Vintage Watercolor Baby Carriage Card for Expecting Parents

Vintage Watercolor Baby Carriage Card shows “Shits & Giggles Coming Your Way Soon,” and the second line, “(Mostly Shits Though),” says what every new parent already knows. The joke admits that a baby brings laughter and plenty of mess in the same breath. It works for anyone who will recognize that honesty, and it lands best with friends who enjoy a little bluntness.

Ships with a kraft envelope; envelope color in photo may vary.

The design in detail

A watercolor vintage baby carriage sits in the center of the card, its pale blue canopy tilted back over a soft peach body. Gold-spoked wheels and a curved handle give it an old-fashioned charm that feels classic rather than modern. The painted edges are loose and airy, so the pram reads as a gentle, hand-drawn illustration. Above it, bold black capital letters read “Shits & Giggles” and “Coming Your Way Soon” in a stacked headline. Below the carriage, a smaller line reads “(Mostly Shits Though),” setting up the wink. Together the cheerful pram and the frank lettering create a contrast that makes the joke land quickly.

When it gets used

You can send this card to a friend who has just shared pregnancy news, especially someone who has already warned you about the sleepless nights ahead. It also fits a baby shower, where the crowd tends to appreciate a bit of candor alongside the cute decorations. When the baby finally arrives, you can slip it into the gift bag next to the onesies, and the new parents will likely read it aloud at the kitchen table.

Good occasions

This card suits a pregnancy announcement, a baby shower, or a welcome-home visit once the baby is here. Choose it for a close friend, a sibling, or a coworker who appreciates dry humor and will not be offended by the blunt wording. It is a light way to say congratulations while acknowledging how much the next chapter will change.