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12 Thoughtful Adoption Gifts for Families

A gift for adoptive parents is more than just a present; it's a meaningful gesture of support and recognition for their journey and the creation of their family. Just as we celebrate the arrival of a biologically born child, offering a gift celebrating adoption acknowledges the significance of this milestone and shares in their happiness, validating their experience and the love that has formed their family.

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Personalized Elephant Adoption Gift

Wanted, Chosen, Loved, Adopted. These are powerful words printed on one ear. The other ear is personalized with the date of birth and name of child. A precious, plush toy to lovingly decorate a child's nursery.


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What to Give Parents Who Have Adopted a Child

When families are finally made whole with the adoption of a beautiful child, a new chapter begins in their lives. An overwhelming amount of love, acceptance, and belonging finally fills a void that only those who experience it can understand. This incredibly special journey deserves to be commemorated with special gifts especially for parents who have adopted children. Here are some of our favorite adoption gifts to welcome a new baby or child into the family. Consider choosing some children's adoption books to add to a special, personalized gift. These stories will help parents talk to their children, when the time comes, about the journey and provide tips for answering kids' questions about their own journey.

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Gift Ideas for Parents Who Have Adopted a Child

Just as we offer gifts to celebrate the arrival of a biologically born child, giving a gift to adoptive parents is a meaningful way to acknowledge and celebrate the arrival of their child and the creation of their family. It's a tangible expression of your joy, support, and recognition of this equally significant milestone. For adoptive parents, gifts that are personal and sentimental often hold extra meaning. Ideas include a bespoke family tree art piece, engraved jewelry with the child's name or adoption date, a beautifully framed photo from their first official family day, heartwarming adoption-themed storybooks for the child, a memory box to safeguard special moments, and a personalized ornament marking their special "Gotcha Day." Here is a list of adoption gifts to help you find the perfect one for a special family.




Personalized Wooden Adoption Block

Personalized Wooden Adoption Block

A special little wooden block to display on a shelf in an adopted baby's nursery. Personalize this piece with all the important details like the baby's name, date of adoption and more.



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Adoption Baby Book

A wonderful journal for adoptive families to record all the important dates, milestones, photos, and memories for a child's first five years of life. Ample space for moms and dads to write special letters to the child and document everything they want to remember for years to come.



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Adoption Prayer Plaque

A beautiful wooden plaque with a sentimental message for parents to place in their home. Perfect to hang in a baby's nursery, place on a side table, or display on a bookshelf. The rustic design with twine rope will add a nice touch to any room and serve as a daily reminder of a mother's love for her child.



adoption christmas ornament

Adoption Christmas Ornament

Brighten up the Christmas tree with this sentimental gift commemorating the year a child was adopted. An elegant, stainless steel ornament will forever have a place dangling from a branch and serving as a reminder of a very special time.



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Wanted Chosen Loved Adopted Journal

A whimsical, soft-covered journal with 100 lines pages provides the perfect space for parents to document their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Light and easy to transport, this colorful notebook gives parents a place to record all of the special moments while on the go.



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Adoption Personalized Art

A stylish, customized gift that can be framed to match a bedroom, playroom, or study. The most important dates that will be forever imprinted in a parent's heart are boldly displayed along with the child's name at the bottom.



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Adoption Symbol Charm Bracelet

A stylish braided bracelet with a stainless steel triangle/heart adoption charm is a gift all mothers will wear lovingly. An adjustable strap provides flexibility for all wrist sizes. Understated and classy piece of jewelry is a wonderful gift for any adoptive parent.



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I Wished for You: An Adoption Keepsake Journal

One of the best, most comprehensive journals for adoptive families that is filled with stories, inspirational messages, and room to document a family's personal memories. A mama and baby bear share their own journey that brought them together, expressing the unconditional love they share for each other. The messages of inclusiveness, family, and love will pull at the heartstrings of all families who relate to the experience and sentiment shared throughout.



a is for always an adoption alphabet book

A is for Always: An Adoption Alphabet Book

This gift book beautifully illustrates the joy and love of adoption from A to Z with gentle rhymes and heartwarming scenes. From B for birth parents to Q for questions and U for understanding, the book approaches complex themes with child-friendly language. Each page features sweet illustrations of different adoptive animal families welcoming and cherishing their new little one.



personalized adoption plush animal

Gotcha Day Personalized Plush Giraffe

Looking for a thoughtful gift for an adopted child? This giraffe plush, approximately 9" long x 8.5" wide in a seated position, is a perfect keepsake. Customize it with a name, date, or year for a personal touch.



adoption picture frame ornament

Adoption Picture Frame Ornament

Families rejoicing in their first holiday together will love this meaningful Hallmark Christmas ornament. The beautiful white and silver heart design includes a photo opening and the enduring message: "Loved. Adopted. Forever." Sized at approximately 3 x 3.25 x 1 inches with a 2.64 x 2.83-inch photo area, this ornament is a perfect Christmas gift to honor adoptive parents and their child.

 

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