Parents always have this knack for keeping something from their child’s first few years and this speaks volumes, particularly to first-time parents.
Haven’t you noticed? Time seems to fly so fast when you have a baby.
They are cute little munchkins rolling and crawling around at first and the next thing you know, they’re already walking and talking gibberish.
Seeing them grow up so fast can make a parent a little sentimental, wanting to grab a hold of time so they could spend more time with their kid.
It’s exactly what this quote is all about, “Childhood is a fleeting moment, a delicate bloom that withers with the passing of time. Like the petals of a flower, the innocence of youth is not meant to last forever, but its beauty lingers in the memories we hold dear.”
That’s why to parents, keepsakes from their child’s first couple of years are priceless treasures.
A study of 2,000 parents checked how they keep memories from their child’s early years, and three out of four feel their child is growing up too quickly.
Most of them think they’ve become more sentimental since becoming parents, and their responses show it.
Parents miss their child’s age the most at around two years old, and many would do a lot to bring that time back.
“They change so much and so fast,” said one parent. “I really miss them being a child.”
Since time can’t be reversed, a survey by OnePoll for baby-products company Stokke discovered that 84% have kept something related to an important childhood moment.
Keeping things that will remind them of their children’s early years.
On average, parents in the survey are holding on to nine things from their child’s earliest years. One in seven plans to keep at least 20 different items.
Some common keepsakes include baby clothes (51%), a copy of footprints or handprints (50%), and pregnancy tests or ultrasound images (48%).
Others hold onto unique mementos like a lock of their baby’s hair (35%) or a fallen tooth (28%).
When asked why these items are sentimental, one mom said, “The socks are so tiny and cute!”
Another mentioned, “It just reminds me of a happy time.”
Mothers sure know best.
Parents save things mostly for memories, but 37% also hope to pass them down to their kids when they’re older.
While feeling sentimental, parents also want to keep their homes clutter-free. So, many have given away certain items, especially when kids outgrow things quickly.
To be resourceful and find value, the same percentage (82%) would accept used items from other parents.
Nostalgia for the past happens not only when the child turns 18 but lasts forever.
“He was growing and would no longer be my little baby; only in age would he not be my baby forever.”
Never test a parent’s love.
Parents have a huge amount of love for their kids. It’s like a never-ending feeling that’s super strong. It’s there when they laugh together, when things get tough, and in all those special moments.
This love is like a steady light that helps them through everything. Parents do a lot and care a ton because of this deep love. It’s not something that goes away; it just gets bigger as time goes on.
This love is what makes families strong, and it’s really something special.
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