Description
This baby footprint kit uses an inkless pad, so a crisp hand or foot print appears on the paper without any ink ever touching the baby's skin, for $18.99. One press is enough, and there is nothing to wipe off afterwards.
Anyone who has tried this with a conventional ink pad knows how it goes: the baby clenches, the ink smears, the print is a blur, and you spend the next ten minutes scrubbing a foot that does not want to be held. An inkless pad works chemically rather than by transfer. The paper is treated, the pad is clear, and the print develops on the page while the baby's skin stays completely clean. That changes it from a job into something you can do in two minutes while they are asleep.
Specifications
| Type |
Inkless print kit |
| Skin contact |
No ink touches baby's skin |
| Captures |
Hand and foot prints |
| Print quality |
Crisp in one press, strong absorbency, no smearing |
| Safety |
100% safe and mess-free |
What's in the Box
| 1 x |
Inkless baby print keepsake kit |
Why Inkless Beats an Ink Pad
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Nothing on the skin - the single reason these exist, because a newborn foot covered in ink is a two-person job.
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Crisp in one press - no smearing means you are not burning through paper on failed attempts.
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Can be done while they sleep - which is realistically the only time it is going to happen.
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Safe by design - no ink means no question about what is on a hand that is about to go in a mouth.
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Keepsake, not a craft project - it produces something worth framing rather than something you quietly recycle.
How Does an Inkless Print Pad Work?
The pad contains a clear developing agent and the paper is chemically treated. Press the hand or foot onto the pad, then onto the paper, and the print appears on the page. Nothing visible transfers to the skin, which is why it wipes off with nothing more than a normal wipe.
How Many Prints Can You Take?
Kits of this type supply a set number of treated sheets, and the pad itself lasts for multiple impressions. Practise once on a spare sheet before doing the one you intend to keep, because the technique of getting a relaxed newborn hand flat takes one attempt to learn.
What Age Should You Take Prints?
Newborn prints are the ones people frame, and the window is short: hands and feet change noticeably within weeks. Many parents take a set in the first month and another at six or twelve months to show the difference. There is no wrong age, but there is a right week for the first one.
Who Buys These
New parents in the first few weeks, usually prompted by realising how fast the newborn stage is going. Grandparents wanting a keepsake of their own. Baby shower gift buyers, because it is inexpensive and it is not another set of clothes. It also sells for milestone birthdays and, quietly, for families wanting a memory of a pet's paw print.
Pair It With
Our Baby Shower collection has the rest of the gifts and keepsakes, Children covers the baby range, and Gifts & Novelty is worth a browse for something to go alongside.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does any ink touch the baby?
No. The pad is inkless and the print develops on the treated paper.
Does it work for hands and feet?
Yes, both.
Will it smear?
The pad is designed for strong absorbency with no smearing, which is what gives a crisp print in one press.
Can I use it more than once?
The pad takes multiple impressions. The number of treated sheets is what limits how many prints you get.
Can I use it for a pet?
Many people do. The same method works for a paw.
Is a frame included?
Check the pack contents on arrival for what is supplied with your kit.
Do you ship Australia wide?
Yes, including regional and remote addresses.
Fast Australian Shipping
We dispatch from Australia, so this kit reaches Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin quickly, and we post to regional and remote addresses as well. Orders placed on a business day are picked the same day wherever stock allows, which matters when the newborn window is measured in weeks.
Product photography is indicative and any frame shown may not be included. Colours may vary slightly between screens and the item in hand. Adult use only: keep the pad and sheets away from babies and young children, and supervise at all times.
