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5 Personalised Gift Ideas for New Mums

15 March 2026 · MemoryTales

Choosing a gift for a new mum can be tricky. You want something thoughtful that feels connected to her and the new arrival.

1. A Personalised Storybook

Bring together a few family photos and the details behind them. MemoryTales uses them to shape an illustrated storybook you can read together. See our personalised new baby gift for more.

2. A Custom Photo Album

Curate the first year's highlights into a beautifully bound photo album. Choose a quality linen cover and have the baby's name embossed on the front.

3. A Name Print or Nursery Art

Commission a custom illustration featuring the baby's name, birth details, and a design that matches the nursery theme. It becomes a permanent part of their room.

4. A Memory Journal

Give mum a guided journal to record milestones, funny moments, and first words. The best ones include prompts that make it easy to fill in even during the sleep-deprived early months.

5. An Experience Gift

Book a family photo session or baby sensory class. Experiences create memories, and those memories can later be turned into a MemoryTales book.

The Best Gift Is Personal

Whatever you choose, the most meaningful gifts show that you had this family in mind. A storybook made from their photos and details can give them a new way to revisit those early days together.

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