Decorative Growth Charts & Rulers as Baby Gifts

With several of my friends expecting little ones in the upcoming months, I’ve been on the lookout for unique baby gifts – something other than a frame or onesie that new moms get a zillion of. I love the idea of gifting a beautiful growth chart! They look adorable hung up in a nursery and, as a sentimental mom, I think it would be such a nice keepsake to pass down to your child once they have their own kids so that the next generation can see how they measure up to mom or dad! Also, for families who move when their children are young, it’s great that this is something that can move right along with you (unlike those pencil marks on the inside of doors!). I did a bunch of searching for decorative growth chart options and found some absolutely adorable ones to share with you! (includes affiliate links – full disclosure available {here}):

I adore these classic ruler growth charts from Pottery Barn Kids that come in different colors and can be personalized too! You can find them {here}.

They have some other super cute ones in the shape of anchors, airplanes, and more {here}. 

Wayfair also has some really cute growth charts that you can check out {here}.

Etsy is also loaded with shops selling super cute growth chart decals such as this Growth Chart Giraffe Decal found {here} that can be made in several color options:

and this jungle animal wall decal found {here} that looks as cute on a door as it would on the wall:

Would you love to have a decorative growth chart but would prefer one that you can make yourself? I’ve got a few DIY options for you such as 517 Creations’ DIY Ruler Growth Chart found {here}.

I’ve also fallen in love with WhipperBerry’s DIY Growth Chart Kit, which Heather created with inexpensive jute webbing. She cleverly uses decorative tags and safety pins to mark growth milestones – you can check out Heather’s growth chart tutorial {here}.I wish that I had growth charts such as these when my girls were little – sadly, they’re getting too close to the 5′ mark to justify getting one now. At least I can have the fun of giving them as gifts 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great weekend!