{"id":50244,"date":"2026-11-05T08:20:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T07:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/?p=50244"},"modified":"2026-10-29T19:22:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T18:22:04","slug":"personalised-baby-gifts-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/blog\/cadeaux-personnalises-bebe-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Personalised baby gifts: the complete guide (name, photo, date of birth)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A personalised gift is always more touching than a standard one: it shows that you took the time to think about the child. Name, date of birth, photo: there are many ways to turn it into a unique keepsake. Here is our guide to choosing well and ordering without mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why give a personalised gift?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>It is a unique item that the parents will not receive twice.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>It is kept for a long time and becomes a keepsake of the birth.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>It puts baby at the centre of attention from the very first days.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>It suits a birth as well as a birthday or a christening.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The different types of personalisation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Embroidered name: on a comforter, a bib, a muslin or a baby nest.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Engraved name: on wood, silicone or bamboo (night light, tableware).<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Photo: for a personalised portrait of your child as a hero or a character.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Birth details: date, weight and length on a birth poster.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our personalised gift ideas by use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For sleeping and decorating the nursery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product\/personalised-childrens-adventure-night-light\/\">personalised wooden night light<\/a> gives a soft light with the engraved name. The <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product\/personalised-crochet-star-baby-nest-with-name\/\">star baby nest<\/a> is a handmade baby gift with an embroidered name. For decoration, choose a <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product\/baby-deer-birth-poster\/\">birth print<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product\/personalised-teddy-bear-baby-name-poster\/\">a baby teddy bear first name print<\/a>. You will find more ideas in our article on the <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/blog\/personalised-baby-night-light-the-birth-gift-that-lasts-all-through-childhood\/\">personalised night light<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For mealtimes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product\/personalised-silicone-baby-feeding-set-with-name\/\">personalised silicone feeding set<\/a> engraves the name on the bib, plate, bowl, cup and cutlery. The <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product\/personalised-bamboo-baby-feeding-set-with-name\/\">personalised bamboo feeding set<\/a> features the name on the plate, bowl, fork and spoon. Find our tips in the <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/blog\/baby-meals-complete-guide\/\">baby meals guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For getting dressed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product\/bodysuit-personalised-baby-name\/\">personalised baby name bodysuit<\/a> or its <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product\/bodysuit-personalised-baby-t-shirt-with-short-sleeves\/\">short-sleeved version<\/a> is a simple, useful and much-appreciated gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For the first outings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product\/sac-a-dos-ourson-personnalise-avec-prenom-brode-maternelle-et-creche\/\">personalised teddy bear backpack with embroidered name<\/a> goes along on the first days at nursery or preschool. The <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product\/panier-personnalise-prenom-bebe-arc-en-ciel\/\">personalised rainbow storage basket<\/a> tidies away baby's little things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The all-in-one gift box<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product\/coffret-cadeau-naissance-personnalise-prenom-4-pieces\/\">The personalised birth gift set<\/a> brings together a comforter, a muslin, a teething ring and a bib embroidered with the name, in a ready-to-give gift box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to order without mistakes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Check the spelling of the name with the parents: accents, hyphens and capital letters matter.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Reread the summary before confirming your order: once the item has been made, it is difficult to change it.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>For a photo, choose a sharp, well-lit image where the face is clearly visible.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Personalised items need time to be made: allow plenty of time and order in advance.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to care for a personalised item?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always follow the advice on the product page. For embroidered items, choose a gentle wash; for engraved wooden objects, avoid leaving them to soak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions about personalised gifts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you personalise a gift before the birth?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, provided the name has been announced. Otherwise, wait for the birth: you will avoid any mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which personalised gift to choose when you cannot decide?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product\/coffret-cadeau-naissance-personnalise-prenom-4-pieces\/\">personalised baby gift box<\/a> is a safe bet, as it brings together several useful and soft items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more ideas, browse our guide to choosing the right <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/blog\/baby-gift-complete-guide\/\">birth gift<\/a> and our selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/blog\/personalised-baby-gift-name\/\">personalised baby gifts with a name<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Personalised baby gifts: embroidered or engraved name, photo, birth poster. 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