Pillowbears

Frequently asked

A few things you've asked.

We'll add more as questions come in. If yours isn't here, write to hello@pillowbears.com.

When does my book ship?

We are printing a first run of 500. Pre-orders ship first, and when you order we confirm the shipping window for your batch by email. Reprints follow after that.

How does the name on the cover work?

Adding the name in gold foil is an optional add-on. We hot-foil it by hand in Malta after printing, so the cover ships with a clean blank name area if you do not add it. The name is set at checkout and cannot change once we stamp it, so take your time before you submit it.

What if my child invents new words after I've filled the prompts?

There are blank pages at the back of the book for words that don't fit a prompt, and for entries that arrive after the prompts are full.

Is there one book or several?

One book, the Pillowbears Keepsake, at one price. You make it yours with optional add-ons: the name in gold foil, a rigid gift box, a premium pack of 12 more sticker sheets, and a handwritten gift card. Shipping straight to the recipient is free.

Do you ship internationally?

We ship across the European Union first. The UK and US will follow. If your region is not covered yet, write to us and we will let you know when it opens.

What's the paper made of?

Archival 140 gsm uncoated stock, FSC-certified. Acid-free. Built to outlive the toddler years.

Is the foil-stamping real foil?

Yes. The cover wordmark is hot-foiled in gold. If you add the name, we hot-foil that by hand in Malta, one book at a time. Real foil, not printed, with a slight grain when you tilt it in daylight.

What if the book gets damaged in shipping?

We'll replace it. Once, no questions, for the first owner.

Can I gift this?

Yes. Choose ship-to-recipient at checkout and we send it straight to them, with no prices in the parcel. Add a handwritten gift card and we write your message by hand and tuck it inside. A rigid gift box is an optional add-on too.

What ages is this for?

The prompts cover developmental phases from 12 months to 4 years. Most buyers are mothers of children aged 18 months to 3 years. The book works well as a baby-shower gift too, since it can be filled later.