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On the hunt for the top baby monthly photoshoot ideas? I’ve gathered up some of the best and cutest ways to track your little one’s growth and milestones each month!
Anyone who’s been pregnant knows that tracking your baby’s growth starts long before they’re born. With apps that can tell you what size they are each week via fruit or animal, we as mothers and caregivers spend a lot of time obsessing over our babies’ growth! But things become a little different once your baby is born. Instead of sharing a screenshot from your phone about your papaya-sized baby, you can take a picture of your actual baby so everyone can admire just how cute they really are.
If your due date is coming up and you’re searching for baby monthly photoshoot ideas, you’ve landed in the right corner of the internet! I’ve rounded up my favorite monthly milestone photo ideas to inspire and help you. With everything from goofy setups to timeless backdrops, there’s an idea on my list below that will work for you and your new bundle of joy!
01. Vintage Board & Bow
An antique-inspired wooden board topped with a beautiful pink ribbon is so adorable and definitely creates a timeless, vintage feel.
02. Wooden Balloon Sign
A wooden balloon-shaped sign is another idea with an old-fashioned feel! This one is so cute and will work great for a baby boy or just if you prefer a unisex look.
03. In Your Arms
Holding your baby in your arms for their milestone photos each month is a perfect way to show how they’ve grown throughout their first year.
04. With Footprints
Show your baby’s growth in two ways! With a simple overhead shot of your little one (face showing or no face showing) and a paper imprinted with their teeny tiny footprints.
05. Milestone Balloon
Use a real balloon to show how old your baby is each month. I love this colorful pom-pom-embellished balloon above.
However, you can also buy a number-shaped balloon instead!
06. Wooden Blocks
An adorable block set is perfect for placing next to your baby girl or baby boy in each milestone photo. Plus, you can reuse these blocks each month, with each baby, and even pass them down once you become a grandmother.
07. Cute Candle
Use a birthday candle and place it next to your baby, or have them hold it to show their age in each photo.
08. Mini Monthly Cake
Order a mini cake with your baby’s age on it for your monthly photos. And in this scenario, you get to have your cake and eat it, too! You deserve it for the great job you’re doing, Mama!
09. Felt Pennant Flag
Buy or make a custom felt pennant flag for your baby’s monthly photoshoots. Then, string them together into a sweet keepsake banner.
10. Wooden Letters
Wooden letters are a modern version of the wooden block idea above. They’re cute, reusable, and versatile!
11. Fruit Numbers
Use fruit to write out how old your little one is! Dress them in clothes that match the fruit or use seasonal fruits for each month.
12. Diaper Counter
Looking for funny baby monthly photoshoot ideas? Use diapers to write out how many months old your baby is!
13. For the Adventurer
Use adventure-themed elements, like airplanes and hot-air balloons, to create a look like this.
14. Character-Inspired
Dress your little one as a character from one of their baby books each month. This will also help you reflect on those precious everyday moments.
15. Film Fanatic
Set the scene for this goofy milestone idea with number-shaped popcorn pile, a baby bottle, cute PJs, and Netflix (of course!)
16. Simple Counter
A simple wooden number sign is ideal for a classic milestone look!
17. Floral Sign
Use floral numbers to show how old your baby is in each photo. Opt for paper florals like this or swap them for real flowers!
18. Sports Lover
For the sports-loving family, go for a baseball, basketball, or football theme!
19. Whimsical Wood Board
Invest in a whimsically designed wooden board for charming and adorable baby milestone photos!
20. Donut Stack
Work with your partner for this one. One of you holds your baby while the other holds a donut, adding more donuts to the stack with each passing month!
21. Simple Milestone Blanket
A classic milestone blanket will make monthly photoshoots a breeze! This is perfect for a busy Mama who appreciates all things simple and timeless.
22. With a Stuffie
Choose one stuffed animal as your baby’s photoshoot buddy so you can compare and see how much they really grow each month.
23. Starry Backdrop
Set up a starry scene (or any scene you prefer) with a reusable felt backdrop. Monthly signs and a stuffie make this even cuter!
24. Fabric Square
For the minimalist mamas (pun intended), use a simple, fabric square with the month printed on it. Ideal for minimal yet timeless photos.
25. Holiday/Seasonal-Inspired
If you love anything festive, dress your baby up in holiday or seasonal-inspired outfits for each monthly photo!
26. In a Basket
Invest in a large basket for your milestone photos to capture how much bigger they get month after month.
27. Pretty but Private
If you prefer not to show your baby’s face, focus on small additions to create adorable, shareable milestone photos.
Dainty florals, soft linens, cute outfits, and the adorable wooden sign make these totally Instagram-worthy, even without showing your little one’s face.
28. The Same Sweater
Buy a knitted sweater for a 1-year-old so your little one can wear it in every photo as they grow into it. You can even order a custom sweater with their name on it!
29. Fun w/ Flour
If you don’t mind the mess, try setting up a fun baking scene with their monthly age written in flour.
30. Classic Letterboard
A letterboard is a classic choice, and you can use it for any aesthetic!
31. Pizza Counter
Use slices of pizza to show how many months old your baby is in the most hilarious way!
32. Seashell Sweetness
For the Mama who loves all things beachy, use a collection of seashells to create one-of-a-kind baby milestone photos!
33. Halfway Point
Finally, consider going big for their first half-birthday! Celebrate the halfway point with an adorable photoshoot and special birthday hat.
Final Thoughts
I hope this list of baby monthly photoshoot ideas has been helpful! Let me know which one was your favorite!
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