If there’s one phrase we would associate with the first 12 months with a baby, it would be, ‘where has the time gone?’ And we’re sure that plenty of you reading this can absolutely agree that the first year just flies by!
Before we know it, our tots have outgrown half of their onesies and are crawling around, smiling and giggling, while you are running to catch up with them. As a proud mum, you don’t want to forget a second of these precious moments – so make sure you don’t!
Now is the time to document these milestones and special moments, and here are some sweet ideas to freeze them in time.
Timeline cards
Timeline cards are the hip new trend among parents, and are the perfect solution for mums looking to record their baby’s age milestones throughout that special first year. Sold in a range of baby and stationery stores, these cards come in various cute designs and feature a different age – from Baby’s first weeks up to the one-year mark. The idea is to place the card next to your baby, take a snap, and immortalise that age forever. So sweet!
Onesie patchwork quilt
This is the ideal creation for when your little one hits the 12-month mark. Still have all those adorable onesies that they’ve grown out of to hand? Why not put them all together and turn them into a patchwork quilt, as a unique dedication to your baby’s first year? While they may look pristine from all those washes with your Fairy Non Bio, each one has a story to tell! Not only is this a gorgeous way to use those old onesies, but it will serve as a special heirloom that your child will have forever.
Chalkboard time capsule
Chalkboards are so handy to have in the house, because they can be incorporated into so many different décor themes, for everything from baby showers to birthday parties. When you want to share a little more information about your tot, why not write it out on a chalkboard, and take a snap of them beside it? Write down their name, age and measurements, alongside the milestones they have just hit. This way, each photo will serve as a time capsule that you can look back on for years to come.
Teddy time
If your tiny tot has a special or favourite teddy-bear, incorporating this cuddly creature into the photos is a very sweet idea. Place your little one in their cot, in their buggy, or chilling out in their favourite spot in the house, and place their furry friend somewhere beside them; then, snap a photo. When you have 12 months’ worth of photos developed, lay them all out together, and you will be amazed by how much your baby has changed and grown – all the while holding the same love for that little teddy!
Time-lapse video
If it’s good enough for McFly singer Tom Fletcher, then it’s good enough for us! The time-lapse video is one of the sweetest ways to capture any special journey, from pregnancy through to weddings, and we especially love it for Baby’s first year. Capture photos and footage for the big milestones, then edit them all together into one video. Make it extra special by adding music, choosing a song that has meaning to you and your family.
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