Baby Scrapbooking Ideas

Having a baby is one of the most wonderful experiences in the world. Enjoy it while you can, because before you know it your baby is all grown up. Fortunately you can record your baby’s first step, write down the first word, and preserve every precious memory in a baby scrapbook.


Getting Started

Not sure where to start? Your child will love to someday see ultrasound photos or pictures of your swollen tummy. Some more ideas to put in your baby’s scrapbook include:

  • Doctor appointment cards
  • Baby shower invitations
  • Photos of the new nursery
  • Your thoughts about your upcoming baby
  • How you picked the baby's name
  • The meaning of the baby's name
  • Quotes about babies

Baby's Birth

  • Hospital bracelet
  • Birth certificate
  • Congratulation cards and pressed flowers
  • Doctors name
  • Facts about your baby, such as: weight, eye color, hair color, etc.
  • Time of birth

Baby's Firsts

  • First smile
  • First bath
  • First crawl
  • First steps
  • Hair from first haircut
  • First birthday, Christmas, or other holidays

Fun Items & Ideas

  • Favorite books, songs, etc.
  • Food or formula labels
  • Favorite toys and stuffed animals
  • Baby band-aides
  • Diaper pins

Pictures, Pictures, Pictures

  • Baby being held by relatives
  • Facial Expressions
  • Photos of the baby sleeping
  • Photos of the baby being grumpy
  • Growth of baby