For the sentimental person, keeping certain things from their childhood is quite common. For them, these keepsakes are precious. On a discussion board, many people ask what the coolest keepsake others still own is. Their answers are fun, sweet, impressive, and relatable.
1. Lunchboxes
Multiple individuals share that they have lunchboxes from their childhoods. One mentions they still have their “1966 kindergarten Batman lunchbox [and] thermos,” and another speaks of a Beatles lunch box. This is cool alone, but some might also be worth a lot of money. I often wish I had kept my Aladdin lunchbox from elementary school and delight whenever I see vintage Movie lunchboxes in antique stores.
2. Barbie Dolls
Barbie dolls are still as popular as ever. Multiple people save their dolls, including one who kept a “1977 Hawaiian Superstar Barbie” and a “detective/spy/journalist.” These Barbie fans are not alone. I retained many dolls, including Teen Talk Barbie, Western Barbie, and her little sister, Skipper.
3. Daniel Boone Teddy Bear
One person talks about an incredibly unique keepsake they have kept from a very young age. This person notes, “I still have the Official Daniel Boone Teddy Bear (that came with a coonskin cap.” The 70-year-old has had this toy since they were four. That's devotion.
4. Baby Quilts and Blankets
Some of the most common items folks keep from childhood are quilts and blankets from when they were babies, especially if an older relative made them. One individual replies, “I have the quilt my great-grandmother made for me when I was born.” Croqueted blankets, hand-stitched quilts, and other hand-made textiles are usually of the finest quality and are made to last. But it's the sentiment behind them that solidifies their true value.
5. MAD Magazines
MAD Magazine was a widely humorous popular publication that began in 1952. Given that it's no longer in production, some are worth a great deal. One person says they still have “about 30 years' worth of MAD Magazines.” Another reader states, “My dad gave me his MAD Magazines when I was 16. I still have them. The oldest one is from 1958.” Passing down keepsakes is fantastic; in this case, it could prove lucrative.
6. Nancy Drew Books
Classic detective novels geared towards young readers are fun and a common keepsake from many generations. Several contributors talk fondly about these books and how they could never party with them. My mother loved and read them in the 1960s, kept every book, and gave them to me as a child to enjoy and continue the collection. And I still have them all.
7. Christmas Ornaments
Christmas ornaments are like precious pieces of treasure, especially delicate ones. They become family heirlooms. So many people have kept this tradition alive. I feel a kindred connection to this mindset and share the love of one sentimental individual. They discuss their “beautiful glass-blown Christmas ornaments.”
8. Raggedy Ann and Andy Dolls
Raggedy Ann and Andy are lesser known today. But the once-popular dolls and toys are so adorable. One commenter discusses, “I've got a set of Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls made for me as a child by my great-grandmother. They've been through every move, and while not always out and on display, I've always known exactly where they are, and they're on the list of things I would reach for if the house were on fire.”
I have the same cherished childhood keepsakes in large Raggedy Ann and Andy Dolls my great Aunt made for me as a baby. I will keep them forever.
9. Fisher Price Rolling Drummer Boy
Another sentimental user speaks about a toy from Fischer Price: a rolling drummer that was a birthday gift in 1968. He claims, “He's a little beat, and I lost the pull-string, but I love that little guy.” A worn-out toy means it's well-loved.
10. Clay Hand Prints
Children often make things for their parents in school or a specialty shop like ceramic or clay pottery. One such example is a clay handprint. Someone speaks of the one they made in kindergarten. “It has somehow survived multiple moves and remains in perfect condition 53 years later.” I know my parents still have the clay handprint I made for them at the same age.
11. Stuffed Animals
Stuffed toys are undoubtedly the most common item we will keep from when we are young. They will hold sentimental value even if they look worn out and old. Several discuss retaining stuffed Teddy bears, lions, lambs, pelicans, and dogs.
12. Disneyland Official Guidebook
Disney collectibles are a precious commodity. It's a miracle in my eyes to save anything from the early days of Disneyland. But that is precisely what my father did with the guidebook he got from a trip in the 1960s. It remains one of his most cherished mementos.
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