Celebrating Inchstones: The Beautiful Little Wins That Tell Your Baby's Story

When it comes to watching your baby grow, we often hear about milestones, those major developmental moments like taking a first step or saying a first word. But what about the tiny, magical steps that happen in between? These are 'inchstones', the small but significant achievements that deserve just as much love and celebration.

At My Baby Days, we believe it’s these moments that truly tell the story of your baby’s journey. That’s why we’ve created our signature 'All My Firsts' range of prints, featuring 50 sweet inchstones to help you capture those fleeting, heart-warming occasions. 

What Are Inchstones?

Inchstones are the little developmental steps that lead up to bigger milestones. We like to think of them as the building blocks of growth. They might seem small at the time, but together, they form a meaningful timeline of your baby’s development. Some of the inchstones we celebrate with our 'All My First' prints include:

'My first night by myself' 

'My first party'

'My first ice cream'

'My first swim'

Each of these moments are joyous and deserve recognition, as well as being recorded to look back on.

'All My Firsts' inchstone prints by My Baby Days

Inchstones vs. Milestones: What’s the Difference?

The main difference lies in scale:

• Milestones are the major markers: first steps, first words, sleeping through the night.
• Inchstones are the subtle (and we think cuter) moments and smaller skills that often lead to those milestones.
  

Both are important. But inchstones highlight the steady, beautiful progress that happens every single day. They’re a powerful reminder that every baby develops at their own pace, and that growth is worth celebrating at every stage.

How to Celebrate and Record Your Baby's Inchstones

We believe inchstones should be just as cherished as milestones. Here are some great ways to honour them:

Use a Keepsake Poster

Our 'All My Firsts' range of prints is thoughtfully designed to capture 50 meaningful inchstones every parent will recognise and cherish. From “My first time on a swing” to “My first haircut,” each moment is a joyful milestone in your baby’s unique journey. Simply stamp the date and check them off as they happen. Display your print as beautiful nursery art in our elegant oak frame, and when complete, roll it into the keepsake tube to preserve those precious memories for years to come. Thoughtful, timeless, and made to treasure, we like to think we’ve thought of everything!

It’s the perfect gift for new parents; thoughtful, practical, and deeply sentimental.

'All My Firsts' inchstone prints by My Baby Days

Celebrate Together

Inchstones are even more meaningful when shared. Celebrating those little moments together brings everyone closer to your baby’s journey. Snap a quick photo of your latest inchstone from your All My Firsts print and post it on social media or share it in on email with friends and family…because every little "first" is worth a big smile.

'All My Firsts' inchstone prints by My Baby Days

Create a Monthly Ritual

Set a date each month to reflect on your baby’s progress. Fill in a few inchstones on your poster, print out some photos, and relive the moments. It’s a calming, meaningful way to see how far your little one has come.