This is the second part of a two-part article on scrapbook page ideas for your baby album. You can also read “Scrapbooking Ideas for Your Baby’s Album – Part 1”.
baby’s first bath
As soon as the “belly button” falls off, it’s time for the first real bath. In addition to taking baby pictures of her in the cute little tub, be sure to take one of her/him wrapped in the hooded towel after the bath is over. And in her diary she can write about her baby’s age and her reaction to the bath.
baby’s first trip
Whether it’s a day trip to grandparents’ house, a weekend getaway, or even an entire vacation, baby’s first trip is an important milestone to preserve. No matter where you go on this first journey, your baby will encounter many sights, sounds, smells, people, and more. Write in a journal how your baby reacts to this new and different environment.
Baby’s first solid food
The first time your baby tries solid foods is a fun event to capture in photographs. Facial expressions are priceless. Things to write in a journal include what the meal was, how much your baby ate, and your baby’s reaction. When your baby is older, take a few photos of him/her eating only pasta with tomato sauce. A messy ketchup face is quite a sight!
baby’s first tooth
While a toothless grin is absolutely adorable, it’s exciting to see that first pearly white peek through. Once it’s visible enough to be seen in photos, take great close-ups for your scrapbook. Record in your journal the date the tooth first came in and the date the photos were taken.
baby’s first step
While it’s often difficult to capture your baby’s first step on camera, you’re bound to get plenty of photos of those first steps. Try putting them in sequential order, from dropping furniture to taking those wobbly steps to landing on a diapered butt, to show your baby’s progress across the floor.
baby’s first easter
Depending on how old your baby is for her first Easter, here are some ideas for what to include in your scrapbook: dye Easter eggs, visit the Easter Bunny, go on an egg hunt, open your Easter basket, find eggs hidden by the Easter Bunny and preparing/eating the Easter dinner.
Baby’s First Mother’s Day/Father’s Day
The first Mother’s Day/Father’s Day with your baby is, of course, very special. And you will surely take many photos of mom/dad with the baby. In addition to journaling about how you spent the day, it’s interesting to journal about what you were doing and feeling on the previous Mother’s Day/Father’s Day. Maybe she was pregnant and received gifts from her future baby. Maybe you had no idea that you would be a father in a year. Either way, it’s fun to remember what a difference a year makes.
Baby’s First Halloween
Depending on how old your baby is for her first Halloween, you may or may not put her in a costume. If they are in costume, of course you will be taking a lot of photos of them in costume. If they are very young, putting them next to a very large pumpkin makes an adorable photo. Remember to also include photos from your pumpkin picking trip.
Baby’s First Thanksgiving
On our Thanksgiving pages, we often journal what we are thankful for. Of course, as new moms, we are so thankful for our new babies. Write in a journal the “little things” you’re grateful for: how tightly your baby holds onto your little finger when you feed, how your baby smells after bath time, the sound of your baby’s laughter when he or she makes faces, the reassurance sensation of rocking your baby to sleep, etc. – to make these pages extra special.
baby’s first christmas
There are so many memories you’ll want to capture in your photos: getting the tree, trimming it, Christmas Eve, Christmas morning, favorite gifts, and more. I’ve written another article called “Create a Scrapbook for Your Christmas Memories” which has lots of suggestions for things to include in your scrapbook.
baby’s first snow
If you live in a cold climate, your baby’s first encounter with snow makes a fun scrapbook page. Even if your baby isn’t old enough to play in the snow, she can bundle her up and go outside so she can see the snow and feel it on her face. Some things to note on this page are the date of the blizzard, your baby’s age, what you did outside (eg, sled your baby, built a snowman), and your baby’s reaction. your baby in the snow.
Other photos
No doubt you have a lot of baby photos that aren’t part of a specific event, holiday, milestone, etc. It can be hard to come up with ideas on how to categorize them. Here are some page/title ideas to use for your “everyday” photos: Month (eg March, August days), Seasons (eg Spring, Winter days), sweet girl /boy, playtime, fun, silly Sisters/Brothers, Peek-a-Boo, Cute as a Button, Busy as a Bee, Laughing and Smiling, Say “cheese”, Mama’s Girl/Boy, Girl/Boy Dad’s, Mommy/Dad’s Apple of the Eye, Memorable Moments, Friends and Fun, “Look at Me!”, Miles of Smiles, Precious Moments, and Movie Star (photos with different pairs of sunglasses). Also, if you have a nickname for your baby, that can make a cute page title.
baby’s first birthday
In addition to the standard photos (singing Happy Birthday, blowing out the candles, eating the cake, opening the presents, posing with party guests), take a photo of your baby right after he wakes up on his birthday morning. and another just before going to bed that night. That way, you can put these two pictures on a separate page and focus your journal on how your baby spent her first birthday, from when she woke up to bedtime.
the perfect ending
If you still have your baby’s hospital hat (you know, the adorable hats babies wear right after birth), put it on your baby’s head and grab your camera. Although it will look quite funny stretched out on a one-year-old’s head, it’s quite a moving image. Put this photo on the last page of your baby’s first year album and you’ll have plenty of room to journal about the amazing year that has passed since you welcomed your baby into your life.
