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The to my son journal is a baby and childhood journal like no other. Designed to be completely flexible, it allows you to begin at any age, write as often as you wish, and create a journal that reflects your own journey, without pressure or rigid timelines.

Rather than pre-printed prompts that dictate what and when you should write, this journal uses our signature gold foil journal prompt stickers. You choose which prompts feel right, when to use them, and in what order. Whether you are writing a few lines or several pages, documenting milestones, sharing letters, or simply recording everyday moments, the space is entirely yours.

A journal that adapts to your story

With 160 lined pages, each with space for the date, this journal ensures you never run out of room. There are no blank sections to fill and no expectation to write weekly or monthly. If time passes between entries, you simply continue where you left off, making it ideal for busy parents or those navigating emotionally complex journeys.

The flexible format also allows you to include photographs, mementos, and keepsakes wherever you wish. Each page can become a letter, a milestone record, a reflection, or a memory, shaped entirely by you.

Designed for inclusivity and longevity

The to my son journal is thoughtfully designed for all families. The prompts are gender-neutral and inclusive, making the journal suitable for all parents, including same-sex parents, adoptive families, and those using surrogacy.

It can be started at any time, whether you are documenting a baby’s early years, writing to a growing child, or creating a legacy journal for an adult son. Many parents also choose this journal as an alternative to a pregnancy journal, to document an IVF journey, or as a meaningful space for grief and remembrance following miscarriage or loss.

A keepsake he will treasure forever

Beautifully bound in soft linen with gold foil detailing, this journal is designed to be cherished for years to come. It makes a thoughtful baby shower gift, a meaningful present for new parents, or a heartfelt gift for Father’s Day or Mother’s Day.

• Size: A5 (210 × 142 mm)
• Page count: 160 lined pages with space for date
• Paper: Chlorine-free paper
• Cover: Linen hardcover with gold foil printing on cover and spine
• Ribbon markers: Three satin ribbon markers
• Journal prompts: 140 gold foil journal prompt stickers included
• End pages: Watercolour illustrated
• Personalisation: Option to personalise with name or initials
• Format: Open-ended, prompted journal with flexible writing space
• Designed in: New Zealand
• Published in 2021