Why Foil Prints Make the Ultimate Baby Gift

New parents are often showered with practical baby gifts, which are undoubtedly useful. 

After all, every new parent needs a good stash of burp cloths, blankets, and onesies. However, these gifts often lack a personal touch and are quickly outgrown, often packed away or passed on.

For truly memorable gifting, consider a foil print kit. These beautiful keepsakes capture a baby's tiny hand and footprints, preserving the magic of their earliest moments in a way that’s both beautiful and timeless. 

How Foil Prints Capture Cherished Memories

Foil prints offer a heartfelt and meaningful gift choice, perfect for anyone seeking something truly special.

Unlike ordinary prints, our foil method uses real metallic foil in gold, silver, or rose tones pressed onto high-quality cardstock. The result is a luxury print that shimmers and catches the light, making it stand out for all the right reasons.

This process transforms baby hand and footprints into a deeply personal work of art, perfectly capturing every tiny detail. From the miniature fingers to the texture of newborn skin, each piece is as unique as the baby who created it.

8 Reasons Why Foil Prints Are the Perfect Gift

Here are eight excellent reasons why The Bespoke Foil Company's foil prints make the perfect gift for anyone welcoming a new baby.

1. Simple and mess-free

New parents have enough on their plates without embarking on a complicated and messy craft project. With spare time in short supply (and usually reserved for catching up on a few zzz's), our kits needed to be as user-friendly as possible.

That's why we made sure that: 

• Our kits can be completed in less than five minutes

• There's zero mess or cleaning up to do after

• The activity doubles as a fun bonding experience with no stress involved

  
  

2. Safe and baby-friendly

Our second priority was to ensure that taking the prints posed absolutely no harm to newborns and their delicate skin.

Our special inkless wipes are completely safe and non-toxic. They contain no chemical nasties and won't irritate or damage the baby's skin.

Also important, our hand and footprint kits don't require a baby to be still for impossible amounts of time. 

We know just how much little ones like to wriggle around. Even if the baby is particularly active, you can take multiple prints, and we'll work our magic to remove any smudges.

3. Forever-lasting with foil fusion technology

Keepsakes are supposed to last a lifetime, but the same can't be said for traditional foil printing.

Most printing companies use a clunky, two-step process that's, quite frankly, outdated. It produces an uneven, speckled finish that just doesn't look great, and the foil nearly always peels over time.

We worked tirelessly to develop what we call Foil Fusion Technology.

Finally, we can deliver the perfect result each family deserves!

Our special process seamlessly bonds the foil to the card with no speckles, no peeling, and no deterioration. So, when we say our foil print gifts last a lifetime, we honestly mean it.

4. Meaningfully personalised

We offer a range of personalisation options to make each of our foil prints even more special than they already are. When you purchase a foil kit, you can pick:

• The colour of the foil and card

• Whether you would like a frame included

• Any text to appear on the print. Popular choices are the baby's name and birth details, or meaningful phrases and quotes.

• The font style to match the family's individual taste and style.

  
  

5. Kind to the planet

Many baby items are only used briefly, and many are thrown away, contributing to our overflowing landfills.

This simply wasn't an option for us. 

We place sustainability at the heart of everything we create, helping ensure we leave behind a cleaner, greener planet for our children.

This is why every item within our kits is either recyclable or compostable, with zero plastic. Even the plastic-looking cellophane wraps that the prints arrive in can be composted!

And with our special foil printing process, each keepsake will stand the test of time and will not need replacement.

6. From our family to yours

Our business is family-run and independent. When you buy from us, you support a small business, not a giant corporation.

That means our customers are real people to us, not simply transactions. 

We know exactly what it's like to be new, tired parents, and we genuinely care about making our kits easy to use and enjoyable.

We're also more than happy to answer your questions and ensure you are entirely satisfied with your prints. When you reach out to us, you'll talk to an actual person, not a frustrating automated system or chatbot.

