A baby’s first years go by in a blink – a blur of milestones, memories and magic you’ll want to hold onto forever. Our baby journal is designed to do just that: a beautiful fabric-bound binder that grows with your family, giving every memory, memento and moment a thoughtful place to live.
Whether you’re choosing one for yourself or gifting to new parents, here’s everything you need to know about baby journals – and why Papier’s is made for keeping the story of a little life beautifully close.
What is included in a baby journal?
Not all baby journals are created equal. Ours is designed as a keepsake to capture the whole journey – from pregnancy through to your child’s fifth birthday. Think of it as part diary, part scrapbook, part time capsule – a thoughftful binder that brings it all together. Inside you’ll find:
Space for scan photos and name ideas
Prompts for predictions, milestones and everyday memories
Trackers for baby’s firsts (from first smile to first steps)
Pages to write letters to your child for the future
A keepsake pocket for mementos you’ll treasure
How do I choose the right baby journal?
When browsing baby memory books, consider three things:
Start with longevity – will it last through years of scribbles, notes and keepsakes? (Ours will, with a binder format that lets you add and remove pages as you go.) Then think about design – something special, timeless and beautiful enough to keep on your shelf for years to come. And finally, the prompts and structure – pages that guide you to capture the moments that matter, without leaving you staring at too much blank space. A good baby journal should feel like an invitation, not another task.
Do parents buy baby journals for themselves, or as gifts?
Both. Many expectant parents choose their own baby journal to start during pregnancy, while baby journals are also a much-loved gift at baby showers or first birthdays. Because it’s personal and practical, it’s a present that feels as thoughtful as it is useful.
What kind of things can you write in a baby journal?
Papier's baby journal is divided into thoughtful chapters – Before You, Your Arrival, Journal Pages, Your Milestones, Your Growth – so you can capture every stage. From the story of how you shared the news of your pregnancy to name predictions and the preparations before birth, each section guides you to record the moments that matter.
There’s space for the story of their arrival – the time, who was there, even the weather or the song playing on the radio – along with memories of bringing them home for the very first time.
You can add handprints and footprints, a family tree, and notes from everyday life. Milestones like first birthdays and holidays sit alongside monthly reflections through year one and year two, helping you gather both the big events and the fleeting little details you’ll never want to forget.
Which milestones should I record in a baby journal?
Every parent has their own list of “firsts” – from the first smile, laugh or word to first crawls, steps, birthdays and holidays. You might also note their first favorite toy or bedtime story. But the beauty of a baby journal is that it isn’t just for the headline moments. Everyday details – the way their hair curls after a bath, or the funny little phrases they invent – often become the most treasured memories of all.
What keepsakes can I include in a baby journal?
Think beyond photos. A baby journal is a place for:
Scan images and hospital tags
Handwritten notes and letters
Cards from loved ones
Drawings or scribbles as your child grows
Locks of hair, pressed flowers, or any tiny treasure
Our baby journal’s built-in pocket keeps everything safe in one place.
Is keeping a baby journal too time-consuming?
Not at all. We know parents are busy – which is why we designed our baby journal to be simple, structured and flexible. You don’t need to write daily; even a few notes each month will create something special to look back on. The prompts guide you, so you’re never staring at a blank page. It’s less about perfection, more about capturing the little details you don’t want to forget.
Treasure their FIRST moments
