Losing a baby at any stage of pregnancy is one of the most profound losses a family can experience. Whether your loss happened in the earliest weeks or closer to your due date, your grief is valid — and so is your need to remember.
One of the most meaningful ways families honour their baby is through a memorial keepsake. At Inspired by Riley, our handcrafted resin hearts each contain a tiny baby figure shaped and sized to reflect the gestation week of your loss — a deeply personal detail that makes each heart a truly individual tribute. The heart itself is a beautiful, lasting piece; it's the baby nestled inside that tells your unique story.
This guide is here to help you find the right keepsake for your baby's stage.
0–3 Weeks: Before a Confirmed Pregnancy
Some losses happen before a pregnancy is even confirmed — perhaps before a missed period, or in those tender days of early hope. These losses are often the most invisible, yet the longing and love were already there. A memorial keepsake can be a quiet, private way to acknowledge that your baby existed, even briefly, and that they were already loved.
4–5 Weeks: The Earliest Losses
A loss at 4–5 weeks — often called a chemical pregnancy or very early miscarriage — can feel invisible to the outside world, yet the grief is real and deserves acknowledgement. Our 4–5 Week Baby Loss Heart features a tiny baby figure shaped to reflect this earliest stage — a quiet, private reminder that your baby existed and was loved.
6–7 Weeks: Early Miscarriage
Many losses occur between 6 and 7 weeks, often before a heartbeat has been confirmed or shortly after. Families at this stage frequently feel unseen in their grief. Our 6–7 Week Baby Loss Heart holds a baby figure shaped to reflect this stage — a gentle, lasting tribute to a baby who was already so wanted.
8–11 Weeks: First Trimester Loss
By 8–11 weeks, many families have shared their news, begun to imagine their future, and perhaps already seen their baby on a scan. Losing a pregnancy at this stage can feel devastating. Our 8–11 Week Baby Loss Heart is our most popular keepsake, chosen by families who want something meaningful to hold, display, or gift in memory of their baby. The baby figure inside is shaped to reflect this stage of development.
12–41 Weeks: Second and Third Trimester Loss
Losses later in pregnancy — including stillbirth — carry a particular weight. Families may have held their baby, named them, and said goodbye in hospital. Our 12–41 Week Baby Loss Heart contains a baby figure shaped to reflect the later stages of pregnancy and is often chosen as a lasting memorial piece to display in the home.
Twin Loss
Losing one or both twins brings a unique and complex grief. Our Baby Loss Heart for Twin Loss is designed specifically for families navigating this experience — a way to honour both babies, or to remember the one who was lost while celebrating the one who survived.
Choosing the Right Heart
There is no wrong choice. Many families choose the heart that corresponds to the week of their loss; others choose based on what feels right to them. Some families order more than one — one to keep, one to gift to a grandparent or close friend who is also grieving.
Each heart is handcrafted with care in the UK. If you're unsure which is right for you, please don't hesitate to reach out — we're here to help, gently and without pressure.
You are not alone. Your baby is remembered.