Personalised Baby Keepsake Box

The Personalised Baby Keepsake Box is a natural wooden memory box made to store and display a carefully selected collection of small baby and childhood keepsakes.

• Product type: Personalised wooden baby keepsake box
• Material: Natural wood
• Approximate dimensions: 18 × 12 × 12 cm
• Style options: Heart Box or Treasure Box
• Personalisation: Name, with an optional date or short line of text
• Personalisation location: Laser engraved on the lid
• Production method: Made to order and precision laser engraved
• Finish: Visible natural wood grain with individual variation between boxes
• Intended use: Indoor storage and display for small, clean and dry keepsakes
• Design Proof: Sent by email before engraving
• Made in: Our Antwerp atelier in Belgium
• Important: The keepsake box is not a toy and is not intended for direct food contact

Wood is a natural material. Grain pattern, markings and colour tone may vary slightly from one box to another. These differences are normal and give each finished box its own material character.

Personalise the lid with a name and, when desired, an optional date or short line of text.

• Required: Name
• Optional: Date
• Optional: Short text
• Special instructions: Add any relevant layout request in the personalisation field provided on the product page

Enter every detail exactly as it should appear on the engraved lid. Check the spelling, capitalisation, accents, punctuation, special characters and date format carefully before completing the order.

How the Design Proof works

1. Choose the Heart Box or Treasure Box.

2. Enter the name and any optional date or short text.

3. We arrange the supplied wording to suit the selected lid and prepare the engraving layout.

4. You receive a digital Design Proof by email before engraving.

5. Review the box style, spelling, wording, punctuation, positioning and overall balance.

6. Approve the Design Proof or reply with a reasonable small adjustment request.

7. The approved personalisation is then laser engraved on the wooden lid.

Nothing is engraved before you have had the opportunity to review the proposed layout. Once the approved personalisation has been engraved, changes to the finished lid may no longer be possible.

Your order includes one wooden keepsake box in the selected style, personalised with the approved engraving on the lid.

• 1 × personalised wooden keepsake box in the selected Heart Box or Treasure Box style
• 1 × approved name, optional date or short text laser engraved on the lid
• Protective packaging for tracked shipping from Belgium
• Any optional extras selected and purchased during ordering

The digital Design Proof is sent by email before engraving and is not a physical item inside the parcel. Decorative objects and keepsakes shown in product photographs are not included unless they are specifically offered and selected during ordering.

Every Personalised Baby Keepsake Box is made to order in our Antwerp atelier. Before engraving, you receive a digital Design Proof by email so you can check the selected style, spelling, wording and layout.

• Design Proof: Sent by email before engraving
• Delivery: Delivered within 3–5 business days
• Shipping origin: Belgium
• Shipping: Tracked delivery
• Tracking: Sent by email when the parcel is dispatched

Review the Design Proof promptly and approve it only when every personal detail is correct. The Design Proof, engraving, checking, packing and tracked delivery form part of the same overall order process.

The Personalised Baby Keepsake Box is intended for indoor storage and display. It is not a toy and should be kept away from babies and young children, particularly when it contains small objects.

Cleaning and care

• Wipe the box gently with a clean, soft and dry cloth.
• Keep the wood away from water, damp rooms and prolonged humidity.
• Do not use abrasive sponges, harsh chemicals, solvents or alcohol-based cleaners.
• Store the box indoors, away from direct heat and prolonged strong sunlight.
• Do not place the box in a dishwasher or immerse it in water.

Storing keepsakes

• Place only clean and fully dry keepsakes inside the box.
• Protect delicate photographs, cards and ultrasound images with a suitable envelope or sleeve.
• Store first teeth, locks of hair and other very small items inside a closed envelope or container.
• Keep the box and all small contents outside the reach of babies and young children.

Good to know

• The box measures approximately 18 × 12 × 12 cm.
• Natural differences in grain, markings and colour tone are normal.
• The personalisation is laser engraved on the lid and is not printed or applied as a sticker.
• The box is not intended for direct contact with food.

Personalised Baby Keepsake Box — Complete Product Guide

The Personalised Baby Keepsake Box gives a child’s earliest physical memories one dedicated place. A name and, when selected, an optional date or short line of text are laser engraved on the wooden lid.

The box is designed for a carefully selected collection of small keepsakes from birth, the first year and early childhood. It combines practical storage with personal meaning, allowing parents and families to begin filling it now and revisit the memories together in later years.

