A baby announcement or birth announcement is a notice traditionally sent to friends and family

Family

In human context, a family is a group of people affiliated by consanguinity, affinity, or co-residence. In most societies it is the principal institution for the socialization of children...

 by the parents of a baby within the first year of the baby's birth for the primary purpose of alerting friends and family to the birth of the baby. A baby announcement will typically include at least some or all of the following information:

• the baby's name

• one or more pictures of the baby

• the baby's birth date and time

• the baby's birth weight and height

• the location of the baby's birth

• the names of the baby's parents and other family members

• an expression of gratitude by the parents for the arrival of the baby

• an invitation to attend a baby shower
  Baby shower
  In some countries, a baby shower is a way to celebrate the pending or recent birth of a child by presenting gifts to the parents at a party. The term "shower" is often assumed to mean that the expectant mother is "showered" with gifts.-Description:...
  
  for the mother of the baby