One of the best things about being a parent today is being able to capture and document all of your baby’s milestones.
Because you are no longer limited to film cameras and paid photographers, there is way more freedom when it comes to taking pictures. It is definitely possible to capture all the little moments of your baby’s magical first year. There is a lot to look forward to!
Do I really have to take baby milestone photos?
Absolutely yes!
First, it’s a fun way to track your baby’s growth and development. Writing down numbers inside a baby book can be boring and tedious, but taking milestone photos does the job and makes it more enjoyable!
Next, your baby will not be a baby forever. It may seem like it’s taking an absurdly long time for your baby to go from one stage to another, but in reality, it happens in the blink of an eye. The year will pass, and your future self will be thanking you for taking time to freeze fleeting memories.
It’s also during this year – your baby’s first year – that you will witness their many firsts. You will see their first smile, their first meal, their first word… There will be no other chance to do this! Time goes by so fast, and before you know it, your child no longer fits in the crook of your arm. So take advantage of the moment that you have now!
How do I take DIY baby milestone photos?
When you have a newborn baby, it’s hard to run out of milestones. Every month, as you know, deserves a dedication. But your baby’s first bath, first yawn, first swaddle, and even your baby’s first time to sleep inside their nursery are all worth documenting.
Celebrating every little milestone with your baby is one of the sweetest parts of parenthood. You may opt to book a professional photographer to document these milestones. However, there are also a lot of do-it-yourself milestone photo ideas that you can follow. The result are sweet photos taken in the comfort of your own home.
7 Ways to Take Your Baby’s Milestone Photos
Here are seven creative ideas for taking adorable baby milestone photos.
1. Simple and Classic
Simplicity is key when it comes to taking photos of your newborn baby. When taking photos of our baby’s first week or month, the best message to deliver is that of peace and tranquility. Then again, simplicity works for older babies, too. After all, classic photos never go out of style!
2. Milestone Blankets
Taking baby milestone photos at home has become even easier with milestone blankets! These are blankets with numbers printed on them; these numbers typically stand for months. All you have to do is take an object from your house to highlight your baby’s current age.
3. Message Boards
If you dislike editing or adding text to your photos using your phone or the computer, then message boards are for you. You can use them as the lone accessory of the photo, or you may use other elements like toys. Bonus: you can write whatever message you want!
4. Milestone Cards
Another great way to make creative milestone photos easily is to use milestone cards. You can get personalized ones that feature your baby’s name. You may also get cards for monthly milestones and ones for developmental milestones – or just get both to cover everything.
5. Items from Nature
Keep your baby milestone photos interesting and attractive by using items from nature like foliage and flowers. These are pretty photoshoot elements that don’t fail to catch the viewer’s eye. They make any photo look romantic and dreamy in an instant!
6. Baby’s Favorite Toys
Adding your baby’s favorite toys not only makes the milestone photo more adorable but also more meaningful. Use toys that your baby has used from Day 1 to show how much they have grown month by month. Your child will take delight in watching the photos when they’re older.
7. Development Trackers
Finally, another thing you can do with your baby’s milestone photos is to include some current information about them. For example, you can include your baby’s current height and weight, the things that they are able to do like rolling over, their favorite food, and so much more!
With these creative DIY baby milestone photos, capturing your baby’s most important moments have never been easier!