How to Build the Perfect Keepsake Trunk

You've seen them all over Instagram and have been waiting for the day you can finally start building your child's keepsake trunk!

Think of your keepsake trunk as a time capsule - a way to capture their beautiful first moments and memories. Many years down the line, they'll appreciate their keepsake trunk and hopefully be able to show it to their own children. While each parent chooses which items are meaningful enough to pack away, there are some basic items that are a must when you're putting your trunk together. 

Guide to Building Your Keepsake Trunk

1. Choose Your Trunk or Box

It's really up to you how you want to store your child's memories. If you have the budget for it, a personalized Petit Keep trunk is a top choice. You can customize the size, color, fabric, and embroidery so that it fits your style and nursery. It makes a gorgeous addition to the room.

If a custom trunk is not an option for you, consider a generic trunk or box, or even bag, which can be ordered online. Personalizing it will make it extra special for your child.

2. Shop for Timeless Outfits

Well, that's what Feltman Brothers is here for! We get photos all the time of adorable babies dressed in their parent's and even grandparent's outfits. Our timeless, classic designs are designed to be cherished and preserved for generations.

3. Add an Heirloom Keepsake

Those tiny toes and hands grow way too fast! Capture your child's clay impression in a beautiful shadowbox! We love Cowtown Clay's creations best!

4. Order those Custom Accessories

Whether it's a custom blanket, pillow, or accessory, a monogrammed addition truly adds something special to the trunk. We've seen just about anything! June St. George's Bespoke rugs, pillows, and home decor have won our hearts!

4. Capture their Profile in Full Beauty

Capture your little one in their most precious years through timeless cut-paper floral designs to be framed. Add them to your trunk after you've showed them off to everyone and hung them up! No one does this better than Mae Bicklein Designs!

5. Add Some Snuggly Sweetness!

There's no better way to finish your perfect keepsake box than with an heirloom quality plush animal to be snuggled forever! Custom your child's new best friend (after you of course!) at Bunnies by the Bay!