Umbilical Cord Keepsakes – A Gentle Way to Honour Your Baby’s First Moments
There are some moments in early motherhood that stay with you forever — the first cry, the first hold, the first feed, the quiet hours where everything feels new and overwhelming and beautiful all at once. For many families, the tiny piece of umbilical cord that naturally dries and falls away becomes a symbol of that beginning: the connection between you and your baby, the moment they arrived, the bond you built from the very start.
An umbilical cord keepsake is a gentle way to honour that moment. Using a small piece of dried cord, I can create a meaningful keepsake that holds the story of your baby’s earliest days — something soft, simple and deeply personal.
Why Parents Choose Umbilical Cord Keepsakes
Umbilical cord keepsakes are chosen for many reasons:
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they honour the moment your baby entered the world
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they celebrate the connection between you and your child
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they preserve a tiny part of your baby’s beginning
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they offer a meaningful companion to breastmilk jewellery
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they create a keepsake that can be treasured for years to come
It’s a way of saying: this is where our story began.
What Can Be Made With Umbilical Cord?
A small piece of dried umbilical cord can be included in:
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resin charms
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pendants
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beads
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small display keepsakes
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heart‑shaped pieces
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combined breastmilk + cord keepsakes
Only the tiniest amount is needed — just enough to honour the moment without overwhelming the piece.
How the Process Works
1. You send your dried umbilical cord
I’ll guide you on how to package it safely. Even a very small piece is enough.
2. Your materials are handled with care
Everything is kept clearly labelled and separate. Nothing is ever mixed.
3. Your keepsake is created
The cord is placed gently into resin, often alongside breastmilk if you choose, creating a soft, meaningful piece that preserves your baby’s earliest connection.
4. Your keepsake is returned home
Any unused cord is always returned with your finished piece.
Can Umbilical Cord Be Combined With Breastmilk?
Yes — and many parents choose this option.
A combined breastmilk and umbilical cord keepsake holds both parts of your baby’s beginning: the moment they arrived, and the way you nourished them. It’s a deeply symbolic piece that many families treasure.
How Much Umbilical Cord Do You Need?
Not much at all.
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a tiny dried piece
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a small section from the stump
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even a crumb‑sized fragment
This is enough for most keepsakes.
A Gentle Way to Honour the Beginning of Your Baby’s Story
Umbilical cord keepsakes are more than jewellery — they’re a way to honour the moment everything changed. A way to hold onto the connection that began long before birth. A way to celebrate the start of your journey together.
If you’d like help choosing a keepsake or want to check what’s possible, you’re always welcome to reach out. I’m here to guide you gently.
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