Throughout their lifetime, you'll probably spoil your bundle of joy with plenty of the best children’s books to aid their development and for some special bonding time. But one book that you may want to buy for yourself is a baby milestone book, for you to record major milestones in your little one’s life — such as their first birthday party, losing their first tooth, or even your first ultrasound scan.
While we’re sure you’ll have these memories already saved on your phone or social feed, there’s nothing quite like having a keepsake memory book to look back on when we want to remind ourselves of how little they once were. Not to mention, it can also make a lovely keepsake to gift your child with when they’re grown up, or even a sweet baby shower gift to give to friends or family who are expecting.
We’ve found some adorable baby milestone books that will take pride of place on your bookshelf. With beautiful illustrations to personalised designs, this is a book that’ll be treasured forever by parents, and your baby.
The best baby milestone books
Best gift set
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Description
This makes an ideal gift for an expectant parent. The gift set includes three items: a pregnancy
Pros
- Beautifully designed
- Can document your own and baby's journey
Cons
- Pricey
Best themed
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Description
If you love Beatrix Potter's books about the tale of Peter Rabbit and his friends, then why not
Pros
- Includes lots of different milestones, that you may otherwise forget
- Affordable
- Beautifully illustrated
Cons
- If you're not fans of Peter Rabbit, this isn't for you
Best for colourful illustrations
Description
Filled with wonderfully whimsical colour illustrations, this gorgeous book offers lots of creative
Pros
- Lots of creative ways for precious keepsakes/memories to be stored
- Includes spaces to capture milestones before and after baby is born
Cons
- We can't find any
Best for personalisation
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Description
How beautiful is this memory book? Perfect for recording all your baby's precious firsts from the
Pros
- Choice between hardback or luxury cushion cover
- Can personalise with baby's name on front cover
Cons
- Expensive, but worth it
Best for storing keepsakes
Description
This adorable journal will make sure no special moments are forgotten. With handy prompts and
Pros
- Pockets to for photographs and keepsakes
- Sections to record milestones month by month
Cons
- Refers to baby as 'her'
Best value
Description
Looking for a more affordable option? This lovely milestone book makes a wonderful keepsake. It
Pros
- Affordable
- Gender-neutral colours used
Cons
- We can't find any
Best for colour variation
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Description
With a choice of contemporary cover colours and designs, this very lovely gender-neutral baby
Pros
- Available in white, pink, yellow and blue
- Includes sweet baby and parenting quotes inside
Cons
- Can't select which design you'd like with your chosen cover colour
Best luxury buy
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Description
If you prefer getting creative, then this scrapbook style milestone book is perfect for you. The
Pros
- Available in pink, green, peach, grey, ivory and lavender
- Faux leather cover, looks and feels luxurious
Cons
- Pages are plain, so you have to get creative
- Pricey
Best to give as a gift
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Description
We love this baby milestone's book minimalistic design and gender-neutral colour. Inside there's a
Pros
- Attractive, simplistic design, with a hardcover
Cons
- Only available in one colour
Best front cover
Description
Record your baby's first memories from conception to school. We particularly love the front cover
Pros
- Baby's footprint and photo can be added to the front of the book to give a more personalised feel
Cons
- Not a huge colour variety, only available in pink and grey
Most unique baby milestone idea
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Description
If you're looking for something a little different to mark your baby's milestone moments, then
Pros
- Affordable
- Unique idea and design, great for those who prefer something a little 'different'
Cons
- Not in a book format, so could get lost easily
FAQs
What is the first milestone for a baby?
All babies develop differently and therefore they may reach different milestones accordingly. However, within the first three months of your baby’s development there’s lots of exciting milestones they will have, from their first smile, to their first laugh, having their first bath, to making their first sounds and many more. We’ve broken your baby’s milestone’s down into month by month development, so that you can get an idea of what your baby will achieve during their first 12 months.