Baby Keepsake Gifts from Grandparents, Family & Friends: Gifts They'll Treasure Forever

The arrival of a new baby is a moment that deserves to be remembered forever. If you're looking for a gift that goes beyond the practical — something that will be cherished for decades — a personalised keepsake is the answer.

At APRIDAKO, we've helped thousands of families celebrate new arrivals with beautifully crafted keepsakes. Here are our top picks for the best keepsakes for new parents.

What Makes a Great Keepsake?

The best keepsakes share a few key qualities: they're personal, they're lasting, and they tell a story. A great keepsake captures a moment in time — a name, a date, a tiny handprint — and preserves it beautifully for years to come.

Our Favourite Keepsakes for New Parents

1. Personalised Birth Print

A custom birth print is one of the most popular keepsakes for new parents — and it's easy to see why. Featuring the baby's name, date and time of birth, weight, and length, these prints make a stunning addition to any nursery wall. Choose from a range of designs to suit every style.

2. Baby Handprint and Footprint Kits

There's something incredibly precious about capturing those tiny hands and feet in the early days. A handprint and footprint kit lets parents create a permanent record of just how small their baby once was — a keepsake that becomes more treasured with every passing year.

3. Personalised Keepsake Box

A beautifully engraved keepsake box gives new parents a special place to store their baby's most precious first memories — a hospital wristband, a lock of hair, a first tooth. Personalised with the baby's name and birth details, it's a gift that will be kept and loved for a lifetime.

4. Personalised Baby Book

A custom baby memory book is a wonderful way for parents to document their baby's first year — first smile, first steps, first words. Personalised with the baby's name on the cover, it becomes a treasured family heirloom.

5. Engraved Silver Jewellery

For the new mum, a piece of jewellery engraved with her baby's name or birthstone is a deeply personal and lasting keepsake. A delicate necklace or bracelet she can wear every day, carrying her baby close to her heart.

6. Personalised Star Map

A star map showing the night sky on the exact date and location of the baby's birth is a truly unique and romantic keepsake. Beautifully printed and framed, it makes a stunning piece of wall art that tells the story of a very special night.

Keepsakes for the Whole Family

Don't forget grandparents, aunties, and uncles — they love keepsakes too! A personalised photo frame or a custom family print makes a wonderful gift for the wider family to celebrate the new arrival.

When to Give a Keepsake Gift

Keepsakes are perfect for almost any occasion surrounding a new baby:

• New baby visits
• Baby showers
• Christenings and naming ceremonies
• Baby's first Christmas
• First birthday

Shop Baby Keepsakes at APRIDAKO

Explore our full range of personalised baby keepsakes and find a gift that will be treasured for a lifetime. Every piece is crafted with care and presented beautifully — ready to give on any occasion.

Need help choosing? Contact our team and we'll help you find the perfect keepsake for the new parents in your life.