Vanah Lynn

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Sentimental First Birthday Gifts

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The first year flies by so fast when you have a special baby in your life. Celebrate that time with some sentimental first birthday gifts that any little one can keep for years to come. When I think of sentimental first birthday gifts, I love giving gifts that have some meaning to the little one or the family. 

Sentimental First Birthday Gifts:


custom book for families 1 year old

Personalized Family Book

This sweet book is personalized to represent many different family structures and ethnicities. 


custom bedtime story toddler

Sweet Dreams Book

Say goodnight with a personalized book for bedtime. The little one will know they are loved right before they fall asleep.


rocket ship ruler sign toddler

Height Chart

Record the little one’s growth for years to come with a wall-mounted ruler. I especially love this rocket-ship height chart.


sentimental first birthday gifts nursery rhymes

Personalized Nursery Rhymes

This sweet little book of nursery rhymes would be treasured for many years.


sentimental first birthday gifts name bracelet

Toddler Bracelet

Personalize this tiny bracelet with the special little one’s name. And after it is too small keep it as a keepsake as a remembrance of the sentimental first birthday gifts.


sentimental first birthday gifts rainbow piggy bank

Personalized Money Box

Start saving early on with a custom money box! Your child’s name is etched on the glass, along with an optional message to your child on the back of the box, which makes this one of the best sentimental first birthday gifts.

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elephant night light toddler

Elephant Nightlight

Light up the room at night with this adorable elephant nightlight. For the personalized name choose from a variety of fonts.


toddler music sign

Custom Song Soundwave

If your child has a favorite song, or you love to sing to your little one. Then get a custom sign made with the soundwaves of the song.


embroidered blanket 1 year old

Hand Embroidered Blanket

This keepsake hand-embroidered blanket is too cute. Choose from a large selection of blanket and yarn colors to make the perfect blanket. 


cloud night light 1 year old

Cloud Nightlight

Sitting atop a hand-carved beech tree base a custom-name night light will light up any one-year-old’s bedroom. Additional nightlight themes include fairytales and mountains. I hope you consider these sentimental first birthday gifts!


protected by dogs toddler shirt

Protected By Bodysuit

This adorable shirt can be customized with the breed of the pet along with the pet’s name. So if you have pets that keep your little one safe, then this is the perfect gift. 


toddler name blanket

Name Printed Blanket

These buttery-soft name blankets have over 50 color options to pick from. You can also choose from a variety of sizes and fonts. 

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sentimental first birthday gifts pearl bracelet

Pearl Bracelet

This adorable pearl bracelet comes with a personalized birthday message, to complete your sentimental first birthday gifts.


sentimental first birthday gifts a promise to you book

A Promise to You Book

A “Promise to You” is a beautifully illustrated book with lots of love and promises. It includes the gift recipients and the gift givers’ names within the book! 


sentimental first birthday gifts baby memory box

Keepsake Box

Keep all the special items from the little one’s first couple of years within this keepsake box. 


toddler heart pillow

Heart Pillow

Give the gift of your heart with this soft pillow. These sentimental first birthday gifts come with 8 color options to choose from. 


1 year old baby shirt quilt

Memory Quilt

Save up all of the baby’s clothing and turn them into a memory quilt! The little one will be able to look back at all of the special memories for years to come. 


toddler cereal bowl

I Love You Cereal Bowl

Who doesn’t love cereal? Personalize their cereal bowl with their name and a special message. 

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baby shirt lion for one year old

Memory Lion

This huggable lion is made from clothing! Whether you choose to make the sentimental first birthday gifts from baby clothes or some other special fabric is up to you. 


toddler gift idea reasons why i love you

Reasons Why I Love You Book

Create a custom book with pictures and sweet messages to any little one, with this mini “Reasons Why I Love You” book. 


i love you shirt toddler

Alphabet I Love U Shirt

Say I love you with the alphabet, this shirt comes in one-year-old sizes and you can also get yourself a matching one in an adult size! 

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