Special Holiday Keepsake Gifts for New Parents

Having a baby is one of the best experiences in your life. It's wonderful to receive a special gift to commemorate the birth of your child, especially during the holidays. Help new parents cherish their memories of their little one with one of these keepsake gifts.

The Corner Stork has several keepsake gifts to choose from. They have a personalized keepsake quilt, personalized bodysuits, personalized Christmas ornaments and Christmas stockings, toys, collectibles and much more. They have a wonderful variety of baby memory books too. You can find something in every price range.

If you enjoy sewing and needlepoint, try making your own personalized blanket, bib, bodysuit or wall hanging. These gifts will be cherished by new parents and the baby forever. Don't forget to add the babies name, birthday and weight and height.

Another gift you can use your creativity with is a baby memory photo book or scrapbook. You can go to a photo store to make a beautiful baby photo book or run to a craft store to pick up scrapbook materials.

Things Remembered also has several great personalized gifts. Their personalized baby cup is $30 and a personalized adorable puppy cozy blanket runs $40. They also have gifts for every price range.

A gift new parents may cherish is having their baby's first shoes bronzed. There are several services that will do this, such as Annette's Keepsakes.

Annette's Keepsakes also offers impression kits. You can imprint your child's foot or hand. Annette's even has an ornament imprinting kit that is perfect for the holidays. Some craft stores such as Michael's and AC Moore also carry imprinting kits. Red Envelope has a beautiful frame that includes a handprint and footprint kit for $49.

Baby and parents will also treasure a personalized storybook. This book can become a nightly routine for the baby and new parents. Again, Red Envelope has several different storybooks you can have personalized. These books cost $39.95.

If you want something a little more elaborate try Tiffany & Co. You can find beautiful baby china, spoons, banks, brushes, rattles and much more. Prices range from an $80 earthenware piggy bank to $1,225 for a sterling silver bunny bank.

Jewelry also makes a good keepsake gift. A personalized id bracelet, a charm and necklace, or earrings can be cherished forever.

Hopefully these ideas will help you pick the perfect keepsake gift for the new parents on your holiday list.