Besik toi: online invitations

Create besik toi invitations online in a few minutes. Building and previewing is free; publishing is a one-off 4 990 ₸.

Besik toi celebrates a newborn being laid in the cradle (besik) for the first time, usually when the baby is 40 days old. Invitations are gentle, with the baby's name and wishes for good health.

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What happens at a besik toi

By tradition the cradle is brought by the mother's relatives (naghashy), and a respected older woman lays the baby in it. Guests are showered with shashu, sweets and coins for good fortune.

The invitation names the baby, says who is hosting (the parents or the grandparents) and gives the date, time and address. One photo of the baby makes it warm.

Ready-to-use invitation texts

In English

Dear family, Our little one, [name], has arrived! We invite you to the besik toi, the day we lay our baby in the cradle for the first time. Your kind wishes would mean a lot to us. Date: [date], at [time] Address: [address] With love, [parents' names]

In Kazakh — from the parents

Құрметті ағайын-туыс, құда-жекжат! Шаңырағымызға келген перзентіміз [сәбидің есімі] алғаш рет бесікке бөленетін қуанышты күнге — бесік тойымызға шақырамыз. Сәбимізге ақ батаңызды беріңіздер! Күні: [күні], сағат [уақыты] Мекенжайы: [мекенжай] Құрметпен: [ата-анасының есімдері]

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FAQ

When is besik toi held?

Most often after the baby's first 40 days. The family chooses the exact day.

How much does an online invitation cost?

Building and previewing is free. Publishing is a one-off fee from 4 990 ₸.