Newborn prep packet

AFTER DELIVERY, SCHEDULE THE DATE-

This is the most important step you can take when it comes to taking images of your newborn baby. As soon as your are able to please call or send me a message notifying me that baby has arrived. I ask this so we can try to get your baby scheduled as close as possible to 6-8 days of age. At this age they are still in that sleepy and womb like stage. After two weeks of age they tend to be more easily disturbed and don't like to curl into those cute little poses you see in my sessions. In my experience around 10 days of age they also tend to get what's called baby acne where they get little red pimples and skin starts to get little dry.

NURSING MOTHERS-

Its important to remember that your diet is also the baby's diet so it's important to stay away from anything that could cause upset upset tummies. Try to avoid caffeine so baby is at its sleepiest for session.

WHAT DO PARENTS WEAR?-

If you are wanting to take photos with your newborn I suggest keeping it very simple. Solids work great but if you would like to wear pattern I suggest only having one family member and pull solids from that for the others. Think coordinating not matchy-matchy. Don't for get fingernails! Your hands will be in the images so we want them nice, clean and simple. I like to go for timeless so if you would like them painted I suggest something light or french manicure. If you would like some in black and white dark paint colors do not look the best.

WHAT TO BRING FOR BABY-

I always ask the newborn’s parents to try to hold off feeding their baby until they arrive at the studio or if you live close by feed right before you head over. Babies with a full belly will sleep much more soundly. I also stop if needed during the session if the baby needs to eat some more. Your baby should arrive in loose fitting clothes like pjs that button or zip so we can avoid pulling clothing over the head and waking baby if they happen to already be asleep. If its warm enough outside feel free to leave in just a diaper and cover with little blanket. The less disturbances the better. If you use a pacifier be sure to bring it with as this can help sooth baby as we position them into place.

I always ask that parents try to keep their baby awake for 1-2 hours prior to coming in to the studio. A good way to have them do this is by giving their baby a bath. This is a great way for the babies to exercise their lungs a bit before coming and tire themselves out a bit. It also helps their hair to be nice and fluffy (if they have any!).