Capture every precious moment of your baby's first year — forever.
Our Baby's First Year Milestone Journal is a 17-page printable baby book designed to help new parents document every smile, step, and first. With a whimsical terracotta, sage green, and lavender color palette, it's the keepsake you'll treasure for decades.
WHAT'S INCLUDED (17 Pages):
- Page 1 — Welcome cover page (baby's name, birthdate, weight, length, parents)
- Pages 2-13 — Monthly Milestone Pages for EVERY MONTH (Months 1-12)
Each month includes:
> Adorable photo placeholder box
> Weight, length, feeding & sleep trackers
> Age-appropriate milestone checkboxes
> "This month I loved..." memory prompt
> Notes & memories writing space
- Page 14 — First Times Tracker (20 firsts: first smile, first tooth, first steps & more!)
- Page 15 — Height & Weight Growth Chart (all 12 months + percentiles)
- Page 16 — Letter to Baby (heartfelt writing page from parents)
- Page 17 — Our Favorite Things (by age stage)
FEATURES:
- Gender-neutral warm color palette — works for any baby!
- Rotating color themes month-to-month keep it visually interesting
- 20 "First Times" milestones to track
- Full 12-month growth chart with percentile tracker
- Beautiful "Letter to Baby" page — a future treasure
- Print & bind into a keepsake book, or use digitally on iPad
MAKES A PERFECT GIFT FOR:
- New moms & dads
- Baby shower gift
- First-time parents
- Grandparents who want to document visits
- Gender reveal parties (gender-neutral design!)
HOW IT WORKS:
1. Purchase & download instantly
2. Open the HTML file in Google Chrome
3. Press Ctrl+P — Margins: None, enable Background Graphics
4. Print or Save as PDF
5. Bind pages together for a beautiful keepsake book!
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD — No physical item will be shipped.
For personal use only. Not for resale or redistribution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I download my files?
After completing your purchase, go to your Etsy account → Purchases & Reviews → find your order → click "Download Files." Your files will be available immediately. You can also access them from the confirmation email Etsy sends you.
Sizing details
All printables are designed for US Letter size (8.5" x 11") at 300 DPI for crisp, high-quality printing. Select products also include A4 size versions for international users.
Can I use these on my tablet?
Yes! Our PDF files work beautifully with tablet apps like GoodNotes, Notability, and other PDF annotation apps. Simply download the file and import it into your preferred app.
Can I print these more than once?
Absolutely! Once purchased, you can print as many copies as you need for personal use. That's the beauty of digital downloads!
I'm having trouble downloading — can you help?
Of course! Please send us a message through Etsy and we'll get back to you as quickly as possible. Most download issues can be resolved by using a desktop/laptop computer rather than a mobile device.
Do you offer custom designs?
We love custom projects! Send us a message describing what you're looking for and we'll let you know if we can help. Custom orders may have additional costs depending on complexity.