Everyone always says babies grow so fast and when you’re a parent, you soon learn how true that is. One second you’re holding your tiny newborn in your arms at the hospital and then the next, they’re taking those wobbly first steps.
Baby milestone cards have grown in popularity over the years, offering a chance for parents to capture a photo of a certain 'first' in their child’s life, with the card explaining what that moment was. These usually come in a big pack and range from age milestone cards to ones such as ‘Today I smiled for the first time’ or ‘I sat up today.’ They're especially a cute way to share the experience with friends and family and they're always a hit on social media.
How do you use baby milestone cards?
All you need to do is place the relevant baby milestone card next to your little one and get ready to snap a photo! When your child is a bit older you can attempt to get your baby to hold the card themselves but this doesn’t always go to plan so it’s easier just to place or prop the milestone card nearby.
What do you write on a baby milestone card?
Many milestone cards will have a space on the front for you to write the date that the special moment has occurred but if not, just flip the card over and write it on the back instead. You can also note down any fun facts about the memory too so you can read them back in the future and reminisce.
Baby milestone cards to buy
There are so many adorable options to buy, here are just a few of our favourites…
1 of 8Milestone baby cards
Gift packaged in a box, this set includes 30 beautiful cards, each representing a different milestone in your baby's development
Size: 15 x 10 x 1cm
Review: "These cards are a great way to mark the key milestones your baby makes in their first year. They are colourful and make a great photo opportunity!"
2 of 8Safari baby milestone cards
With a gentle, gender neutral safari design, this pack of 30 cards are A6 in size and professionally printed on 350gsm card, giving them a luxurious feel. You can even add on a personalised storage bag with your child's name on to keep them safe in.
Review: "Even more perfect in person, I can’t wait to use them. Such a precious idea, I love anything like this!"
3 of 8Alternative Baby Journey Cards
If the usual milestone cards aren't your cup of tea, what about these humorous ones an alternative? Printed on matt card to minimise glare in photos, instead of the usual milestones, the pack celebrates the funny moments that happen with a new baby. Cards include: 'Today I did a poo in the bath' and 'Today I took my first steps - now I can escape.'
Size: 29.01 x 21.01 x 2.49cm
Review: "These were great fun, and the person they were purchased for was delighted upon opening them."
4 of 8The Monochrome Collection - Baby Moment Cards
Bold black-and-white images stimulate the development of the optic nerves and encourage small baby's cognitive development. That's why these monochrome cards are perfect for catching your child's attention. There are 37 cards and space on the back to fill out the date and notes.
Review: "Great for black and white keepsake photos. Love the index at the front - so helpful!"
5 of 8Peter Rabbit Baby Cards
Peter Rabbit is loved by both young and old and this set of beautiful milestone cards with illustrations of Peter and friends makes for a lovely gift.
Size: 11 x 2.34 x 16.61cm
Review: "I got these for my youngest daughter and she loved them, they really are gorgeous you get 30 beautiful cards for every milestone in your new babies life, they are really well made and not at all flimsy, suitable for both boys and girls, fantastic little present and brilliant value for money."
6 of 8Wooden Baby Milestone Card & Disc Set
For something a little different, what about these stylish milestone discs? The set includes 12 wooden discs that contain 24 different milestones featuring a variety of different leaves and flowers alongside easy-to-read text.
Review: "Perfect quality and will be great to show off our new little one when they arrive. Love that these will be usable for years to come if we have more."
7 of 8Baby Memory Card Set
With 40 different memory cards to choose from, you'll be spoilt for choice with this set which comes in a sturdy keepsake box. The corners are rounded for safety and the cards are uncoated on the reverse so you can write in pen or pencil, with lots of space for notes.
Size: 14.8 x 10.5 x 0.2cm
Review: "Purchased as a gift for daughter-in-law; loved that you can write the date on the front and a memory on the back. As my son works away quite a lot thought this would be lovely way for his wife to keep him updated with all the little milestones in her and baby's day. Super gift."
8 of 8Panda Baby Milestone Cards
This huge box includes 15 key age milestone cards, 27 baby first cards, 7 cards you can personalise yourself and 5 mid-pregnancy cards, so you'll be able to make use of them before baby even makes an appearance. All featuring a cute panda design, there's space on the front to write the date.
Size: 15.9 x 11.7 x 3.3cm
Review: "This product truly is such a lovely way to signify and remember key milestones in my baby's life.
Using these cards I have been able to mark down incredible memories which I will be able to keep for life. The cards are of excellent quality and will withstand the test of time! The design is lovely and really cute."