Are you pregnant or have you just welcomed your first baby - and suddenly you're hearing people talk about keepsake boxes? Maybe a friend mentioned hers, or you've seen one on Instagram filled with tiny socks and baby hospital tags. But you're wondering... what's the real purpose of a keepsake box?
So why do Keepsake Boxes matter?
When your child grows up, receiving their keepsake box isn’t just a sentimental gesture—it’s a powerful reminder of how deeply they’ve been loved from the very beginning. These memory boxes become family treasures, helping connect generations and preserve your family story.
Keepsake boxes aren't just a trend - they're a meaningful way to capture the fleeting moments of early parenthood. From your baby's first ultrasound photo to their first school photo.
Lets explore what to include in your child’s keepsake box, stage by stage—from pregnancy to preschool—so you can build a memory box that tells their story beautifully.
What to Put in Your Child’s Keepsake Box - From Pregnancy to Preschool:
The journey begins even before your baby is born. Pregnancy is filled with milestones, emotions, and tiny details that are easy to forget but deeply cherished when remembered later.
Keepsake ideas for the pregnancy stage:
- Ultrasound photos – Those first glimpses are magical.
- Pregnancy test (if well preserved) – A sentimental reminder of the day you found out.
- Letters to baby – Notes you wrote during pregnancy capturing your thoughts and feelings.
- Maternity hospital band – Yours and your baby’s ID bands are priceless mementos.
- Baby shower cards and invitations
- Birth plan or hospital checklist
- Birth announcement - Facebook or Instagram post.
Newborn Treasures: First Moments & First Memories
There are so many firsts in the newborn stage, and each one deserves a place in your keepsake box.
- Hospital name tag or wristbands
- First outfit and tiny socks or mittens
- Birth announcement or newspaper from their birth day
- Footprints and handprints
- Baby’s first photo
- Lock of hair from their first haircut
- Welcome home card or gift tags from special gifts
Baby’s First Year: Milestones Worth Remembering
Your baby’s first year flies by, and you’ll want to preserve those key memories.
- First birthday card
- Milestone cards/photos – “First smile,” “First word,” etc.
- Growth chart snippets - 1 month old.
- A favourite pacifier or teether
- Your baby’s favourite bedtime book
- Your baby’s first birthday outfit
- Green book - with all the finer details of your change over time including height and weight.
Toddler & Preschool Keepsakes:
As your child grows, they start to show who they are. These years are full of personality, creativity, and curiosity.
- First painting or drawing
- Preschool name badge or uniform patch
- First pair of ballet shoes or footy boots
- Favourite toy or soft toy (comforter)
- First words or phrases written down
- Photos from daycare or preschool graduation
- Mother’s Day / Father’s Day handmade gifts
- Certificates or awards - e.g. Student of the Week, swimming levels
Ready to Start Your Keepsake Box?
Looking for beautiful, durable memory boxes that will last for decades? We offer custom keepsake boxes, that are a very generous size (A3 internally) perfect for preserving these precious moments. We personalise all our Keepsake boxes with those precious finer details of date or birth, height, weight, time of birth etc. That's truly a powerful gift to pass on to your child as they grow.