Capturing a Baby’s Fingerprints: A Guide to Preserving Precious Memories

Babies grow and change so quickly, and many parents look for meaningful ways to capture those fleeting early moments. One beautiful way to do this is through fingerprint jewellery, creating a lasting keepsake of your little one’s unique imprint. However, if your baby is under 12 months old, you may notice that their fingerprints aren’t as defined as an older child’s or an adult’s.

If you're looking to create a personalised fingerprint impression in jewellery, here’s what you need to know about capturing a baby’s fingerprints successfully.

Do Babies Have Fingerprints?

Yes, babies are born with fingerprints, but the fine details—such as the delicate ridges and patterns—are often too faint to transfer clearly, especially in the first few months of life. Newborns and infants have incredibly soft skin, and their fingertips are still developing, making it difficult to capture a well-defined fingerprint impression.

How to Capture a Baby’s Fingerprint Impression

Instead of trying to press a baby’s fingertip into wax or ink, we recommend capturing an impression of the creases and folds in their skin. These tiny details create a unique and beautiful texture that translates beautifully into jewellery.

Best Method for Babies Under 12 Months

1. Choose the Right Area: Rather than using the fingerprint pad, take an impression from the creases between their fingers or the palm of their hand. These lines will create a more visible and defined imprint.
2. Use a Soft Wax Kit: At Meraki Studio, we provide a wax impression kit designed to capture fine details without discomfort. The wax softens in your hands, making it easy to press your baby’s hand or finger into.
3. Press Gently: Lightly press the chosen area into the softened wax. Avoid too much pressure, as this can distort the impression.
4. Check the Detail: If needed, you can try again until you achieve an imprint with visible lines.
5. Send It Back for Casting: Once you're happy with the impression, send it back to us, and we’ll transform it into a solid sterling silver or 9ct gold keepsake.

Why These Impressions Make Beautiful Jewellery

While you may expect a traditional fingerprint, the creases and folds of a baby’s skin create an organic, natural impression that is just as unique. These impressions are a true reflection of your baby at this precious stage—something you can hold onto forever.

Order Your Baby’s Fingerprint Jewellery Today

At Meraki Studio, we handcraft each piece with love, using the lost wax casting method to preserve your baby’s impression in solid sterling silver or 9ct gold. Whether it's a pendant, charm, or custom piece, we’re here to create a meaningful keepsake you’ll treasure for a lifetime.

Ready to capture your little one’s impression? Browse our fingerprint jewellery collection or contact us for more details.