An original maternity gift makes a maternity visit just that bit more special. The first weeks with a newborn baby are all about short nights, a house full of visitors, and a love that no one can truly explain beforehand. In that very hustle and bustle, a gift stands out that doesn't disappear into a drawer, but finds a spot on the wall.
Besides a set of onesies or a cuddly toy, you might prefer a personalized maternity gift, something that lasts. Below are five personal gift ideas that suit a new baby, incorporating their own name, date, or photo.
1. The stars of that very night
One of the most popular maternity gifts is the star map birth poster: a poster with the exact alignment of the stars on the date and location of the birth. You design it yourself in the live editor, fill in the name, date, and location, and immediately see what the result looks like.
Add the birth weight or a short text for an extra personal touch. It works for every nursery, in any color that matches the interior. Price: from €21.95.
2. A drawing of your little one
For those who prefer to see the baby on the poster, there is the baby portrait birth poster: a drawing based on a photo, in watercolor or pencil sketch style. You upload the best photo, choose a style, and see the result on your screen within 60 seconds.
Ideal as a last-minute maternity gift, because there is no waiting time for a proof. What you see on the screen is exactly what is delivered. Price: from €29.95.
3. A bouquet for the newest addition
A bit more minimalist is the birth flower bouquet poster: a floral bouquet where each flower represents the birth month of a family member. Unlike the other posters, I design this bouquet personally for you to order: you choose the birth months and names, and you receive a digital design by email for approval within 2 working days, before it is printed.
Lovely for families who want to symbolically bring the new baby together with siblings or the parents themselves. Price: from €29.95.
4. The very first photo in a stylish poster
Do you want to give something before the birth, or together with the maternity visit? The baby ultrasound poster converts the ultrasound photo into a soft watercolor illustration. Upload the ultrasound photo, add a name or text, and see the result immediately.
A beautiful gift for expectant parents who want to hang up the first photo of their child even before the birth. Price: from €21.95.
5. Star map in jungle theme
For those who have a jungle-themed nursery, there is the star map jungle poster: the same personal star alignment as the classic version, but in a playful jungle style with animals and leaves. Fill in the date, location, and name, and the design appears directly on your screen.
A great choice if the nursery has already been decorated with animals or nature motifs. Price: from €21.95.
Why a personalized maternity gift works
For most of the gifts above, you design them yourself in the live editor or via a drawing from your photo, so you see exactly what you are getting in advance and there is no waiting time for a proof: order, approve, and receive it at home within 3 working days. Only the birth flower bouquet poster is made to measure for you, and you will first receive a digital design for approval before it is printed. Furthermore, every design is checked personally before printing to ensure the composition and sharpness are always correct.
By default, every order is wrapped as a gift and delivered ready to give. If you choose a poster with a frame, the framing service is free and the poster will be ready to hang in the nursery immediately. This way, you give an original maternity gift that doesn't disappear into a drawer, but stays on the wall for years to come.