30 Monthly Baby Photo Ideas

1. Get Creative with Blocks

Blocks make for wonderful props because of their versatility: You can stack them or arrange them as you please. They also add a hint of color and texture in photos, and by using date blocks, you can even flip them to track how old your baby is.   

2. Mark the Date

What better way to track your baby’s growth than by marking the months on a calendar? Milestone blankets are not only a lovely addition to your nursery, but they’re also useful photo backdrops. 

3. Come Up With Monthly Themes

Go all out with your monthly baby photo shoots by designating a theme for each month. You can get creative with the props, backgrounds and even costumes to match the theme. For example, each month could showcase a different collection of their stuffed animals or favorite toys.

4. Pose with a Plush

Double the cuteness by including your baby’s favorite fuzzy friend. Adding a plush means you might get to witness some cute moments of interaction and play. This is a great idea to show how they’ve grown as well.

5.  Log Your Baby’s Milestones

While a picture is worth a thousand words, it can also be meaningful to log your baby’s monthly progress in writing.

6. Dress Your Baby Up

Make your baby’s photo shoot even more fun by getting them all dressed up. From dresses to little booties or even a costume, there are limitless opportunities to showcase your style by glamming your baby up.

7. Use a Comfy Chair

Get your baby seated in a plush toddler-sized chair, and you’ll be able to capture them in a relaxed, comfortable environment. An Anywhere Chair® brings the perfect blend of style and comfort to any nursery.

8. Keep It Simple

Sometimes simplicity is best, especially when you want your baby to be the star of the photo. Use a simple background like a favorite baby blanket so your baby’s smile stands out.

9. Make Creative Backdrops

If you have an eye for detail and a love for styling and photography, you can create your own backdrop for your monthly baby photo shoots. Artfully arranged baby blankets, decor and toys with various textures create a homey backdrop for a baby photo shoot.

10. Show Off Milestones

A convenient monthly baby photo idea is to commemorate developmental milestones. Recreate your little one’s most important moments like their first steps, first teeth or first book.

11. Include Favorite Books

Include your baby’s favorite picture books in the photo shoot to add personality. If your little one doesn’t have a favorite yet, try setting up a display of titles you love reading to them!

12. Picture Yourself

Want a more hands-on monthly photo idea? Step out from behind the camera and get into the picture yourself! This is especially useful during the early months when your baby isn’t able to keep themselves upright quite yet.

13. Keep It Consistent

To see your baby’s month-by-month growth more prominently, keep the photo shoot setting the same, including the background and decor. Pick a favorite accessory or spot, like their crib, to help mark their growth.

14. Go Floral

For a fresh, colorful concept, go for a floral theme and add a touch of whimsy to your monthly baby photos. Try using a flower-print play mat to set the background beneath your baby.

15. Hold Your Baby Close

Posing with your baby can result in photos that are intimate and beautiful. Displaying your precious relationship is a great way to track the months as they grow and compile special photos for years to come.

16. Get Creative with Accessories

If your little one has a favorite stuffed animal or your family has an important heirloom, like a quilt made by Grandma, include this in your monthly baby photos.

17. Celebrate With Balloons

Balloons are iconic symbols of celebration, so why not include them in your monthly baby photos? Plus, they also make for great decorations since they come in different colors and shapes.

18. Write It Out

If you appreciate calligraphy and striking penmanship, consider getting a custom handwritten message board or name plate to accompany your baby’s photos.

19. Customize a Letter Board

Another popular monthly baby photo idea is to use letter boards to create text or captions. Use a felt letter board and letters to write a short and sweet description.

20. Use a Fun Prop

For more dynamic photos, give your baby a toy or something to wear or hold. That way, you can capture their authentic interactions with different objects to match any season, holiday or occasion.

21. Coordinate With the Season

As you make your way through your monthly baby photos, you’ll be passing through every season as well. Mark time visually by adding subtle (or not-so-subtle) cues to the time of year.

22. Personalize the Decor

Adding a touch of personalization will make your monthly baby photos feel more intimate and special. There are many opportunities to add their name or personal special characteristic, whether it’s on the furniture, clothes or decor.

23. Create Colorful Themes

If you want to spice up your photos, you can really make them pop with distinctive color themes. Whether you’ve got a specific nursery theme to coordinate or you’re ready to explore a wide-open palette, consider trying out unique colors every month.

24. Have a Product Shoot

You’ve probably got plenty of go-to favorite products for your little one. Whether it’s for bathtime, playtime or naptime, show them off in one (or more) of your monthly shoots.

25. Add a Milestone Card

Get a collection of milestone cards, and you have all the photo props you need for the first year. Cards not only add a stylish element to the photos but can also make for useful time-marking imagery.

26. Frame With a Blanket

Take a quilt, blanket or fitted sheet, frame it just right and voila, you have a backdrop for your photo shoot! Change it up every month, or keep it consistent—it’s up to you.

27. Do a Sibling Photo Shoot

If your little one has older siblings, consider a sibling photo shoot where there will be many opportunities to capture authentic interactions. This is a great way to track the changes between siblings over the course of 12 months along with your littlest baby.

28. Get a Statement Rug

Statement rugs also make good backdrops since they can come in fun patterns, colors and shapes. Try a nursery-friendly piece featuring cute critters, fun patterns or the ABCs.

29. Showcase Bathtime

Bathtime is a special event for your little one and a great way to follow their growth. Pick out a cute hooded towel for a little bit of fun as you document each month.

30. Capture Your Baby In Action

Capturing movement makes photos more dynamic and lively, and it’s also a way to document how your baby’s movements increase from month to month. Try to catch them crawling, eating or just plain playing!

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