Take plenty of pictures on your baby's first birthday.
Your child's first birthday is a milestone and calls for a celebration. Think of party ideas that will create lasting memories. Your baby may not remember a big birthday bash or a trip in his honor, so take plenty of pictures to commemorate the occasion.
Party
Host a birthday party your baby can enjoy. For a shy baby, include only family members. For a social baby, make it a festive bash and invite neighbors and friends. Either way, make your baby the center of attention on the special day. The party should only last an hour or two. Plan the party around your baby's nap time. For instance, 11 a.m. is a good time for a baby who prefers to sleep in the afternoons.
Photos
Dress up your child in his fanciest clothes. Book studio time and have professional photos taken with the entire family. If your baby gets fussy being in new surroundings, you can invite the photographer to your home to take the pictures. Take indoor and outdoor pictures for variety, and also include some black and white photographs.
Trips
Plan a day trip for the family. The baby may not be cognizant of all his surroundings, but the idea is to create a special day by doing something out of the ordinary or for the first time. Head to the beach and watch your precious baby experience sand and saltwater for the first time. Go to the local aquarium or the zoo. He may sleep through most of the experience or may not understand what he's looking at yet, so take plenty of pictures. He can look back on the trip as he gets older.
Scrapbooks
Collect all the pictures you've taken of your baby and create a scrapbook. Separate each section by month. Include mementos like baby booties, the invitation to your baby shower and the hospital bracelet with your baby's name, date and weight printed on it.
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