The smell of a newborn’s head. The sound of their first giggle. The softness of their hair. These sensory memories are the strongest — and the hardest to preserve.
Sound Keepsakes
- Voice recordings: Record babbling, first words, giggling, and singing. Store safely in the cloud.
- Heartbeat recordings: Some companies turn ultrasound heartbeats into soundwave art or teddy bears.
- Video with sound: The visual doesn’t matter — it’s the sound you’re preserving.
Touch Keepsakes
- Fabric swatches: Save a small piece of their softest blanket or favourite sleepsuit.
- Hair curl: Preserved in a locket or keepsake box.
- Hand and footprints: The physical shape of their tiny hands preserved in clay or ink.
Smell Keepsakes
The hardest to preserve. Some parents seal a worn (unwashed) sleepsuit in an airtight bag, hoping to capture that baby scent. It’s worth trying — even a faint trace triggers powerful memories.