Product at a glance

• Product: Personalised wooden baby keepsake box
• Material: Natural wood with visible grain and individual variation
• Approximate dimensions: 18 × 12 × 12 cm
• Style options: Heart Box or Treasure Box
• Personalisation: Name, with an optional date or short line of text
• Personalisation location: Wooden lid
• Technique: Precision laser engraving
• Design Proof: Sent by email before engraving
• Production: Made to order in our Antwerp atelier
• Delivery: Delivered within 3–5 business days
• Intended use: Indoor storage and display for small, clean and dry keepsakes
• Safety: Not a toy and not intended for direct food contact

What makes the box personal?

The supplied name, optional date or short text is engraved directly into the wooden lid. The personalisation is not printed, applied as a sticker or added as a removable surface layer.

Before engraving, the wording is arranged to suit the selected box style. The digital Design Proof allows you to review the spelling, date format, punctuation, positioning and overall balance before the design becomes permanent.

What can you keep inside?

The box is intended for small, clean and dry memories associated with a child’s birth, first year and early childhood.

• A hospital bracelet
• A first lock of hair stored in a suitable envelope
• A first tooth stored in a small closed container
• A small ultrasound image
• Printed baby photographs
• A birth announcement card
• A milestone card
• A handwritten note from a parent, grandparent or godparent
• A card from a baby shower, baptism, naming ceremony or first birthday
• Other compact childhood mementoes

Make sure every item is clean and completely dry before placing it inside. Protect delicate photographs, cards and ultrasound images with a suitable envelope or sleeve rather than leaving them loose against harder objects.

Heart Box or Treasure Box?

Both styles share the same personalisation process, approximate dimensions and keepsake purpose. The main difference is their visual character.

Heart Box has a softer and more decorative shape that naturally suits birth gifts, baby showers, baptisms and sentimental family occasions.

Treasure Box has a more classic keepsake-chest appearance that can remain suitable as the child grows and the collection expands beyond the baby years.

Choose according to the appearance you prefer and the way the box will be displayed or used at home.

Choosing the personalisation

A name is the clearest and most versatile personalisation because it identifies who the memories belong to without limiting the box to one occasion.

• Name only: A clean and timeless choice for memories collected across several years
• Name and date: Suitable for a birth, baptism, naming ceremony or another meaningful date
• Name and short text: Adds a concise dedication or description

Keep optional wording brief so that the engraving remains balanced and easy to read. Requests outside the standard name, date and short-text format must be reviewed separately.

Reviewing the Design Proof

1. Choose the Heart Box or Treasure Box.

2. Enter the name and any optional date or short text exactly as required.

3. We prepare the proposed engraving layout for the selected lid.

4. You receive a digital Design Proof by email before engraving.

5. Check the spelling, capitalisation, accents, punctuation, date format and positioning.

6. Approve the Design Proof or reply with a reasonable small adjustment request.

7. The approved layout is laser engraved on the lid.

Do not approve the Design Proof until every personal detail appears exactly as intended. For a wider explanation of the process, visit How It Works.

Natural wood and laser engraving

Natural wood gives every box visible grain, warmth and individual variation. Grain pattern, small markings and colour tone can differ from one piece to another. These differences are part of the material and are not printing or manufacturing defects.

Laser engraving permanently marks the supplied wording into the wooden lid. The engraved appearance can vary slightly with the natural grain and tone of the individual piece of wood.

Care and safe use

• Wipe the box with a clean, soft and dry cloth.
• Keep it away from water, prolonged humidity and damp rooms.
• Avoid abrasive materials, harsh chemicals, solvents and alcohol-based cleaners.
• Store it indoors, away from direct heat and prolonged strong sunlight.
• Place only clean and fully dry keepsakes inside.
• Protect delicate paper items with suitable sleeves or envelopes.
• Keep the box and small contents outside the reach of babies and young children.
• Do not use the box for direct food contact.

What is included?

• Wooden keepsake box: One Heart Box or Treasure Box in the selected style
• Personalised lid: The approved name, optional date or short text laser engraved on the lid
• Protective packaging: Prepared for tracked shipping from Belgium
• Optional extras: Included only when selected and purchased during ordering

The Design Proof is supplied digitally by email and is not a printed item inside the parcel. Keepsakes and decorative styling objects shown in photographs are not included.

Delivery with tracking

After the approved personalisation has been engraved, the box is checked and carefully protected for tracked shipping from Belgium.

Delivered within 3–5 business days. Tracking details are sent by email when the parcel is dispatched.

