How to Send Your Baby's Umbilical Cord for Safe Resin Preservation
Once fully dried and detached, place the umbilical cord stump in a small, clean, breathable container — a soft pouch or padded box rather than an airtight plastic bag — and ship it with your other Baby Memories items via a trackable courier, addressed to The Art Galaxy in Jabalpur.
Preparing the cord stump before sending
Wait until the stump has fully dried and detached naturally, which typically happens within one to two weeks after birth. Once detached, it's already in a stable, dry state that ships well.
Avoid sealing it in an airtight plastic bag, which can trap residual moisture. A small breathable pouch, wrapped in tissue paper inside a padded box, is a better choice.
Is it actually safe once preserved in resin?
Yes. Once epoxy resin is fully cured, it is inert and non-toxic, which is exactly why it's used for keepsakes containing cord stumps, hospital bands and first clothes. The finished piece is a display item, not a toy, and shouldn't be given to a child to handle or chew.
We photograph your item the moment your parcel is opened, so you know it arrived safely before any resin work begins.
If you weren't able to save the cord in time
Not every parent has the chance to keep the cord stump — it can be easy to miss in the first exhausting weeks after birth, and there's no reason to feel you've lost the only option. A hospital band, a lock of hair from the first haircut, a first outfit, or a footprint are all equally meaningful alternatives under the same Baby Memories Preservation service.
Whatever you do have on hand, however small, is enough to start with — send us a photo on WhatsApp and we'll tell you honestly whether it's suitable for preservation and what else might complement it in the same frame.
“The smallest things — a tiny sock, a hospital band — hold the biggest love. We treat every piece that way.”
Shilpa Amit Shrivastava, The Art GalaxyFrequently asked questions
Is there a time limit for sending the cord after birth?
No strict deadline — many parents send it weeks or months later once they've decided what else to include in the frame.
Can the cord be combined with a hospital band and photo?
Yes, this is one of the most common combinations we're asked to preserve together.
Is cured resin genuinely safe for this kind of keepsake?
Yes, fully cured epoxy resin is inert and non-toxic, making it suitable for sealing small newborn keepsakes as a display piece.
What if the cord stump got slightly damp before I could ship it?
Let it air dry fully before packing; if you're unsure of its condition, mention it to us when you share photographs.
Do you photograph the item specifically, not just the outer parcel?
Yes, we open the parcel and photograph the actual contents, sending those photos to you the same day.
Is it normal to feel anxious about sending something this personal?
Completely — this is one of the most emotionally sensitive items families send us, and we treat the unpacking and photography step with that in mind rather than rushing through it.
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