The natural instinct of new parents is to snap as many pictures of their child as possible. However, there is a limit to the number of pictures you need of your baby sleeping in his crib or modeling his new pair of pajamas. A baby scrapbook album should be more than just a collection of baby portraits. Your book should be a complete representation of this time in your child's life - which includes documenting his relationships with other people.
Who Should You Include in a Baby Keepsake Album?
At the hospital, consider snapping a picture of your baby with the doctor who delivered him. You may also want to get a picture of your child with the nurses, since they are likely to be an important part of your birth story.
Once your baby comes home from the hospital, you'll want to get pictures of your baby with all of your immediate family. This includes pictures of people such as:
- Siblings
- Grandparents
- Great-grandparents
- Aunts
- Uncles
- Cousins
As your baby grows, the number of people who are important in his life will continue to increase. Some pictures of people you may want to include in your baby keepsake album include:
- Friends of the family
- Your neighbors
- Daycare providers
- Other children in daycare
- Children from other activities your baby participates in, such as story time at the public library
- Religious leaders
If you have pets, consider including a few pages about them in your baby scrapbook album as well. Many babies develop a special bond with the family cat or dog and this story is worth preserving in your baby journal.
Get Out From Behind the Camera!
Finally, don't forget to include yourself in pictures with your child. Many women dislike having their picture taken because they're insecure about their weight, their crooked teeth, or some other perceived flaw. However, your baby loves you regardless of how you look. Make a special effort to hand off the camera to someone else on occasion so you can have snapshots of the two of you together. The first year of your baby's life will go by faster than you can imagine and these baby photos are sure to become some of your most treasured keepsakes.