Though there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding giving birth, the event allows for a set timeframe and a known process for those affected. In contrast, the adoption process contains a lot of variables, not the least of which are the age, appearance and personality of the child. All of these unknowns make adoption and birth announcements crucial.

Did you know that more than 20,000 international adoptions take place in the United States each year? Were you aware that China, Russia, Guatemala and South Korea perennially are the top four - in that order - in United States adoptions? When you adopt a child from anywhere, you want to make sure that your friends and family members know about it. That's why custom adoption announcements are so important.

The types of adoption are public, private, kinship, stepparent, transracial and intercountry/international. More than one million children in the United States live with adoptive parents, and between two and four percent of American families include an adopted child.

The number of international adoptions in the United States in any given year is estimated from the number of orphan visas issued, as reported by the State Department. There were 22,728 such adoptions in 2005, 22,884 in 2004 and 21,616 in 2003. Adoption organizations are often small- or medium-sized regional setups providing very personalized service.

Naptime Productions Original Portrait design is among the most popular forms of custom baby announcements. It is often difficult to obtain photos prior to adoption, and this Portrait design combined with our artists efforts makes the most of your photo. Sometimes, the new parent photographs the child -- usually about a year old -- in a national costume, making adoption birth announcements a beautiful transition from one culture to the next.

Partnering with Naptime Cards is like having your own personal artist design custom invitations for you at economical prices. Order your baptism invitations online or call us at 1-800-421-9521 for further information about planning a baby baptism party.