Honoring Tiny Lives: Keepsakes That Help Us Remember

Grief after pregnancy or infant loss is a journey of love and longing. For many families, finding ways to honor and remember their child is a sacred part of the healing process. Keepsakes can provide comfort, a tangible connection, and a lasting memory that acknowledges a life, however brief.

Below is a curated collection of keepsake ideas and resources that honor the memory of a baby lost too soon. Whether you're a grieving parent, a supportive friend, or a professional working with bereaved families, these options may help create space for remembrance and healing.

Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep

NowILayMeDownToSleep.orgThis organization provides professional remembrance photography and also offers keepsakes for purchase.

Molly Bears

MollyBears.orgCustom teddy bears weighted to match your baby’s birth weight. These soft companions offer comfort and serve as physical reminders of your child.

Cremation Crystals

Cremation SolutionsCrystals made from cremation ashes provide a beautiful and wearable memorial.

Glassblown Memorial Charms

Terrapin GlassAsh-infused hand-blown glass charms that can be displayed or worn—a delicate way to carry memory with you.

The Comfort Cub

TheComfortCub.orgWeighted teddy bears designed specifically for grieving parents. Scientifically shown to offer comfort after trauma and loss.

Project B.E.A.R.

ProjectBear.comProvides free teddy bears to families who have lost a baby. These comforting gifts are offered with love and no cost.

Held Your Whole Life

HeldYourWholeLife.comJewelry and resources designed for families grieving miscarriage or infant loss. Personalized pieces made with care.

Reborn Dolls

Reborns.comHyper-realistic, hand-painted dolls that mimic the size and features of newborns. For some families, holding a reborn doll provides a sense of peace and connection during grief.

DIY Breastmilk Jewelry Kits

NineTwoFive JewelryCreate your own jewelry infused with breastmilk. These keepsakes commemorate the nurturing bond between mother and baby.

Placenta Prints

Placenta prints use ink to capture the unique shape of the placenta—often called the “tree of life.” A deeply symbolic piece of natural art.

Footprints in Clay or Ink

Simple yet profound. Capturing tiny footprints in ink or clay preserves a moment in time that feels too fleeting.

Sufficient Grace Ministries

SufficientGraceMinistries.orgOffers online support and free keepsake packages to families during and after loss.

Baby’s Heartbeat Bear

MyBaby'sHeartbeatBear.comRecord your baby’s heartbeat during pregnancy and preserve it in a cuddly stuffed animal.

My Forever Child

MyForeverChild.comOffers custom memorial jewelry for parents, grandparents, and siblings to honor a child lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant death.

Lisa Leonard Designs

LisaLeonard.comCreates personalized, hand-stamped jewelry that captures names, dates, and messages of love.

M.E.N.D. Keepsakes

MEND.orgAn organization that supports families after miscarriage or infant loss, with access to keepsakes and community.

Portraits by Dana

PortraitsbyDana.com Beautiful, custom hand-drawn portraits that capture the essence of your child and family.

Beyond the Willow Tree

BeyondTheWillowTr

ee.comHandcrafted remembrance items including jewelry, prints, and embroidered keepsakes that honor loss with tenderness.

Other Unique Ideas:

• Memory Boxes – Store mementos like hospital bracelets, cards, and photos.

• Fingerprint Jewelry – Custom necklaces or rings made from your child’s fingerprint.

• Soundwave Art – Visual representations of your child’s heartbeat or recorded sounds.

• Custom Star Maps – A map of the night sky from the date and location of your baby's birth.

Every life matters, no matter how small. Keepsakes offer a way to honor, remember, and love your baby for a lifetime. Whether you choose a single token or an entire collection, know that remembrance is powerful—and you are not alone.