How to Enter Personalization Details So Your Custom Order Is Clear

Personalization fields are small, but they carry the whole custom order. Clear details help the order move smoothly and help the final item match what you pictured. The best approach is to type the personalization exactly as it should appear, with separators between each detail.

For name-only products, include the exact name and capitalization. For example: Olivia Grace. If the design should include a nickname, initials, or a short phrase, write that clearly. If you do not want a middle name printed, do not include it.

For birth stats products, use a consistent format: Olivia Grace | 05.17.2026 | 4:10 AM | 7 lbs 4 oz | 20 in. This keeps each piece of information separate and readable. If you prefer another format, such as 17 May 2026 or 7 lb 4 oz, type it that way.

Treat the Personalization Box Like Final Artwork

The personalization box should contain the exact text that belongs on the product. If the name should be written as “Olivia Grace,” type that exact capitalization. If a date should use dots, slashes, or a written month, enter it that way.

Avoid writing long instructions in the same line as printable text. If a product page asks for baby birth details, keep the order simple and separated so the production team can read it quickly.

Good Formats for Common Products

For name-only items, use: First Name Middle Name. For birth stats items, use: Name | Date | Time | Weight | Length. For designs with a short phrase, write the phrase separately and keep it brief.

If you need a layout change, contact the store before ordering rather than hiding the request inside the personalization field. That keeps the order record cleaner.

Proof Before Checkout

Read the details out loud, especially names and dates. Confirm AM or PM. Check whether weight is pounds and ounces or kilograms. Check whether length is inches or centimeters. These details are small, but they are the reason the product is custom.

A clear personalization field helps the finished item feel polished and helps the order move through production with fewer questions.

• Check spelling slowly before checkout.
• Use AM or PM for birth time when needed.
• Include units for weight and length.
• Avoid extra notes inside the personalization box unless they should print.
• Contact support before ordering if you need a special layout request.

Remember that custom products are generally produced from the information submitted with the order. A typo in a name, date, or measurement can become part of the printed item. Reading the personalization out loud is a simple way to catch errors.

LaMerinos personalization boxes are designed to save these details with the Shopify line item, so they appear with the order record. That gives the production workflow a clearer path than separate emails or notes sent later.

A beautiful personalized keepsake starts with accurate details. The design carries the emotion, but the order field carries the facts.

Quick FAQ

What is the best format for birth stats?

Use a separated format such as Name | Date | Time | Weight | Length. It keeps each detail clear.

Should I include notes in the personalization box?

Only include text that should print unless the product page asks for notes. For special layout questions, contact the store first.

Why does capitalization matter?

Custom products usually follow the text submitted with the order, so capitalization should be typed exactly as desired.

Related LaMerinos Ideas

If you are comparing a few personalized options, start with the product type first: wall art for a nursery focal point, a blanket for a giftable keepsake, or a pillow for a softer room accent. Then choose the personalization level: name-only for early gifting, or full birth stats once the baby arrives.

LaMerinos designs are intentionally coordinated across soft nursery themes, so a family can begin with one custom piece and later add a matching keepsake without changing the entire room. That is especially helpful for rooms that evolve from newborn photos to toddler corners and family memory shelves.