It isn’t always easy to think of a gift for new parents. Sure, you can give them a blanket or a stuffed bunny but those are tired out, normal kinds of gifts. Especially if it’s for people who are going to be parents for the second or third time, they probably don’t need another toy in their already crowded home. Get them something that will have meaning. A baby footprint and handprint kit will become a special keepsake when their child is all grown up and it allows them to display it how they want. These are small gifts that can be made once and then the finished product can be kept for a long time. Parents can look back on this and smile at the thought that their kid was ever so small. We’ve highlighted five different choices for you to give you some more gift giving inspiration. Don’t go with a boring gift by picking any of these baby handprint and footprint kits.
Adding to wall decor makes it easy to put wherever
Giving you room to put an imprint of both a hand and a foot, you’ll really like the Bubzi Co Baby Footprint Kit & Handprint Kit. Don’t let precious memories wipe away, as this new keepsake captures your son or daughter’s handprint and footprint. This has a guaranteed smooth clay finish and you’ll be able to frame the print along with two pictures and hang them on your wall. The clay is easy to form and press into, so this will be a nice activity to do with your child. It dries quickly, so you’ll be able to frame it and get it up on the wall in no time. It measures 1.4″ x 12″ x 9.8″ and the picture slots are 2.75″ x 2.75″.
Key Features:
- Has a guaranteed smooth clay finish
- Only takes 48 hours to completely dry
- Two picture slots measure 2.75″ x 2.75″
Holiday memories that will last forever
Commemorate the holidays each year by hanging up what you made with the Baby Ornament Keepsake Kit from Little Hippo. This comes with four ribbons and two easels, so you can decide how you want to display them. The ribbons can be threaded through the dried clay print and then for hanging and when you aren’t hanging them, you can place them on a mantel to display. This contains two packs of non-toxic clay, two molding rings, and two paper mats to work on. There is also a bonus name printing kit with simple directions to give yours a more personalized look. You can also use these for dog or cat paws.
Key Features:
- Ribbons can be threaded through dried clay print
- Comes with four ribbons, two easels, two packs of non-toxic clay, two molding rings and two paper mats
- Bonus name printing kit with simple directions
3-D makes everything more lifelike
If a 2-D print is not what you’re looking for, then maybe the Darice Memory Hands Bucket Kit Precious Impressions Keepsake will do it for you. You can capture your newborns tiny feet and hands by making plaster molds out of them. This comes with a 2-ounce container of molding gel, 1.5 pounds of precious stone plaster, a holding bucket and instructions on how to use it all. This will create a 3-D mold that makes for a great rainy day project. You can choose the hands or infant keepsake kit.
Key Features:
- Creates plaster molds out of hands and feet
- Comes with a 2-ounce container of molding gel, 1.5 pounds of precious stone plaster and a bucket
- Makes for a great rainy day project
A thrifty gift is one that both the giver and receiver will enjoy
Thinking of a thoughtful gift is one thing but a great gift that is also a bang-for-your-buck choice for your giver is another blessing. You’ll have that if you pick the Pearhead Babyprints Baby’s First Handprint or Footprint Ornament Kit. This is made with 100% baby safe impression material and comes with a shaping ring, so you can get the round design you’re looking for. The dimensions are 5″ x 5″ x 0.75″ and it comes with ribbon and a pin to create a hole to thread the ribbon through. There are step-by-step instructions on how to best get a clay imprint to look good. Just letting it dry for 24 to 48 hours should do the trick, so you don’t need to bake it.
Key Features:
- Comes with a shaping ring, ribbon, and a pin to create a hole
- Made with 100% baby safe impression material
- Only takes 24 to 48 hours to dry
For those who prefer ink over clay
Rather than an imprint in clay, you can choose the Tiny Gifts Clean Touch Ink Pad for Baby Handprints and Footprints. This will take your baby’s prints without having to ever touch the ink. It’s 100% safe, non-toxic and sets a standard. This produces a fast-drying, smudge-free, digital stamp of their hand or foot. It takes seconds to actually create it and this measures 3.7″ x 2.25″, great for their tiny bodies. This will also work for dog and cat parents.
Key Features:
- Takes your baby’s prints without having to touch the ink
- 100% safe and non-toxic
- Produces a fast-drying, smudge-free digital stamp
