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Best baby keepsake products: journals, frames and memory boxes

The first year goes faster than anyone warns you. These are the products that help you capture it properly.

Memory books and journals

A dedicated baby memory book is the single most useful keepsake product. Look for one with sections for the pregnancy, birth, first year milestones and beyond. Fill it in little and often — waiting until the end of the year means losing detail. Our free first year milestone tracker supplements any memory book.

Frames and wall displays

A framed first year milestone chart, a framed pregnancy announcement, or a framed photo from each month make beautiful displays in the nursery. Natural wood or white frames suit most nursery colour schemes.

Hand and footprint kits

A good quality ink or clay hand/footprint kit captures something no photo can. Do it in the first week or two — hands and feet change faster than you expect in the first months.

Our picks compared

PickProductBest for
Top pick Baby memory book first yearA full keepsake record Check price →
Prints Baby handprint and footprint kitAn irreplaceable keepsake Check price →
Frame A3 frame for nursery milestone chartNursery wall display Check price →
Box Baby keepsake memory boxPhysical keepsakes Check price →

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Frequently asked questions

When should I do the handprint?
As early as possible — in the first two weeks. Hands change quickly and a newborn handprint is the most precious version. Do a foot print at the same time.
What goes in a baby memory box?
Hospital wristband, first photo, scan images, birth announcement card, first birthday card, lock of hair, first shoes. Add the completed milestone tracker for a full record.