7. Perfect for baby showers and expecting couples

Our foil hand and footprint kits make a thoughtful and unique gift for baby showers and during pregnancy. 

Unlike clothes or toys that may not suit everyone’s taste, these kits offer a meaningful way to make memories and create a keepsake once the baby arrives. Importantly, personalisation can be added later, making it easy for the recipient to create their keepsake when the time is right.

8. An affordable gift

Beautiful keepsake gifts don't have to cost a fortune. Our foil prints look luxurious, but they are also very affordable. Each kit costs £40 or less (tax included), with discounts offered for purchasing multiple prints. Delivery is free for purchases over £50.

We also offer a recurring or deferred purchase via Clearpay, so you can even spread the cost if necessary. Simply pick your preferred payment method at checkout.

What's in the Kit?

Our kits are intentionally minimalist to keep things simple. 

In each kit, you'll find:

• Two inkless wipes

• Four sheets of reactive paper

• Full instructions

• A card containing the order number (required for uploading photos)

That's it!

Delivered in a sturdy, reusable box, the kit fits easily through a letterbox, making it convenient for busy parents.

How to Use Our Baby Hand and Footprint Kits

Our hand and footprint kits are remarkably simple to use:

• Apply the inkless wipe to the baby's hands and feet.

• Using a firm surface (the box the kit arrived in is ideal for this), press the hands or feet onto the reactive paper and watch how the prints instantly appear.

• Snap a photo of the prints and upload them to our website.

• Select the personalisation options and order any extra prints if desired.

We then take over and get to work. We pick the best prints and tidy them up by removing any smudges. Then, we'll send proofs via WhatsApp or email.

Once the prints are approved, we then transform them into a stunning foil keepsake and send them to the recipient (delivery is free).

Can You DIY Foil Prints?

We get asked this question a lot, as many customers love the idea of creating a keepsake from scratch. 

The thing is, foil printing requires special equipment such as a heat press, and not everyone has the tools or time to do it properly at home.

We like to think our kits strike the perfect balance; you get the personal touch of a DIY project, combined with the high-end finish of professional foil printing. No expensive gear, hassle, or mess required.

The other option is to use ink or paint to create baby keepsakes. However, we advise against this since these substances aren't always suitable or safe for the baby's skin. Plus, they smudge very easily, so it's tough to get clear and clean prints.

Our kits are an affordable alternative that delivers better, longer-lasting results, without the stress or risk of a messy outcome.

FAQs

What sets foil print baby gifts apart?

Foil print baby gifts stand out thanks to their elegant and luxurious finish. Unlike mass-produced or quickly outgrown baby items, these special keepsakes are designed to capture a special moment in time and can be cherished forever.

Each print is meticulously crafted using real metallic foil, giving it a high-end yet personalised feel that's truly unique.

Are foil prints suitable for all occasions?

Yes! Foil prints are suitable for all occasions. They are especially popular for baby showers, newborn gifts, and first birthdays. But equally, they make thoughtful presents for christenings, naming ceremonies, and sentimental gifts for doting grandparents.

How do I personalise a foil baby gift?

You can personalise a foil gift by adding text of your choice and picking the color of the foil and card.

Text can be anything from the little one's birth details to a sentimental note, plus you can pick your preferred font to match your style.

What is an inkless baby print kit?

The inkless baby print kit is a mess-free way to create beautiful foil keepsakes of your baby's hand and footprints.

Instead of using ink or paint, a special (baby-safe) wipe is applied to the hands or feet, which are then pressed onto a special paper. Once the prints are received, they are transformed into personalised foil artworks that can be hung in any room of the home.

Final Thoughts

So there you go, eight great reasons why our foil hand and footprint kits make the ultimate sentimental gift for anyone with a baby on the way.

Thoughtful, beautiful, and built to last a lifetime, they’re a simple yet powerful way to celebrate new life and preserve precious memories for years to come.