Personalised New Baby Gifts: 3 Nursery Print Sets They'll Treasure

A personalised new baby gift works best when it's something the family will actually keep on display — not tucked in a drawer. A named nursery print set does exactly that: it's decorative, it's useful from day one, and because it's made for that specific baby, it feels more thoughtful than a generic babygrow or toy.

That's the brief behind every set at Sarah Gallagher Design: original, hand-illustrated artwork that becomes part of the nursery itself, personalised with the baby's name, and printed to order in our UK studio. Below are three of our most-loved sets for exactly this occasion — one for a boy's room, one for a girl's room, and one gender-neutral option that works beautifully for siblings or when you don't know the theme yet.

What makes a good personalised gift for a new baby?

The best new baby gifts are personal, practical, and last beyond the newborn stage. A named nursery print set ticks all three: it's individual to that child, it decorates a room the family will use for years, and unlike clothing, it doesn't need to be the "right size."

Parents (and grandparents buying on their behalf) are often choosing between candles, hampers, and keepsake boxes — lovely, but forgettable. A wall art set solves a real problem too: new parents are usually decorating the nursery at the same time, so a beautiful, ready-to-hang set genuinely helps, rather than adding to the pile of newborn extras.

Best personalised gift for a baby boy: the Dragon and Knight set

Our Personalised Dragon and Knight Wall Art Set of 3 is our most-loved gift set for a boy's nursery — a storybook-style dragon, knight, and shield design personalised with his name across three coordinating prints.

It's designed as a gallery-wall trio, so it fills a wall properly rather than looking like a single small print lost on a big wall — a common problem with one-off gift prints. You can also choose from 7 knight characters with different hair and skin tones, so the print can reflect the actual child. Available from A5 up to A3 (£22.99–£39.99), unframed, on heavyweight fine art paper, and printed in the UK. It works equally well as a solo christening gift or combined with a few smaller items in a hamper.

Best personalised gift for a baby girl: the Crown, Castle & Horse set

For a girl's nursery, the Personalised Crown, Castle & Horse Princess Wall Art Set of 3 pairs a fairytale crown and castle with a horse print, personalised with her name on the centre piece.

Like the dragon and knight set, it's built to hang as a three-print group — a personalised flower crown centre print, a castle, and a princess on horseback — so gift-givers get a coordinated set rather than needing to choose just one design. Same size range (A5 up to A3) and price (£22.99–£39.99), same UK-printed, unframed, fine-art finish.

Not sure of the name yet, or the theme? The Ocean Animal set

If you're buying before the birth and don't have a confirmed name — or you'd simply rather not commit to "boy" or "girl" colours — the Ocean Animal Wall Art Set of 3 is a genuinely gender-neutral set of a whale, a seal, and a dolphin, and it needs no personalisation at all.

That's a real practical advantage for a baby shower gift bought ahead of the birth: no name field to fill in, no risk of getting a spelling wrong, and calm ocean tones (soft blues, greens, and warm neutrals) that suit any nursery. It's priced from £18.99 (A5) up to £33.99 (A3) — the most affordable of the three sets here — and is part of the wider Under The Sea Collection if the recipient wants to build the room out further.

What size print should I choose as a gift?

For a gift, A4 (each print roughly 21cm x 29.7cm / 8.3" x 11.7") is the most popular size in a set of three — big enough to make a proper wall statement, small enough to suit most nursery wall spaces. A5 makes a lovely smaller/budget-friendly gift; A3 suits a larger feature wall.

If you're not sure what will suit the room, A4 is the safest choice for a set of three — it reads as a considered gift without needing exact wall measurements from the parents.

How does the personalisation work?

On the Dragon and Knight and Crown, Castle & Horse sets, the baby's first name is added to the design at checkout via the personalisation field on the product page — no need to contact us separately, just type the name as you'd like it to appear. The Ocean Animal set has no personalisation field, since it isn't a personalised design.

Because personalised prints are made to order, do leave a little extra time before the occasion — see delivery timing in the FAQ below. If the name isn't confirmed yet, the Ocean Animal set sidesteps the issue entirely.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get these nursery print sets personalised with the baby's name?

The Dragon and Knight and Crown, Castle & Horse sets both have a personalisation field on the product page where you enter the baby's name before it's added to your basket. The Ocean Animal set is a fixed design and isn't personalised.

What sizes are available?

All three sets come in A5, 6"x8", 8"x10", A4, 9"x12", and A3, sold as a set of three matching prints. A4 or A3 are the most popular sizes for a gift, depending on wall space.

Do the prints come framed?

No, all Sarah Gallagher Design prints are supplied unframed, printed on heavyweight fine art paper. This keeps the gift affordable and lets the recipient choose their own frames to match the room.

Are these suitable for a gender-neutral nursery?

The Ocean Animal set is confirmed gender-neutral, using calm ocean tones that suit any room. The Dragon and Knight and Crown, Castle & Horse sets lean boy- and girl-themed by subject, though both use blue/gold and warm neutral palettes that aren't strictly colour-coded.

How long does UK delivery take?

As a guide: the Dragon and Knight set is printed within 1-3 business days with UK delivery typically taking 3-7 business days; the Crown, Castle & Horse and Ocean Animal sets typically arrive within 3-5 working days of ordering. If you're buying for a specific date such as a christening, order in good time.

Is this a good christening or baby shower gift, or only for a newborn?

Both. Because it's sized as a proper nursery feature rather than a newborn-specific item, it suits a baby shower gift (the Ocean Animal set works well here if the name isn't confirmed yet), a new baby gift, or a christening gift months later.

Can I buy just one print instead of the set of three?

The Crown, Castle & Horse designs are also sold as individual prints (the flower crown, the horse, and the castle, each separately) if you'd rather buy one piece. The Dragon and Knight and Ocean Animal sets are sold as the coordinated set of three shown here.

What paper are the prints made on?

Heavyweight 315gsm fine art paper, available in a smooth or textured finish, printed in our UK studio.

Ready to choose a gift she or he will actually keep on the wall

All three sets — Dragon and Knight, Crown, Castle & Horse, and Ocean Animal — are part of our full Wall Art Sets Collection, UK-printed and ready to hang. If you're buying for someone whose theme or baby's name you don't know yet, start with the Ocean Animal set — it's the easiest to get right.