Preparing for baby's arrival is a magical but sometimes (often) stressful time. Among the preparations is the famous birth list: a valuable tool to help future parents get equipped and give loved ones the opportunity to support them and participate in this beautiful adventure.
If you're stuck for inspiration, discover our list of 50 original and useful ideas for an unforgettable birth list.
Top 10 Ideas for Your Birth List
Let's start with the top 10!
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1. The La Pelucherie birth box
There's a good reason why birth boxes are classics on birth lists! These kits provide several useful items for baby's arrival, but coordinated for more style.
In La Pelucherie's birth box, you'll find the plush toy of your choice, a swaddle blanket and a white cotton bodysuit certified Oeko-tex, and a cute little wooden rattle with long bunny ears.
2. A 3D baby print kit
Capture time forever with a 3D print of your new baby's tiny feet or hands! Every little finger, every little toe is a marvel we wish to cherish eternally, but babies grow so fast...
So, to preserve this ephemeral period, ask for a 3D baby print kit by slipping it into your birth list!
3. A voucher for a newborn photoshoot
Although popular, few parents think of adding a photoshoot to their birth list. This photography session is specially designed for newborns, generally aged 5 to 15 days.
It can be done at the maternity ward or at home, and allows for soft and touching shots that will recall the magic of baby's first days.
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4. A personalized comforter
Comforters and plush toys are almost essentials on birth lists. Indeed, we love to have them from baby's arrival so they can cuddle them from their first nights.
But for a little more originality, consider personalized comforters! Ask your loved ones to embroider baby's name or birth date on one of La Pelucherie's plush toys.
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5. Sponsoring a tree
The birth of a baby is often a time for reflection on the future and the legacy we wish to leave to the next generation. By adding tree sponsorship to your birth list, you are making a choice that is both symbolic and concrete for the future of your child and the planet, and you are directly contributing to reforestation and the fight against climate change.
The "one baby, one tree" program from Guigoz laboratories allows your loved ones to sponsor a tree for baby's birth in just a few clicks!
6. A baby diary
The hectic pace of modern life can sometimes make it difficult to capture the fleeting moments of an infant's first months. This is where the baby diary comes in, a paper treasure where memories can be recorded and cherished. It's a very special and almost indispensable gift for a birth list!
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7. A Star Map of the Birth Night
The stars have been silent witnesses to billions of births! So, what could be more meaningful than to receive a map of the celestial vault as it was at the moment your baby entered the world?
With The Star Poster, for example, you can create a map that shows the stars, planets, and constellations visible at the exact time and precise location of the birth. A very original idea for your birth list!
8. Engraved jewelry
When it comes to marking a special occasion, such as the birth of a child, engraved jewelry is a priceless treasure, transmitting memories and love for generations.
So why not take advantage of your birth list to receive a medallion, a pendant, or a small engraved bracelet in honor of baby's birth?
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9. A time capsule
The time capsule is the new trend in birth gifts. It's simply a box or container in which parents can store objects, photos, journals, letters, etc., for their child to discover when they're older, perhaps for their 18th birthday.
So don't hesitate to add a time capsule to your birth list. Plus, your most creative loved ones can even make it themselves!
10. Handmade clothes
Baby clothes and accessories are at the top of every birth list. But be careful about the quality of the fabrics for baby's delicate skin! So, why not ask your loved ones and drop a hint by adding handmade knits, blankets, hats, bibs, and sweaters to your birth list?
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40 Other Useful Ideas for a Birth List
Didn't find what you were looking for in our top 10 birth list ideas? Here are 40 more great ideas, 30 for baby and 10 for mom!
30 Birth List Ideas for Baby
- Newborn clothes
- Soft sleepsuits
- A giant plush toy to decorate their room
- A musical mobile
- A baby bouncer or hammock
- A play mat
- Sensory development toys
- A high chair
- Fabric or thick cardboard books
- A small night light
- A baby toiletries set
- A beautiful music box
- A dummy clip
- A stroller
- Wool or cotton booties
- Bottles and teats
- A baby food maker
- A co-sleeper bassinet
- A subscription to a baby book club
- A wooden key ring
- A baby massage workshop
- A travel cot
- A super ergonomic baby carrier
- A bath thermometer
- A nappy disposal bin!
- Nappies!
- A bottle warmer
- Stair gates
- A baby swimming class subscription
- A car seat
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10 Birth List Ideas for Mom
Having a happy and relaxed mom is also a gift for baby... So, kill two birds with one stone and don't hesitate to add gifts for yourself to your birth list! Here are some special mom ideas:
- A nursing pillow
- A breast pump
- A postpartum kit
- Nursing clothes
- A family photoshoot
- Mom-and-baby activities
- A young mom's care package
- A beautiful changing bag
- A cup holder for the stroller!
What did you put on your birth list?