Baby Book Tips
Baby books, or scrapbook albums, are a creative way to keep track of your baby's development from birth throughout childhood. You can include photos, written memos and notes about memorable moments and special occasions. To preserve your baby book and prevent it from crumbling or fading, keep it in a cool, dry spot out of direct sunlight.
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Important Milestones
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Typically, a baby book is used first and foremost to keep track of milestones that your baby has reached. You can design your book to attach 4-inch by 6-inch photos of your baby each month to have a keepsake of his growth and appearance. Place a small note card beside each photo to record his height and weight. Use additional pages in the book to make note of developmental milestones and dates, such as his first steps, first word, first smile or giggle, first time walking or first solid food. Attach pictures of each achievement, if available, and write down how you felt about that moment and any other details you want to include.
Keepsake Memorabilia
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Gather the most important items pertaining to your child and his birth, and keep it safe in a scrapbook. Include any favorite photos of your baby, the bracelets your wore in the hospital, greeting or congratulatory cards from friends, wrapping paper from shower or baby gifts or even the label from his first jar of food. If you have items that you don't want to attach directly to the pages in the baby book, purchase or create a decorative envelope to keep the items safe. If you have bulky or large items that won't fit, take pictures and attach them to the pages instead.
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Favorite Things
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You can use your baby book to illustrate your baby's favorite toys, activities or foods. Make a page devoted to each favorite, and attach a picture of your baby with the object or performing the activity. Write down details, such as where your baby received the item, how she reacts to it and when she plays with it. If it is an activity, make a note of when the activity was first performed and who performed it for her. As your baby gets older, include pages that showcase her favorite pets, movies, songs, foods, television shows or bedtime activities.
Family History
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Include photos of your baby's relatives and ancestors in your baby book. Make a historical book that features stories and a written account of your baby's family history. Search through old photo albums, and ask relatives or other family friends for photos of previous generations. Include your baby's immediate family and relatives, too, and write down the relationship between your baby and these individuals. If your baby has started showcasing certain characteristics that remind you of family members, make note of it on these pages.
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References
- Photo Credit baby image by Dron from Fotolia.com
