We can handle seeing how the cake was supposed to look on Pinterest, but we’re having some serious envy and self-esteem issues scrolling through your AMAZING baby announcements. The ways in which the Life of Dad community has announced the pending arrival of a new baby are clever, hilarious and mind-blowing. Take a look at some of our favorites from the best baby announcements ever:

Sarah Betts: We decided to tell everyone to Stop. Collaborate and Listen.

Ice Ice Baby The Best Baby Announcements Ever

Claire Pyke made nifty use of video game controllers to announce their new baby.

Video game controllers The Best Baby Announcements Ever

Jen Rehberg: This was ours. We sent a few buns in the mail with an announcement note tucked inside.

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Jeff Beitinger: This was ours last year. Tried to put my oldest son’s face in the cowl.

Batman sidekick best baby announcements ever

Alexandru Stanciu: This was ours ! 😁 with the caption We’re up all night to find LOKI ! 😅

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Cara Rood: Original due date was May the fourth, he was born on the 1st, so close!

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Kelly Weber Klann: Big sister hard at work studying.

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Lucy Smith’s son reminds us that Buzz is better with his pal Woody.

buzz and woody best baby announcements ever

Stephanie Cookson Carlisle: We used our dogs to help with the announcement.

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Chelsea Simms: My husband’s in IT, so we thought this would be fun.

computer users baby announcements

Finally, we’ll close here with the Prego LEGO set by Kaitlyn Allison (this is brilliant!)

Prego LEGO baby announcement

Did you have a clever way to announce a new baby? Share your photo with us on the Life of Dad Facebook page!