Baby record books you'll want to keep forever

A baby book is something many of us have and treasure to this day, so if you're expecting a baby you might want to think about what kind of baby book will travel through life with your child.

There are many gorgeous options to choose from, so the most difficult question is: which one should you choose? 

Here are some points to consider:

• longevity - do you want the book to last the first year of your baby's life, or the first five years?
• look - traditional or modern? Pink or blue, or gender neutral?
• book spine - bound or spiral?
• customisable - a few offer the option of taking pages out so you aren't left with blank, irrelevant pages
• replicatable - online photo books can be reproduced for other family members.

Click through our gallery of lovely baby books for your little one and try not to be too daunted that it's a choice you'll make that lasts a lifetime.

Where possible, we have also included a photo of the inside of the book, too.