6 Baby Book Ideas to Preserve Memories of Your Little Ones
In generations past, parents often recorded a baby’s milestones and memories in preprinted baby books. Some created keepsake albums or scrapbooks. These were passed along when the child grew up, as a record of his or her earliest days.
Now that we’re firmly in the digital era, how are people preserving memories for the babies they love? Consider these inspiring baby book ideas, collected from parents and grandparents around the United States. (Note: Some of these services may not be free.)
Create a Baby Photo Book
Amie White Carroll of Utah creates photo books to document her children’s lives from the time they are babies. “For the younger years, I was good at making one each year, complete with descriptions of everything and pictures. I made enough copies for each of the kids and one for us. For the teen years, I still capture the most important moments, like special trips or occasions. However, now they might cover a couple of years at a time instead of every year. Something I love about this is that it keeps copies of the books stored and I can reorder online. I feel comforted in knowing if they get lost or caught in a fire, the records aren't lost forever.”
A multitude of online photo book services make it easy to design a book, complete with your favorite photos and captions. Amie uses Blurb; other popular vendors include Shutterfly, Mixbook, and Snapfish. Photo storage services such as Google Photos and Photos for macOS also offer photo book printing. Compare various services to find the design and printing options that fit your needs.
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