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Which personalized gift for new parents is the best?
Becoming a parent for the first time is special, so it only makes sense to give a personalized gift designed to celebrate this specialness. This personalized touch goes a long way, making it a gift that will be treasured for years, especially as the kids grow up and move on their own.
Need some extra gift recommendations this holiday season? Check out these gift guides:
Best Personalized Keepsake Gifts for New Parents
“Letters to My Baby: Write Now. Read Later. Treasure Forever”, by Lea Redmond
Here’s a keepsake book where parents can write letters to their new baby, then seal those letters for the child to read on special occasions as they grow. Writing prompts and built-in envelopes are included.
Sold by Amazon and Bed bath and beyond
Baby Mushroom Farm Baby Handprints and Footprints Photo Frame Kit
This kit comes with a frame, air-dry clay, stencils and a keepsake box so parents can frame a photo of their child next to the clay and handprint of their child. their baby. The aged wood frame, 9 inches by 11 inches, can be mounted on a wall or displayed on a table.
Sold by Amazon
Pixel Couture designs our first Christmas as a mom and dad ornament
This glass topper measures 4 inches in diameter and reads “First Christmas as Mom and Dad” along with the year. The “Mom & Dad” can be changed to read “Mom & Mum”, “Dad & Dad” and singular parent titles. The lettering can be done in multiple colors and you can choose a matching ribbon color.
Sold by Etsy
Custom Elephant Cloth Up 2 Our Necks
This plush elephant toy is personalized with the baby’s name, birthday, birth time and birth weight printed on the ears. There are 11 color options for the lettering and a bow can be added at no additional cost.
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Best Personalized Accessory Gifts for New Parents
Milk Monster Engraving Couples Decision Piece
This wooden “piece” measures 2″ wide and is personalized with a parent’s first name on each side so they can turn around to see who needs to do things like change the baby or pick up the laundry. The piece comes on a printed backing card that says “Return to See Your Destiny”.
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Birthstone Jewelry Family Birthstone Ring
Here is a birthstone ring that can be customized to include just the baby’s birthstone or the birthstones of each budding family member. The teardrop stone is set on a sterling silver band which can be finished in silver, gold or rose gold.
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Show Stopper Supplies Personalized Baby Handprint Keyring
This double sided metal key ring features a beautiful walnut center with the baby’s footprints engraved on one side and a personal message engraved on the other. The walnut is hand finished and the metal setting of the ring measures 1.65 inches by 1.25 inches.
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Danique Jewelry New Mom’s Child’s Footprint Necklace with Birthstone
This round pendant has the baby’s footprints engraved above her name and date of birth. The disc and chain are available in silver or gold and several styles/chain lengths are available.
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The Best Personalized Clothing Gifts for New Parents
Bellingham Baby Co. Parents Production Newborn Bodysuit
This gray bodysuit is 100% cotton and says “un [Name] & [Name] production” on the front with personalized parents’ names and the baby’s birth year at the bottom. It is sized for newborns only (up to 13 pounds), but additional sizes are offered in white.
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The Monogramd Prep Personalized Newborn Hat
Available in over 20 colours, this cozy little newborn hat features the baby’s name printed in cursive on the brim. Depending on the color desired, the hat will be either cotton or a poly-cotton blend.
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Strong Confident You New Parents Established Shirt
Here’s a unisex T-shirt that says “Mom” or “Dad” on the front with “Est. [baby’s date of birth]” below in smaller letters. Each shirt is sold individually and is available in over a dozen colors/styles as well as a wide range of sizes.
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CRM Designs Shop Baby Coordinating Bandana and Onesie Set
Parents who have just introduced the family dog to the new baby will love this dog bodysuit and bandana set. The custom bodysuit comes in multiple sizes and reads “protected by [dog’s name]on the front. The dog bandana comes in six colors and says “safe baby in training” on it. Both are machine washable.
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TheTrendyTribe Dad Is. Personalized sweatshirt
This vintage-inspired sweatshirt says “Dad” in the upper left corner along with “Est. [baby’s birth year]below. The sweatshirt is available in a wide range of sizes and the seller also makes a Mama Est. Custom sweatshirt.
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Best Personalized Home and Decor Gifts for New Parents
Gifted Oak Personalized Stats Birth Announcement Photo Frame
Available in multiple sizes, this solid wood picture frame is hand painted and laser engraved with the new baby’s name, birth weight, length, date of birth, time of birth and place of birth . Photograph not included.
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D Light GIFts Personalized Newborn Night Light
This 7 inch by 6 inch acrylic glass LED night light features the baby’s name along with a pre-chosen or personalized artwork. The light sits on a beech wood base and is powered by a USB cable.
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Mariola Place established an expanded pillow for expectant parents
Available in cotton or linen, this 12-inch by 17-inch pillow is personalized with the family’s name in cursive along with “Established [baby’s year of birth]” underneath. The cover is removable but should not be ironed.
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Brittyland Shop Mom and Dad Custom Eastern Year Ceramic Speckled Camper Mugs
This is a set of two 13 oz ceramic mugs. Each has a different parent’s nickname printed on the side and the year their family was founded on the bottom. It is highly customizable to meet specific needs, but is not recommended for the dishwasher or microwave.
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Two Bees Baby Boutique Minky Baby Blanket
This 26 inch by 34 inch blanket has a vintage floral print and is personalized with the baby’s name as well as any birth details you might wish to add. It is machine washable but should not be ironed.
Sold by Etsy
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