Baby stuff accumulates at an alarming rate. You can't keep everything — nor should you. But some things are genuinely worth saving.
From Birth
- Hospital wristband — tiny and instantly nostalgic
- First hat — the one from the hospital, impossibly small
- Birth announcement card or congratulations cards
- Newspaper from their birth date — a snapshot of the world they were born into
- First outfit — the going-home outfit is a popular choice
First Year Milestones
- Hand and footprints — taken at different ages to show growth
- First tooth (in a small pot or locket)
- First curl — from their first haircut
- First shoes — those tiny first walkers
- Monthly photos — print the best ones, don't rely on phone storage
Sentimental Items
- A letter from each parent
- Favourite dummy or comforter
- Growth chart record
- Scan photos
- Special occasion outfits
Paper Keepsakes
- First birthday cards
- First attempt at drawing
- Name meaning print
- Family tree
- A diary or journal — even just a few lines about key moments
How to Store Everything
A quality keepsake box protects these treasures from dust, sunlight, and moisture. Choose acid-free tissue paper for wrapping delicate items.