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…
Put baby to bed drowsy but awake When you put your baby to bed drowsy, but not asleep yet it gives your little one the chance to associate falling asleep with being in bed. This way your newborn will be more likely to self-soothe when they wake in their bed in the middle of the…
Get to know your new little one! Here are 10 fun facts about newborns: Babies get their full eyesight around 3 months. Newborns can focus on objects that are close by but are nearsighted. That means they can’t clearly see faraway objects. Babies can hear starting in the womb. They’ll recognize sounds like their mother’s…
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…
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…
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…
Little baby K slept right through his newborn photo session. He was such a smiley little boy that we were able to capture a lot of cute little smirks and smiles. We were also lucky to capture a smiley froggy pose. This picture is a composite of two images for safety and what a fluke…
The holiday season is coming up and you want to make it extra special and memorable since it is your little ones first Holiday. Here are a few tips to make the most out of your newborn’s holiday season: 1. Plan Ahead To make sure you get to enjoy your baby’s first Holiday make sure…
I truly believe that having a newborn photography session is one of the best gifts you can give yourself and your baby. These images are priceless and very dear to the whole family. You won’t get another chance to capture those first little details as they grow and change so quickly. These images will be…
Guest blog post by Adela, Sleep Consultant at www.sleepybabycoach.com “With all of the information that’s readily available online, why would you want to invite a stranger to get your child sleeping through the night?” I don’t often hear this question phrased exactly that way, but I know it’s a concern that a lot of parents…