Etiquette for New Baby Card

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A friend has just had a baby son and I am sending a card (and a little gift).
Do I include their first child on the congratulations card? She is nearly 3 so would be oblivious but would the parents expect her to be included?

So do I address it to John and Jane or to John, Jane and Louise?

I always include any siblings, and usually write a comment to them in the card, e.g. "Toby, I think that Baby X is very lucky to have such a lovely big brother!".

I only just noticed that you're sending a gift, too. I always include a small gift for siblings - usually a book, so that mum can read to the child whilst feeding the baby.

Include the siblings name, definitely

We received a mixture of just our names and then some with DSS name in too. A couple of people also brought him presents which was a lovely touch but we didn’t expect it.

Definitely include the siblings name.

I recently sent a New Baby card addressed to the parents and included their adored dog!

I would include the siblings name on the card and take a little gift to acknowledge her new role as sister.

Yes! We just had our new baby last Thursday and everyone who has sent congratulates also included our first daughter on the card. Its been lovely.

Definitely include the sibling

Thank you everyone, I shall include the sibling.

To clarify on the gift front, it is actually a work colleague and we all club together to get the sibling a Christmas present each year. We are a tiny team (Who get on well) so we will probably only do a baby gift for now. Another sibling gift would probably be a bit too much.

I am closer to the family so also getting a gift from my family for the baby/mother/family so it could really escalate.