Playful online birth card with a teddy bear

A card the older brother can recognise

A playful online birth card that big brothers and sisters will recognise at once, thanks to the teddy bear at the top. The bear sits on a soft white cloud with little stars hanging below, all on a warm pink background. The text is in a deep red, which gives the pink some backbone. The baby’s name is written in a lively, looping hand, so it feels like a note from the family rather than an announcement.

Share the link in the family group chat and let the grandparents pass it on; forwarding takes a second. Friends leave their congratulations in the guestbook, where you can read them whenever there’s a spare moment. Something calmer? Our other online birth cards are plainer.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to prepare?

Ten minutes. Name, date, weight and a photograph go in, and nothing about the layout needs your attention.

What can the recipients do?

They leave a message of congratulation, look through the photos and read when a visit would suit you. All their messages arrive in one place, which is easier to read back than a long thread.

Will a drawn bear still look right in a year?

The illustration is simple rather than trend-driven, and the card is a moment rather than a wall piece. Most families find they look at it hardest in the first fortnight, and the photos matter more than the bear after that.

Can we make it less childlike?

Colours, typefaces, photographs and every line can be changed. The portfolio holds calmer designs if the bear is not for you.

Is it cheaper than printing?

No print run, no envelopes and no stamps. The more useful part is that you can add a better photograph a week later without sending a second card.