Related baby and childhood keepsakes

• FirstLight™ — Birth Stats Lamp — an illuminated keepsake featuring the baby’s confirmed birth details
• Baby Milestone Discs — Set of 12 — wooden monthly markers for first-year photographs
• Wooden Alphabet Set — A–Z Letters & Keepsake Box — a natural wooden letter set with personalised storage
• DreamLight™ — Personalised Kids Night Light — a personalised light for a nursery or child’s bedroom
• Moon, Cloud & Star Personalised Nursery Wall Set — coordinated personalised wall decoration for a baby or child’s room
• NovaMap™ — Star Map Lamp — a personalised night-sky keepsake based on a meaningful date and location

Explore the collection

Browse more made-to-order baby gifts, nursery pieces and childhood keepsakes in the AtaNova Baby & Kids collection.

Related guides

• Personalised Keepsake Box Buying Guide — compare purpose, size, style and engraving before ordering
• What to Keep in a Baby or Family Keepsake Box — find practical ideas for selecting and organising small memories
• Personalised Baby and Children’s Keepsakes: A Complete Guide — compare different ways to preserve and display childhood memories
• Personalised New Baby Gift Guide — choose a gift according to timing, available details and intended use

Need a custom version?

A different engraving, family message, coordinated gift set, non-standard quantity or idea outside the standard options can be submitted through Custom Projects & Bespoke Orders for review.

One box, one name, years of memories

A hospital bracelet, first photograph or handwritten note may be small, but its value comes from the moment attached to it. The Personalised Baby Keepsake Box gives those memories one permanent place, ready to be filled now, reopened later and kept as part of the family story.

What is the Personalised Baby Keepsake Box?

It is a natural wooden memory box designed for small, clean and dry baby and childhood keepsakes such as a hospital bracelet, first tooth, lock of hair, ultrasound image, photograph, card or handwritten note.

What are the dimensions?

The box measures approximately 18 × 12 × 12 cm.

Which styles are available?

You can choose the Heart Box or Treasure Box.

What can I personalise?

You can add a name and, when desired, an optional date or short line of text to the wooden lid.

Can I add a date as well as the name?

Yes. A birth date, baptism date, naming-ceremony date or another meaningful date can be included when it suits the selected layout.

Can I add a short message?

Yes. Keep the wording concise so that the engraving remains clear and balanced on the lid.

Will I receive a Design Proof before engraving?

Yes. A digital Design Proof is sent by email before engraving so you can check the selected style, spelling, wording, date, positioning and overall layout.

Can I request a small adjustment after seeing the Design Proof?

Yes. Reply to the Design Proof email before approval when a reasonable small layout adjustment is needed.

Can I change the personalisation after engraving?

Once the approved personalisation has been engraved, changes to the finished lid may no longer be possible. Check every detail carefully before approving the Design Proof.

Is the personalisation printed?

No. The approved name, date or short text is laser engraved directly on the wooden lid. It is not printed or applied as a sticker.

What is included in my order?

You receive one personalised wooden keepsake box in the selected Heart Box or Treasure Box style, with the approved engraving on the lid and protective shipping packaging. Optional extras are included only when selected and purchased during ordering.

What can I keep inside the box?

The box is suitable for small, clean and dry keepsakes such as a hospital bracelet, first tooth, lock of hair, ultrasound image, photographs, cards and handwritten notes.

Is the box suitable as a newborn, baby-shower or baptism gift?

Yes. It provides parents and families with one dedicated place for small physical memories associated with a birth, baby shower, baptism, naming ceremony, first birthday or early childhood.

Will every wooden box look exactly the same?

No. Wood is a natural material, so grain pattern, markings and colour tone may vary slightly. These variations give every box its own material character.

Is the keepsake box a toy?

No. It is a storage and display box, not a toy. Keep the box and all small contents outside the reach of babies and young children.

Is the box suitable for food?

No. The box is not intended for direct contact with food.

How should I clean the box?

Wipe it gently with a clean, soft and dry cloth. Avoid water, prolonged humidity, abrasive materials, harsh chemicals, solvents and alcohol-based cleaners.

When will my order be delivered?

Delivered within 3–5 business days. Tracking details are sent by email when the parcel is dispatched.

How is the box shipped?

The finished box is carefully protected and shipped from Belgium with tracking.

What should I do if I notice a spelling mistake?

Contact AtaNova as soon as possible and check the Design Proof carefully. A correction may be possible when the engraving has not yet started.

Can you engrave accents or special characters?

Supported accents and special characters can be used when they are entered exactly as required and confirmed in the Design Proof.

Can I request a fully custom version?

Different engraving layouts, coordinated gift sets, non-standard quantities and other special requests must be submitted through the Custom Projects process for individual review.

Where is the keepsake box made?

Every Personalised Baby Keepsake Box is made to order in our Antwerp atelier in Belgium.