Baby gifts can arrive across several weeks, sometimes without a card still attached to the package. A small record helps you remember whom to thank and which items may need an exchange. It does not need to become a catalog of everything the baby owns.
Use one note or sheet with the giver's name, a brief description and whether you have thanked them. Add a receipt location if an exchange might be needed. Avoid recording prices unless there is a specific practical reason; the purpose is remembering the gesture, not comparing gifts.
When you open a package, keep the card with the item until you have made the note. If several people are opening gifts, ask one person to record the names rather than relying on everyone's memory afterward. A quick photograph of the card beside the gift can serve as a temporary reminder, but move the useful information into the main record instead of leaving hundreds of images to sort.
Group unopened or undecided items in one place. Before removing labels, check whether the item suits your needs and whether a return deadline applies. Do not let the wish to send an immediate photo require you to assemble equipment you have not yet assessed.
Thank people in a form you can manage. A personal message can name the gift and the kindness without promising daily updates or a photograph of the baby using it. If writing notes is important to you, do a few at a time rather than waiting for a completely free afternoon.
The record can also identify duplicates and future sizes. Once you decide to keep an item, move it into the household's ordinary storage rather than creating a separate permanent gift category. If something is unsuitable, you can handle it respectfully without keeping it indefinitely.
When the thank-yous and any exchanges are finished, close the record. Keep only information with a continuing use, such as product details or receipts. A thoughtful response to a gift should not require an administrative system that lasts longer than the clothing size itself.