I wanted to take a million newborn baby pictures of my girls. I was amazed at how tiny they were. I wanted to remember every detail of their faces and fingers. It was, and still is, kinda of awe-inspiring that my husband and I made two brand new people. What’s even more amazing is that qualified medical professionals let us take them home. No matter how many books I read and pregnancy magazines I skimmed, I had no idea what being a parent was really going to be like.
It’s been years since I’ve had a newborn in the house, but all of those newborn baby pictures are still precious to me. I love seeing how they’ve both changed in the years since we first brought them home. My oldest girl went from having grey eyes to light brown. Her hair was jet black, but now it’s brown with natural caramel highlights. She looks like a totally different person. My younger girl was so chunky and full of doughy rolls, that I thought she’d roll rather than ever learn to walk. Looking back at those photos of my newborns is endlessly fascinating and amazingly awesome.
Here are inspiring ideas for your child’s newborn baby pictures.
12 Stunningly Beautiful Newborn Baby Pictures
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Pet-Friendly Newborn Baby Pictures
Make your baby's first photos a family affair. Include your dog or cat in the images to welcome your child home.
Image: 100 Layer Cakelet
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All of the Details Newborn Baby Pictures
You're proud to boast your baby's name, weight, and length. Stylishly include all of that info into one photo with this cute setup.
Image: Jake + Necia
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Alert and Adorable Newborn Baby Pictures
Capture an image of your newborn baby while he's awake, so you remember exactly what that little gaze looked like in its early days.
Image: Kaley from Kansas
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Sibling Newborn Baby Pictures
There's nothing sweeter than the unique love that siblings share. Once they're old enough to fight over their toys, you'll cherish this image like gold.
Image: Heather Kincaid
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Teeny, Tiny Newborn Baby Pictures
It's easy to forget how little your newborn was when you first brought her home. An image that includes your hands is a precious way to show off her diminutive size.
Image: 100 Layer Cakelet
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Twins Newborn Baby Pictures
If you brought home multiple babies, strike a pose that lets you marvel at both (or all) of them at the same time.
Image: Melissa Oholendt
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Back and White Newborn Baby Pictures
A candid snuggle with your baby takes on an artsy feel when it's showcased in black and white.
Image: Wit & Delight
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Basket of Flowers Newborn Baby Pictures
A bassinet full of flowers is a wonderful nesting spot to keep your baby comfy and cute during her newborn photo session.
Image: Kaley from Kansas
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Father-Child Newborn Baby Pictures
It's natural to want pic after pic of you snuggling with your newborn, but make sure that there are a few images of your partner solo with the baby, too.
Image: Cori Kleckner
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Little Lovey Newborn Baby Pictures
Their first lovey is often with your child throughout childhood. Capture them both at their newest and freshest, so you can compare them as they age together.
Image: Nakalan McKay
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Macro Mini Newborn Baby Pictures
Babies are all folds and rolls and wrinkles. Bring all those little details into focus with a zoomed in image.
Image: Fresh Light Photography
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Candid Newborn Baby Pictures
Little sneezes, coughs, and yawns are all precious when a newborn is at the center of the action. Embrace these wee outbursts in your images.
Image: Cori Kleckner
