little nose,
How you’re so perfect, nobody knows.
You’re so adorable in every way.
You make your mummy and daddy proud of you more and more each day.
When tiny tears fall from your eyes,
It really tears me up inside.
I don’t want you to ever feel sad or blue.
Just remember you’ve got a mummy and daddy who have unconditional love for you.

2. My Son, My Sun

The Earth revolves around its sun,
gathering strength and warmth.
As do I eternally need my son,
to give me light from this day forth.
You are the brightly glowing light,
my son, my sun glowing in my sky,
illuminating my darkest nights,
my world consists of you and me.

3. Cherish This Moment

Today, your feet are as tiny as can be;
Someday, those feet will carry you away from me.
I must teach you if I can
to be a strong and loving man
to trust your heart in every choice
to stand up tall and use your voice,
to care for those with less than you
to try your best at all you do.
But I’ll cherish this moment before it goes
And hold you close and kiss your toes.

4. A Baby is a Blessing

A Baby is a Blessing
A Gift from Heaven above
A Precious Little Angel
To Cherish and to Love.
A wee bit of heaven
drifted down from above-
A handful of happiness,
a heart full of love.
The mystery of life,
so sacred and sweet-
The giver of joy
so deep and complete.
Precious and priceless,
so lovable, too-
The world’s sweetest miracle,
baby, is you.

5. A Baby Boy

A baby boy
Oh what joy
What a little treasure
Hours of fun
Have just begun
To bring a lifetime of pleasure.

6. Our World Will Never Be the Same

Our world will never be the same
Since you filled our lives with joy.
Our world will never be the same
Our precious, darling, baby boy.
Our world will never be the same
As we listen to your cries.
Our world will never be the same
As you gaze into our eyes.
Our world will never be the same
As I stroke your silken skin.
Our world will never be the same
As our journey now begins.

7. A Mother’s Love for Her Son

A mother’s love for her son is pure and special.
It cannot be broken or reckon with.
It’s a kind of love that softens even the hardest of hearts.
The love between mother and son is strong and visible from the sea.
It brings peace of mind and dries sad tears.
It can bring a man to his knees and make him weep.
A mother’s love for her son is not hidden or shy
but it is everlasting that grows stronger each day.

FAQs

1. How can baby poems be used to bond with your child?

Reading or reciting poem for a newborn can be a beautiful way to bond with him from an early age. Poems’ rhythmic cadence and soothing words can provide comfort and security, fostering a sense of closeness between parent and child. Creating personalised poems or songs for your baby can further deepen this bond.

2. Are there cultural variations in baby poems?

Baby poems vary across cultures, reflecting diverse traditions, beliefs, and customs surrounding childbirth and parenthood. These variations may include different poetic styles, themes, and symbols that are particularly significant within specific cultural contexts.

3. Can baby poems be a part of baby showers or other celebrations?

Absolutely! Baby poems can add a touch of warmth and sentimentality to baby showers, christenings, naming ceremonies, and other celebrations welcoming a new baby. They can be included in invitations, speeches, or as part of a gift, serving as a heartfelt tribute to the newborn and their family.

Poems about babies are very popular! These charming and funny baby poems are definitely going to ignite something magical, especially after the arrival of your angel!

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