Baby gifts and keepsakes for new arrivals: memory books, hand and footprint kits, milestone cards and blocks, photo books and first Christmas ornaments from Hallmark, KeaBabies, Pearhead, Kate & Milo and more. Pair a keepsake with something practical for the parents.
Keepsakes help a family remember the first year, and many are made to be filled in over time.
Think about who will use it. Parents often love a keepsake, but they also need everyday items. Pair a memory book with something practical, such as the next diaper size up or a pack of wipes. Neutral colours suit families who have not shared the baby's sex.
For ideas, read diaper gift basket ideas, what to bring when visiting a newborn and how to send diapers as a gift in Canada.
Follow the instructions on each kit. For inkless kits, choose a calm moment, and keep your baby's hand or foot still for a few seconds. Clay kits need to dry as directed before you frame them.
Wooden blocks, discs and small ornaments are for photos and display, not for play. Check the age warnings on each listing, and keep small parts away from babies. For a new mom, browse gifts for new moms as well.
Yes. We ship across Canada, so you can enter the family's address at checkout. Orders are processed in 1 to 2 business days, and shipping is free on orders over $100.
Milestone blocks, discs and cards show a baby's age, such as a month number. Parents place them next to the baby for monthly photos, then keep the photos together as a record of the first year.
Inkless kits use ink pads made to leave no ink on the baby's skin. Follow the kit instructions for the best result, and wipe hands and feet with a damp cloth afterwards.
Diapers in the next size up, wipes or a diaper cream are all practical choices. Ask the parents for the baby's current size and the brands they use before you buy.
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