What Flowers to Send for a New Baby in the UAE
Quick answer: the best flowers for a new baby in the UAE are soft, lightly scented blooms such as hydrangeas, roses, peonies and carnations, in pink, blue, white or pastel shades. Keep the arrangement compact and easy to carry home, avoid strongly scented or pollen-heavy flowers like lilies, and check with the hospital before sending, because some maternity wards don’t allow fresh flowers.
Flowers are one of the most popular ways to congratulate new parents in the UAE. Here is how to choose well, from the florists at 800petals.
The best flowers for new parents
- Hydrangeas. Big, soft and cloud-like, with almost no scent. A white hydrangea such as Moonlight Bloom suits a boy or a girl, and a two-toned hydrangea adds gentle colour.
- Roses. Soft pink, white or cream roses say “welcome” beautifully. Baskets like the Gypsy Rose Basket are easy to place on a table.
- Peonies. Full and romantic, with a light scent. The Pink Peony Basket is a favourite for baby girls.
- Carnations. Long-lasting and cheerful. Pretty in Pink is a simple, sweet choice.
- Potted orchids or plants. They last for weeks, which busy new parents appreciate.
Colours: boy, girl or a surprise
- Baby girl: blush pink, soft peach and white.
- Baby boy: blue or purple hydrangeas mixed with white.
- Not sure, or twins: white, cream and pastel mixes always work.
Flowers to avoid
- Strongly scented flowers, such as lilies and tuberose. New mothers can be sensitive to strong smells, and lily pollen stains and can bother people with allergies.
- Very large arrangements. Hospital rooms are small, and parents have to carry everything home with the baby.
Sending flowers to a hospital in the UAE
Policies differ between hospitals, and even between wards in the same hospital. Some maternity and intensive care units don’t accept fresh flowers, to protect mothers and newborns from pollen and bacteria in vase water.
- Call the ward first and ask if fresh flowers are allowed.
- Have the mother’s full name and room number ready for the delivery.
- Choose a compact arrangement in a basket or box, so there’s no vase to spill.
- If flowers aren’t allowed, send them to the family home to arrive the day they return.
What to write on the card
- “Welcome to the world, little one! Congratulations to you both.”
- “Mabrook on your beautiful baby girl. Wishing your family every happiness.”
- “So happy for you. Can’t wait to meet the newest member of the family.”
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Frequently asked questions
Often yes, but not always. It depends on the hospital and the ward, so call ahead. If fresh flowers aren’t allowed, send them to the home instead.
Within the first week or two. Many people now send flowers to the home once the family is settled, so the bouquet gets enjoyed rather than left behind at the hospital.
Yes. Flowers are a popular way to congratulate new parents here, often sent alongside a small gift for the baby.
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