The 20 Best Baby Memory Books for Marking All Their Milestones

Lucy Darling creates baby memory books with some of the trendiest themes out there; this woodland version is just one shining example. There’s a dedicated page for each of baby’s first 12 months, with concise writing prompts and a blank spot for a photo. There are also blank pages for you to use creatively, plus a section dedicated to your family tree that fits in with the whole forest theme.

Lucy Darling’s baby books are so charming we couldn’t resist adding another option to the list. This celestial journal is decorated with shining stars and has a neutral cloth-bound cover. The 48-page book includes two pregnancy sections for photos, ultrasound prints and notes, plus plenty of space to document baby’s growth and development month by month.

Log milestones and photos as your little one grows in this whimsical baby memory book. Boasting charming drawings and rhymes, it’s organized into handy sections for pregnancy through the first year. Additional envelopes are perfect for storing extra keepsakes, like a lock of hair from baby’s first haircut or a letter to your child. Other features we love include pop-up illustrations, a family tree page, a spin-wheel to display baby’s star sign and a pull-out growth chart for your little one’s room.

This gender-neutral favorite makes recording memories easy on parents, thanks to prompt-filled pages. The fabric binder comes with a pen, adhesive for pictures and mementos and a free set of Everyday Prints to get you started. Choose from a range of timeless color palettes with luxe foil detailing.

Think of this next option as a baby photo album and diary in one. The illustrated keepsake book has places for notes, pictures and other memorabilia from pregnancy through their fifth birthday. It also has unique charts to document baby’s first scribble, tooth and holiday celebration. Choose from boy- and girl-specific designs or gender-neutral animal themes. Bonus: This journal comes with stickers to customize each page.

The best baby books will last a lifetime. Case in point: Peep’s Paper safari-themed journal. Designed to last over 300 years, it’s made of all-natural materials like Japanese Asahi cloth and Mohawk super-fine paper so that it can become a treasured family heirloom. Inside you’ll find beautiful watercolor animal illustrations on pages devoted to each major milestone. Yes, it’s pricey, but the quality speaks for itself.

This baby photo book was created with inclusivity in mind. The binder-style format makes it easy to include only the pages that apply to you, with language and scenarios that accommodate LGBTQ+, adoptive and single parents. It’s adaptable for every type of family and captures your child's first five years.

Searching for a modern baby book? Look no further than this aesthetically pleasing pick. The baby journal offers monthly sections where you can document the highlights of your child’s first 12 months, followed by spaces for annual updates up until the time they’re 5 years old. Simple and contemporary, the gender-neutral design would make for a perfect baby shower gift.

Leave it to Shutterfly to give parents an extensive amount of personalization options. Upload your favorite snapshots from baby’s first year, type in whatever text you wish and accessorize the pages with cute frames or digital stickers—it’s really all in your hands. This baby photo book is as customizable as they get.

Personalize the front of baby’s first year book with their name, birth date and a beautiful illustration. There are different themes to choose from, but this stellar one is centered around baby’s zodiac sign. Interior pages include prompts and plenty of room for photos and big milestone memories, and vellum envelopes are spaced throughout to store mementos.

This Etsy seller makes beautiful personalized baby books for adoptive families. Pick the color scheme, and request additional customization on the cover. Better yet, all of the wording is gender-neutral—for baby and their parents. You can even tear out certain pages if they’re not applicable to you.

Baby can star in their very own glossy with this completely customizable baby photo book. Pick the size, shape, paper type and cover type (from softcover to leather jacket-bound), then get to work designing what’s inside. This is the ideal baby memory book for ultra-creative parents who want to wrap up baby’s first year with the ultimate keepsake. (FYI: Mixbook also sells adoption photo books.)

How about a maritime-themed baby book? Have your little one’s moniker printed on the front cover and the bottom margin of each page, for a truly personalized pick. Classic nursery rhymes appear throughout, and there are sections to record all the memorable moments from baby’s first year. Not quite what you’re looking for? Signature Gifts creates a few different options for newborn girls and boys.

If you love to journal, this is the baby book for you. This prompted diary will take you from pregnancy through baby’s 18th birthday (there’s also a book for adoptive parents). But what really sets it apart is the tech it comes with. Download the Promptly app to get reminders to add to your baby keepsake book, so you never forget to record special milestones. How genius is that?

Next up on our list of the best baby memory books is something a little different. This unique keepsake library is just the thing to keep all of your precious mementos organized. It comes complete with labels, envelopes, files and acid-free drawers, so you can store everything from sonograms to their graduation certificate.

Capture baby’s first years with the help of this unique writing set, composed of a series of fold and “mail” letters. The letters can be post-dated for your child to open in the years to come. Helpful prompts make the words flow easily even for less-experienced writers.

How sweet is this house-shaped baby photo album? It has slip-in sleeves to store notes, photos, cards and other precious keepsakes. Better yet, the hand-painted album is made from responsibly harvested wood, so it’s sturdy enough to keep all your precious memories safe. And, yes, it’s pretty enough to leave out on display.

Here’s a baby book gift set that offers serious bang for your buck. Each gift-wrapped set includes a baby record book, a scrapbook and sticker sheets. Parents can record their happy memories and create a custom scrapbook that they’ll cherish forever. Inclusive language is used throughout, making this set the perfect gift for all types of families.

Short on time? This one-line-a-day book will take you through baby’s first year, highlighting all of the early emotions and memories without too much pressure. It’s a great way to record the smaller, everyday moments you might not think to put in a traditional baby book.

Preserve precious memories over the course of baby’s first five years in this adorable baby book. The journal features spots where you can stick in favorite photos and prompted lines to help you document milestone moments in detail. Plus, thanks to the gender-neutral, inclusive language throughout, it works for all types of families. Choose between three whimsical themes: seaworld, wonderland, or adventureland.