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Do you remember looking back at old photo albums only to find a few Polaroid shots of you as a baby? Things have certainly changed and let’s face it- our phones have completely changed the game. We are living in a digital age and are able to capture every waking second of our child’s lives. Most modern moms have more photos and videos in their smartphones of their little ones than they do contacts! Photography is obviously the most convenient and popular way to document your baby’s development over the first year of life but many moms are looking for additional ways to document their baby’s growth to use for keepsakes and/or as props in their many photos.
If you are looking for something to add to the nursery, a birth pillow is the perfect way to document your baby’s birth milestones.
The classic addition to your baby book, hand/footprint kits will bring back beautiful memories of those cute baby feet and hands!
Everyone loves blankets! A monthly milestone blanket is a perfect prop to add in your monthly milestone photos and make for a sweet and snuggly keepsake for later!
Another great prop for our beloved photos! Baby first’s cards are a fun way to document all of your baby’s firsts- from the first smile to the first time sleeping through the night!
Blocks are a classic first toy that typically last a long time. Wooden baby age blocks will provide a cute addition to the nursery décor as well as make a fun photo prop. Additionally, wooden blocks are great to pass on from child to child.
What a fun way to recap all the special moments and milestones your little one has achieved through the first year! First birthday signs are becoming a really popular prop for the first birthday bash.
Digital baby memory book
Baby books have been around for ages but now you can even create digital baby books! This is the perfect way to use all those awesome candid moments captured on your smartphone from the year.
Chalkboard signs are a creative way to document milestone especially with the increased popularity in farmhouse décor. There are so many fun ways chalkboards can be used to documents your baby’s growth through the first year!
Newborn shadow box
Are you looking for a way to keep those tiny hospital bracelets? What about baby’s going home outfit? A shadow box is a great way to get creative and showcase all of those special items forever!
Who doesn’t love more photo props?! Monthly milestone stickers are an easy way to have fun with the baby while documenting their monthly growth.
What other cute ways are there to document all your babies special moments?
Have fun creating memories with that new bundle of joy!
