How to take monthly baby photos like a pro

These neutral blocks do double duty as photo props and cute nursery decor—just don’t forget to change their age every month! Baby Aspen My First Milestone Age Blocks in White, Grey, Mint and Gold, $18, amazon.ca

Already styled for you, this printed blanket is the way to go. Lulujo Baby’s First Year Blanket & Card Set, $25, well.ca

There are 30 photo cards in this set to mark all the big milestones, from monthly birthdays to the first time they say “Mama.”, Milestone Baby Photo Cards Over The Moon, $25, walmart.ca

Newborns can be squirmy, which makes those first wriggly photos challenging. Keep them contained in their crib with this beautifully printed crib sheet that let’s you snap while they sleep—trust us, you’ll want to savour these moments. Frieda & The Balloon crib sheet, $35, rookiehumans.com

This easy to store use (and store!) milestone marker looks like a stationary pad, but each page has been designed with Instagram-worthy monthly markers. Simply prop the pad up somewhere near baby using the cardboard fold out and snap away. C.R. Gibson Baby bundle bright milestone photo flipbook, $22, amazon.com

Instad of a baby book, try using this chalkboard to record your baby’s monthly developments (like a new tooth), along with their favourite (and not so favourite) things. Pearhead All About Baby 4-Piece Chalkboard, $35, toysrus.ca

The point of monthly photos is to marvel at how much your baby has grown—and this muslin blanket will show you exactly that as they slowly fill up the space. Lulujo Baby’s First Year Blanket & Card Set, $25, well.ca

Milestone stickers are easy to adhere to your baby’s belly (or bum, if they are crawling or toddling away) so you can quickly snap that monthly shot. Monthly Baby Stickers—Little Caption, $19, westcoastkids.ca; Pearhead Felt Belly Stickers, $20, amazon.ca

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