Why Every Parent Needs a Baby Footprint Keepsake

Nothing melts a parent’s heart quite like their newborn’s tiny feet. Those soft, wrinkled soles and delicate toes seem almost too perfect to be real.

As parents, we're fascinated by how fast our baby's little feet grow. In what feels like a heartbeat, they take their first brave steps and, before you know it, race through the house like nothing will stop them.

Those early moments slip away fast. That's why we developed a way to preserve the emotional memory of a newborn's precious prints. Our baby footprint keepsake kits let you hold onto that wonder forever, giving you a piece of art you can treasure for life.

Why Footprint Keepsakes Are So Meaningful

Photographs rarely do justice to the delicate perfection of a baby's footprints.

Sure, we take countless photos, but they often focus on smiling faces or milestone moments, leaving those tiny feet as a blurry afterthought in the frame. Moreover, in the UK’s chilly climate, they’re usually tucked away in socks or onesies, hidden from view.

Unlike photos that often live in our phones, a foil-printed footprint is a tangible piece of art you can display and revisit daily. It evokes not just what your baby's soft feet looked like, but how it felt to hold them in your hands during those early, precious days.

Footprint keepsakes also make incredibly sentimental gifts. 

No one really remembers the onesies they were given or the toys they played with. However, a beautifully preserved footprint becomes a lifelong milestone and a tender reminder of just how tiny and new they once were.

Footprint Keepsakes: Clay vs. Foil Print

There are several methods to create a footprint keepsake. A popular option is taking a clay or plaster cast of the baby's foot, but this comes with more stress than you may expect.

Clay print

Clay and plaster are messy, so they're a big no-no in the hospital. And honestly, do you want to deal with the mess while navigating the early days of parenthood? We think not.

Also, clay casts require your newborn to be perfectly still for longer than is likely possible. Babies are notoriously wriggly, and dipping their feet in clay isn't exactly comfortable for them. 

Not to mention, clay is fragile. When your baby becomes a toddler, all it takes is one curious yet clumsy moment to end up with a broken keepsake.

Foil print

In contrast, foil prints take moments to create with no fuss for your little one and no mess for you to clean. The finished print becomes a beautiful, durable keepsake that can be hung out of the way from curious little hands.

And the wonderful thing is, even if life happens and your print gets damaged, all you have to do is get another one printed. With clay, there's no do-over. Once it's gone, it's gone.

What Exactly Is a Foil Footprint Keepsake?

Our foil handprint and footprint kits make it effortless to take the prints of your little one and create a special keepsake that will last a lifetime.

Your baby's footprints are transformed into a unique foil print using heat, pressure and our one-of-a-kind Foil Fusion® Technology. This method seamlessly bonds the foil to produce a flawless, speckle-free finish, with zero peeling. You get a perfect, durable result that lasts a lifetime.

You can even add some personalisation to the print with your baby’s name, birth date, or other meaningful details. 

Through this method, every minute detail of your baby's footprint is preserved in a unique piece of art that captures the emotional memory, radiating love and nostalgia.

Designed With Baby in Mind

We know that getting your baby to do just about anything can be challenging. Never mind adding the sleep deprivation into the mix.

Our footprint kits are designed to be as stress-free and mess-free as possible. Taking the footprints is quick and takes less than five minutes. 

It's so simple, you can even do it while your baby is sleeping.

What's inside the foil footprint kit?

Our footprint kits come with everything you need to create the prints. 

Everything arrives in the post in a sturdy, branded box. It fits through the letterbox, so there are no last-minute trips to the post office involved. 

In the kit you'll find:

• Four sheets of A5 reactive paper

• Two inkless wipes

• Thorough and easy-to-follow instructions

• A card containing your order number for image upload tracking

Each kit allows you to take two prints in any of the following combinations:

• Two footprints

• Two handprints

• One handprint and one footprint

  
  

A Sustainable, Thoughtful Gift

Our foil footprint prints make eco-conscious and sentimental gifts, perfect for a baby shower, new parents, and even proud grandparents.

Sustainability is at the forefront of everything we do. Therefore, it was super important to us to develop a keepsake gift that’s as kind to the planet as it is meaningful, ensuring it won’t be outgrown, broken, or discarded.

So, you can be assured that every footprint kit is:

• Completely free from plastic packaging

• Made from fully recyclable materials

• Safe and non-toxic for babies and parents

FAQs

What is the significance of baby footprints?

Prints of a baby's footprints are significant because they serve as a sentimental reminder of how small they once were. Babies grow quickly, and capturing those first moments allows you to reminisce about those newborn days and their first physical imprint on the world.

How do footprint gifts capture memories?

Footprint gifts capture memories by transforming a simple moment into a lasting keepsake. Unlike photographs, a print captures every crease and groove of a baby's foot, allowing you to remember it with complete clarity.

Are footprint keepsakes popular gifts?

Yes! Footprint keepsakes are very popular gifts that are cherished by parents, grandparents, and loved ones alike. 

They offer a unique and thoughtful alternative to typical baby gifts such as clothes and toys. And, unlike clothes and toys, footprint keepsakes, like our foil prints, will last a lifetime as a treasured memento.

How to preserve baby footprints from the hospital?

The easiest way to preserve baby footprints from the hospital is to use a special no-mess kit. Our kits contain an inkless wipe and special paper that allow you to take perfect prints of your baby's feet in a matter of minutes. 

Simply wipe the baby's foot and apply it to the paper. The imprint will appear, which can then be transformed into a piece of art.

Final Thoughts

Those tiny toes will grow faster than you can say "Is it time to feed again?".

Whether it's for the nursery wall or as a heartfelt gift, our footprint foil print kits give you a tangible memory that you can hold onto forever.

And while your baby is busy creating new and exciting memories, one glance at those footprints will leave you delighted, reminding you of where it all began.