Guest Picks: Fun and Functional Growth Charts
Track your child's growth with one of these 20 artful charts
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Growing, growing, grown. Although cliche, it seems like kids grow up so fast that if you blink, you'll miss it. These fun and functional growth charts will help you track their progress while making a design statement. Trust me, you won't want to fold these up to stash away in a scrapbooking box year after year; you'll want to have them on display even after your toddler is hitting the books at college. — Heather from Cool Progeny
by dearlillie.com
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What a fun idea! The whole notch-on-a-door-frame idea gets re-envisioned by Dear Lillie. I'm a huge fan of the rustic design that will fit in perfectly to your kitchen.
Planning to sell your starter home as your starter family grows? No problem. This detaches and moves with you.
Planning to sell your starter home as your starter family grows? No problem. This detaches and moves with you.
by Erin Condren
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This is my favorite growth chart find of all. You personalize it by adding the child's name and the heights of family members. Takes the fun out of doing the back-to-back "Gee whiz Grandpa, I think I'm taller than you" game at family get togethers, but is a fabulous keepsake. Not to mention it's modern design looks great on a wall.
Kids definitely grow like weeds so this adorable wall decor designed by Wee Gallery will fit into any home.
According to their bio, Wee Gallery's designs incorporate stylized black and white illustrated animals to stimulate the minds and imaginations of growing children — makes it one of those room staples or baby gifts that really grows.
According to their bio, Wee Gallery's designs incorporate stylized black and white illustrated animals to stimulate the minds and imaginations of growing children — makes it one of those room staples or baby gifts that really grows.
by Oopsy daisy
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Canvas is the name of the game with Oopsy Daisy's growth charts. They have an expansive collection of whimsical designs and definitely have one that will fit your room decor.
I purchased their Owl Design to fit our Bug's fairy garden princess room, but this blue and orange "My Name is ..." design is great for a boy's room!
I purchased their Owl Design to fit our Bug's fairy garden princess room, but this blue and orange "My Name is ..." design is great for a boy's room!
I'm a huge fan of playing with text in design. So when I stumbled upon this growth chart wall decal design from Byrdie Graphics, it was instant like. The ability to choose custom colors to match your room decor? Well, that's love.
This is the perfect growth chart for moms that have little to no crafting skill but secretly yearn to be Martha Stewart. This gorgeous kit from Miss Natalie includes everything you need for that homemade look, but only requires safety pinning knowledge. Love!
This design from Simple Shapes is perfect for a nursery or toddler room with modern vibes. The white strip down the side makes it easy to mark your child's growth too. This is a win-win in my book.
I love the craftsmanship and originality of this wooden growth chart from Little Elephant Company. Plus, a handmade chart just has an extra something.
by The Land of Nod
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Is it a mirror or a growth chart? How about both? This chart from the Land of Nod is perfect for small spaces since it pulls double duty. I found a ton of giraffe-inspired charts in my search, but this was the most original.
It may be a wall decal, but the unique shape of this car growth chart by Wee Decor has lots of character. The stop sign on top will grab attention. Use the traffic sign stickers on the side to mark the years.
What a fun tree growth chart wall decal from Scribble on Everything! My favorite characteristic of this design? The labels that range from sprout to sappling to fully grown — it's too cute.
Another growth chart that plays with text, this canvas from Lil Bit Design makes learning letters fun and mixes textures in an attractive way.
by ABE'S MARKET
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If you liked the design of the Ruler Growth Chart from Dear Lillie but it felt a little too rustic, then this fun multicolor ruler chart from Growth Chart Art might be more your speed. It's made from ecofriendly materials, earning it extra gold stars in my book.
by petitelemon.com
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Let's be honest: What we love most about looking back at a growth chart is picturing our child at that age. The photo canvas growth chart from Petite Lemon Prints builds those visual memories right into their modern, colorful design.
by studioluka.net
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The Luka wall decal is perfect for your budding toddler and pops in all the right ways. Their bold use of color and playful design attracted me at first; their design philosophy made me a fan. From their website: "Our goal is to create a space for children that keeps them interacting with their surroundings and encourages their development through all ages."
Giraffes seem to be a staple of children's rooms and nursery decorating. Even my daughter in the fairy garden princess room has a four-foot stuffed giraffe. This Modern Kiddo giraffe growth chart decal from Look Sugar gives just the right pop of color and air of amusement.
I had absolutely no idea this was a growth chart at first! If you're looking for a covert chart that blends into your design, this gem from Wee Decor might be exactly the right fit.
by ABE'S MARKET
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This is the growth chart he might actually take to college with him — if you let him. I love the originality behind the wooden surfboard design created by Growth Chart Art. It's one of those designs that will really grow with your kid because while he or she may eventually outgrow the canvas owl chart, I hear that surfers are for life.
This fill-in-the-blank growth chart from Em Tanner Designs asks all the right questions. Aptly titled "Funky Facts About Me," this chart will track your child's growth by height and mind.
by Couture Déco
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The colorful, removable growth chart from Couture Deco reminds me of an elementary school classroom and made me nostalgic in a good way.
Next: Decorate with Intention: Give Kids' Rooms a Boost
Next: Decorate with Intention: Give Kids' Rooms a Boost
Ideabook published on Feb. 25, 2012.
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