Pregnancy is the first journey you will take with your little one and for many is a time to be cherished and remembered. From the moment you found out you were pregnant, you may have been wondering what your bundle of joy will look like and what kind of person they will grow to become.

Advances in scanning technology and the introduction of 4D technology mean that you can see more of your baby and his or her world than ever before. It also means that pregnancy mementos, like scan photos, give an even more detailed idea of what your child will look like, and can even enable you to see them smiling or sucking their fingers.

Pregnancy mementos have come on a long way in the past few years, and Heartbeat Bears are a fantastic example of how they have advanced. A Heartbeat Bear is a cuddly toy that can be taken into your scan ready to be customised with a recording of your baby’s heartbeat. Each time you hug or squeeze your bear, you will hear the amazing soft beating of your child’s heart and be reminded of their impending arrival.

Heartbeat Bears are the perfect gift for grandparents, family and friends, can be treasured forever and offer a unique alternative to scan images. What’s more, once your little one is born, the cuddly toy’s heartbeat recording can also be used to help soothe them to sleep, perhaps reminding the baby of the comforting sounds they heard when nested in their mother’s womb.

At Early Life Ultrasound Centre, we offer a variety of Heartbeat Bears. Amongst others there is the Super Soft Large Bear. The large bears stand at 15 inches (£25), and the others are incredibly cute Baby varieties that are about 8 inches tall (£18).

In addition to our Heartbeat Bears and accessories, we offer a wide range of luxurious and affordable baby scanning packages. No matter which package you choose, you’ll leave with beautiful mementos of your baby that you can cherish for all eternity. To book your private pregnancy scan or to find out more about Heartbeat Bears, please call us on: 01242 300810, or email us: info@earlylife.co.uk.