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Waiting For You Memory Album

A Pre-Designed Pregnancy and Newborn Photo Book That Tells the Story of How Your Family Began
Ages
All
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30
Pages
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Uses
28
+
of your photos
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Price:
$29.99
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A Pre-Designed Pregnancy and Newborn Photo Book That Tells the Story of How Your Family Began

From the first ultrasound to the pregnancy announcement, the growing bump to setting up the nursery, and then finally, the moment you first held them in your arms. Waiting For You turns the photos from this most special chapter into a beautiful memory album. The story of your child’s beginning, told entirely through your moments. Kids are endlessly fascinated by the story of when they were born, and this is one they’ll ask to look through again and again with you.

The book design is already done for you, which is a gift in itself during the busy newborn days. Like every album in our Premium Memory Albums collection, each page is already beautifully laid out, so all you do is choose the photos that capture the waiting, the arrival, and those first sweet days together. With room for 28 to 112 photos using the collage feature, there’s space for mom's face when you told her the news, bump updates, hospital snapshots, first cuddles, and everything in between. Fine-tune with basic photo adjustments, preview every page before you order, and personalize the cover with your baby’s name. The free dedication page is also the perfect place for a letter to your little one.

Clean, gallery-style pages let every photo shine and leave room for the story to unfold in your own words, and someday in theirs. As your child grows, they’ll point to the bump photos and ask, “Is that me in there?” With a soft-touch paper cover and a premium linen-look printed design, Waiting For You is beautiful enough for your coffee table, but also fits wonderfully on the nursery shelf. This photo book is made to be shared with little hands as they grow. It’s where your family’s story begins.

Book details
Recommended ages
All
Photos required
28
Minimum
Story
Photos only, 30 pages
Production time
3-5 business days, plus shipping
Ships to
U.S. only
Why families love it
  • No thinking required: the layout is done for you, every page is ready for your photos
  • Tells your baby’s birth story, from the first ultrasound to the first days at home
  • Holds 28 to 112 photos, with collage options for bump updates and newborn snapshots
  • Clean, gallery-style pages that let you, and one day your child, tell the story in your own words
  • Personalize the cover with your baby’s name, plus a free dedication page for a letter to your little one
  • Preview the full photo book before you order
  • Part of our Premium Memory Albums collection: pre-designed pregnancy and newborn photo book
Ideal gift for...
  • Expecting parents and new parents
  • Baby showers, push presents, and new-baby celebrations
  • Grandparents welcoming a new grandchild
  • Baby’s first birthday or first Mother’s Day or Father’s Day
  • Kids who love hearing the story of when they were born
  • Anyone looking for a pregnancy photo book, newborn photo album, or baby’s first memory album
Sizes & materials
Size
Layflat
Hardcover
Small
7x7"
6x6"
Medium
9x9"
8x8"
Large
12x12"
12x12"
Layflat
Premium

Our fan-favorite layflat books are made with the highest quality archival materials. With 190 GSM thick, bend-proof, stain-proof pages, they're built to last a lifetime, even in the toughest toddler hands. Our small layflat is our sturdiest book at 5/8" thick, the closest to a classic board book. Medium and large are 1/2" thick.

Hardcover
Classic

High-quality 100# luster photo paper with archival inks and a traditional PUR-bound binding. At 5/16" thick, our hardcovers make a beautiful, more economical gift.

Written, designed, printed, & shipped with love in the USA.
Shipping & returns
Fast, trackable shipping
Anywhere in the U.S.  See our shipping policy
Happiness guarantee
We'll make it right if you're not delighted.
Hassle-free replacements
Books that arrive damaged are replaced. It doesn't happen often, but if it does, we've got your back.
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Science-Backed for Developmental Growth

Grounded in early childhood development research, our books help foster memory recall, social-emotional development, and a sense of belonging.
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Makes the Perfect Gift

A one-of-a-kind keepsake that celebrates real family moments. Thoughtful, personal, and treasured for years to come by your littles.
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Our Mission

For every Stareworthy book sold, we donate $1 to a children's hospital, helping to bring joy and comfort to families in need. Learn More 
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Created With Love In USA

Lovingly written and designed in Charleston, South Carolina, and crafted with care by our US-based printing partners using the highest quality materials.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you start personalizing.
What makes Stareworthy books different from other personalized children's books?
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Stareworthy isn’t about making up stories. It’s about preserving the real ones. While many personalized books focus on imaginative tales, ours pair your actual family photos with rhyming text written for young children, celebrating real experiences, real relationships, and real memories.
What educational value do Stareworthy books have?
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Our books combine two powerful tools for early development: family photos and rhyming text. Seeing loved ones in photos helps children build a sense of identity, belonging, and emotional security, while rhyme helps them recognize sound patterns, anticipate words, and build the phonemic awareness that’s foundational for reading.
How does personalization work?
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You’ll upload your photos, names, and/or photo descriptions throughout the story and can add a free custom dedication on the first page. You can preview your entire book before purchasing, so you’ll know exactly what you’re getting. Photos can come from your phone, tablet, computer, or a gallery link like Google Drive or Dropbox. For the best experience, we recommend creating your book on a desktop computer. Need help?Watch our how to video.
Are my smartphone photos good enough to print?
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Yes! Most modern smartphones capture high-resolution images that are perfect for your Stareworthy book. We’ve personally tested hundreds of smartphone photos (even in our largest book sizes) and they print beautifully. That said, there are a few things can impact print quality.Learn more about image quality here.
Can I save my book and finish it later?
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Yes! Your progress can be saved as you work, so you can gather photos at your own pace and come back anytime to complete your book.
Can I send my book directly to someone as a gift?
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Yes! Just enter the recipient’s address at checkout. Our prices are left off the packaging slip to make gifting from far away even easier.
Can I order more than one copy?
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Absolutely. Extra copies make wonderful gifts for grandparents. Simply type in your desired quantity in your cart and you're good to go.
How long will it take to receive my book?
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Typically, our books take about 1-2 weeks to craft and deliver, depending on the chosen shipping method. Production time for our books is 3-5 business days. After your book is printed and bound, it will be shipped using your chosen shipping speed. Around high-traffic times (like Holiday seasons), it may take more time for production and delivery.
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Size Guide
Find the right book size.
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7x7"
Small
9x9"
Medium
12x12"
Large
6x6"
Small
8x8"
Medium
12x12"
Large
Size
Layflat
Hardcover
Small
7 x 7"
6 x 6"
Medium
9 x 9"
8 x 8"
Large
12 x 12"
12 x 12"
Thickness
5/8" (S), 1/2" (M, L)
5/16" (all sizes)
Most toddler-proof
Small layflat: our thickest pages, closest to a classic board book.
Most popular gifts
Small layflats and medium hardcovers are our most popular.