There are so many special items and memories from a baby’s first year. So many milestones I want to remember. The problem that usually arises is the lack of time and energy a Mom has in baby’s first year. A couple of months after Little Lady was born I pulled out a few pieces I had saved from her first days in the hospital – a t-shirt, hat, wrist band, and information card. I toyed with a couple of ideas and ended up displaying these items, along with her birth announcement, in a baby shadow box. I am so happy I took the time to do this, it’s still in her room and every time I look at it I am reminded just how little she was and how much she has grown.
When Baby Girl was born, I knew right away I wanted to do the same thing with her hospital mementos.
Baby Girl’s shadow box sits in her room on her night stand and I know I will soon be looking at this thinking “how did you get so big?”.
I used the same items, minus the birth announcement. I dressed it up with paper and embellishments that coordinate with her room. The white frame blends nicely with her gallery wall too.
How do you preserve your baby memories? A book, a journal, pictures? I’d love to hear your ideas.
Thanks for visiting!
Want to see more from Baby Girl’s Nursery? Click on the picture below to see everything that went into this room.
Marianne Buonopane
Wednesday 8th of July 2015
Where did you get the shadow box in silver? I have been looking for a cute shadow but cant seem to find the right one.
Sarah
Monday 13th of July 2015
I got that one at Michael's a couple of years ago. They still have a great selection, and so does Hobby Lobby. Good luck finding one you love.
Lydia Larae Averre (@LydiaLarae)
Friday 25th of April 2014
Aww, these are so cute. I really like shadow boxes. What a great idea.
Sarah
Friday 25th of April 2014
Thanks Lydia!
DearCreatives (@DearCreatives)
Wednesday 26th of March 2014
Such a great idea and wish I had done that when my kids were tiny. I had done the traditional baby books. Nice memento when you can see it more often and have a special place for them. Thanks for sharing them at the party And hope your having a great week! @DearCreatives.Theresa
Sarah
Wednesday 26th of March 2014
I do love looking at them, such sweet reminders. However I never got around to a baby book, kind of wish I had started one of those with my first. Thanks Theresa.
Betsy
Friday 21st of March 2014
Love this idea, Sarah! We haven't done anything with some of our keepsakes aside from put them in the memory box ;)
Sarah
Saturday 22nd of March 2014
So glad you like it, thanks Betsy.
Blair Lonergan
Wednesday 19th of March 2014
Hi Sarah! I love this idea! I had baby boy #3 about 4 months ago, and his hospital stuff is still just sitting in his closet loose. I would love to put one of these together if I can. You are definitely talented! :)
Sarah
Wednesday 19th of March 2014
Congrats Blair! It's such an easy project you can put your own spin on, thank you so much.