Little Contrasts

Their first contrast book. With their name on the cover.

A personalized board book for the first months — your baby's name on the cover, your words on the first page, and inside: the bold patterns newborn eyes can actually hold on to. Printed on thick, chew-proof board pages.

$44.95+ $7.95 US shipping · printed to order in the USA
Illustrative mockup: Emma's personalised board book, closed, on linen beside a wooden rattle

CPSIA-compliant board book

Independently lab-tested (Intertek) to ASTM & CPSIA

Non-toxic inks

Safe to chew on

Thick board pages

Built for tiny hands

Printed in the USA

Quality you can trust

Yours, down to the details

  • Their name on the cover

    The cover carries your baby's name, set in the same warm type you see in the builder.

  • Pictures you choose

    We pre-arrange a sequence from simple to complex — swap any page from the same library you can browse here for free.

  • A dedication in your words

    The first page is printed with your own message — from you, or from a grandparent.

  • A photo, if you like

    Real faces are a baby's favorite picture of all. Add one to the dedication page — it prints in full color.

Designed around how newborn vision develops

  • Newborns see best up close — about 8–12 inches (20–30 cm) is easy, roughly the distance to your face while feeding. A book held in your lap sits right there.

  • In studies, newborns looked longer at bold, high-contrast patterns (Fantz, 1963). Every page is one bold image, black on white.

  • Thick board pages with a matte finish — no glare, no screen light — sturdy enough to be gummed, grabbed and dropped.

Illustrative mockup: the dedication spread held open, a family photo on the left page and the handwritten message on the right

The gift they'll still have when the baby is ten

A onesie gets outgrown in a month. A board book with their name on the cover and your words on the first page goes on the shelf, gets read a hundred times, and then gets kept.

  • Ships straight to the parents — or to you, to hand over in person.
  • Ordering for a shower? Order at least 4 weeks ahead to be safe.
  • Two grandkids? Order twice — each book gets its own name.

How it works

  1. You personalize it

    Add a name, swap pictures, write a dedication, add a photo if you like — about ten minutes, no account needed.

  2. We print it

    A US children's board-book specialist prints your book on thick board pages with non-toxic inks. Its board books are CPSIA-compliant and independently lab-tested by Intertek.

  3. It ships to your door

    Printed to order in the USA. Please allow 2–3 weeks for delivery.

Illustrative mockup: the book lying open, a smiling sun on the left page and bold polka dots on the right

One book, made right

No formats to compare, no upsells. One thick board book, sized for tiny hands, with a simple-to-complex picture sequence you can make entirely yours.

16 board pages · 12 bold pictures · 5.625″ × 5.625″

$44.95

+ $7.95 flat US shipping · USPS Ground Advantage

100% happiness guarantee

Not happy with your book? We'll make it right. Reply to your confirmation email within 24 hours and we'll fix it free before printing. Caught it later? We'll reprint once at cost — see Shipping & Returns.

If it isn't right, we make it right:

  • Print, binding or ink defect, or we printed the wrong thing: send a photo within 30 days of delivery and we print you a new copy free. You keep the first one — nothing to send back.
  • Lost or damaged in transit: we reship free.
  • A typo that was in your order and slipped past the change window: we'll reprint once at our cost price — email us and we'll sort it out.
Reprint guarantee — the details

Questions, answered honestly

Is this a real board book?

Yes — thick board pages with a matte finish, printed by a US board-book specialist using non-toxic inks. It's made to be chewed on. Our print partner has its board books regularly tested for all ages by Intertek, an independent certified lab, and they comply with ASTM and CPSIA safety requirements (16 CFR 1500.48/1500.49/1501, 16 CFR 1500.44, 16 CFR 1303, CPSIA Title 1 §101).

Can I see the whole book before I pay?

Yes — the last step shows every spread exactly as it will print. Nothing goes to the printer without your review.

Can I choose the patterns?

Yes. We start you with a sequence from simple to complex, and you can swap any page from the same library you can browse here for free.

What if I misspell the name?

Reply to your confirmation email within 24 hours and we'll fix it free before printing. Caught it later? We'll reprint once at cost — see Shipping & Returns.

Where do you ship?

Within the United States for now, with flat $7.95 USPS shipping. If you're outside the US, the free printable PDFs are the best way to get started today.

How long does it take?

Each book is printed to order — printing takes about 6 business days. With standard USPS shipping, most books arrive within 2–3 weeks of ordering. For a fixed date like a baby shower, order at least 4 weeks ahead to be safe.

Can I order more than one?

Yes — place a second order with the same or a different name. Grandparents often want a copy of their own.

How do I pay?

Securely by card through Stripe. You'll get a receipt by email, and we never see or store your card details.

What happens to the photo I upload?

It's used only to print your book. We don't use it anywhere else.

Ready when you are

Ten minutes now, a keepsake for years. Start with their name — everything else is already arranged for you.

Create their book

For educational purposes only. Not medical advice. Consult your pediatrician.

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