Baby Scrapbook Ideas

From LoveToKnow Scrapbooking

Coming up with baby scrapbook ideas doesn’t have to be difficult. After all, there’s a good reason why babies are a favorite subject of many scrapbookers. Babies are cute, cuddly, and experiencing all of life’s special moments for the first time.

Babies are cute, cuddly, and fun to scrapbook!

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Organizing Your Baby Scrapbook Ideas

If you’re a first-time mom and a novice scrapbooker, the thought of creating a baby album may seem overwhelming. However, the job is much easier if you stay organized.

Since you probably won’t have time to scrapbook your baby’s photos on a regular basis, purchase a large accordion file to keep track of your baby scrapbook ideas. Jot down journaling ideas as they come to you, then paperclip them to the corresponding photos before tossing them in your file. When you’re ready to scrapbook, you’ll have everything you need to create a meaningful keepsake.

Another great way to stay organized while creating your baby’s scrapbook is to structure your album in a month-by-month format. Instead of planning to create several separate layouts, simply do a coordinating two-page spread for every month of your baby’s first year. If you received a baby’s first year calendar as a baby shower gift, you can even incorporate your calendar pages into this album to supplement your journaling.

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Photo Ideas

It’s amazing how fast babies can change! It may seem like your baby just came home from the hospital, but he/she will be walking and talking before you know it. Capture these precious memories by including the following photos in your baby scrapbook:

Spending time with family and friends
Sleeping
Taking a bath
Making a mess while learning to eat
Playing with favorite toys
First teeth
Getting his/her first haircut
First steps

Of course, you’ll also want to include plenty of portraits in your baby scrapbook. Many parents choose to have professional photos of their baby taken every two or three months for the first year. If you’re on a tight budget, look for portrait discounts at chain stores such as JCPenney and Sears.

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Journaling

Since your baby won’t remember much about his/her first years, it’s up to you to keep a record of this time. Use the following questions as a starting point for your baby scrapbook ideas:

How would you describe your baby’s personality? Is your baby silly, serious, shy, or sociable?
What do you do with your baby for fun? Do you go to the park, listen to music, or read stories together?
What are some of your baby’s favorite foods? What foods does he/she hate?
Is your baby a “good” sleeper? Does your baby fall asleep in unusual places? How many naps does your baby take in a typical day? Do you have a special nighttime ritual to help your baby sleep?
Do you think your baby looks more like you or more like his/her father? Does your baby have mannerisms that remind you of another relative?

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Shopping for Baby Scrapbook Supplies

Since babies are a very popular scrapbooking subject, it’s not difficult to find baby-themed scrapbook supplies. You can find patterned paper, stickers, ribbon, buttons, flowers, and other supplies at your local scrapbook store or large craft stores such as Hobby Lobby or Michaels Crafts. You can also buy baby-themed scrapbook supplies from these websites:

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