Here are a few important tips parents tell me they wish they had been told about the first few weeks at home with their newborn. Newborn Sleep Everyone tells you that you won’t get much sleep, but it’s worse than you imagine. In addition to needing to feed every few hours, babies don’t know the…
I have all the props, wraps and snacks covered and I do not need you to bring much, but here is is a little checklist to make sure we have everything covered. CHECKLIST FOR PARENTS: WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING TO A NEWBORN PHOTO SHOOT? Here is a quick checklist for some essentials for your upcoming…
Newborn Awake Times When your baby is brand new they will be very sleepy from the birth. In some babies this can wear off in a few days, in some it will take a few weeks. This is also why I schedule my newborn photography sessions within the first 3 weeks, so I have a sleepy…
Your baby will be able to see pretty clearly by the time he or she is about 12 months, but baby’s vision won’t be fully developed until he or she is between 3 and 5 years old. A baby’s vision improves dramatically over the first year. At birth an infant can detect light and motion, then can…
It’s a good idea to keep an infant first aid kit in your home in an easy to access location. For your baby’s safety, your first aid kit should include the following items: baby thermometer nasal aspirator medicine dropper baby nail clipper infant acetaminophen (don’t use without consulting a pediatrician first) cotton balls emergency information, including…
Are you all packed up and ready for the big arrival? Your baby might make an appearance a little earlier than expected, so it’s worth having your bags ready during the eight month of your pregnancy and this checklist will hopefully help you be prepared. In the next few weeks I will cover different checklists…
In the hospital you have lots of help like nurses, lactation consultants and doctors. Then comes the time to take your little newborn baby home. Are you really prepared? Here are a few great newborn tips: Get Sleep Everyone tells you that you won’t get much sleep, but it’s worse than you imagine. In addition…
Our heart goes out to our little babies and their little red bums. Diaper rash is often related to wet or infrequently changed diapers, skin sensitivity, and chafing. There is plenty you can do to avoid or minimize the rash which is great news! Get naked The cleaner and drier the bum, the less likely…
Tips for keeping your baby alert to feed These tips will help you keep your baby awake for your feeding to avoid that your baby starts to associate feeding with falling asleep. For newborns a period of 45-90 minutes of awake time is tolerated. It can be stretched for infants and toddlers to 2-5 hours…
All props, wardrobe, styling and set-up are provided with your newborn photography session fee. Space heaters, warmers and hand sanitizers are always used with the safest precautions taken for your little one. I like to allow plenty of time for feeding and cuddling during your session so depending on the baby and package chosen, please…