My First Year baby keepsake book cover with pastel watercolor circles and the inscription “Made especially for Mateo.”
Personalized welcome spread for Mateo with a baby photo space and fields for name, birth date, measurements and birthplace.
Birth story and “The world when you arrived” pages with lined spaces for memories and details from the baby’s birth.
Personalized one-month milestone spread for Mateo with a photo space and prompts for growth, development and favorite moments.
Personalized two-month milestone spread for Mateo with a photo space and prompts for growth, development and favorite moments.
Personalized three-month milestone spread for Mateo with a photo space and prompts for growth, development and favorite moments.
Personalized four-month milestone spread for Mateo with a photo space and prompts for growth, development and favorite moments.
Personalized five-month milestone spread for Mateo with a photo space and prompts for growth, development and favorite moments.
Personalized six-month milestone spread for Mateo with a photo space and prompts for growth, development and favorite moments.
Personalized seven-month milestone spread for Mateo with a photo space and prompts for growth, development and favorite moments.
Personalized eight-month milestone spread for Mateo with a photo space and prompts for growth, development and favorite moments.
Personalized nine-month milestone spread for Mateo with a photo space and prompts for growth, development and favorite moments.
Personalized ten-month milestone spread for Mateo with a photo space and prompts for growth, development and favorite moments.
Personalized eleven-month milestone spread for Mateo with a photo space and prompts for growth, development and favorite moments.
Personalized “Mateo at One Year Old!” spread with a photo space and prompts for milestones, growth and favorite moments.
Big Firsts for Mateo and first-year story pages with spaces to record first smiles, words, steps and family memories.
Pastel watercolor back cover with “What an amazing first year, Mateo!” and First Time Books branding.

Personalized My First Year Keepsake Book

$14.99
$14.99
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Celebrate every first with a keepsake created just for one little one. Add the child’s first name to the cover and a personal gift message to the inside front cover.

Made just for them

Personalize Their My First Year Book

Enter the details exactly as you would like them printed.

Required

Their first name will be printed on the personalized cover.

Please enter the child’s first name.

Optional

Printed inside the front cover exactly as entered.

0/100

Please double-check the spelling and message before ordering. Your book will be printed exactly as entered.

Celebrate every first with a personalized 32-page baby keepsake journal. The child’s first name appears on the cover, and an optional personal message is printed inside the front cover. Families can record monthly milestones, favorites, memorable firsts, and details about the world when the baby arrived.

• Child’s first name on personalized cover

• Optional gift message inside front cover

• 32 full-color watercolor pages

• Monthly milestones newborn to one year

• Includes “The World When You Arrived” and “My Big Firsts”

• One made-to-order softcover keepsake

• Ships within 48 hours

Made in our family studio with care

Their name. Their first year. Their story.

A First-Year Keepsake Made Just for Them

Celebrate a baby’s first year with a beautifully illustrated journal made especially for one little person, from the earliest days at home through their first birthday.

Their first name appears on the cover, and your personal message is printed inside the front cover—turning every monthly milestone into part of a one-of-a-kind family keepsake.

  • Personalized with the child’s first name on the cover
  • 32 full-color pages of milestones and memories
  • Your personal message printed inside the front cover
Personalized My First Year baby keepsake book Made especially for one little one

Two personal touches. One unforgettable keepsake.

Their First Year Starts With Their Name

Add the child’s first name and a heartfelt message, and we’ll create a keepsake that feels unmistakably theirs from the moment it is opened.

Their Name on the Cover

The child’s first name makes the keepsake theirs before the first page is even turned.

Your Message Inside

Add a short dedication or note from someone special to the inside front cover.

A Year of Milestones

Monthly prompts make it easy to capture growth, favorites, firsts, and everyday moments.

A Lifetime Keepsake

When the first year is over, the completed journal becomes a family treasure to revisit.

More than a baby book

Three Reasons Families Will Treasure It

01

It Feels Truly Personal

The child’s name on the cover and your message inside turn a beautiful journal into a gift meant only for them.

02

It Makes Memories Easy

Simple monthly prompts help busy families capture meaningful moments without making the process feel like homework.

03

It Grows More Precious

Every completed page adds another piece of the baby’s story, creating a keepsake the whole family can revisit.

A peek inside

A Look Inside Their First-Year Story

Gentle watercolor pages give families an easy, inviting place to record growth, favorites, firsts, and the everyday memories that make one little person’s first year unforgettable.

Inside page from the personalized My First Year baby keepsake journal
Inside page from the personalized My First Year baby keepsake journal
Inside page from the personalized My First Year baby keepsake journal
Inside page from the personalized My First Year baby keepsake journal

Made for real family life

A Monthly Ritual Made for Their Story

Simple prompts make it easy to pause, notice what changed, and capture a memory—even during the busiest months of a baby’s first year.

Newborn to one year 32 full-color pages Watercolor illustrations Easy milestone prompts Screen-free keepsake
A year goes by quickly. Their personalized book gives the whole family a beautiful place to hold onto it.

Customized in four simple steps

From Their Name to a One-of-a-Kind Keepsake

  1. Add Their First Name

    Enter the child’s first name exactly as you would like it printed on the personalized cover.

  2. Write Your Message

    Add an optional short dedication or note to be printed inside the front cover.

  3. Review Every Detail

    Double-check the spelling and message so the book is printed exactly as you intend.

  4. We Create Their Book

    We personalize, print, and prepare the keepsake with care, ready for a very special first year.

The thoughtful details

What You’ll Receive

  • FormatA 32-page, full-color baby keepsake journal
  • TimelineMonthly milestone pages from newborn through one year
  • Cover personalizationThe child’s first name printed on the front cover
  • Personal messageYour optional message printed inside the front cover
  • Pages insideGrowth, favorite moments, The World When You Arrived, My Big Firsts, and more
  • ArtworkSoft, full-color watercolor illustrations designed for new families
  • UseA thoughtful baby shower, newborn, first birthday, or just-because gift
  • ProductionMade to order with care in our family studio

Questions from gift-givers

Frequently Asked Questions

Still wondering about something? We’re always happy to help.

What parts of the book are personalized?

The child’s first name is printed on the front cover, and your optional personal message is printed inside the front cover.

Is the child’s name required?

Yes. Enter the child’s first name exactly as you would like it to appear on the personalized cover.

What should I write in the personal message?

Add a short dedication, loving note, or who the gift is from. Your message will be printed exactly as entered.

How long can the personal message be?

The personal message can contain up to 100 characters, including spaces and punctuation.

What will the family record inside?

Families can capture monthly growth, favorite moments, memorable firsts, details about the world when the baby arrived, and more.

How many pages are included?

Each My First Year keepsake contains 32 full-color pages with soft watercolor artwork and easy prompts.

Can I use a nickname?

Yes. Enter the name or nickname you want printed on the cover, and double-check the spelling before ordering.

Is this one personalized book?

Yes. Each order contains one My First Year keepsake personalized for one child.

How quickly will my book ship?

Made-to-order books are prepared and shipped within 48 hours from our family studio.

Their name. Your message. A whole year to remember.

Create a First-Year Keepsake Made Just for Them

Personalize My First Year with the child’s name and your own message, then give their family a beautiful place to hold onto every little milestone.

Personalize Their Book — $14.99

One personalized copy · Made and shipped within 48 hours

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