Kids Birthday Card Hub
Short, cheerful birthday card messages for kids of different ages — written so they're easy to read and feel genuinely personal.
Use these as building blocks: swap in your child's name, age, and favorite things, and you will have a card that makes sense for your family.
These examples are written so you can almost copy and paste — just switch out the name, age, and a detail that fits your child.
Focus on their name, age, and something they love right now.
Add a bit more story — they start to enjoy hearing about themselves.
Kids this age often enjoy a mix of fun and "you're awesome" messages.
Keep it a little more "big kid" — less baby talk, more real encouragement.
The same child will receive cards from lots of people. Here are ways to sound like yourself, whether you're a parent, grandparent, or family friend.
You do not have to be an artist. One or two small design choices can make a card feel special to a child.
If you're in a rush, use one of these lines and just fill in the blanks:
Before you close the card, glance through this list. It takes less than a minute.
These kids card examples are shaped by what real children respond to — short, concrete, and kind — plus writing guidance and AI-assisted brainstorming reviewed by humans.
Last reviewed: January 2025. Always adapt wording to your child's age, personality, and any language or reading needs.
Keep it short, warm, and concrete. Use their name, mention their new age, and point out something fun about them or the day: “Happy 4th Birthday, Leo! I love how your giggles fill the whole room. I hope your day is full of dinosaurs and sprinkles.”
For most kids, 1–3 short sentences are perfect. They will remember how the card looked and which words were fun or loving, not a long paragraph. If you want to say more, you can write a longer note on a separate page and keep the main card simple.
Yes — kids usually love a bit of silliness. Just keep it kind and easy to understand. Jokes about “getting old” or insults (even in play) can be confusing, especially for younger children.
Use big, clear letters, short words, and maybe draw a small doodle next to your words. You can also read the card out loud to them and point at each word as you go.