Quick answer: the best gift for someone expecting a baby is one that captures the moment forever: a light-up plaque with the birth details, a hand-drawn portrait of the baby or a night light with their name. They’re gifts parents would never buy for themselves, and they stay in the nursery for years. Here are the 7 most popular ideas.
When a baby arrives, the babygrows, nappies and cuddly toys come in duplicate. What nobody gives, and every parent would love to receive, is a keepsake of that day: the exact time, the weight, the 48 centimetres that changed everything. That’s where a personalised gift beats anything on the baby list.
1. “I’m here!” birth plaque
The baby’s photo in polaroid style, the words I’m here! and the details of the big day: date, time, weight and length. It’s the most complete new baby gift and looks lovely on the nursery chest of drawers.
Polaroid Baby Birth Plaque
2. Birth plaque with clouds and moon
The baby’s photo among clouds and a silver moon, with all the birth details around it. For parents who prefer a calmer look.
Clouds & Moon Baby Birth Plaque
3. Line art portrait of the baby
You send us a photo of the baby and our illustrators draw it by hand, in one continuous line, with the name and details underneath. Available as a light-up plaque or a frame.
4. Frame with the initial and the elephant
The baby’s initial writ large, a sweet little elephant and a dedication like We love you so much, little one. A nursery classic, personalised.
Baby Initial & Elephant Frame
5. Necklace with the birth details, for Mum
Because the one who has just given birth deserves a gift too: a necklace engraved with the name, date, weight and time. So Mum can carry the big day with her, always.
Birth Keepsake Necklace
6. Night light with the baby’s name
A soft glow to keep the nursery company at night, with the baby’s name and a rainbow. Useful every night, special forever.
Custom Lamp w/ Name & Rainbow
7. The first year, month by month
Twelve photos, one for each month of the first year. It’s the perfect gift for a first birthday, when parents look back and can’t believe how much their little one has grown. Available as a light-up plaque or a frame.
Frequently asked questions
What should I give someone who’s expecting a baby?
A personalised gift that captures the birth: a light-up plaque with the birth details, a hand-drawn portrait of the baby or a night light with their name. Parents keep these gifts forever, unlike baby essentials that get used up.
What should I give for a christening?
The same ideas work beautifully: the plaque with the baby’s details, the line art portrait or the night light. We also have a gift guide for godparents.
Can I give the gift before the baby is born?
Yes: you can give a card explaining the idea, and the parents personalise it later with the real birth details. That way the gift is accurate to the gram and to the minute.
How much does a personalised new baby gift cost?
Personalised gifts from iFrame.pt start at around €25. The exact price of each idea is always up to date on the product page.
Want to see more? Browse the full collection of gifts for newborns and babies or discover ideas for announcing a pregnancy.
