Becoming a parent is an experience like no other. Words
cannot begin to describe what emotions it makes you feel, for it can cause
a whole host of emotions, even at one time. While it can be hard to put
this experience into words, it is a journey that includes a lot of growth, and
we aren't just talking about physical development. Having a baby is no easy
feat and requires a great deal of responsibility at all times. However, that is
not to say that this should not be a fun chapter of your life!
Your baby will grow relatively quickly in the first twelve
months; there is no denying this. While some parents do not want to think about
this so soon after their newborn's birth, there will be others who are
contemplating what they can do to monitor this growth. Documenting your baby's
journey can be fun and gives you something to look back on when they are no
longer babies.
If you find yourself in this position, you have found
yourself in the right place at the right time. Detailed below are some tips and
tricks to try, ideal for first-time parents.
Time-Lapse Video
These have become increasingly more common in recent years,
and we feel confident many expectant and new parents reading this have seen the
odd video on social media at some point. Time-lapse videos can portray your
baby's growth in an ideal way. While the developments each day will be small,
the video enables you to watch them in real-time.
Time-lapse
videos enable you to be creative in your efforts too. You could choose to
dress your baby up in a specific outfit for the clips or film them in a particular
location. It is recommended to have something in the video you can compare
sizes with; this gives you a better and quicker way of determining how much
your baby has grown following the video's completion. This could include a
cuddly toy or a favourite outfit you have picked out for your child.
While some parents will undoubtedly opt for a video, this is
not the only means of documenting your baby's first year. This takes us to the
next suggestion.
Photo Album and Prints
Taking photos of your baby is naturally going to be
something that any parent will do. From their birth to their teenage years, having
regular, up-to-date images of your children is all part of being a parent. This
is also a great way of documenting your baby's first year and is ideal for
those who want physical documentation of their baby's journey rather than a
digital one.
Printing these photos out and putting them in frames and
photo albums will make great presents for family and friends. Your child will
cringe in embarrassment looking back at them when they have grown up, but we
have all been there ourselves; why shouldn't they!
At the same time, having photos of your baby's first year in
their nursery or your bedroom will make their presence known in the home and
give you and any guests in your home a chance to coo over your bundle of joy.
Square photos prints are an aesthetic dream come true; they can be displayed in
your home in a symmetrical fashion. Order your prints here
and go to town decorating your home with photos of your baby!
Foot and Handprint Prints
Another popular option for those documenting their baby's
growth, getting their foot and handprint on an item is one way to mark the
occasion. While this is not a suggestion that can be done every day – like that
of a photo or time-lapse video – this could be something that you do in tandem
with something else.
Whether you opt to do something like this once a month, or
every few months, the choice is entirely up to you and how you want to mark
this exciting chapter in your life. When opting for something like this, you
want to ensure
you use paints and other materials that are safe for your baby's delicate
skin. When in doubt, consult the advice of a healthcare professional or someone
in the industry to gauge what best to do. It is better to be safe than to be
sorry, after all.
We hope you have found this piece insightful and exciting
and leave us with a better idea of what you would like to do to document your
baby's first year. As a new parent, we recognise this could be a daunting time,
and you might feel pressure to act a certain way. Just know there is no right
or wrong way to go about this process, and whatever you choose will be perfect.
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