Creating Lasting Memories of Your Baby through Scrapbooking

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Author: Tracy Ballisager

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Baby book scrapbooking is simple and fun - plus, it's a great way to keep the memories of your child safely stowed away and organized for years to come. What are the basic steps for creating that perfect baby book?

1. Start with a good selection of photos - the pictures you include in your baby book are the most important feature, so only choose the best (and cutest) shots from your collection. One way to approach baby book scrapbooking is chronologically. Start with photos of your pregnancy, and then add pictures from every stage of the baby's life.

2. The opening page can simply be a short introduction which includes information such as the baby's name, date of birth, as well as the place of his birth.

3. On the pregnancy pages, try to capture the thoughts and feelings you felt while waiting for your baby to arrive. Journal about the anticipation and excitement you felt, as well as your nerves and any other tidbit you find compelling enough to include at the beginning of the baby book. Here you can place sonogram pictures and leave heartfelt and humorous comments regarding food cravings you may have experienced, and other interesting anecdotes. Pictures of your growing tummy also make a good addition to this section of the book.

4. You will also want to dedicate a page to your baby shower. Here, you will to include pictures from the shower. If you were lucky enough to have several showers, then you will want to create multiple entries. Be sure to include a list of gifts you received, so that you will always remember who gave you each and every special gift. You may also want to consider making a pocket for keeping cards and well wishes.

5. Next, you will want to design a page about your first day home with the baby. Be sure to include any hospital photos you may have, as well as photos of you and the baby arriving home. It is a good idea to journal the baby's length, weight and time of birth. When your child is older, he will love looking back on this information. Also, you will want to keep all of the hospital bracelets as keepsake items.

6. In any scrapbook, journaling is extremely important. This is where you can record all of your emotions and thoughts regarding the entire pregnancy, birth and first days at home. Journaling will help you to always remember and cherish these feelings, even years down the road.

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